How to Flash the BIOS of the P5E-VM DO
A motherboard's BIOS, or Basic Input-Output System, is the fundamental software of a personal computer. The BIOS contains and controls all the motherboard's basic settings and initiates the loading of the computer's operating system. Motherboard manufacturers periodically release new BIOS versions.
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Instructions
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Flashing from a Floppy Disk
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Insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive. Remove all other removable drives and media.
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Open "My Computer" (or "Computer" in Windows Vista and Windows 7) and right-click on the floppy drive's icon, then select "Format" from the menu. Double check that you have selected the correct drive, as this operation will erase all data on the target drive. Set the "File System" option to "FAT32." Leave all other options on their defaults and click "Start." Click "OK" on the message box after the format is complete.
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Download the latest P5E-VM DO BIOS from the ASUS website.
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Copy the downloaded BIOS file to the floppy disk.
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Reboot the computer. As the computer boots, hold the "Alt" and "F2" keys. This will start the ASUS EZ Flash utility.
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Use the "Tab" key to switch between drives until the floppy drive is selected in the left box. The BIOS update file will appear on the right.
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Press the "Enter" key. The EZ Flash utility will check the selected BIOS update file.
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Press the left arrow key to select the "Yes" button when asked to confirm the operation. Press "Enter" to begin the update. The system will automatically reboot once the update is complete.
Flashing from a USB Memory Stick
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Insert the USB memory stick into a USB port. Remove all other removable drives and media.
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Open "My Computer" (or "Computer" in Windows Vista and Windows 7) and right-click on the USB memory stick's icon, then select "Format" from the menu. Double check that you have selected the correct drive, as this operation will erase all data on the target drive. Set the "File System" option to "FAT32." Leave all other options on their defaults and click "Start." Click "OK" on the message box after the format is complete.
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Download the latest P5E-VM DO BIOS from the ASUS website.
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Copy the downloaded BIOS file to the USB memory stick.
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Reboot the computer. As the computer boots, hold the "Alt" and "F2" keys. This will start the ASUS EZ Flash utility.
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Use the "Tab" key to switch between drives until the USB memory stick is selected in the left box. The BIOS update file will appear on the right.
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Press the "Enter" key. The EZ Flash utility will check the selected BIOS update file.
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Press the left arrow key to select the "Yes" button when asked to confirm the operation. Press "Enter" to begin the update. The system will automatically reboot once the update is complete.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not turn off, restart or unplug the computer during the BIOS update process, as this may render the computer inoperable.
References
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