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Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
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... turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! 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。 A:\>afudos /iP5B...
... turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! 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。 A:\>afudos /iP5B...
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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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI....-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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK...
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 Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI....-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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK...
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Contents 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 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 help 3-8 3.4 Main ...
Contents 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS set up 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 help 3-8 3.4 Main ...
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... introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
... introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as...
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M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE ... 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, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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...
M4A78T-E specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x S/PDIF Out port (Optical) 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x D-Sub port 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE ... 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, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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...
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... (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the north bridge chipset...
... (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the north bridge chipset...
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... of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few...
... of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. eliminates the need to their default settings. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 Simply press the predefined hotkey to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few...
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... requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the future. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS...
... requires further BIOS settings or update. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Chapter 3 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device configuration, overclocking settings, advanced power management, and boot device configuration that are needed for system startup in the future. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS in the motherboard CMOS...
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... your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility.
... your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... Next. Chapter 3 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section...
... Next. Chapter 3 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. See section...
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... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is ...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. asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ...
... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is ...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. asus.com. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS...under the Exit menu. Completed. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to restore the BIOS...under the Exit menu. Completed. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk that ...
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... the CPU you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D Options This option shoukd remain disabled for testing purpose. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select...
... the CPU you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x100008D Options This option shoukd remain disabled for testing purpose. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Select...
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...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to display the submenu. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Auto] The BIOS automatically adjusts this function. [All Cores] Enables...65533;��a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19 ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Enabled] Enables the ...
...] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to display the submenu. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Auto] The BIOS automatically adjusts this function. [All Cores] Enables...65533;��a�c�h�in�e��m�o�d�e��. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19 ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the building of ACPI SRAT Table. [Enabled] Enables the ...
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... only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item +- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78T-E VER: 0201 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter...Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The ASUS Express Gate feature...
... only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item +- ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80 Current ROM BOARD: M4A78T-E VER: 0201 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Chapter 3 Note [Enter...Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. The ASUS Express Gate feature...
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...LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78T-E VER: 0201 DATE: 12/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose the LAN cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑...
...LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility V1.34 Current CMOS BOARD: M4A78T-E VER: 0201 DATE: 12/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note...• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to diagnose the LAN cable. [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS will not check the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑...