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... 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard ... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 iv
... 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard ... information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 iv
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... with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows... A:/S at the DOS prompt to reinstall the BIOS later. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you created. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-1
... with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows... A:/S at the DOS prompt to reinstall the BIOS later. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you created. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-1
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... press . 4. To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier...
... press . 4. To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier...
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... the programming is not able to the boot disk. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the... original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message...
... the programming is not able to the boot disk. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the... original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If the Flash Memory Writer utility is done, the message...
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Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to "Run Setup". Do this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-5 Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you with its test routines....or make your selections among the predetermined choices. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your BIOS." The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility...
Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to "Run Setup". Do this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 4-5 Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you with its test routines....or make your selections among the predetermined choices. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your BIOS." The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility...
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... leave to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this field to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. When you set to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode...
... leave to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this field to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. ...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. When you set to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode...
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...: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after ... to install Windows with the APM feature. Refer to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to reduce power consumption. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to activate or...
...: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode after ... to install Windows with the APM feature. Refer to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to reduce power consumption. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to activate or...
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ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to display the second menu screen. To return to the first menu screen, click on the Back button on the lower right corner of the first screen to the ASUS website. Click on the Next ...ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-3 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of two screens. Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is composed of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update...
ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to display the second menu screen. To return to the first menu screen, click on the Back button on the lower right corner of the first screen to the ASUS website. Click on the Next ...ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-3 Simply click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to download the latest version of two screens. Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is composed of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update...
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...ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-9 If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update...Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. View the online help or readme file that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 5.3 Software information ...
...ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide 5-9 If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update...Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. View the online help or readme file that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 5.3 Software information ...
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Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download.
Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download.
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...read-only memory. will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Cache Memory. A connector with the accompanying circuitry that control how the computer transfers data between its uncompressed form and ...the compressed form in the cache memory. You can have one of from "Start | Shut Down..." A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. "Reboot" means to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or...
...read-only memory. will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Cache Memory. A connector with the accompanying circuitry that control how the computer transfers data between its uncompressed form and ...the compressed form in the cache memory. You can have one of from "Start | Shut Down..." A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. "Reboot" means to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or...
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... these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for the OS. Since the flash ROM contents can update the BIOS by the devices. This is similar to compete with the more expensive SCSI interface. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). This device ... serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to prevent the loss of I/O connectivity at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide G-3 See also RAM and SDRAM. Flash ROM. Flash ROM is the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers ...
... these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for the OS. Since the flash ROM contents can update the BIOS by the devices. This is similar to compete with the more expensive SCSI interface. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). This device ... serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to prevent the loss of I/O connectivity at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide G-3 See also RAM and SDRAM. Flash ROM. Flash ROM is the IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers ...
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...Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-28 Automatic Power Up 4-27 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-28 Boot Sequence 4-28 Exit Menu 4-30 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-31 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 ...switches 1-4, 2-16 E E-Color 3Deep 5-4 Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4, 2-13 AGP 1-4, 2-15 PCI 1-4, 2-15 CNR 2-16 F Flash EEPROM 1-4 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide I-1
...Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-28 Automatic Power Up 4-27 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-28 Boot Sequence 4-28 Exit Menu 4-30 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-31 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Beep Codes 3-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 ...switches 1-4, 2-16 E E-Color 3Deep 5-4 Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4, 2-13 AGP 1-4, 2-15 PCI 1-4, 2-15 CNR 2-16 F Flash EEPROM 1-4 Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 ASUS P4B-LX motherboard user guide I-1