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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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... ....... All rights reserved. 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. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done...
... ....... All rights reserved. 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. AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done...
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... Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS 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...
... Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS 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...
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... 2-28 iv Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... 2-28 iv Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ...chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ...chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI...
P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI...
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..., update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 1-39 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS...
..., update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 1-39 for details. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS...
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... flash disk. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to : • Save the...
... flash disk. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to : • Save the...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-3 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-3 Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next.
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... wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5N7AVM.rom P5N7AVM 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Follow...
... wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5N7AVM.rom P5N7AVM 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Follow...
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...update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus....com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ...
...update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus....com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-7 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. This utility also allows you can use as shown...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-7 The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. This utility also allows you can use as shown...
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... flash ...... done Writing flash ...... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing...
... flash ...... done Writing flash ...... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing...
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... while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-9 Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the P5N7A-VM motherboard, this utility will not function. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
... while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-9 Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the P5N7A-VM motherboard, this utility will not function. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is...
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Insert the motherboard support DVD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the BIOS file When found, the...
Insert the motherboard support DVD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the BIOS file When found, the...
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... reset from the available options using this motherboard. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your BIOS". Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer..., the system provides you with its test routines. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections ...
... reset from the available options using this motherboard. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your BIOS". Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer..., the system provides you with its test routines. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections ...
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...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.3 for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM ...
...Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to select and update BIOS. Please see section 2.1.3 for special functions. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No...2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM ...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities.
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... Yes to continue. 4. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10...
... Yes to continue. 4. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10...