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Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use an

OS-based utility.

Before using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.

com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1.

Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, then launch

EZ Flash 2. You can launch EZ Flash 2 in two ways.

•

Press

<Alt> + <F2>

during POST to display the following:

•

Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools

menu to select

EZ Flash 2

and

press

<Enter>

to enable it.

Press

<Tab>

to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.

2.

When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process

and automatically reboots the system when done.

•

This function can support devices such as USB flash 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!

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.21

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

FLASH TYPE:

MXIC 25L8005

PATH:

A:\

BOARD:

M4N78 SE

VER:

0210

(H:00 B:04)

DATE:

01/21/2009

BOARD:

Unknown

VER:

Unknown

DATE:

Unknown

[Enter] Select or Load

[Tab] Switch

[V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[B] Backup

[ESC] Exit

Updating from a BIOS file

a.

Select

Update BIOS from a file

, then click

Next

.

b.

Locate the BIOS file from the

Open

window, then click

Open

.

3.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
M4N78 SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	19
1.7 System memory	20
1.7.1 Overview	20
1.7.2 Memory configurations	21
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	26
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	27
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	27
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	28
1.10 Connectors	30
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	30
1.10.2 Internal connectors	31
1.11 Software support	36
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	36
1.11.2 Support DVD information	36
Chapter 2: BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	38
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	39
2.2 BIOS setup program	40
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	41
2.2.2 Menu bar	41
2.2.3 Navigation keys	42
2.2.4 Menu items	42
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	42
2.2.6 Configuration fields	42
2.2.7 General help	42
2.2.8 Pop-up window	42
2.2.9 Scroll bar	42
2.3 Main menu	43
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	43
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	43
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave and SATA 1~4	43
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	44
2.3.5 System Information	45
2.4 Advanced menu	45
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	45
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	48
2.4.3 Chipset	48
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	49
2.4.5 PCI PnP	50
2.4.6 USB Configuration	50
2.5 Power menu	51
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	51
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]	51
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	51
2.5.4 APM Configuration	51
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	52
2.6 Boot menu	53
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	53
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	53
2.6.3 Security	54
2.7 Tools menu	55
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	55
2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]	56
2.7.3 AI NET 2	56

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