AOpen AX4SPE MAX Easy Installation Manual page 6

14. Die Hard BIOS
Many viruses have been found that they may destroy bios code and data area lately. This
motherboard implements a very effective hardware protection method without any software or
BIOS coding involved, therefore it is 100% virus free. You may restore the originally mounted
nd
BIOS with 2 BIOS ROM by setting JP24 to pin 2-3 if it fails to work properly. This
motherboard comes with one BIOS ROM; you may contact our local distributors or resellers
for purchasing an extra BIOS ROM. Please visit our website at
15. Power-on and Load BIOS Setup
After you finish the setting of jumpers and connect correct cables. Power on
and enter the BIOS Setup, press <Del> during POST (Power On Self Test).
Del
Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.
www.aopen.com for details.
Pin1
1 1
JP24
Normal Rescue ROM
Warning: Please avoid of using "Load
Turbo Defaults", unless you are sure
your system components (CPU, RAM,
HDD, etc.) are good enough for turbo
setting.
16. AOpen Bonus Pack CD
You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select
model name.
17. BIOS Upgrade under Windows Environment
You may accomplish BIOS upgrade procedure with EzWinFlash by the following steps,
and it's STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to close all the applications before you start the
upgrading.
1. Download the new version of BIOS package zip file from AOpen official web site. (ex:
http://english.aopen.com.tw)
2. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WSPEMAX102.ZIP) with WinZip
(http://www.winzip.com) in Windows environment.
3. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WSPEMAX102.EXE &
WSPEMAX102.BIN.
4. Double click on the WSPEMAX102.EXE, EzWinFlash will detect the model name
and BIOS version of your motherboard. If you had got the wrong BIOS, you will not
be allowed to proceed with the flash steps.
5. You may select preferred language in the main menu, then click [Start Flash] to start
the BIOS upgrade procedure.
6. EzWinFlash will complete all the process automatically, and a dialogue box will pop
up to ask you to restart Windows. You may click [YES] to reboot Windows.
7. Press <Del> at POST to enter BIOS setup, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then
"Save & Exit Setup". Done!
It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during
FLASH PROCESS.