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Updating the BIOS
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3.1.4 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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format. Save only the updated BIOS file in the disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support DVD to the floppy disk or the USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the floppy disk or the 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 or the USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . The AwardBIOS Flash Utility screen AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.33 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP78-M3N WS-00 Flash Type - DATE:01/08/2008 appears. File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup