Asus M2NBP-VM CSM - Manual (Page 51)

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-7
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
M2NBPVM.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.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin
Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)
6. Type the BIOS file name in
the File Name to Program
field, then press .
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Message: Please input File Name!
For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: