3.2.2
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: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P6T SE
VER: 0302
DATE: 12/19/2008
PATH: A:\
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
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.
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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 3.10 Exit Menu for
details.
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34
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
Chapter 3: BIOS setup