Asus A7N8X-VM/400 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1.5 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in
Windows
®
environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.
See page 3-3 for the Utilities menu screen. The ASUS Update utility is copied
into your system.
To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update:
1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs >
ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears.
2. Select your desired update method,
then click Next.
3. If you selected updating/
downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network traffic, or
choose Auto Select. Click Next.