Asus p5q se2 bios update. BIOS update on fear of asus motherboards

Basic Input / Output System (BIOS)

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

To enter configuration mode at system boot:

press the Delete key while the system is running the self-test program
(POST). If you do not press the Delete key, the program will continue to run.
self-test.

To enter setup mode after program completion

self-test (POST):

Reboot the system using ctrl keys + Alt + Delete, then press the key

Delete while the self-test program is running, or

Press the reset button on the case, then press the Delete key while

self-test program execution

Power off and on the system, then press the Delete key during

self-test program execution.

To update the BIOS using AFUDOS:

Boot the system from the floppy disk that contains the last bIOS version... In command
on the DOS prompt type afudos / i and press Enter. After the update is complete
restart the system.

To update BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash 2:

Click on + during POST to launch EZ Flash 2. Insert the floppy disk
which contains the latest BIOS file. EZ Flash 2 will start the BIOS update process
and then reboots the system.

To recover BIOS using CrashFree BIOS 3:

Turn on the system. If the BIOS is corrupted, the CrashFree BIOS 3 function will automatically
will restore BIOS from floppy disk or DVD. Insert DVD from motherboard or
a floppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS file. Then reload
system.

Software CD Information

This board is supported by Windows operating systems

It is recommended that you install the most recent operating systems and appropriate
updates to take full advantage of the hardware capabilities.
The CD-ROM shipped with the motherboard contains useful programs and
utilities that extend the capabilities of the motherboard. To get started with this compact
disc, insert it into the drive

Filled

ROM. The welcome screen will automatically start and

setup menus (if Autostart is enabled). If the welcome screen does not appear
automatically, to display it, find and run the ASSETUP.EXE file located
in the BIN directory on the CD.

In one of my previous articles, I described how you can update the firmware on ASUS motherboards ... But this applied to motherboards that support UEFI, and what to do for those who have an old, good BIOS. In this article, I will fix this situation and describe the process of updating the BIOS on an old computer (more precisely on old motherboards) .

So, we have a computer presumably 2008 with installed motherboard ASUS P5E-VM hdmi. The goal is to update the BIOS firmware, for a more stable sSD work disk. The first step is to see what version of BIOS is used now. To do this, at the very beginning of the computer boot, press the DEL button, so you will be taken to the BIOS.

After that, go to the "Tools" menu and select "ASUS EZ Flash 2" (the BIOS will be updated using the same utility in the future). When the window for entering the utilities appears, click "OK".

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

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

In order to update the firmware of the motherboard, you will need a USB flash drive (over 128 MB). Transfer all data from it and format to FAT32 ... Next, unzip the archive with the new BIOS downloaded from the site and copy the resulting folder to the USB flash drive. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer on which you want to update the BIOS and go to the BIOS on it. Select the menu "Tools" - "ASUS EZ Flash 2", in this utility select your media below (with the updated BIOS, in this example С :) and double click on the firmware file.

Confirm your choice of firmware upgrade by clicking "Yes".

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

Preparatory stage:

1. First of all, we go to the ASUS website.
2. We select your product (laptop or motherboard), then the series and model, and then press the Enter key or the Search button.
3. The site will offer to choose operating system, if possible, select the one you are using, if it is in the list.
4. Go to the BIOS section and download the latest BIOS version.
5. Download the utility for flashing BIOS - AFUDOS. This can be done on the same ASUS product page in the BIOS Utilities section. Or
6. Create a bootable DOS flash drive (optional - another way to create a bootable DOS flash drive)
7. I also recommend connecting the device to be flashed to an uninterruptible power supply (for a laptop - fully charge a serviceable battery). in the event of a power failure during the firmware process, the device will have to be carried in service center recovery.

1. We open our bootable USB flash drive, write the afudos program (afudos.exe file) and the BIOS itself (example: p4c800b.rom file) to it.
2. Reboot and press F8 when the first picture appears on the monitor. We get to the menu quick launch and select our USB stick. Or, at start, press F2 for laptops or Del for desktop PCs, go to the Boot tab and put the USB flash drive in the first place, usually for this in the 1st item Boot Device you need to set the Removable Device, then press F10 and confirm that we want to save the changes in the settings.
3. The computer will boot from the flash drive, and will display an invitation to work C: \\\u003e on a black screen. (or another drive letter - it doesn't matter)
4. To start the firmware process, write afudos / ip4c800b.rom and press the Enter key. Running BIOS firmware
5. Note: Do not turn off the power or reboot the system during BIOS update! This can cause serious damage to your system.
6. After completing the BIOS update, the utility will return to DOS. Remove the floppy disk (USB flash drive) and reboot the system to enter the BIOS menu. BIOS firmware completed
7. Go to BIOS and reset the settings to their original values.