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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS beep codes 2-7 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.3.2 Legend bar 2-8 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced menu 2-15 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-15 2.5.2 Memory Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 Chipset 2-17 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-19 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.5.6 USB ...
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS beep codes 2-7 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.3.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.3.2 Legend bar 2-8 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced menu 2-15 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-15 2.5.2 Memory Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 Chipset 2-17 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-19 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.5.6 USB ...
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A7V400-MX SE specifications summary Internal connectors (continuation) 1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/chassis fan connectors ATX power connector Panel connector BIOS features 2 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL) Support CD contents Drivers...
A7V400-MX SE specifications summary Internal connectors (continuation) 1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/chassis fan connectors ATX power connector Panel connector BIOS features 2 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Manageability Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL) Support CD contents Drivers...
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... a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk (with the original BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility) in case the BIOS file gets corrupted. See page 2-26 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before temperatures go high enough to buy a replacement ROM chip...
... a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk (with the original BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility) in case the BIOS file gets corrupted. See page 2-26 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before temperatures go high enough to buy a replacement ROM chip...
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... you to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. b. W i n d o w s® X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. c. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk.) 4. b. Select C r e a t e a n M S - Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to create a bootable...
... you to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. b. W i n d o w s® X P e n v i r o n m e n t a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. c. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk.) 4. b. Select C r e a t e a n M S - Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to create a bootable...
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... KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - The computer returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-3 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility You may update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. All Rights Reserved For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - Rename... the file to *.BIN, then save it to POST after updating the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the new BIOS file on the floppy disk. Boot the computer from the ASUS website. SST 39SF020 /5V DATE: 01/06/2005 File Name to avoid loading...
... KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - The computer returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-3 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility You may update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. All Rights Reserved For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 Flash Type - Rename... the file to *.BIN, then save it to POST after updating the BIOS file. The utility automatically checks the new BIOS file on the floppy disk. Boot the computer from the ASUS website. SST 39SF020 /5V DATE: 01/06/2005 File Name to avoid loading...
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... the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows you turn on the system. 2. The EZ Flash utility is built-in section "2.1.2 Award BIOS Flash Utility" to update the BIOS. To update the BIOS using the Exit Menu. Motherboards with onboard VGA (such as A7V400-MX SE) do not display the screen when the...
... the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows you turn on the system. 2. The EZ Flash utility is built-in section "2.1.2 Award BIOS Flash Utility" to update the BIOS. To update the BIOS using the Exit Menu. Motherboards with onboard VGA (such as A7V400-MX SE) do not display the screen when the...
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... by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-5 Place the support CD in...
... by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-5 Place the support CD in...
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... complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window...
... complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window...
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... the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on. Award BIOS beep codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in an endless loop One long beep followed by three...your computer in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-7 Use the BIOS Setup program when you to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. The Setup program is working Meaning No error ...
... the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on. Award BIOS beep codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in an endless loop One long beep followed by three...your computer in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-7 Use the BIOS Setup program when you to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. The Setup program is working Meaning No error ...
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...t a c t tab to your computer so you to 2-6 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can also find this information on the inside front cover of your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. View the online help for opening, viewing, and printing documents in...removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. See pages 2-5 to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances...
...t a c t tab to your computer so you to 2-6 for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can also find this information on the inside front cover of your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. View the online help for opening, viewing, and printing documents in...removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. See pages 2-5 to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances...