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Updating the BIOS

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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 P5VD2-X.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 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 floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Unknown Flash File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Type the BIOS file name in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved field, then press . For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Unknown Flash File Name to Program:P5VD2X.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-X 2-

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ASUS P5VD2-X
2-7
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
P5VD2-X.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 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 floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk
you saved the BIOS file and Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5.
At the prompt, type
awdflash then press
<Enter>. The Award
BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Message:
Please input File Name!
For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00
DATE:08/13/2006
Flash Type - Unknown Flash
File Name to Program:
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00
DATE:08/13/2006
Flash Type - Unknown Flash
File Name to Program:
P5VD2X.bin
Message:
Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)
6.
Type the BIOS file name in
the File Name to Program
field, then press <Enter>.