Asus Sabertooth 55i - Manual (Page 69)

ASUS SABERTOOTH 55i 3-7
Chapter 3
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using BIOS Updater
1.
Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the
motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
2. Copy BIOS Updater (BUPDATER.EXE) from the motherboard support DVD to the
bootable floppy disk.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, and then at the prompt type:
bupdater /pc /g
A:\>bupdater /pc /g
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.00b [09/06/22]
Current ROM Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
P7P55D.ROM 2097152 2009-08-06 17:30:48
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A
PATH: A:\
BOARD: SABERTOOTH 55i
VER: 0301
DATE: 07/30/2009
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
4. The BIOS Updater screen appears as below.
6. Select Yes and press . When BIOS update is done, press to exit BIOS
Updater. Restart your computer.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
• For BIOS Updater version 1.04 or later, the utility automatically exits to the DOS
prompt after updating BIOS.
• Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit BIOS menu. See Chaper 3 of
your motherboard user manual for details.
5. Use the keys to select the BIOS file and press . BIOS
Updater checks the selected BIOS file and prompts you to confirm BIOS update.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
Yes No