2.Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.

4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS

To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:

1.Visit the ASUS website to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

2.Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file.

3.Boot the system from the floppy disk.

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

afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk.

5.Press <Enter>. The succeeding screen displays the status of the update process.

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

A:\>afudos /iA8V.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading file .....

done

Erasing flash ....

done

Writing flash ....

0x0008CC00 (9%)

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

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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup