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... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields...
... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields...
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... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering...
... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering...
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... original or updated BIOS file. 4. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 7. Hold down your original BIOS from pins 1-2 to pins 1-2. 3. 5. RECOVERY1 12 23 BIOS recovery Normal (Default) KFN4-D16 (Series) BIOS Recovery...
... original or updated BIOS file. 4. The system searches for the BIOS file in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When finished, shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to recover your computer. 7. Hold down your original BIOS from pins 1-2 to pins 1-2. 3. 5. RECOVERY1 12 23 BIOS recovery Normal (Default) KFN4-D16 (Series) BIOS Recovery...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series
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... the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. d. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click Start, then select Run. e. Save a copy of the original...
... the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. d. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click Start, then select Run. e. Save a copy of the original...
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...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. done Write to copy the current BIOS ...can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS...
...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. done Write to copy the current BIOS ...can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Boot the system in DOS...
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... Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- A:\>afudos /iKFN4-D16.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
... Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- A:\>afudos /iKFN4-D16.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
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... your computer A:\> 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN4-D16.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using...
... your computer A:\> 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN4-D16.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using...
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... BIOS recovery... Reading file "KFN4-D16.ROM". Start flashing... ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found ! Checking for CD-ROM... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS...
... BIOS recovery... Reading file "KFN4-D16.ROM". Start flashing... ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found ! Checking for CD-ROM... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS...
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... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the...
... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
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... update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update...
... update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update...
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...use as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- This section explains how to configure your system using this motherboard apply for most conditions to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the ... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and ...
...use as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4- This section explains how to configure your system using this motherboard apply for most conditions to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the ... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to ensure system compatibility and ...