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Reading flash ..... 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 -
Reading flash ..... 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 -
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... ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19...
... ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19...
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7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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 DATE:04... C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS
7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 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 DATE:04... C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS
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... 2-24 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General...
... 2-24 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-27 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.3.4 Menu items 3-8 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.3.9 General...
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Refer to perform when installing system components. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include ...
Refer to perform when installing system components. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support DVD that may include ...
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xiii M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) ...
xiii M4A78-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU... connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector System Panel (Q-Connector) 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite AMD OverDrive (AOD) ...
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... their favorite settings. Messenger to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to keep in OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The actual boot time is ... configurations and product models. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more...
... their favorite settings. Messenger to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to keep in OS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. The actual boot time is ... configurations and product models. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more...
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... boot. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1
... boot. Inappropriate settings of a trained service personnel. 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on the screen during the system bootup and requests you to update your BIOS if necessary. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this chapter to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-1
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..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that 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...
..., and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that 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...
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... from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M4A78E.ROM ASUS M4A78-E M4A78E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the...
... from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. M4A78E.ROM ASUS M4A78-E M4A78E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to download. From the FTP site, select the...
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...found . Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is built-in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 Select the Load ...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + ...
...found . Before you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. When the correct BIOS file is built-in any of these two ways: • Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-5 Select the Load ...Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + ...
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... while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will not function. Floppy found! 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
... while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the M4A78-E motherboard, this utility will not function. Floppy found! 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
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... CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This... purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The driver developer may be different due to malfunction. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... CPU. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table CPU Prefetching C1E Support [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] This... purpose. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The driver developer may be different due to malfunction. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settingsz NorthBridge Configuration RS780D Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. ...;. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
... UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settingsz NorthBridge Configuration RS780D Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. ...;. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the submenu. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-19 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] ...
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...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
...: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78-E VER: 0210 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78-E 3-33 Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced...
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... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET... 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable during ...
... partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you update the BIOS file only coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the CMO file can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET... 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable during ...