Asus Eee PC 8G/XP - Manual (Page 42)

4-8 Chapter 4: Using the Eee PC
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and
update the Eee PC BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update
utility allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is pre-loaded in your Eee PC and is also available in the
support DVD that comes with the Eee PC package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate for Eee PC>
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.