Asus A8S-X SE 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC

When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.

A:\>afudos /iA8S-XSE.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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Reading file .....	done
Erasing flash ....	done
Writing flash ....	done
Verifying flash ..	done
A:\>

5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.

2.1.3 Usi ng AFUDOS to copy BI OS from PC

You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy or hard disk and use it as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted.

To copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS.EXE:

1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /o[filename]

where [filename] string of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for the extension name.

2. Press <Enter>.

The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

Main filename

Extension name

A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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