2.2BIOS update utility
2.2.1USB BIOS Flashback
USB BIOS Flashback allows you to easily update the BIOS without entering the existing BIOS or operating system. Simply insert a USB storage device to the USB port, press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds, and the BIOS is updated automatically.
To use USB BIOS Flashback:
1.Place the bundled support DVD to the optical drive and install the USB BIOS
Flashback Wizard. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
You can also download the BIOS from the ASUS official website (www.asus.com). Rename the file as M5A97E20.CAP, save it to a USB portable device, and place it in the root directory.
2.Insert the USB storage device to the USB BIOS Flashback port.
3.Launch the USB BIOS Flashback Wizard to automatically download the latest BIOS version.
4.Press the USB BIOS Flashback button for three seconds until a flashing light appears, which indicates that the BIOS Flashback function is enabled.
5.Wait until the light goes out, indicating that the BIOS updating process is completed.
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USB BIOS Flashback port
For more BIOS update utilities in BIOS setup, refer to the section 3.10 Updating BIOS.
•Do not unplug portable disk, power system, or press the CLR_CMOS button while BIOS update is ongoing, otherwise update will be interrupted. In case of interruption, please follow the steps again.
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BIOS Flashback is not operating properly. This may be caused by improper installation of the USB storage device and filename/file format error. If this scenario happens, please restart the system to turn off the light.
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and results to the system’s failure to boot up, please contact your local ASUS Service Center.
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