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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 Anti-virus utility * 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 Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-23. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs...
This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-23. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs...
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... on the Startup Disk tab, then on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. button. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for this file only when you need to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard...
... on the Startup Disk tab, then on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. button. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for this file only when you need to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard...
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... the floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 b. d. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment...
... the floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Save only the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 b. d. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy disk drive. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment...
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...following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk is renamed as "P4GE-MX.ROM". 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do not shut down the... computer during the flash process. 7. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the...
...following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk is renamed as "P4GE-MX.ROM". 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Do not shut down the... computer during the flash process. 7. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the...
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... cause system boot failure! 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5
... cause system boot failure! 2. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Start flashing... To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5
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... the support CD that allows you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
... the support CD that allows you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities menu screen. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 2. 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. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. 2. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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...continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you may want to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. The Setup program is a ...menudriven program, which means you to run this utility. If you are not prompted to ensure system stability. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . Use the BIOS Setup program when you ...
...continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you may want to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as easy to use the Setup program, you can update using the navigation keys. The Setup program is a ...menudriven program, which means you to run this utility. If you are not prompted to ensure system stability. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . Use the BIOS Setup program when you ...
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...The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader® V5.0. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support You may ...ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. 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 the ASUS...
...The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader® V5.0. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support You may ...ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. 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 the ASUS...
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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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... 2-23. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-4. Simply shut down and...
... 2-23. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature works through the Award BIOS Update utility. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-4. Simply shut down and...
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...you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Double-click ...type: format A:/S then press . ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on ...
...you do not have a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file in a floppy disk. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard is recommended that updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Double-click ...type: format A:/S then press . ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your Windows desktop, click on ...
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... Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in the floppy disk to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash...
... Flash Memory Writer utility or using this utility. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-3 Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in the floppy disk to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash...
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...Boot the system. 2. 6. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for floppy... 3. When a corrupted BIOS is renamed as "P4GE-MX.ROM". 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Do not shut down the computer during the flash process. 7. See section "2.1.1 ... AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the BIOS update process. • If...
...Boot the system. 2. 6. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for floppy... 3. When a corrupted BIOS is renamed as "P4GE-MX.ROM". 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Do not shut down the computer during the flash process. 7. See section "2.1.1 ... AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the BIOS update process. • If...
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... the BIOS update process is no floppy disk found . Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found ! Start flashing... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5 Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". Completed...
... the BIOS update process is no floppy disk found . Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found ! Start flashing... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-5 Reading file "P4GE-MX.ROM". Completed...
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... CD that allows you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Select your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the optical drive. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities...
... CD that allows you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Select your system. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the optical drive. See page 5-3 for details for the Utilities...
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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 2. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 2. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P4GE-MX motherboard 2-7