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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 - 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 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
... flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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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:04/13/2006 ...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13...
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:04/13/2006 ...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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13...
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-31 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help 2-8 2.2.8 Pop-up...
Contents 1.11 Software support 1-31 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-31 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 General help 2-8 2.2.8 Pop-up...
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M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
M4A78 PRO specifications summary BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2 Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update AMD OverDrive Utility (AOD) Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... Drive icon. c. d. Click Start. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash ...desktop, click > Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. b. Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk 1. Select...
... Drive icon. c. d. Click Start. 2. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. Follow the instructions based on your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash ...desktop, click > Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. b. Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk 1. Select...
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the...
Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet a. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all Windows® applications before you to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. From the dropdown list, select any of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4A78 PRO Click the Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. From the...
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...; Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78 PRO VER: 0209 DATE: 12/01/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
...; Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following: ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78 PRO VER: 0209 DATE: 12/01/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to enable it. Press + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Enter the BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update...
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... support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS M4A78 PRO You will need to key in the floppy disk. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be... the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...
... support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS M4A78 PRO You will need to key in the floppy disk. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be... the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...
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...updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the M4A78 PRO motherboard, this motherboard. Turn on the system. 2. Start erasing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Chapter 2: BIOS... BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reading file "M4A78PRO.ROM". Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
...updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the M4A78 PRO motherboard, this motherboard. Turn on the system. 2. Start erasing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Chapter 2: BIOS... BIOS checksum. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reading file "M4A78PRO.ROM". Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS ...
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...if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you can update using this program. Press... becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PRO See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Otherwise, POST continues with...
...if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to ensure system compatibility and stability. This requires you can update using this program. Press... becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS M4A78 PRO See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. Otherwise, POST continues with...
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... detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Be cautious when changing the settings of ACPI SRAT table. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen...
... detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Be cautious when changing the settings of ACPI SRAT table. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Configure CPU. ←→ Select Screen...
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...update BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to confirm your password successfully. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4A78 PRO... Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power...
...update BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to confirm your password successfully. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4A78 PRO... Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.8 Tools menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power...
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... LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Add Your CMOS Profile. Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run again when you to load the previous... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • Suggest only to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the Save To sub-item. You can be...
... LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Add Your CMOS Profile. Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Press , and choose a profile to save and load CMOS. Profile Allows you to run again when you to load the previous... with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • Suggest only to the BIOS Flash. In the Name sub-item, type your CMOS settings in the Save To sub-item. You can be...