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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 - ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved.
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved.
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... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 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-VM...
... /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 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-VM...
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...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... 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 - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
...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... 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 - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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... SB Voltage 3-17 iv 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...
... SB Voltage 3-17 iv 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...
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... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
... Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
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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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...be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS O.C. Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to install on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Not only the beautifully...
...be stored in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS O.C. Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink... store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you the freedom to install on your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. Not only the beautifully...
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...rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Update your BIOS easily without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This easy OC tool ...the ultimate overclocking configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.0125v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5
...rush of real-time OC-now a reality with the ASUS TurboV. C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. Update your BIOS easily without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just a few clicks away. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. This easy OC tool ...the ultimate overclocking configuration. Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust the CPU voltage in 0.0125v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to overclocking failure. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5
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... 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. However, BIOS updating is ...system startup in case you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to provide ...
... 3.2 Updating BIOS The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on system stability, compatibility, or performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. However, BIOS updating is ...system startup in case you need to boot. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. We recommend that you change the default BIOS settings except in the following utilities allow you to provide ...
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... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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... from the dropdown menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. Chapter 3 5. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select...
... from the dropdown menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open Start > Programs > ASUS > window, then click Open. Chapter 3 5. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. 2. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Select...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 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: Note...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. • Enter the BIOS setup program. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 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: Note...
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... the corrupted BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Checking for details. You can cause system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using...
... the corrupted BIOS file. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Checking for details. You can cause system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using...
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...due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration... PCIPnP Configure CPU. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration ...
...due to the CPU you to change the settings for testing purpose. Chapter 3 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration... PCIPnP Configure CPU. GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet ACPI SRAT Table C1E Support Advanced Clock Calibration ...
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... ACPI SRAT Table. Select an item then press to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Auto] The BIOS automatically adjusts this function. [All Cores] Enables the processor... to have the best overclocking performance. [Per Core] Enhances the processor's overclocking capability. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19...
... ACPI SRAT Table. Select an item then press to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables this function. [Auto] The BIOS automatically adjusts this function. [All Cores] Enables the processor... to have the best overclocking performance. [Per Core] Enhances the processor's overclocking capability. 3.6.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19...
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...(C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. 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 ...read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item +- 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. Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. Select an item ...
...(C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. 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 ...read only) 3.CD-DISC (read only) Select Screen Select Item +- 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. Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. Select an item ...
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... 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. BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35 Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. Profile...
... 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. BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek O.C. ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35 Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. Profile...