Asus Comprehensive Guide on ASUS EZ Flash for BIOS Updates

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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a.Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.

b.Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OSbased utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch

EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36

FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P80

Current ROM

BOARD: P5P43T

VER: 0203

DATE: 02/27/2010

PATH: A:\

A:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

2.When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

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Contents Motherboard E5441 First Edition March Contents Connectors Chapter Bios informationSoftware support AI NET Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety About this guideWhere to find more information Conventions used in this guideTypography Bold textP5P43T specifications summary USBAsus AI NET Special features Package contentsWelcome Innovative Asus features Asus Express Gate Turbo KeyAnti-Surge R. CPU Parameter RecallBefore you proceed Onboard LEDMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout Layout contents Installing the CPU Central Processing Unit CPURetention tab Load lever Asus P5P43T Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan P5P43T CPU fan connectorSystem memory OverviewMemory configurations Vendor Size Chip Chip No DDR3-1333 MHz capability DimmH5TQ2G83AFR DDR3-1067 MHz capability Vendor Size Chip Brand Chip no Timing Voltage SupportInstalling a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM 3-pin ClrtcConnectors Rear panel connectorsAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsInternal connectors CPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V Digital audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutSerial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1-6 LPT connector 26-1 pin LPTIDE connector 40-1 pin Prieide Drive jumper setting Mode of devices Cable connectorSystem panel connector 20-8 pin Panel Reset button 2-pin ResetHard disk drive activity LED 2-pin Ideled System warning speaker 4-pin SpeakerUSB connectors 10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112 Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpInstalling an operating system Software supportSupport DVD information To run the Support DVDManaging and updating your Bios Asus Update utilityInstalling Asus Update Updating the BiosSelect Update Bios from a file, then click Next Asus EZ Flash 2 utilityAsus CrashFree Bios Recovering the BiosEntering Bios Setup at startup Bios setup programEntering Bios Setup after Post Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Configuration fields Navigation keysMenu items Submenu itemsMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx SataStorage Configuration Bios Information Ai Tweaker menuSystem Information ProcessorCPU Ratio Setting Auto Ai Overclock Tuner AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Dram Frequency AutoDram Timing Control Auto Dram CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 Auto1st Information Dram Static Read Control Auto Dram Dynamic Write Control AutoDram Read Training Auto Dram Write Training AutoAuto PSI Enabled Ai Clock Twister AutoAi Transaction Booster Auto SB Voltage AutoCPU Configuration Advanced menuOnboard Devices Configuration ChipsetUSB Configuration PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi 2.0 Support Enabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledHardware Monitor Boot menu Anti Surge Support EnabledBoot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceHard Disk Drives Boot Settings ConfigurationSecurity Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Tools menuAsus EZ Flash Express Gate AutoExit menu AI NETAsus contact information Declaration of Conformity