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Reading flash ..... 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. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. 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 ..... 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. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. 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
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... Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS...
... Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved. All rights reserved. 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS...
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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 Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM ...-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name 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 Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM ...-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name 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.
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-28 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-28 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll...
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...M2N68-AM specifications summary LAN BIOS features Manageability ASUS Special Features Rear panel ports Internal connectors Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor RTL8211CL PHY Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, PXE WO_USB, WO_KB/MS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x...
...M2N68-AM specifications summary LAN BIOS features Manageability ASUS Special Features Rear panel ports Internal connectors Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor RTL8211CL PHY Gigabit LAN 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up, PXE WO_USB, WO_KB/MS ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS... USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x...
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... system chassis and clear the RTC data. CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their... default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
... system chassis and clear the RTC data. CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) The BIOS C.P.R. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to their... default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to update the BIOS...
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...Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in the future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Windows® Vista environment a. d. b. d. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-1 To create a bootable... Windows® XP environment a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. From the...
...Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk in the future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Windows® Vista environment a. d. b. d. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-1 To create a bootable... Windows® XP environment a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Create a bootable floppy disk using a different computer. From the...
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... update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you want to download then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS...
... update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that you want to download then click Next. b. Locate the BIOS file from a BIOS file a. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either of the updating process: Updating from the Internet a. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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...ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press + during POST to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating... boot failure! Before you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM VER: 0303 DATE: 07/28/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note ...
...ASUS website at www.asus.com. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Press + during POST to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to enable it. Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating... boot failure! Before you to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N68-AM VER: 0303 DATE: 07/28/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note ...
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...utility and the latest BIOS file. • Ensure that the floppy disk is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. • We... recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of ...
...utility and the latest BIOS file. • Ensure that the floppy disk is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in the exact BIOS filename at www.asus.com. • We... recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of ...
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... DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that allows you to the disk drive or port. 3. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-5 Start erasing... 4. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N68AM.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the...
... DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk, or a USB flash disk that allows you to the disk drive or port. 3. ASUS M2N68-AM 2-5 Start erasing... 4. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N68AM.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the...
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... these changes and record them in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the OS standard shut-down the system from a running operating system can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can change the power management ... power button to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to turn the system off then back on. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility.
... these changes and record them in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the OS standard shut-down the system from a running operating system can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can change the power management ... power button to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to turn the system off then back on. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to enter the Setup utility.
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... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for that is user‑configurable, you can change the settings....FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Some of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu ...
... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for that is user‑configurable, you can change the settings....FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen. Some of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The driver developer may enable it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu ...
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... item then press to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory ...interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following item appears only ...
... item then press to 2.24375V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Allows you to enable the channel memory ...interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following item appears only ...
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When you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. 2.7.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-23 NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1.
When you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to confirm your choice. 2.7.2 AI NET 2 Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N68-AM 2-23 NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1.