Updating from a BIOS file

a.Select Update BIOS from a 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 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS‑based 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 a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following ways.

• Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following:

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

 

Current ROM

Update ROM

BOARD: M2N68-AM SE2

BOARD: Unknown

VER: 0207 (H:00 B01)

VER: Unknown

DATE: 01/07/2009

DATE: Unknown

PATH: A:\

 

A:

 

Note

 

 

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move[B] Backup

[Esc] Exit

•Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

2.Press <Tab> to locate the correct file. Press <Enter>.

When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

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

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