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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. 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.
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. 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.
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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. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done...
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. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done...
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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 Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All ...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
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 Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All ...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 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-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00...
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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 3-11...
....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 3-11...
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... features of the standard package. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the...
... features of the standard package. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the...
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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 ... 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
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 ... 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, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in ...
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... the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. Update your screen. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the...
... the usual "fingers"- ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS O.C. Update your screen. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Advanced menu 3-16 3.5 Power menu 3-32 3.6 Boot menu 3-36 3.7 Tools menu 3-40 3.8 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe
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... the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3.
... the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3.
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility...
... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. M3a79t.rom M3a79t ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-3 Launch the ASUS Update utility...
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... . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com)...: 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. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
... . ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-5 You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com)...: 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. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
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Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the ...2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the...
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the ...2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the...
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... 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. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved....
... 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. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-7 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iM3A79-T.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved....
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... the system. 3. Reading file "M3A79-T.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. •...
... the system. 3. Reading file "M3A79-T.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. •...
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... that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section are for this motherboard. When you start up the computer, the system provides you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the power...is designed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to Run Setup. See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options ...
... that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section are for this motherboard. When you start up the computer, the system provides you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the power...is designed to ensure optimum performance. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 3-9 Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to Run Setup. See section 3.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section 3.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options ...
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... M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM 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 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS ...EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. When you to run the utility to confirm your choice...
... M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Update ROM 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 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup NTFS format v04.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 ASUS ...EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to select and update BIOS. When you to run the utility to confirm your choice...
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...O.C. ASUSTek O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to save the file. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not ... Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to ...
...O.C. ASUSTek O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to save the file. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: M3A79-T DELUXE VER: 0105 DATE: 07/23/08 Restore CMOS BOARD: ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not ... Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to ...
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...Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition.... website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that you have an Internet connection so you can ...
...Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer in healthy operating condition.... website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that you have an Internet connection so you can ...
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... the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF format. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. See section 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
... the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for details. 2. ASUS M3A79-T Deluxe 4-9 Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF format. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. See section 3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...