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 floppy disk.

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 floppy disk 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 floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5GDCVD.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iP5GDCVD.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ..... done

Reading flash .... done

Search bootblock version:

123456789012345678901234567890121

0%1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012 11100%

123456789012345678901234567890121

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!

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