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ASUS M4A78-E 3-5
Chapter 3
3.2.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a
bootable floppy disk or a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so
it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.
asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1.
Insert the floppy/USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive or the USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
•
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and
press <Enter> to enable it.
Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34
Current ROM Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
PATH: A:\
BOARD: M4A78-E
VER: 0302
DATE: 12/19/2008
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process
and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk 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 failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for
details.