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... model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the...the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ...
... model only 2-20 2.5.9 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-21 2.5.10 Installing i Button (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.11 Installing ASMB4 management board (Z8NA-D6 model only 2-22 2.5.12 Installing the...the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ...
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...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. •... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets ...
...of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. •... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets ...
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Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. 8. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. 8. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series
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... original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for details on these utilities. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8NA-D6...
... original motherboard BIOS file to restore the BIOS in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for details on these utilities. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name ASUS Z8NA-D6...
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... file ....... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the USB flash disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI...
... file ....... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the USB flash disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI...
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Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... All rights reserved. 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-5
Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... All rights reserved. 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-5
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... the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port on the system. 3. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
... the updated motherboard BIOS before using a USB flash drive that allows you to one USB port on the system. 3. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. 4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
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... on . ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Select...
... on . ASUS Z8NA-D6 Series 4-7 When you start up the computer, the system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. The Setup program is designed to make your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Select...
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... initialization. A progress bar appears on screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check... Consistency Vitual Drive(0) Initialze Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. dialog box...
... initialization. A progress bar appears on screen. 3. LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.60 Jul 30, 2008 BIOS Version A.08.09161344R Vitual Drive(1) Virtual Drive 0 Objects Management MAednaupter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check... Consistency Vitual Drive(0) Initialze Check Consistency View/Update Parameters Initilize VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 4. dialog box...