Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB Flash.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2.Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable USB Flash you created earlier.

3.Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable USB Flash.

A:\>afudos /iP5L8L.ROM

4.The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5L8L.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file

done

Reading flash

done

Advance Check

 

Erasing

flash

done

Writing

flash

0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

5.The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5L8L.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file

done

Reading flash

done

Advance Check

 

Erasing flash

done

Writing flash

done

Verifying flash ....

done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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