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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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing 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...
... AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Erasing 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...
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... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-...to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin 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.
... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-...to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin 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.
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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 2-3 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 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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... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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 chapter describes...
... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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 chapter describes...
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M3A78 PRO 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 ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in...
M3A78 PRO 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 ... in 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-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 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD AOD Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in...
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...seconds to boot up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the Internet without the ...introduction See page 1-40 for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows....
...seconds to boot up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up , the ASUS Express Gate allows you to instantly surf the Internet without the ...introduction See page 1-40 for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. Set the SATA Operation Mode item in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering Windows....
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... you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking. When the system hangs...ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M3A78 PRO...
... you can easily monitor the critical components of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using ASUS PC Probe II, you to overclocking. When the system hangs...ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features Precision Tweaker Precision Tweaker allows the user to adjust the northbridge voltage, southbridge voltage, and DRAM voltage in 0.02V steps to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M3A78 PRO...
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ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to...
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to...
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...the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load ...16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press ....
...the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load ...16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press ....
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... are for the extension name. Press . Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
... are for the extension name. Press . Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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...BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iM3A78PRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iM3A78PRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe...
...BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iM3A78PRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iM3A78PRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe...
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... appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied 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. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-7 The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system.
... appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. This utility is copied 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. ASUS M3A78 PRO 2-7 The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system.
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3A78PRO.ROM M3A78PRO ASUS M3A78 PRO...
... BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M3A78PRO.ROM M3A78PRO ASUS M3A78 PRO...
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...Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to... configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to make ...
...Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to... configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to make ...
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Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to run the utility to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you to run the utility to confirm your choice. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab...
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...load CMOS. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to Sub Screen F1 General ...1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go...
...load CMOS. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A78 PRO VER: 0103 DATE: 05/15/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to Sub Screen F1 General ...1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Start O.C. 2.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go...
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Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD...
Click to display the next screen Click to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to display the previous screen AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD...
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Within a few seconds of powering on your computer: 1. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access ...
Within a few seconds of powering on your computer: 1. Visit www.asus.com for future BIOS and Express Gate software updates. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access ...