Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2.Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3.Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5QEMDO.ROM
4.The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5QEMDO.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file | done | |
Reading flash | done | |
Advance Check |
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Erasing | flash | done |
Writing | flash | 0x0008CC00 (9%) |
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
5.The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5QEMDO.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS | |
Reading file | done |
Reading flash | done |
Advance Check |
|
Erasing flash | done |
Writing flash | done |
Verifying flash .... | done |
Please restart your computer | |
A:\> |
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup |
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