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...;oppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-5 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-13 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-14 5.2.8 General help...
...;oppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-5 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-13 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up window 5-14 5.2.8 General help...
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3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any...
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3-2 Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to change at any...
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...ʼnʼQuiet Utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected...PDF). 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® ...
...ʼnʼQuiet Utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected...PDF). 3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® ...
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...You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 3-6 Chapter 3:... to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Place the support CD to the...
...You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 3-6 Chapter 3:... to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Place the support CD to the...
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..., the monitor panel for details. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface...
..., the monitor panel for details. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7 Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface...
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... decrease value 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. You can now move together using the Config window.
... decrease value 3-8 Chapter 3: Starting up You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. You can now move together using the Config window.
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This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the ... display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor...
This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the ... display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor...
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... panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser.
... panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space. PCI browser Click to display the Usage browser.
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...threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom ...of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you ...
...threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your configuration 3-11 ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 Loads your saved configuration Saves your changes *Available on some motherboards only. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The pie chart at the bottom ...of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you ...
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... cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. COM1 R PIN 1 COM Port Connector ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 4-5 Important notes on Serial ATA • Only Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 / Windows® XP Service Pack1 and above support Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE...
... cable to this connector, then install the module to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. COM1 R PIN 1 COM Port Connector ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 4-5 Important notes on Serial ATA • Only Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 / Windows® XP Service Pack1 and above support Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE...
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...future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 5.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the Power-On Self Test) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to your BIOS... and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original...
...future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 5.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the Power-On Self Test) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you need to your BIOS... and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Save a copy of the original...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the 3. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From...
... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From...
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...-based utility. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click Start from ...Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. c. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-5 d. Click File from floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of...
...-based utility. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it is your optical drive. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Click Start from ...Computer. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. c. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-5 d. Click File from floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of...
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...;guration fields These fields show the values for that is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-13 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power,... a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To change the value of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The following...
...;guration fields These fields show the values for that is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-13 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of options. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power,... a list of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window." To change the value of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The following...
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5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 5.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 5.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you select this option only if you do not want ...64257;rmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes before exiting. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-35 ...
When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. When you select this option only if you do not want ...64257;rmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes before exiting. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-35 ...