Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater

1.At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /pc /g and press <Enter>.

D:\>bupdater /pc /g

2.The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.

ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29]

Current CAP

Update CAP

BOARD: P9X79-E WS

BOARD: Unknown

VER:

0220

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

08/09/2011

DATE:

Unknown

PATH: A:\

 

 

A:

P8P67D.CAP

4194304 2011-08-05 17:30:48

Note

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[Esc] Exit

3.Press <Tab> to switch between screen fields and use the <Up/Down/Home/End> keys to select the BIOS file and press <Enter>. BIOS Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.

Are you sure you want to update the BIOS?

Yes No

4.Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart your computer.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS prompt after updating BIOS.

•Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of your motherboard user manual for details.

•Ensure to connect all SATA hard disk drives after updating the BIOS file if you have disconnected them.

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