Updating from the Internet

a.Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b.Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, then click Next.

c.From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating from a BIOS file

a.Select Update BIOS from file, then click Next.

b.Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.

3.Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2ASUS EZ Flash 2

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based utility.

Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port.

2.Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility and press <Enter> to enable it.

3.Press <Tab> to switch to the Drive field.

4.Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS, and then press <Enter>.

5.Press <Tab> to switch to the Folder Info field.

6.Press the Up/Down arrow keys to find the BIOS file, and then press <Enter> to perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is done.

•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!

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