Bios Upgrade Under Windows Environment - AOpen AX45F-8 Max Easy Installation Manual

14. Die Hard BIOS II
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. Once your BIOS were crashed, it is
easy to save it back. First step is to set JP24 to Pin2-3 to boot up the system with BIOS 2.
After that, please set the JP24
(http://download.aopen.com.tw/downloads) to get your BIOS version suited for your
motherboard, and have it downloaded and flashed.
15. AOpen Bonus Pack CD
You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select
model name. After selecting the model name, you can install its AGP, IDE, Audio, LAN
and USB2.0 drivers from this CD.
back to Pin1-2, go to AOpen
JP 24
1
Pin1
Boot from
BIOS1 (default)
Pin1
1
JP 25
Protect
BIOS2 (default)
16. Power-on and Load BIOS Setup
After you finish jumper settings and connect correct cables, power on and
Del
enter the BIOS Setup. Press <Del> during POST (Power on Self Test).
Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.
website
1
Boot from
BIOS2
1
Warning: Please avoid of using "Load Turbo
Defaults", unless you are sure your system
Not protect
components (CPU, DRAM, HDD, etc.) are good
BIOS2
enough for turbo setting.

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
http://www.aopen.com)
2. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WAX45F8XMAX102.ZIP) with WinZip
(http://www.winzip.com) in Windows environment.
3. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WAX45F8XMAX102.EXE &
WAX45F8XMAX102.BIN.
4. Double click on the WAX45F8XMAX102.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
& Exit Setup". Done!
It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during
FLASH PROCESS.
zip file from AOpen official web site. (ex:
enter BIOS setup, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then "Save