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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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... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
... install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your hardware. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
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... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard ...
... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting up ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard ...
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...64257;guration. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore ...Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe ...
...64257;guration. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You can close or restore ...Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe ...
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... the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7
... the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-7
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... monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the arrow buttons. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel...
... monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the arrow buttons. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel...
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Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. DMI browser Click to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI ...
Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various Windows® management information. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 3-9 Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. DMI browser Click to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI ...
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.... Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. 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. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect...
.... Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. 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. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect...
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... feature.* Loads the default 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. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the...
... feature.* Loads the default 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. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the...
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... for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. 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...port module 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 SATA1 SATA2 R GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND SATA Connectors 2. COM port connector ...
... for the Serial ATA signal cables for a serial (COM) port. 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...port module 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 SATA1 SATA2 R GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND SATA Connectors 2. COM port connector ...
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... support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS...3. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in DOS mode) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
... support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS...3. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in DOS mode) 4. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider...
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click Auto Select. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-3
click Auto Select. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop-down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-3
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Updating...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Updating...
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... Computer. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-5 c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Click Start from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert a 1.44 MB fl...
... Computer. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-5 c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Click Start from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert a 1.44 MB fl...
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... for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-13 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of...
... for the highlighted field Brings up window." You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-13 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of...
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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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Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving ...select this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. When you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to load default values. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-35 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Press to exit. Select...
Pressing does not immediately exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving ...select this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. When you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press Enter to load default values. ASUS Pundit P1-AH2 5-35 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Press to exit. Select...