Asus A8V-VM manual Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility, Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk

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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

•Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing

the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

•Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A8VVM.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.

3.The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “A8VVM.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4.Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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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 Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow 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 LEDPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout DIMMA164 DIMMA264Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI Express x1 slot PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel 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, typeCopying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility 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 mostBios menu screen ConfigurationMenu bar Navigation keysConfiguration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector TransferM AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuCPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected AGP/PCI Frequency AutoCPU Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Memory ConfigurationMemclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoCMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2T ECC ConfigurationDram ECC Enable Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size DisabledSouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration LAN Controller EnabledAudio Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 PortsOnboard Devices Configuration PCI Latency Timer Configuration options No YesPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Power On By PME# Disabled Power On By KBC EnabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Hard -DISK DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check SetupLoad Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Manual Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus UtilityAsus Contact information