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... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
... Onboard LEDs 1-36 1.13 Software support 1-38 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-38 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-38 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 System Language [English 2-11 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx 2-11 2.3.3 System Time [xx...
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...to emphasize a word or a phrase. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as...
...to emphasize a word or a phrase. Optional documentation Your product package may have been added by your dealer. Used to the ASUS contact information. 2. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Indicates a menu or an item to the following parts: • Chapter 1: ... of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Example: means that may include optional documentation, such as...
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..., TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ASMedia USB 3.0 ...- AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - Tuner - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek...
..., TurboV, GPU Boost, TPU (GPU Boost) switch ASUS Power Design - Industry leading 4+2 phase Power Design ASUS Exclusive Features - ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode featuring friendly graphics user interface - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-sink solution - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vCCIO: Adjustable I /O ASMedia USB 3.0 ...- AI Charger+ - ASUS Q-Slot Precision Tweaker 2 - Tuner - Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I /O voltage at back panel) ASUS Dual Intelligent Processors ASUS EPU - P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Realtek...
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Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ... x COM connector 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out...
Button 1 x TPU (GPU Boost) switch 64 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, F12 PrintScreen Function WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x ... x COM connector 24-pin EATX Power connector 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector System Panel 1 x MemOK! xi P8Z68-V LX specifications summary Rear panel ports Internal connectors/ switches/ buttons BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out...
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... stability testing. Even O.C. MemOK! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level...
... stability testing. Even O.C. MemOK! User-friendly UI facilitates flexible frequency and voltage adjustments. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is for the best graphics performance. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS UEFI BIOS (EZ Mode) ASUS UEFI BIOS offers a user-friendly interface that goes beyond traditional keyboard-only BIOS controls to deliver multiple overclocking profiles also provides rapid and stable system-level...
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...and your screen. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. It ... ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer ...
...and your screen. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-5 Ai Charger+ ASUS Ai Charger+, the latest Ai Charger* version, brings you to supervise overclocking, energy management, fan speed control, voltage and sensor readings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that contains the latest BIOS file. It ... ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in one simple to use functions, with the elegant appearance! ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ASUS unique fast-charging software which supports iPod, iPhone and iPad. ** Check your USB mobile device manufacturer ...
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... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the SSD is ... default settings when the system hangs due to complete installation. Power consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has ...
... Union´s Energy-related Products (ErP) ready, and ErP requires products to meet certain energy efficiency requirements in line with ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and energy-efficient products through product design and innovation to reduce carbon footprint of the SSD is ... default settings when the system hangs due to complete installation. Power consumption also goes down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU parameters to launch Intel® Smart Response Technology. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has ...
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...of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to HDD in a later time. 3. c. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, ...• Be sure to one HDD as a set to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. 1. Click Accelerate to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for caching. •...
...of Intel® Smart Response Technology under OS when applying the actions below: - Removing or replacing the SSD - Updating BIOS • If you want to restore the OS, go to BIOS Option ROM utility and select Acceleration Options to HDD in a later time. 3. c. M aximized mode:WRITE BACK, ...• Be sure to one HDD as a set to launch Smart Response Technology settings. 2. 1. Click Accelerate to enable Intel® Smart Response Technology. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-7 a. Select the SSD you want to use to SSD and HDD at least one SSD (>18.6GB) and one HDD for caching. •...
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...socket 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 7. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-... 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 8 PCI3 SB_PWR...
...socket 4. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) 1-29 7. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) 1-31 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-11 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 2 4 22.9cm(9.0in) KB_USB34 EPU CHA_FAN2 CPU_FAN SPDIF_O2 HDMI EATX12V 5 DVI_VGA DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-... 6 DRAM_LED LAN1_USB12 1 CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN AUDIO P8Z68-V LX AAFP PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ASM 1042 PCIEX16_1 RTL 8111E Super I/O PCIEX1_2 TPU PCI1 PCIEX16_2 Intel® Z68 7 PCI2 ASM 1083 64Mb BIOS SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 ALC 887 8 PCI3 SB_PWR...
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...comply with PCI specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Align the card connector with...Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ...
...comply with PCI specifications. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-25 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. Align the card connector with...Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and ...
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug ... overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
... cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Turn OFF the computer and unplug ... overclocking. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P8Z68-V LX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P8Z68-V LX Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on...
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...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Serial.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 2. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector.
...the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [AC97]. COM1 PIN 1 P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX Serial port (COM1) connector ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-29 If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. Serial.... • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector is for details. 2. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. By default, this connector.
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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA3G_2 SATA3G_3 SATA3G_4 SATA3G_1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, please check the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode] by default. If you intend to create a Serial...
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...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]...is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 P8Z68-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set...
...; You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 or later versions before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. Intel® Z68 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [gray]) These connectors connect to [AHCI Mode]...is available only if you are set the SATA Mode in the BIOS to [AHCI Mode]. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-31 P8Z68-V LX SATA6G_2 SATA6G_1 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P8Z68-V LX SATA 6.0Gb/s connectors • These connectors are using NCQ, set...
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...failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 This is not properly installed. MemOK! switch... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance...
...failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! function. P8Z68-V LX P8Z68-V LX MemOK! If the test fails, the system reboots and test the next set is tested. If the installed DIMMs still fail to boot and load BIOS default settings. ASUS P8Z68-V LX 1-35 This is not properly installed. MemOK! switch... Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you to fine-tune performance...
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...P8Z68-V LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS... Boost switch. • The TPU LED (ELED 730) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is set to Enable. 2. P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When...
...P8Z68-V LX Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Refer to Enable under the OS environment, the TPU function will use the TurboV and Auto Tuning feature in the TurboV EVO application, adjust the BIOS... Boost switch. • The TPU LED (ELED 730) near the TPU switch lights when the switch setting is set to Enable. 2. P8Z68-V LX TPU switch P8Z68-V LX TPU switch • For ensuring the system performance, turn the switch setting to Enable when the system is powered off. • When...
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...then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen ... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save...
...then click AI Suite II. 3. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the Internet a. Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the following methods: Updating from the popup menu. Follow the onscreen ... The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save...
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...click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ ...[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
...click Next. Select Update BIOS from a BIOS file a. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash Utility and press to avail all its features. b. To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility V01.02 Flash Info MODEL: P8Z68-V LX File Path: fs0:\ ...[Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 2-2 ASUS P8Z68-V LX Always update the utility to enable it. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process...
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.... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This...
.... To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to perform the BIOS update process. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and enters ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility automatically. 4. Reboot the system when the update process is done. • This...
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...DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional.... Do not save them on the USB flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive).
...DVD into the optical drive and select the optical drive as shown. Welcome to the USB port. 2. C:\>d: D:\> 2-4 ASUS P8Z68-V LX 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional.... Do not save them on the USB flash drive. At the FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to Drive D (USB flash drive).