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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE BP specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components ... 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE BP specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components ... 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS 2 feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
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... from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE BP ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE BP BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02...
... from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE BP ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE BP BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02...
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... in File] BIOS Version: P4PE BP Boot Block WARNING! EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the main BIOS area. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the correct file name. Press . 6. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. When found ." appears. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user...
... in File] BIOS Version: P4PE BP Boot Block WARNING! EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the main BIOS area. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the correct file name. Press . 6. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. When found ." appears. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user...
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... Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI...therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed ...
... Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI...therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed ...
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... press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. To cancel this operation, press . ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type...
... press . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. To cancel this operation, press . ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type...
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...minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot...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 ...
...minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If this may not boot...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 ...
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... computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3. To update the BIOS using the bootable support CD: 1. See section 2.1.2 for this motherboard. 4. "Are you do not press Y, the system still performs the auto-recovery after 30 seconds. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-7 If the BIOS data or codes are corrupted, the following...
... computer using AFLASH.EXE, EZ Flash, or ASUS Live Update utility in section 2.1.2. 3. To update the BIOS using the bootable support CD: 1. See section 2.1.2 for this motherboard. 4. "Are you do not press Y, the system still performs the auto-recovery after 30 seconds. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-7 If the BIOS data or codes are corrupted, the following...
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... the advanced features. It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program, which means you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and...among the predetermined choices. If you may want to change the configuration of your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Flash ROM. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to configure the default ...
... the advanced features. It is highlighted. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is a menudriven program, which means you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and...among the predetermined choices. If you may want to change the configuration of your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Flash ROM. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this menu to configure the default ...
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...password and a User password. Reinstall the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-11 The password is now set a password,... highlight the appropriate field and press . Press . Forgot the password? If you to support older Japanese floppy drives. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to set to the BIOS during the...
...password and a User password. Reinstall the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-11 The password is now set a password,... highlight the appropriate field and press . Press . Forgot the password? If you to support older Japanese floppy drives. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to set to the BIOS during the...
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... to set this field to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the system. AGP ...legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [1.7V] [1.6V] [1.5V] [Auto] Instant Music [Disabled] This item allows you are using this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled...
... to set this field to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the system. AGP ...legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [1.7V] [1.6V] [1.5V] [Auto] Instant Music [Disabled] This item allows you are using this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled...
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... to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of the other settings on this menu. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information This feature turns off feature for monitor power management. Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to its greatest amount. When set... Mode" item. Configuration options: [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.
... to [Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of the other settings on this menu. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information This feature turns off feature for monitor power management. Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to its greatest amount. When set... Mode" item. Configuration options: [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.
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... software. 3Deep is for detailed information. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to deliver true vibrant colors. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. You may also find this information... 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 page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that gives online gamers the...
... software. 3Deep is for detailed information. Install ASUS Update This program allows you to deliver true vibrant colors. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. You may also find this information... 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 page viii of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that gives online gamers the...
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... Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the ASUS website. Specify the location of your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. If you wish, you may...
... Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the ASUS website. Specify the location of your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. If you wish, you may...
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... 6. If you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the image, it with the new boot logo. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 3-15 Click Flash to change your computer. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Your system boots with the... new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. The next screen...
... 6. If you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the image, it with the new boot logo. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 3-15 Click Flash to change your computer. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Your system boots with the... new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. The next screen...