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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved. done Write to file......
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 All rights reserved. done Write to file......
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... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! AFUDOS...
... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! AFUDOS...
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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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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 並按下 鍵。 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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... 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 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin...
... 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 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin...
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....1 Using the OS shut down function 2-36 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
....1 Using the OS shut down function 2-36 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... 2* - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS O.C. M3A79-T Deluxe...
... 2* - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Access the Internet in 5-second* boot time without entering OS - ASUS AI Nap * ASUS AI Gear 2 is supported by AM2 CPU only. ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 600 MHz at 0.0125V increment - ASUS Q-Connector - Friendly picture manager interface * The actual boot time depends on the next page) xii ASUS O.C. M3A79-T Deluxe...
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xiii M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 ...1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, ...
xiii M3A79-T Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 ...1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, ...
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... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your screen. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your screen. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to the motherboard. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility.
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... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off ...mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS...
... connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 2-33 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off ...mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS...
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... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1
... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1
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... the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS...
... the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS...
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... reference only. ok A:\> The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
... reference only. ok A:\> The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
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...system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)... flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 done Reading flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...
...system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)... flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 done Reading flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...
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... checks the DVD for floppy... Completed. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to M3A79-T.ROM.. Checking for the BIOS file. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Floppy found! Restart the...
... checks the DVD for floppy... Completed. 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to M3A79-T.ROM.. Checking for the BIOS file. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Floppy found! Restart the...
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... run the utility to confirm your choice. 3.7 Main Tools menu Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
... run the utility to confirm your choice. 3.7 Main Tools menu Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate ASUS O.C. Profile Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25LV080 Current ROM BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown...
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...ASUS O.C. Press to save and load CMOS. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS ...M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash...
...ASUS O.C. Press to save and load CMOS. Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Start O.C. Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to save the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS ...M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [Esc] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move • This function can support devices such as a USB flash...
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... K. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Launch the...
... K. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Launch the...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
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... icon on Express Gate's first screen. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 4. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Express Gate configuration options...
... icon on Express Gate's first screen. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to continue. 4. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Express Gate configuration options...