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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. 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 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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. 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 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash...
WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash...
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... For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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...
... For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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...
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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-12 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-12 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. This chapter also lists ...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to perform when installing system components. This chapter also lists ...
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xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x ...pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ...
xii M3A-H/HDMI specifications summary Rear panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x HDMI Out 1 x D-Sub 1 x LAN (RJ-45) 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel audio I/O Internal I/O connectors 4 x USB connectors support additional 8 USB ports 1 x ...pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate Lite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ...
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...41 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. See page 1-36 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load ...multiple BIOS settings. D�u��e�t�o��c�h�i�p�s...
...41 for details . • The bootup speed depends on system configurations. See page 1-36 for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load ...multiple BIOS settings. D�u��e�t�o��c�h�i�p�s...
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...the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. Update your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to... eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for each parameter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7
...the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking. Update your screen. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to... eliminates the need to achieve the most precise settings for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See pages 2-4 and 2-39 for each parameter. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 1-7
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... the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the...
... the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the...
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...switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without ...
...switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select ...system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without ...
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... shown. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ok...
... shown. 1. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ok...
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... the DOS prompt. 2. done Verifying flash .... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Erasing flash ...... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM3A-H-HDMI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... Do...
... the DOS prompt. 2. done Verifying flash .... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Erasing flash ...... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM3A-H-HDMI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... Do...
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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. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The...
... • 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. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-7 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The...
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Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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.
Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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.
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... the update process. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 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. The ASUS Update...
... the update process. M3A-H-HDMI.ROM M3A-H-HDMI ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-9 Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. 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. The ASUS Update...
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...or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The LPC chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Do this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the...this program. This requires you to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity ...
...or by turning the system off and then back on the system chassis. The LPC chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. Do this utility. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the...this program. This requires you to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity ...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Lite ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Lite ASUS O.C. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A-H/HDMI VER: 0109 DATE: 02/14/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [B] Backup [Esc] Exit ASUS M3A-H/HDMI...
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...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to save the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows ...Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to load the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to run the utility. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-41 PROFILE Configuration O.C....
...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile This item allows you to save the file. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Press to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows ...Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to load the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. Press to run the utility to run the utility. ASUS M3A-H/HDMI 2-41 PROFILE Configuration O.C....
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Installs the AMD OverDrive Utility which allows configuration of system and... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment.
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Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. The Drivers installation tab...mode) connected to continue. 5. The InstallShield Wizard for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. Click Next to complete installation. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Follow the screen instructions to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate Lite D�u��e�t�o��...
Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the BIOS to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to [IDE] before installing and using ASUS Express Gate Lite. • Currently, ASUS Express Gate Lite DOES NOT support PATA IDE HDDs. The Drivers installation tab...mode) connected to continue. 5. The InstallShield Wizard for future BIOS and Express Gate Lite software updates. Click Next to complete installation. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Follow the screen instructions to continue. 6. Installing ASUS Express Gate Lite D�u��e�t�o��...