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ASUS P5VD2-X 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 le from the ASUS web site. Rename the le to
P5VD2-X.BIN and save it to a oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk in
FAT 16/12 format.
Save only the updated BIOS le in the oppy disk to avoid loading the wrong
BIOS le.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdash.exe) from the Software folder of
the support CD to the oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk with the latest
BIOS le.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable oppy disk, CD ROM or a
USB ash disk you created earlier.
4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk
assignment) to switch to the folder of oppy disk, CD ROM or USB ash disk
you saved the BIOS le and Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5. At the prompt, type
awdash then press
<Enter>. The Award
BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Message: Please input File Name!
For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
Flash Type - Unknown Flash
File Name to Program:
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006
Flash Type - Unknown Flash
File Name to Program:P5VD2X.bin
Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)
6. Type the BIOS le name in
the File Name to Program
eld, then press <Enter>.