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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...... 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.
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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...... 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.
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....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Verifying 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 DO...
....24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Verifying 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 DO...
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PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI... 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. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI... 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. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新...
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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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... 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. 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. ix These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software...
... 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. 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. ix 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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Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that allows you the freedom to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install on your favorite settings. This unique...
Fanless Design-Stylish Heatsink Design The streamline-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that allows you the freedom to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to install on your favorite settings. This unique...
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... scenarios. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Update your BIOS easily without exiting or rebooting the OS; Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
... scenarios. ASUS M4A78T-E 1-5 C.P.R. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to their default settings. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. Update your BIOS easily without exiting or rebooting the OS; Chapter 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in system's instability or failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash...
... recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-1 Inappropriate settings of the BIOS may result in system's instability or failure to boot. Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system's failure to boot. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash...
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.... 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that 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 package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®...
.... 2. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that 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 package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®...
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... to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. Click Next. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features.
... to ensure system compatibility and stability. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click 3. Click Next. M4A78T-E.ROM ASUS M4A78T-E M4A78T-E Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features.
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...menu. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 Before you to update the BIOS without having... to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or theUSB ...
...menu. 3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for details. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-5 Before you to update the BIOS without having... to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or theUSB ...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Checking for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk...
... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 3.2.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Checking for the BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the floppy disk...
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... 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 Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main...
... 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 Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main...
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... Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19 Select an item then press to ...65533;e��. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables ...
... Configuration Options for NB North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration Set the ECC options for cache and dram scrubbing. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A78T-E 3-19 Select an item then press to ...65533;e��. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables ...
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...Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. When 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: ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12...
...Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. When 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: ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M4A78T-E 3-33 Select an item then press to confirm your choice. This utility supports: 1.FAT 12...
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...partition only. • 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 the Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Check... Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. It takes 3 to 10 seconds 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. ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35
...partition only. • 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 the Power-On Self-Test (POST). BIOS checks the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Check... Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] ASUSTek O.C. It takes 3 to 10 seconds 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. ASUS M4A78T-E 3-35