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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-10 2.2.4 General help 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 Audio configuration 3-5 iv
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ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 3Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... operating system. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original...
... operating system. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original...
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...: format A:/S then press . Double-click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. button. d. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. AwardBIOS Flash Utility (EZ Flash feature...
...: format A:/S then press . Double-click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. button. d. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. AwardBIOS Flash Utility (EZ Flash feature...
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... instructions to update the BIOS using the built-in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to display the following screen. 5. Press during POST to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard...
... instructions to update the BIOS using the built-in the floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to display the following screen. 5. Press during POST to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard...
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... this disk to POST. 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. 6. Bad BIOS checksum. When a corrupted BIOS is copied, the computer returns to restore the BIOS. To recover the BIOS: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new...
... this disk to POST. 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. 6. Bad BIOS checksum. When a corrupted BIOS is copied, the computer returns to restore the BIOS. To recover the BIOS: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new...
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Reading file "p4bp-mx.bin". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy found! Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard 2-5 Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Checking for this motherboard.
Reading file "p4bp-mx.bin". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy found! Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard 2-5 Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. Checking for this motherboard.
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... This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Select your system. Insert the support CD ... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you to the optical drive. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that ...
... This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Select your system. Insert the support CD ... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you to the optical drive. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that ...
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Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard 2-7
Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. ASUS P4BP-MX 2.0 motherboard 2-7
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Even if you may want to make your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." It is designed to change the power management settings. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the...
Even if you may want to make your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." It is designed to change the power management settings. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the...
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...174; Reader® V5.0. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to remotely access files or control some hardware from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows users ...to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. ASUS...
...174; Reader® V5.0. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to remotely access files or control some hardware from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows users ...to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on the inside front cover of the BIOS from their PC at a healthy operating condition. ASUS...