This function supports USB flash disks with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

2.1.3ASUS CrashFree BIOS

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 restore a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a removable device that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into AT5IONT.ROM (for AT5IONT-I DELUXE) or AT5IONTI.ROM (for AT5IONT-I).

The BIOS file in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that contains the

BIOS file to the USB port or to the floppy disk drive, if supported.

3.The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

4.Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn on again.

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

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to section 2.8 Exit menu for details.

ASUS AT5IONT-I Series

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