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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. All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
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. All rights reserved. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file......
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... rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying flash .... 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...
... rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying flash .... 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...
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... 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. 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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
... 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. 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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete...
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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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 General help 2-14 2.2.8 Pop-up window 2-...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter...
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... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 1-26 for details. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the...
... the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 1-26 for details. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update your system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk during POST.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
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... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is your optical drive letter. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Click Start, then select Run...
... using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is your optical drive letter. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Click Start, then select Run...
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All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier or a ...
All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier or a ...
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... /iM3A78EMH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- 4. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing...
... /iM3A78EMH.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- 4. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing...
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... on the system. 2. Reading file "M3A78EMH.ROM". 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy...
... on the system. 2. Reading file "M3A78EMH.ROM". 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy...
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... checks the optical drive for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads...
... checks the optical drive for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads...
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... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EMH HDMI VER: 0107 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 12/23/2007 Update ROM BOARD...
... the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EMH HDMI VER: 0107 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 12/23/2007 Update ROM BOARD...
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When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • 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. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- The Drivers menu...
When the correct BIOS file is found . The ASUS Update utility allows you to : • Save the current BIOS file • 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. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2- The Drivers menu...
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click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...;down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®...
...;down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M3A78-EMH HDMI 2-11 Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®...
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...through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to "Run Setup". See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. ...test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to reconfigure your system using this program. ...
...through the various sub-menus and make it as easy to "Run Setup". See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. ...test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on your data or system. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to reconfigure your system using this program. ...
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...option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.20 AGESA Version: 3.1.4.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) ...Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. ...
...option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.20 AGESA Version: 3.1.4.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Sempron(tm) ...Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. ...
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... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EMH HDMI VER: 0107 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 12/23/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
... ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78-EMH HDMI VER: 0107 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 12/23/2007 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...
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... guides you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. AMD RaidXpert Installs the AMD RaidXpert. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - installation wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility.
... guides you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. AMD RaidXpert Installs the AMD RaidXpert. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any...® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - installation wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in installing the ASUS Cool'n'Quiet utility.