Afudos Utility - Asus M3A78 Manual

2.1.4

AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable
floppy disk. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as
backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
• Ensure that you prepare two floppy disks: the bootable floppy disk and the floppy disk
• Ensure that the other floppy disk is not write-protected and has enough space to save
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Insert the bootable floppy disk into the floppy disk drive to boot the system in DOS
mode.
2. Replace the bootable floppy disk and insert the floppy disk that contains the AFUDOS
utility and the latest BIOS file.
• Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest
• We recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You will need to
3. At the DOS prompt, key in afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the BIOS file in the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iM3A78.ROM
Press <Enter>.
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot
failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS updating process is completed.
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
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containing the AFUDOS utility and the latest BIOS file.
both the AFUDOS and BIOS files.
may not be the same as shown.
BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
key in the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt later.
ASUS M3A78