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Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... reserved. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19...
... reserved. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19...
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... to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write 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...
... to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write 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...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 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 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 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 Scroll bar 2-...
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... introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
... introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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...update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. No need to buy a replacement BIOS... chip. See page 2-6 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS ...
...update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. No need to buy a replacement BIOS... chip. See page 2-6 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS ...
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... the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy...
... the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy...
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... and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. error...
... and automatically reboots the system when done. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found !" EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. error...
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... bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done Write to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot...
... bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done Write to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot...
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... CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system...
... CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Writing flash ...... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system...
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... the floppy disk for floppy... Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the...
... the floppy disk for floppy... Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the...
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...system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the ...updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". CD-ROM found! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS...
...system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the ...updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". CD-ROM found! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the...
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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from...
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... may not exactly match what you see on your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 The firmware chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in this motherboard. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to "Run Setup." Press during the Power-On ...
... may not exactly match what you see on your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 The firmware chip on . Being a menu-driven program, it...changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in this motherboard. Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to "Run Setup." Press during the Power-On ...
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... may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper...
... may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. TThhee ddrriivvererdedveevleolpoerper...
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... Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility require an Internet connection either through the installation Wizard. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems, This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS...
... Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility require an Internet connection either through the installation Wizard. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems, This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS...