3.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to
use a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS 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,
and then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these 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.
FLASH TYPE:
PATH:
2.
Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is
found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and
automatically reboots the system when done.
•
•
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See
section 3.9 Exit Menu for details.
3-4
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.06
MXIC 25L1605A
Current ROM
BOARD:
Maximus III GENE
VER:
0202
DATE:
08/05/2009
A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
This function can support devices such as a 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!
Update ROM
BOARD:
Unknown
VER:
Unknown
DATE:
Unknown
[Tab] Switch
[V] Drive Info
[B] Backup
[Esc] Exit
Chapter 3: BIOS setup