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Reboot the system when the update process is done.
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This function supports USB flash disks formatted using FAT32 or FAT16 on a single
partition only.
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit menu.
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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file
when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can restore a corrupted BIOS
file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS
file.
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Before using this utility, rename the BIOS file in the removable device into Z97A.CAP.
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Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com.
ASUS Z97-A
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