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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... 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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.... done Advance Check ...... done Reading flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! 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.ROM...
.... done Advance Check ...... done Reading flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! 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.ROM...
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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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Contents 1.11 Software support 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2 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 1-32 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-32 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 2 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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M4N72-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors ...1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
M4N72-E specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Support CD contents Form factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors ...1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus Utility (OEM version) ASUS AI Suite ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 ...
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...Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Copy the original ...or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > My...
...Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Copy the original ...or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 2. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > My...
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... Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N72-E b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select...
... Utilities tab, and then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 2.1.2 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to complete the updating process. 2-2 ASUS M4N72-E b. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Select...
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... When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Enter the BIOS setup program. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can ...only. • 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: M4N72-E VER: 0123 DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
... When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways. Enter the BIOS setup program. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. You can ...only. • 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: M4N72-E VER: 0123 DATE: 01/07/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A:...
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...also allows you to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is the BIOS file in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. At ... insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS M4N72-E 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you write the...
...also allows you to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is the BIOS file in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as shown. At ... insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file. • Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS file from the hard disk drive. 2-4 ASUS M4N72-E 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you write the...
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..., the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the M4N72-E motherboard, this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Otherwise, the...updating process. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS...
..., the utility reads the BIOS file and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the M4N72-E motherboard, this motherboard. Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-5 Otherwise, the...updating process. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS...
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..., it as possible. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS M4N72-E This requires you to your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can change... the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from a running operating system can cause damage to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating...
..., it as possible. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard. 2-6 ASUS M4N72-E This requires you to your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can change... the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to make your selections from a running operating system can cause damage to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating...
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... values can cause the system to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you leave this menu show the CPU-related information that you to enable or disable the microcode...
... values can cause the system to malfunction. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you leave this menu show the CPU-related information that you to enable or disable the microcode...
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... OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Clear User Password Select this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N72-E
... OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that provides quick access to select and update BIOS. Clear User Password Select this item to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] 2-26 ASUS M4N72-E
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...ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Press to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Load CMOS Profile. Reset User Data [No] Allows...
...ASUS O.C. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS ...Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Press to run again when you update the BIOS file only coming from launching properly. Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Load CMOS Profile. Reset User Data [No] Allows...