Asus P8Q77-M - Manual (Page 45)

Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1
Chapter 2
BIOS information
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update
utility.
• 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.
Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS:
1. From the Windows ® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > AI Suite II > AI Suite II X.XX.XX to
launch the AI Suite II utility. The AI Suite II Quick Bar appears.
2. Click Update button from the Quick Bar, and then click ASUS Update from the popup menu. The
ASUS Update main screen appears. From the list, select either of the following methods:
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, then click Next.
c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next.
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.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Specials menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite II.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS