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Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Chapter 3
3.11.2 ASUS EZ Flash 3
ASUS EZ Flash 3 allows you to download and update to the latest BIOS without having to
use a bootable oppy disk or an OS-based utility.
To update the BIOS by USB:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tool menu to select
ASUS EZ Flash 3 Utility and press <Enter>.
3. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the USB ash disk that contains the latest
BIOS, and then press <Enter>.
4. Press the Left/Right arrow keys to switch to the Folder Info eld.
5. Press the Up/Down arrow keys to nd the BIOS le, and then press <Enter> to
perform the BIOS update process. Reboot the system when the update process is
done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format
and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section Exit menu for
details.