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2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2A-VM.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD/DVD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) appears. File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb) File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-

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ASUS M2A-VM HDMI
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2.1.4
Updating the BIOS
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS
Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1.
Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to
M2A-VM.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in
FAT 16/12 format.
Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong
BIOS file.
2.
Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of
the support CD/DVD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the
latest BIOS file.
3.
Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a
USB flash disk you created earlier.
4.
Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk
assignment) to switch to the folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash
disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5.
At the prompt, type
awdflash then press
<Enter>. The Award BIOS
Flash Utility screen
appears.
6.
Type the BIOS file
name in the File Name
to Program field, then
press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Message:
Please input File Name!
For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00
DATE: 12/12/2006
Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)
File Name to Program:
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Message:
Please input File Name!
For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00
DATE: 12/12/2006
Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)
File Name to Program:
M2A-VM.bin