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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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved.
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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved.
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... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... done Reading flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 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.
... flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... done Reading flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 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.
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... Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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 Flash Utility for ASUS V1...
... Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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 Flash Utility for ASUS V1...
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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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...features of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: ..., such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
...features of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: ..., such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter...
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M2N-X PLUS specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
M2N-X PLUS specifications summary Manageability USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on board and 4 on back) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, Wfm 2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, CPU Multiplier 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB...(option), PXE ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are...
... allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you crystal sound effect. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are...
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...1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows®... following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Start, then select Run. e. ...
...1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows®... following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Start, then select Run. e. ...
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...® desktop, then select Computer. A "M2NXPLUS.ROM not found ! Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk drive. b. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while... MB floppy disk to M2NXPLUS.ROM. 2. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to M2NXPLUS.ROM. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-
...® desktop, then select Computer. A "M2NXPLUS.ROM not found ! Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk drive. b. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while... MB floppy disk to M2NXPLUS.ROM. 2. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to M2NXPLUS.ROM. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-
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...may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, ...
...may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, ...
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... ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where...
... ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where...
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... floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 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... You can cause system...
... floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 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... You can cause system...
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... system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Insert the support CD to download...
... system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2NXPLUS.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Insert the support CD to download...
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...; 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 ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
...; 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 ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2- Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate...
.... Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate...
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...the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. For example, you to reconfigure your... recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of the SPI chip. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11 Using the power button, reset button, or the ...
...the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. For example, you to reconfigure your... recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of the SPI chip. ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-11 Using the power button, reset button, or the ...
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...ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation... [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [...
...ASUS M2N-X PLUS 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool'n'Quiet function. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation... [Enabled] Enables or disables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [...
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... Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...
... Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for Utilities Install all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...