Asus A8V-VM manual Afudos utility, Copying the current Bios, Updating the Bios file

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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file.

•The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.

1.Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support

CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2.Boot the system 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 the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main filename Extension name

3.Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

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.

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Contents Motherboard E2421 Second Edition January Table of contents Bios setup PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 ResumeSoftware support Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-VM specifications summary USB LANA8V-VM specifications summary Page Product Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout DIMMA164 DIMMA264Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard OverviewAsus A8V -VM Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector Memory configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListSides SS Single-Sided Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationA8V-VM IDE Connectors A8V-VM CPU Sata Connectors A8V-VM Fan Connectors A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors A8V-VM ATX Power Connectors A8V-VM Internal Audio Connector Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis AafpA8V-VM System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility From the Open field, typeTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for mostMenu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keysSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector TransferM AutoSystem Information CPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu AGP/PCI Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Memclock Mode Auto NorthBridge ConfigurationMemory Configuration MCT Timing Mode AutoECC Configuration CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TDram ECC Enable Disabled AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express Configuration L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size DisabledAudio Controller Enabled SouthBridge VIA VT8251 ConfigurationLAN Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 PortsOnboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP PCI Latency TimerConfiguration options No Yes Plug and Play O/S NoPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PME# DisabledPower On By KBC Enabled Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFHardware Monitor Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Hard -DISK DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check SetupExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Manual Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus UtilityAsus Contact information