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 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

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, then launch

EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways:

•Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST.

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

Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25X/Q16

 

Current ROM

Update ROM

BOARD: M5A78L-M/USB3

BOARD: Unknown

VER: 0201 (H:01 B:14)

VER: Unknown

DATE: 04/02/2011

DATE: Unknown

PATH: C:\

 

C:

 

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch

[V] Drive

Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

 

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

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Chapter 2: BIOS information