Asus P8H77-I, P8H77I manual Updating the Bios file, To update the Bios file using Bios Updater

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Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater

1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H77-I

VER: 0214

DATE: 12/09/2011

PATH: A:\

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

A:

P8H77I.CAP

8388608 2011-12-09 17:30:48

Note

Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Enter]

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[Esc] Exit

3.Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Yes No

4.Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer.

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 ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.9 Exit menu for details.

Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Offer to Provide Source Code of Certain SoftwareContents Asus Bios Updater CPU Configuration PCH ConfigurationSystem Language English Network StackAnti Surge Support Enabled Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyBold text P8H77-I specifications summary PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slotBios Package contents Special featuresWelcome Intel H77 Express Chipset Native Sata 6.0 Gb/s supportComplete USB 3.0 Integration PCIe 3.0 ReadyInnovative Asus features USB 3.0 Boost GPU BoostAsus Q-Fan Asus Fan XpertLucidLogix Virtu MVP R. CPU Parameter RecallErP ready Standby Power LED Standby Power Powered OffBefore you proceed Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Layout contents Motherboard layoutInstalling the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU Load lever Retention tabLoad plate CPU notches Gold triangle mark Alignment keysInsert the load lever under Retention tabInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P8H77-I CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanSystem memory OverviewP8H77-I 240-pin DDR3 Dimm sockets Memory configurations DDR3-2250 MHz capabilityDDR3-2200 MHz capability DDR3-2133 MHz capabilityDDR3-2000 MHz capability DDR3-1866 MHz capabilityDDR3-1600 MHz capability DDR3-1333 MHz capability Vendors Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage Dimm socket DDR3-1066 MHz capability SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm supportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots PCI Express x16 slotsJumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcConnectors Rear panel connectorsAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsAsus P8H77-I Internal connectors P8H77-I Digital audio connectorFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp P8H77-I Front panel audio connectorP8H77-I ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VCPU, and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 4-pin Chafan P8H77-ISpeaker Out Connector P8H77-I System panel connectorP8H77-I Sata 3.0Gb/s connectors See .5.3 Sata Configuration for detailsP8H77-I USB3.0 Front panel connector USB 3.0 connector 20-1 pin USB334P8H77-I USB2.0 connector USB connectors 10-1 pin USB78Installing an operating system Click an item to installSoftware support Support DVD informationManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosTo update the Bios using EZ Flash Select Update Bios from file, then click NextAsus EZ Flash Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utility Recovering the BiosTo recover the Bios Asus Bios Updater Before updating BiosBooting the system in DOS environment Backing up the current Bios To backup the current Bios file using the Bios UpdaterFilename Extension Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using Bios UpdaterBios setup program Entering Bios Setup at startupEntering Bios Setup after Post Bios menu screen EZ ModeAdvanced Mode Menu itemsBack button Submenu itemsConfiguration fields Pop-up windowScroll bar Navigation keysMain menu System Language EnglishSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx System TimeAdministrator Password User PasswordAi Tweaker menu CPU Power Management Memory Frequency AutoIGPU Max. Frequency GPU Boost OKCPU Voltage Auto IGPU Offset Voltage AutoDram Voltage Auto Advanced menu Vccsa Voltage AutoPCH Voltage Auto CPU Configuration PCH Configuration Sata ConfigurationSystem Agent Configuration USB Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration7 APM Network StackMonitor menu 12V VoltageCPU Temperature / MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF CPU Q-Fan Control EnabledCPU / Chassis Fan Speed xxxx RPM or Ignore / N/A CPU Fan Speed Low Limit 200 RPMChassis Q-Fan Control Enabled Anti Surge Support EnabledOn the chassis temperature CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBoot menu Bootup NumLock State OnFull Screen Logo Enabled Wait for ‘F1’ If Error EnabledOption ROM Messages Force Bios Setup Mode EZ ModeUEFI/Legacy Boot Enabled both Uefi and Legacy Boot Option PrioritiesTools menu Asus EZ Flash 2 UtilityAsus O.C. Profile Asus SPD InformationExit menu Federal Communications Commission Statement IC Canadian Compliance StatementAsus Recycling/Takeback Services Canadian Department of Communications StatementAddress TelephoneOnline support Support faxDeclaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity