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... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll...
... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll...
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... Exit menu 4-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 5-4 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM...RAID 5-14 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility 5-14 5.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID 5-15 5.3.9 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-16
... Exit menu 4-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 5-4 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM...RAID 5-14 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility 5-14 5.3.8 Rebuilding the RAID 5-15 5.3.9 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-16
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...Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. How this ...
...Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes...Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. How this ...
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...-667 / 800 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C / 4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) 3 x PCI 33 MHz / 32-bit / 5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra... 88E8056 Giga PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page) xi
...-667 / 800 memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C / 4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) 3 x PCI 33 MHz / 32-bit / 5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra... 88E8056 Giga PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page) xi
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... Rear panel Internal connectors AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x PS / 2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS / 2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports For P5BV-C / 4L only: Additional 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1...ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
... Rear panel Internal connectors AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x PS / 2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS / 2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports For P5BV-C / 4L only: Additional 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1...ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos...
... Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos...
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... module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2 PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O BPSMB1 HDLED1 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
... module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2 PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O BPSMB1 HDLED1 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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...64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C/4L BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RAID_SEL1 RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2... PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O HDLED1 BPSMB1 PRI_IDE3 88SE6145 SATA_RAID5 SATA_RAID6 SATA_RAID7 SATA_RAID8 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter ...
...64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C/4L BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RAID_SEL1 RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2... PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O HDLED1 BPSMB1 PRI_IDE3 88SE6145 SATA_RAID5 SATA_RAID6 SATA_RAID7 SATA_RAID8 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter ...
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PCI/PCI Express slots Page 2-6 2-12 2-17 Jumpers 1. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Serial (COM1) port 5. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BV-C/4L only) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Internal connectors Page...2-25 4 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-26 5. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- DDR2 DIMM slots 3. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU socket 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. USB connector (10...
PCI/PCI Express slots Page 2-6 2-12 2-17 Jumpers 1. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Serial (COM1) port 5. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BV-C/4L only) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Internal connectors Page...2-25 4 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-26 5. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- DDR2 DIMM slots 3. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU socket 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. USB connector (10...
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..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-15 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will ...
..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-15 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Otherwise, conflicts will ...
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...RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 12 23 P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell ...
...RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap ..., which include system setup information such as system passwords. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 12 23 P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell ...
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...RAID_SEL1 Setting 3. Shut down the system. 5. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you to select the RAID...pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you want to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. 2. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you create disk...
...RAID_SEL1 Setting 3. Shut down the system. 5. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you to select the RAID...pin RAID_SEL1) This jumper allows you want to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. 2. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you create disk...
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...mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Refer to...disk drives. GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ® P5BV-C/4L SATA1 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND ...SATA1/SATA3 SATA2/SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-25
...mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. In IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. Refer to...disk drives. GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ® P5BV-C/4L SATA1 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND ...SATA1/SATA3 SATA2/SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-25
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...you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. NC GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND P5BV-C/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-31 ...-off button (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is color-coded for easy connection. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® P5BV-C/4L PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The message LED indicates the booting status.
...you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. NC GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND P5BV-C/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the system power LED. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-31 ...-off button (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is color-coded for easy connection. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® P5BV-C/4L PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The message LED indicates the booting status.
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...Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. Turn on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the ... power-on . AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure ASUS P5BV-C Series 3- Be sure...
...Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the screen. Turn on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the ... power-on . AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure ASUS P5BV-C Series 3- Be sure...
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... Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Configuration" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
... Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. Refer to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are... sleep mode or to section "4.5 Power Configuration" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.4 Advanced menu 4-14 4.5 Power Configuration 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS P5BV-C Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.4 Advanced menu 4-14 4.5 Power Configuration 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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... need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Refer to...
... need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Refer to...
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...DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done ... not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Press .
...DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done ... not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you can use as shown. 1. Press .