Updating The Bios - Asus P5N73-CM Manual

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 P5N73CM.
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 the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS
file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press <Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.
6. Type the BIOS file name in
the File Name to Program
field, then press <Enter>.
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AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For 690G-SB600-P5N-73CM_H-00
12/12/2006
Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)
File Name to Program:
Message: Please input File Name!
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For 690G-SB600-P5N73-CM_H-00
12/12/2006
Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)
File Name to Program: P5N73CM.bin
Message: Please input File Name!
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup