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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 ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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 -
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... Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 DO.ROM 4. done...
... Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 DO.ROM 4. done...
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...-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 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. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV...
...-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 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. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV...
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... 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 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 2 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...
... 2-25 2.8.3 Internal connectors 2-28 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-39 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 2 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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.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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...
.... Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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...
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xiii M4A79 Deluxe 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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (... Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
xiii M4A79 Deluxe 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 (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out port (... Reset switch 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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) utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
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... by these critical components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime... problems that allows users to dissipate heat generated by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Profile The motherboard...
... by these critical components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without having lifetime... problems that allows users to dissipate heat generated by yourself. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Profile The motherboard...
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...physical overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need ...
...physical overclocking button. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 1-5 Chapter 1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features TurboV Feel the adrenaline rush of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need ...
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... in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input...
... in the motherboard CMOS. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-1 However, BIOS updating is no problem using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Chapter 3 Chapter 3: 3.1 Knowing BIOS BIOS setup BIOS (Basic Input...
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Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the...
Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the Internet • View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the...
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.... 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M4a79dlx.ROM ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item...
.... 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. M4a79dlx.ROM ASUS M4A79 Deluxe M4a79dlx Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to complete the update process. Select the Load Setup Defaults item...
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...under the Exit menu. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press ...to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
...under the Exit menu. Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found . Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-5 Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press ...to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and ...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 3. Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 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 contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Chapter 3 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 3. Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 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 contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause...
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... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-19 C1E Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State support. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [...Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...
... Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-19 C1E Support [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the the Enhanced Halt State support. [Enabled] Enables the the Enhanced Halt State support. Microcode Updation [Enabled] [Disabled] Disables the Microcode Updation function. [...Updation [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool 'n' Quiet [Disabled] ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] CPU Prefetching [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 3.6.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS...
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... 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79 Deluxe VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
... 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Check page 3-5, section 3.2.3 for special functions. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M4A79 Deluxe VER: 0302 DATE: 12/19/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH...
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...not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check... take 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with...
...not check the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). [Enabled] BIOS checks the Realtek LAN cable during POST. Chapter 3 ASUS M4A79 Deluxe 3-35 • This function can be loaded. 3.9.4 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Check... take 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 support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with...