- Motherboard A7N8X-VM User Manual

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Chapter 2: BIOS information

DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot

problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original

BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not

able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center

for support.

1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see

ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot

floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot from the floppy disk.

3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFUDOS /i<ROM filename> and then press <Enter>.

4. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM.

Several tasks are performed and when the programming is done, the message

“Done” appears at the end of each task.

Updating the BIOS

Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your

problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the

motherboard!

The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see

on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

2.1.1 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS

It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original BIOS to

a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the original BIOS later.

2.1 Managing and Updating your BIOS

5. After all tasks are performed, AFUDOS utility automatically exits to DOS.

C:\AFUDOS>afudos /ia7n8x000.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading file.......done

Erasing flash......done

Writing flash......0x0008CC00 (9%)

C:\AFUDOS>afudos /ia7n8x000.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Reading file.......done

Erasing flash......done

Writing flash......done

Verifying flash....done