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2.1.4

Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS

Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to

P5N-EM HDMI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk

in FAT 16/12 format.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong

BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of

the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest

BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a

USB flash disk you created earlier.

4. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the disk

assignment) to switch to the folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash

disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

awdflash then press

. The Award

BIOS Flash Utility screen

appears.

6. Type the BIOS file name

in the File Name to

Program field, then press

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

Message:

Please input File Name!

For 690G-SB600-P5N-EM HDMI_H-00 DATE:

12/12/2006

Flash Type - Winbond W39V080A (8Mb)

File Name to Program: