The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.
Updating from a BIOS file
Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.
a.
b.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
3.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.
2.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based
utility.
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file 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, then launch
EZ Flash 2 in either of these two ways:
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST.
•
•
Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and
press <Enter> to enable it.
2.
Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found, then press
<Enter>. EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots
the system when done.
FLASH TYPE:
BOARD:
VER:
DATE:
PATH:
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move
• This function supports USB flash disks 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
2-2
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44
MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
P5G41T-M LX2/BR
0303 (H:00 B:00)
11/30/2009
A:\
failure!
Update ROM
BOARD:
Unknown
VER:
Unknown
DATE:
Unknown
[V] Drive Info
[B] Backup
[ESC] Exit
Chapter 2: BIOS information