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ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUDOS.EXE: The Flash Memory Writer utility is included in the WinZip format of BIOS file. It updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during bootup, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works only in DOS mode. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures


Create a bootable system floppy disk.
Download an updated ASRock BIOS file (WinZip format with .zip file extension) from the web site, unzip the BIOS file and save both AFUDOS.EXE utility and BIOS file to the disk you created in step 1.
Boot from the disk you created in step 2.
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFUDOS, hit space bar once, and type BIOS file name then press "Enter". For example: A:\AFUDOS ANF7R301 "Enter" then you will see a message "Please wait for BIOS loading ROM".
After 30 seconds, you will see the message "Program ended normally", then you have finished upgrading the BIOS.
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, please remove the floppy disk. Restart your system and press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up.
In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.



Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

ASRock BIOS Upgrade Instruction


BIOS Update Utility


AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS: These are the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS to the programmable flash ROM chip on specific model. The latest BIOS is embedded within AFUWIN.EXE. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up, and check the BIOS version from the Main menu. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This utility works in Windows® XP, Windows® XP 64 bit, Windows® Vista™ And Windows® Vista™ 64 bit (Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update). And this utility is included in the BIOS package. (How do I check the BIOS version?)
The Flash Memory Writer utility can not be suitable for all ASRock motherboards. Please use the Flash utility which is included in each BIOS file to update its BIOS. Also ASRock motherboard MUST use ASRock's Flash utility to update BIOS, those uncertified BIOS flashing tools will cause motherboard damage.


Updating BIOS Procedures

(Setting for Windows® Vista™ before BIOS update)
Download the BIOS package (WinZip format with .zip file extension). And close all programs.
Unzip and save all files to the same directory of any storage location accessible by the host system. And you should see AFUWIN.EXE, UCORESYS.SYS, UCOREVXD and UCOREW64.SYS.
Click AFUwin.exe.
It shows a dialog icon to remind you to close other programs. Click "OK".
After finishing upgrading the BIOS, it shows a dialog icon to remind you to restart the system. Click "Yes".
After system restart, press "F2" to enter the BIOS setup utility during boot up. In Exit menu, please select "Load Default Settings" and press "Enter" to continue.
Select "Exit Saving Changes" and press "Enter" to exit the BIOS setup utility.
Now, system is booting up with new BIOS.

How do I check the BIOS version?


1.The BIOS version can be found during system boot up.
2.The BIOS version can be found in BIOS setup utility.

Update BIOS under Windows® Vista™

Step1: Please right click AFUWIN.exe
Step2: Click "Run as administrator".


Notice

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this corrupt BIOS might cause your system failed to boot up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need service.

Name: RTSNT.602

Version: Ver. 5.602.619.2003

Released By: Andy Liao

Release Date: 06/20/2003

Command:
1. RTL8139/810x/c+/8169/8110 all_in_one NDIS4/5/51 drivers first released.
2. For RTL8169s/8110s mass production
3. For RTL8139c+:
During system shutdown, just stop the hardware and ignore the
transmit/receive buffer queue in the memory.

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Name: RTSNT.604

Version: Ver. 5.604.718.2003

Released By: Andy Liao

Release Date: 07/22/2003

Command:
1. Fixed nVidia on board VGA share interrupt S3 fail issue
2. Fixed copy huge file fail on nVidia chipset (compatibility issue)
3. Fixed continuous plug/unplug with Marvell Phy PING fail issue

##########################################

Name: RTSNT.605

Version: Ver. 5.605.804.2003

Released By: Andy Liao

Release Date: 08/06/2003

Command:
For RTL8169/8110:
1. NWay Foolproof Capability, that is to say,
if user force 100Full and 100H/10F/10H could work normally
2. Raise the performance of WinNT4.0 NDSI4 driver
3. Tune the performance of Win2000/XP and make it stable

##########################################

Name: RTSNT.606

Version: Ver. 5.606.811.2003

Released By: Andy Liao

Release Date: 08/13/2003

Command:

For RTL8139C+:
1. Fixed the Win98 can't connect with WinNT4 by NetBEUI protocol issue
2. To pass the new Microsoft NDIS test version 4.03.0030 (packet filter)

For RTL8169/8110:
1. Fixed the Win98 can't connect with WinNT4 by NetBEUI protocol issue
2. Fixed the miniportReset routine to make it compatible with our
Windows diagnostic program

Contents on the disk
====================
README TXT This readme file
AHCIx86 Microsoft Windows miniport disk label file
AHCIx64 Microsoft Windows miniport disk label file
TXTSETUP OEM Microsoft Windows miniport text mode setup file
x86\AHCIx86 INF Microsoft Windows miniport setup file
x86\AHCIx86 SYS Microsoft Windows miniport driver for x86 compatible platforms
x86\AHCIx86 CAT Microsoft Windows WHQL Certified catalog file (place holder)
x64\AHCIx64 INF Microsoft Windows miniport setup file
x64\AHCIx64 SYS Microsoft Windows miniport driver for x64 platforms
x64\AHCIx64 CAT Microsoft Windows WHQL Certified catalog file (place holder)

================
Software Version
================
Microsoft Windows miniport driver 2.5.1540.36

Please update BIOS to P1.80 or later.
Instructions to install Windows Vista/Vista 64-bit with RAID or AHCI functions
STEP 1: Set Up BIOS.
A. Enter BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced screen IDE Configuration.
B1. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [AHCI]. (When Using AHCI functions)
B2. Set the “SATA Operation Mode” option to [RAID]. (When Using RAID functions)

STEP 2: Extract the downloaded file and copy them to a removable media. (Ex. USB Pendrive, floppy diskette or CD/DVD)

STEP 3: Install Windows® Vista / Vista 64-bit OS on your system.
Insert the Windows® Vista / Windows® Vista 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive to boot your system, and follow the instruction to install Windows® Vista /Windows® Vista 64-bit OS on your system. When you see “Where do you want to install Windows?” page, please insert the removable media with downloaded files into computer.(USB port, Optical drive or floppy drive),and click the “Load Driver” button on the left on the bottom to load the ATI drivers.

If Windows Vista can not load the driver by itself, you may choose the directory by clicking the “Browse”

ATI drivers are in the following path
. \Vista (For Windows® Vista OS)
. \Vista64 (For Windows® Vista 64-bit OS)

After that, please insert Windows® Vista/ Windows® Vista 64-bit optical disk into the optical drive again to continue the installation.

Realtek 8169/8168/8101 PCI/PCIe NDIS6 driver (for Windows Vista)

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Version 6.197.0917.2007

1. Open LargeSend Offload Version 2 options

Largesend Offload version 2 supports both Ipv4 and Ipv6

DO NOT CHANGE THOSE SETTINGS for 8111C

Large Send Offload (IPv4) = Enabled
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv4) = Disabled
Large Send Offload v2 (IPv6) = Enabled

2. Enable Receiving-Side Scaling (default setting)

3. OID_GEN_VENDOR_DESCRIPTION has more detail description for various NIC

Some ethernet packets capture tool need this OID to have detail description

4. Support BaseCpuNumber for RSS (8111C)

Thus, quad-core CPU could use RSS now.

2 cores, 4 cores, 8 cores, 16 cores and 32 cores all support RSS.

Previous version only enable RSS when running on a dual-core machine.

5. Add reset mechanism for BIOS PCI-reset (8111C, 8102E)

This is for overclock. 8102E is not supported by this verision.

6. New PHY parameter (8111C)

Advanced link down power saving

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Version 6.196.0803.2007

For 8168C users, please update to this version.

1. New powersaving feature

Lowest link speed when sleep or shutdown

This feature only valid when speed and duplex is auto-neg

If link partner support 10 Mbps : 10 half / 10 full NWAY
If link partner does not support 10 Mbps : 10 half / 10 full / 100 half / 100 full NWAY

2. Remove option - Sleep WOL Power Saving

3. Add VistaCDM diagnostic routine for register read/write test

4. Fix driver bug : performance test tool may stop to test

System Requirements
?? Microprocessors supported:
?? Any AMD Athlon 64, Sempron, Turion 64, Phenom or Opteron processor with PowerNow! or Cool’n’Quiet enabled processor and appropriate BIOS support.
?? This software installs and operates under the following operating systems:
?? Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit or x64 Edition
?? Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 32-bit or x64 Edition
?? The following languages are supported:
?? English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czhech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew.
?? KNOWN Windows XP LIMITATIONS:
?? "System Properties" reports wrong processor speed. For more information, please refer to the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303602
?? The Processor speed may be reported incorrectly in Windows XP. For more information, please refer to the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316965
?? If not running ServicePack 2 (SP2), the processor performance state may not be restored to the maximum state if the CPU runs at 100 percent. This problem occurs if the computer is 100 percent busy when the power policy changes. For more information and support options, please refer to the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330512

Please update BIOS to P2.80 or later.

Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM
Premium 2007 and Basic Logo ................................................. 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10
1.5 ASRock 6CH_eSATAII I/O ......................................................... 11
2. Installation .............................................................. 12
Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 14
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .................................. 16
2.5 Installing a Single Graphics Card .............................................. 18
2.6 Installing CrossFireTM Graphics Cards ...................................... 19
2.7 Surround Display Feature ......................................................... 24
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 24
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 25
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 30
2.11 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 31
2.12 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 34
2.13 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 35
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and
eSATAII Devices ........................................................................ 36
2.15 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 36
2.16 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit With RAID Functions ...................................................... 37
2.16.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 37
2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 38
2.17 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit Without RAID Functions ................................................. 39
2.17.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 39
2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 41
2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 42

Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................ 5
1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.3 Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows® VistaTM
Premium 2007 and Basic Logo ................................................. 9
1.4 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 10
1.5 ASRock 6CH_eSATAII I/O ......................................................... 11
2. Installation .............................................................. 12
Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 12
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 13
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 13
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 14
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .................................. 16
2.5 Installing a Single Graphics Card .............................................. 18
2.6 Installing CrossFireTM Graphics Cards ...................................... 19
2.7 Surround Display Feature ......................................................... 24
2.8 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 24
2.9 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 25
2.10 HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide .................................... 30
2.11 eSATAII Interface Introduction .................................................. 31
2.12 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 34
2.13 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 35
2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs and
eSATAII Devices ........................................................................ 36
2.15 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 36
2.16 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit With RAID Functions ...................................................... 37
2.16.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 37
2.16.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit With RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 38
2.17 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM
64-bit Without RAID Functions ................................................. 39
2.17.1 Installing Windows® 2000 / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 39
2.17.2 Installing Windows® VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ......................................................................... 41
2.18 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 42