SMC Networks A8V-X manual Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios

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 /iA8V-X.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iA8V-X.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19

Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file	done
Erasing flash ....	done
Search bootblock version:
0%		100%

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 /iA8V-X.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19

Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file	done
Erasing flash ....	done
Search bootblock version:
0%		100%
Advance Check
Erasing flash	done
Writing flash	done
Verifying flash ...	done

Please restart your computer

ASUS A8V-X 2-5