Computer Hardware User Manual

ASUS A7N8X-XE Motherboard 2-5
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows you to update the BIOS file when it fails or gets
corrupted. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk that contains
the updated BIOS file and the AFUDOS utility.
To update the BIOS using CrashFree BIOS:
1. Turn on the system.
2. When prompted, place the floppy disk with the updated BIOS file to the floppy
disk drive.
3. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS.
Before using this utility, prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard
BIOS. The AFUDOS.EXE utility is available from the support CD.
Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS feature on this motherboard, you must
install an AGP or PCI VGA card to one of the expansion slots before you turn on
the computer.