Asus H61M-E - Manual (Page 38)

2-4 Chapter 2: Getting started
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater
ASUS BIOS Updater allows you to update BIOS in DOS environment. This utility also allows
you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.
The succeeding utility screens are for reference only. The actual utility screen displays may
not be same as shown.
Before updating BIOS
1. Prepare the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive formatted using
FAT32/16 on a single partition.
2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com and save them on the USB flash drive.
NTFS is not supported under DOS environment. Do not save the BIOS file and BIOS
Updater to a hard disk drive or USB flash drive in NTFS format.
3. Turn off the computer and disconnect all SATA hard disk drives (optional).
Booting the system to a DOS environment
1. Insert the DOS-bootable USB flash drive with the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater to
your computer’s USB port.
2. Boot your computer. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to show the BIOS
Boot Device Select Menu.
3. Select the USB flash drive as the boot device. The DOS screen appears.