Backing up the current BIOS
To backup the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater
Ensure that the USB flash drive is not write-protected and has enough free space to save
the file.
1.
At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press <Enter>.
D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.cap
The [filename] is any user-assigned filename with no more than eight alphanumeric
characters for the filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension.
2.
The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When
BIOS backup is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt.
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [2011/04/29]
Current CAP
BOARD: P9X79-E WS
VER: 0220
DATE: 08/09/2011
PATH: A:\
BIOS backup is done! Press any key to continue.
Note
Saving BIOS:
ASUS P9X79-E WS
Filename Extension
Update CAP
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
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