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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
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... flash ...... All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Erasing flash...
... flash ...... All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Erasing flash...
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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS...
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 General help 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 General help 2-...
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...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as... warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes ...
...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as... warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes ...
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.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. This protection eliminates the need to produce crystal‑clear...
.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. This protection eliminates the need to produce crystal‑clear...
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... current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2. The ASUS Update utility...
... current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in the future. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2. The ASUS Update utility...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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.... 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup From...
.... 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup From...
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... booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2A-MX.rom". To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Floppy found !" error...
... booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2A-MX.rom". To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Floppy found !" error...
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... A:\> The utility returns to file...... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
... A:\> The utility returns to file...... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
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... from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM 4. done Advance Check... 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Reading flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is...
... from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2AMX.ROM 4. done Advance Check... 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Reading flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is...
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... utility completes the updating process. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to M2A-MX.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". ASUS M2A-MX 2- You can cause...
... utility completes the updating process. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to M2A-MX.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". ASUS M2A-MX 2- You can cause...
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... the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS...
... the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS...
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...of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. For example, you can update using this program. When you start up ... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section ...
...of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. For example, you can update using this program. When you start up ... chassis. • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section ...
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... testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA...
... testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.11 AGESA...
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...in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation ...Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Atheros L1 utility Installs the Atheros L1 utility. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection...
...in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation ...Wizard for different operating system versions. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Atheros L1 utility Installs the Atheros L1 utility. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection...