Asus Z87A Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Chapter 2: BIOS information
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The ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system
stability, compatibility, or performance. However, BIOS updating is potentially risky. If there
is no problem using the current version of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS.
Inappropriate BIOS updating may result in the system’s failure to boot. Carefully follow the
instructions of this chapter to update your BIOS if necessary.
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motherboard.
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program.
1. EZ Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
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environment.
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3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Restores the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD or a
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4. ASUS BIOS Updater: Updates and back ups the BIOS in DOS environment using the
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2.1.1 EZ Update
The EZ Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows
®
environment.
EZ Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter 2
BIOS information
2.1 Updating BIOS
Chapter 2: BIOS information