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... computer 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop...
... computer 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop...
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... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
... switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for the LCD Poster. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to...
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... press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect...
... press during overclocking, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamers to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). making connection quick and accurate. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that are among the industry's highest. 1.3.4 ASUS special features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to connect...
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... while maintaining stability. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to clear CMOS data. With auto phase switching for each parameter. You can update your BIOS in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash... 2 is no need to open the system chassis to achieve world O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. record.
... while maintaining stability. ROG Maximus III GENE 1-7 Auto tuning intelligently pushes the system to beginners. while TurboV offers more options to advanced overclockers to clear CMOS data. With auto phase switching for each parameter. You can update your BIOS in real-time. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash... 2 is no need to open the system chassis to achieve world O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. record.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Maximus III GENE
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-12 3.4 Main menu 3-20 3.5 Advanced menu 3-25 3.6 Power menu 3-33 3.7 Boot menu 3-39 3.8 Tools menu 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-47 ROG Maximus III GENE
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... sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
... sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-1 The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... window appears. 2. Miiig.ROM Miiig ROG Maximus III GENE 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window...
... window appears. 2. Miiig.ROM Miiig ROG Maximus III GENE 3-3 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window...
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... (POST). 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. When found . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Press to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...
... (POST). 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you start using EZ Flash 2 1. When found . Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to prevent system boot failure! Press to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically ... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH:...
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... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ROG Maximus III GENE 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Turn...
... want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! ROG Maximus III GENE 3-5 The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be older than the BIOS file published on again. 5. Turn...
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...no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, and then at least 1024KB free space to the bootable floppy disk. 2. ...filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive ...
...no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 3.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, and then at least 1024KB free space to the bootable floppy disk. 2. ...filename] The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. For motherboards without an onboard floppy connector, use a USB floppy disk drive ...
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... 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Maximus III GENE 3-7 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the motherboard. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt type: bupdater /pc /g A:\>bupdater /pc /g 4. Save the...
... 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ROG Maximus III GENE 3-7 ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the motherboard. 3. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt type: bupdater /pc /g A:\>bupdater /pc /g 4. Save the...
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... . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility...
... . DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS. • Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to update BIOS? BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you sure to ensure system compatibility...
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... and updating your system using the provided utility described in this last option only if the first two failed. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-9 This section explains how to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard...
... and updating your system using the provided utility described in this last option only if the first two failed. ROG Maximus III GENE 3-9 This section explains how to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools GO_Button File Save File to set the GO_Button files, and load the desired GO_Button file. Profile Utility V2.06 Current CMOS BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. 3.8.2 GO_Button...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools GO_Button File Save File to set the GO_Button files, and load the desired GO_Button file. Profile Utility V2.06 Current CMOS BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS 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. 3.8.2 GO_Button...
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...your memory settings for errors and automatically fix them - ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...system stability and maximum efficiency. For more details, refer to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.4 MemPerfect BIOS SETUP UTILITY MemPerfect Option MemPerfect [Disabled] Tools Select the memory frequency you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. MemPerfect [Disabled] MemPerfect can quickly check your choice....
...your memory settings for errors and automatically fix them - ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: Maximus III GENE VER: 0202 DATE: 08/05/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter...system stability and maximum efficiency. For more details, refer to section 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. 3.8.4 MemPerfect BIOS SETUP UTILITY MemPerfect Option MemPerfect [Disabled] Tools Select the memory frequency you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. MemPerfect [Disabled] MemPerfect can quickly check your choice....
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..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
..., and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ROG Maximus III GENE 4-3 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...