Backing up the current BIOS

To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater

Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save the file.

1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Filename Extension

The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.

2.The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18

Current ROM

BOARD: P8H77-I

VER: 0214

DATE: 12/09/2011

PATH: A:\

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.

Note

Saving BIOS:

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