Asus 1008P-KR-PU27-PI user manual Asus Update, Updating the Bios through the Internet

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ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the Eee PC BIOS in Windows® environment.The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

•Save the current BIOS file

•Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

•Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

•Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

•View the BIOS version information.

This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet

1.Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All

Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC> ASUSUpdate.The ASUS Update main window appears.

2.Select Update BIOS from Internet from the drop‑down menu, then click Next.

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Contents Eee PC Table of Contents Support DVD & System Recovery ChapterAbout This User’s Manual Safety Precautions Transportation Precautions Airplane Precautions Charging Your BatteriesViii Chapter Top Side Built-in Camera Array Microphone Built-in Display PanelTouchpad Off key Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator Powered onPowered OFF Hard Disk Drive HDD IndicatorPower Switch Power IndicatorKeyboard Touchpad and ButtonsBottom Side VGA doorMemory Compartment Battery Pack Battery Lock ManualRight Side Left Side USB Port 2.0/1.1 Air VentsPower Indicator Rear SideKeyboard Usage Special Function KeysSuper Hybrid Engine Fn+Space Bar Toggles among Touchpad Usage Multi-finger gesture inputKnowing the Parts Getting Started Installing and uninstalling the battery pack To install the battery packTo uninstall the battery pack Powering on your Eee PC Connect the AC power Turn on the Eee PC AdapterFirst-time Startup Getting Started Desktop Configuring a wireless network connection Network ConnectionUsing a dynamic IP / PPPoE network connection Local Area NetworkClick Internet Protocol Version 4TCP/IPv4Click Properties Select Broadband PPPoE and click Next Select Connect to the Internet and click NextUsing a static IP Browsing web pagesClick Use the following IP address Using the Eee PC Asus Update Updating the Bios through the InternetUpdating the Bios through a Bios file To update the Bios through a Bios fileChange adapter settings Bluetooth Network DevicesClick Add a device to look for new devices Super Hybrid Engine Super Hybrid Engine ModesClick Start All Programs Asus Eeepc SuperHybridEngine Eee Docking Eee AmuseAsus @Vibe Game ParkEee Sharing Eee XperienceBoingo on selected models Eee ToolsDigital Zoom Control on selected models Function keysPress Fn + E to tilt up Microsoft Office Trial Support DVD System Recovery Boot BoosterSupport DVD information Running the support DVDDrivers menu Utilities menuContact Other informationSystem Recovery Using Recovery Partition F9 RecoveryUsing the Support DVD About the Recovery PartitionRecover system to a partition Recover system to entire HDBoot Booster Bios Setup UtilityAppendixA Declarations and Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission StatementFCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution Statement Eee PC 1008PIC Radiation Exposure Statement for Canada Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECEee PC 1008P CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ BluetoothCE Marking Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety Requirement Reach NoticeNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Japanese Copyright Information Copyright 2009 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedService and Support Limitation of LiabilityTaiwan R.O.C