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I saw another thread when I searched this and found I'm not the only one, sorry to say but I see an RMA in my future. My Commando bit the dust, I wish this warning were stickied here, it would have saved me an RMA.EDIT-Be sure to read the posts below, rgallant has found more in regard to these procedures. This is a topic I would encourage an able minded geek to research and write a guide. As I'm far too lazy and ignorant I encourage my fellow geeks to take up this challenge, any takers?(copied from Asus forums)Posted:2/15/2007 10:35:00 PMEZ Flash 2? The best, the safest and the most convenient way to update BIOS.Revised August 24, 2007.Updating BIOS is serious business!Every precaution should be taken to prevent that anything goes wrong.
Above all: DO NOT USE ASUS UPDATE!!! AFUDOS is the only good alternative to EZ Flash 2.Note: All what's said below about BIOS Defaults also applies to the other BIOS update utilities (ASUS Update and AFUDOS)!EZ Flash 2 is a built-in function of BIOS. It is the safest way to update BIOS, because one is not dependent on any operating system, applications, internet connection, firewall settings, antivirus or anything else that can put the vital BIOS update at risk.On a new build, the BIOS can be updated to the latest version before installation of the operating system, which may possibly make the installation go smoother and safer.The system must never be overclocked during the BIOS update! Always load BIOS Defaults. (If your memory sticks should need more than 1.8V to boot, then set the required Memory Voltage after loading BIOS Defaults). Save the settings (press ).When these instructions are carefully followed, there will be no need for a CLRTC.Preparation:1.Document all your preferred BIOS settings (the ones you have set yourself).2.Download the BIOS file, which normally is compressed (zipped).3.Unzip the BIOS file to a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB Flash Disk or Floppy Disk or IDE CD-ROM.
If the unzipped BIOS file is named like e.g. 'P5B-ASUS-Deluxe-1101.ROM', you can rename it to 'P5BD1101.ROM'. Otherwise a truncated name will appear as 'P5B-AS1.ROM' due to a limitation of max 8 characters in the filename (8.3).Upgrade:1.Reboot.2.Press (tap) during POST to enter BIOS Setup.3.Load BIOS Defaults (press ).4.Insert the USB Flash Disk containing the BIOS file P5BDxxxx.ROM5.Save and Exit. (BIOS will now restart).6.During BIOS restart, press to enter BIOS Setup again.7.Under Tools menu, select ASUS EZ Flash 2. It may take 20 seconds for the drives to show up. Select a drive in the left pane. Use and arrows and to select. If you don't see the BIOS file in the right pane, check on the other drives.
Note that the drive letters are not the same as in Windows (no HDD's are shown here).8.Select the BIOS file (e.g. P5BD1101.ROM) and press to start flashing. Supervise the update, which includes the following parts: Erasing - Flashing (writing) - Verification. When the update is ready, BIOS will automatically restart.9.Disconnect the USB Flash Disk before/during the restart.10.Load BIOS Defaults again.11.Reinsert your preferred BIOS settings - if you are using AHCI or RAID mode, don't forget to set 'Configure SATA as' to AHCI / RAID. Also remember the settings for the JMicron Controller, Audio and also Memory Voltage. Check also that the Boot Device Priority is ok.12.Save and Exit.13.Press to enter BIOS Setup and make a final check that all BIOS settings are ok. Save any changes.In case of a new build:When BIOS is updated to the latest version, and prior to the installation of the operating system, run Memtest86+ (v1.70 or later) for a few hours to check that the memory test doesn't report any errors.There are downloads for bootable Floppy Disk, USB Flash Disk and CD-ROM (ISO).
Well overall good advice to those who do not understand the idiosyncasies of WinXP and what is running in the background.I always use Asus update IN AN OC condition - so I would have gone against your good advice - not recommending it though. Just did so last night on my P5K-E Wifi/AP (from 0603 to 0906) and previously allso on my p5 Deluxe, A8N-e etc etc too much to countI always flash only after I have just installed WInXP and drivers and NOT connected to the internet (I download the bios and update from a file) - works all the time for years now.Years ago I killed a bios chip on a skt 478 Gigabyte board using the update and even a hot swap could not bring it back Ahh well one bad flash in 6 years using the update - not enough to dissuade me.But yes good advice for the rookies. Originally posted by: RegalkWell overall good advice to those who do not understand the idiosyncasies of WinXP and what is running in the background.I always use Asus update IN AN OC condition - so I would have gone against your good advice - not recommending it though. Just did so last night on my P5K-E Wifi/AP (from 0603 to 0906) and previously allso on my p5 Deluxe, A8N-e etc etc too much to countI always flash only after I have just installed WInXP and drivers and NOT connected to the internet (I download the bios and update from a file) - works all the time for years now.Years ago I killed a bios chip on a skt 478 Gigabyte board using the update and even a hot swap could not bring it back Ahh well one bad flash in 6 years using the update - not enough to dissuade me.But yes good advice for the rookies.
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I would agree but this is what I did, download and flash from file. From what little info I could find this is a problem with the Asus program itself, not the PCs' or background apps and firewalls. I've used the Asus Update probably a dozen times, once flashing from the internet, successfully till now. Even though my first post recommends the EZ flash 2 I have not used this and will dust off my floppy and go back to using AFUDOS.As to the rookies? Can't say that I am, not that I'm at an expert level mind you, but this is an ASUS program currently FUBAR. Originally posted by: RegalkWell overall good advice to those who do not understand the idiosyncasies of WinXP and what is running in the background.I always use Asus update IN AN OC condition - so I would have gone against your good advice - not recommending it though.
Just did so last night on my P5K-E Wifi/AP (from 0603 to 0906) and previously allso on my p5 Deluxe, A8N-e etc etc too much to countI always flash only after I have just installed WInXP and drivers and NOT connected to the internet (I download the bios and update from a file) - works all the time for years now.Years ago I killed a bios chip on a skt 478 Gigabyte board using the update and even a hot swap could not bring it back Ahh well one bad flash in 6 years using the update - not enough to dissuade me.But yes good advice for the rookies. I would agree but this is what I did, download and flash from file. From what little info I could find this is a problem with the Asus program itself, not the PCs' or background apps and firewalls. I've used the Asus Update probably a dozen times, once flashing from the internet, successfully till now. Even though my first post recommends the EZ flash 2 I have not used this and will dust off my floppy and go back to using AFUDOS.As to the rookies? Can't say that I am, not that I'm at an expert level mind you, but this is an ASUS program currently FUBAR. Hi WoodButcherI went by the notes I made up during my bios updates and post with my board as the manual is wrong or just is wrong for the Zip files they are downloading, for EZ flash as I use the alt-F2 and it looks for the P5WDH.ROM in Caps.
In the Asus site I found post for other boardsPosted: 11:09:00 PM@IsaacMake sure the Unzipped/Unpacked BIOS file is renamed to 'P5KD.ROM'And that it copied onto a USB Flash Drive formatted as FAT32.If the Flash Drive is Formatted as NTFS the EZ-Flash Utility will not detect the File.You can Also copy the P5KD.ROM file to a Non-bootable CD and EZ-Flash from that.anotherHello OhbergAs I understand you know, the chances to recover from this sittuation aren't that great.Asus says that 'ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3' will eliminate the need to replace the BIOS chip when it gets corrupted. They are so confident that they have soldered the chip on the board instead of placing it in a socket.As a matter of fact, a couple of times, that I know of, it has been possible to restore BIOS following this exact sequence:- Place the unzipped BIOS file of the latest version, renamed to P5BD.ROM on a FAT/FAT32 formatted USB Memory, a formatted empty floppy or a CD.- Insert the media and power down- Wait for 10 seconds and then power upNow CrashFree BIOS 3 is supposed to start looking for a drive that contains the BIOS ROM file, and when found start flashing. The process will take a few minutes. Look for activities on the drive.Good luck!another Author: BoTar Posted: 4:06:00 PMHow downgrade BIOS from 0901 to any older1. Copy any older BIOS with name P5KE.ROM to USB Flash Drive2. Copy BIOS 0901 to USB Flash Drive3. Setup ASUS EZ-Flash4.
Start flashing 0901 version. When process erasing BIOS will be started press reset button5. MB will request drive with BIOS file with name P5KE.ROM. Will be flashing this version BIOS6.
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Start Windows and flashing any version BIOS by Asus Update program. It?s delete any traces from 0901 version BIOS7. Now You can flashing any BIOS version by EZ-Flash, AFUDOS and ASUS Updateall say to rename with no verson #,BUT ANYONE UPDATING THEIR BIOS SHOULD READ THEIR MOTHER BOARDS FORUMS TO SEE WHAT OTHER USERS HAVE RUN INTO. Could save buying a new chip.
EZFlashSoftware & Drivers EZ-Flash 2 PowerStarEZ2Writer 1.04 releasedYou can download itand ezdriver 1.4 must be installed before use. You can download ezdriver1.4There are 2 versions of EZII Power Star currently. There are 4 chipson the reserve side of the circuit board of first version and thereare 2 chips on the reserve side of the circuit board of second version.The second version of EZII PS is upgraded from EZII directly. So theirappearances are similar.You must download the Driver fromifyour EZII PS is the first versionand you must download theDriver from ifyour EZII is second version. EZF AdvanceEZF Advance Windows Client Software Version 1.00beta4and Windows Driver:Enhancement:1. Fixed a lot of bugs in Loader2.
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