Update BIOS ASUS P5Q. How to flash the BIOS Asus (Utility AFUDOS) Favorites

In one of my previous articles, I described how refresh the firmware on Asus motherboards . But this was related to motherboards that support UEFI, and what to do those old, good BIOS. In this article I will correct this situation and I will describe the process of updating BIOS on the old computer (more precisely on old motherboards) .

So, we have a computer alleged 2008 with the installed motherboard ASUS P5E-VM HDMI. Clearly update BIOS firmware for more sustainable work SSD Disc. First of all, it is necessary to see what version of the BIOS is used now. To do this, at the very beginning of the computer boot, press the DEL button, so you will fall into the BIOS.

After that, go to the "Tools" menu, select "ASUS EZ FLASH 2" (BIOS will be updated later using the same utility). When the login window appears in the utility, click OK.

You will be available to view the version of the installed BIOS.

Next, from another computer or restart this, go to the site ASUS. And find your motherboard model there (use the search on the site). Find the latest BIOS firmware version. If you have more old version Download a new one from the site.

In order to update the motherboard firmware, you will need a flash drive (size more than 128 MB). Transfer all data from it and format under FAT32. . Next, unzip the archive downloaded from the site with a new BIOS and copy the resulting folder on the USB flash drive. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer where you want to update the BIOS and go to it in the BIOS. Select the "Tools" menu - "ASUS EZ FLASH 2", select your media at the bottom (with updated BIOS, in this example with :) and press the firmware file.

Confirm your selection of firmware update by clicking "YES".

If your ASUS device is implemented on a modern motherboard, you can use the instruction how to flash the BIOS ASUS (Asus EZ Flash 2) (in this case, create blood flash drive not required)

Preparatory stage:

  1. First of all we go to the Asus website.
  2. Choose your product (laptop or motherboard), then a series and model, then click the Enter key or the Search button.
  3. The site will offer to choose the operating system, if possible, select the one you use if it is in the list.
  4. We go to the BIOS section and download the latest version of Bios.
  5. Download the BIOS firmware utility - AFUDOS. You can do this on Toye the ASUS product page in the BIOS utility section. Or
  6. Create a DOS bootable flash drive (optional - another way to create a DOS boot flash drive)
  7. I also recommend connecting the firmware device to a free power source (for a laptop - fully charge a serviceable battery), because In the event of a power failure during the firmware process, the device will have to carry in service center recovery.
  1. We open our boot flash drive, write to it the AFUDOS program (file afudos.exe) and the BIOS itself (example: file P4C800B.ROM).
  2. We reboot and when the first picture appears on the monitor, press F8. Find in the menu quickly launch And choose our USB flash drive. Either when you start, click F2 for laptops or DEL for desktop PCs, go to the BOOT tab and put the flash drive tab, usually you need to set Removable Device in the 1st Boot Device pen, then press F10 and confirm that we want to save changes in the settings.
  3. Computer boot with flash disk, and will give an invitation to work with: \\\u003e on the black screen. (either the other letter of the disk - does not matter)
  4. To start the process of firmware Writing AFUDOS / I.p4C800B.ROM and click the Enter key. Launch of firmware bios
  5. Note: Do not turn off the power and do not restart the system during bIOS updates! This may lead to serious damage to your system.
  6. After completing the BIOS update, the utility will return to DOS. Remove the floppy disk (flash drive) and restart the system to enter menu Bios.. Bios firmware completed
  7. Go to BIOS and disclosure settings to source values.

Basic I / O System (BIOS)

BIOS is recorded in a non-volatile memory chip located on a system board.
Using the BIOS setup utility, you can configure or update the BIOS. BIOS screens contain
navigation buttons and brief help. If after change bIOS settings The system has become
work is unstable, restore the default settings (Setup Defaults). Updates
can be found on the website of ASUS (www.asus.com).

To enter the setup mode when loading the system:

press the Delete key during the execution of the Self-test system.
(POST). If you do not click on the Delete key, the program will continue
self-test.

To enter the setup mode after completing the program execution

self-testing (Post):

Restart the system using ctrl keys + Alt + Delete, then click on the key

Delete during the execution of the program of self-testing or

Click the RESET button on the case, then press the Delete key during

execution of the Self-testing program

Turn on and on the system again, then press the Delete key during

performing self-testing program.

To update the BIOS using AFUDOS:

Load the system from the diskette on which it contains latest version BIOS. In team
dOS string Enter AFUDOS / I And press ENTER. After completing the update
restart the system.

To update BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash 2:

Click + During POST to start EZ Flash 2. Insert a floppy disk
which contains last file. BIOS. EZ Flash 2 will start the BIOS update process
and then reboot the system.

To restore the BIOS using CrashFree BIOS 3:

Turn on the system. If the BIOS is distorted, the CrashFree BIOS 3 feature automatically
request a BIOS with a floppy disk or DVD. Insert the DVD from the motherboard or
the diskette that contains the original or last BIOS file. Then reboot
system.

CD information

This motherboard is supported by Windows operating systems.

It is recommended to install the most new oS and appropriate
updates for full use of opportunities hardware.
CD, supplied with system board, contains useful programs and
utilities that expand the capabilities of the motherboard. To get started with this CD
disk, insert it into the drive

Filled

ROM. The greeting screen will automatically start and

installation menu (if the autorun function is enabled). If the welcome screen does not appear
automatically, to display it, locate and run the assetup.exe file, which is
in the bin directory on the CD.

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