Asus M4N82 Deluxe - Manual (Page 64)

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by
pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at
www.asus.com.
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1.
Insert the USB flash drive that contains the latest BIOS file to the USB port, and then
launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:
•
Press + during POST to display the following.
• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and
press to enable it.
Press Tab to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.35
Current ROM Update ROM
A:
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
PATH: A:\
BOARD: M4N82 DELUXE
VER: 0202
DATE: 02/05/2009
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process
and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash drive with FAT 32/16 format
and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system
boot failure!
Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability.
Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 3.10 Exit Menu for
details.