Asus P5KPL-AM SE - Manual (Page 25)

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk in case
you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the
ASUS Update utility..
Updating the BIOS:
1. Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update.
2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update
the utility to avail all its features.
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows ® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet
Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update:
1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities > Install ASUS Update. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
Updating from a BIOS file
a. Select Update BIOS from a file, then click Next.
b. Locate the BIOS file from the Open windows, then click Open.
Updating from the Internet
a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.
b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select
then click Next.
c. Download the BIOS file from the ftp site, then click Next.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.