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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 - done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved.
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... DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version...
... DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version...
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write ...Fail 34 BIOS 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.
...Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write ...Fail 34 BIOS 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.
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-27 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-6 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-6 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-6 2.2.7 General help 2-6 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-6 2.2.9 Scroll bar 2-6 2.3 Main...
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... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also...outlet you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the ...
... the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also...outlet you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it may become wet. • Place the ...
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M3A76-CM specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-...ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Printer port 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX...
M3A76-CM specifications summary Internal I /O shield uATX Form factor: 9.6'' x 9.6'' (24.4cm x 24.4cm) Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utilitys Anti-...ASUS Overclocking features BIOS Accessories Form Factor Support DVD 3 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x High definition front panel audio connector 1 x system panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x Printer port 1 x chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin ATX...
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... The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708B High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file ...as LCD monitors. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest AMD chipset designed for 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology ...
... The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. 8-channel High Definition Audio The onboard 8-channel VT1708B High Definition Audio CODEC enables high-quality audio that allows you to restore a corrupted BIOS file ...as LCD monitors. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is the latest AMD chipset designed for 5200MT/s HyperTransport™ 3.0 (HT 3.0) interface speed and external graphics in PCI Express™ 2.0 standard. Innovative ASUS features ASUS MyLogo2™ Turn your system. ASUS Q-Fan ASUS Q-Fan technology ...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with... IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Replace the...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5....
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with... IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to use . 4. Replace the...Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1-16 ASUS M3A76-CM See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5....
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...passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button ...
...passwords. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM... do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to reenter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) feature. The onboard button ...
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7. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more ...
7. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more ...
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The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. ...
The S/PDIF module is set the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to [HD Audio]. See section "2.4.3 Chipset" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports. ...
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.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. ... installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
.... 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in the future. ... installation. From the dropdown list, select any of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...
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...: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A76-CM VER: 0304 DATE: 01/002/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 ASUS M3A76-CM c. You can launch EZ...
...: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.32 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A76-CM VER: 0304 DATE: 01/002/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 2-2 ASUS M3A76-CM c. You can launch EZ...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. When the correct BIOS file is found ! Insert the ...Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS ...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is found. 4. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Checking for USB Device... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. When the correct BIOS file is found ! Insert the ...Starting BIOS recovery... • Enter the BIOS setup program. Press to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS ...
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...provided utility described in the future. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer... using this motherboard. Doing so can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 ASUS M3A76-CM The Setup program is designed to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when...
...provided utility described in the future. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to your selections from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer... using this motherboard. Doing so can update using the navigation keys. 2-4 ASUS M3A76-CM The Setup program is designed to enter Setup after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a USB flash disk with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when...
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...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for this motherboard. Submenu items 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The...
...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. Select Screen Select Item +- 2.2.1 • The default BIOS settings for this chapter are for this motherboard. Submenu items 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 2.8 Exit Menu. • The...
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... keys to select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M3A76-CM Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
... keys to select items in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Press the / arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-6 ASUS M3A76-CM Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniOsapabtbilloendesd] Enabled Use [ENTER], [TAB...
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...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media ..., giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave...
...Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media ..., giving you an overview of IDE/SATA devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-7 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time 19:34:30] System Date [Wed 08/27/2008] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave...
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... system to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust... Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. • Test Mode ...
... system to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-9 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust... Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking. • Manual - Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. • Test Mode ...