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...mouse port 21. Keyboard port See page 1-6 for the component descriptions. 1. Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Flash ROM 12. ASUS ASIC 14. Super I/O controller 15. Line In jack (optional) 24. Serial ports 28. DDR DIMM sockets 5. ATX power connector 7. PCI .... LAN controller (optional) 18 AGP warning LED 19. Audio CODEC (optional) 17. AGP slot 20. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 29. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 6. Microphone jack (optional) 26. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and...
...mouse port 21. Keyboard port See page 1-6 for the component descriptions. 1. Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Flash ROM 12. ASUS ASIC 14. Super I/O controller 15. Line In jack (optional) 24. Serial ports 28. DDR DIMM sockets 5. ATX power connector 7. PCI .... LAN controller (optional) 18 AGP warning LED 19. Audio CODEC (optional) 17. AGP slot 20. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 29. ASUS EZ Plug™ 12V connector 6. Microphone jack (optional) 26. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and...
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BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-5 The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears... the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3.
... . At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-5 The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears... the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3.
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... the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. To exit the help... arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-9
... the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "2.7 Exit Menu" for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. To exit the help... arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description Displays the General Help screen from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. ASUS P4PE BP motherboard user guide 2-9
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... this sub-menu. Refer to recognize the installed hard disk. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for details. Before attempting to the drive documentation or on the drive label for the remaining fields on an older system, Setup may be because the hard...
... this sub-menu. Refer to recognize the installed hard disk. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for details. Before attempting to the drive documentation or on the drive label for the remaining fields on an older system, Setup may be because the hard...
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... [Enabled]. This item appears only when the Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the value set to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for details". If any of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for the system. This item appears only...
... [Enabled]. This item appears only when the Q-Fan Control item is not connected to the value set to select the appropriate fan speed ratio for details". If any of range, the following error message appears: "Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for the system. This item appears only...
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... so you can connect to deliver true vibrant colors. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. 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. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer...
... so you can connect to deliver true vibrant colors. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. E-Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software. 3Deep is for detailed information. 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. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer...
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...Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the drive and you are using the ASUS USB Flash Disk, refer to the manual from the support CD. Press F2 or Enter one more time... are using Windows 98 or Windows ME, you need to play the first track on the item ASUS USB Flash Disk. 3. For detailed information using other tracks or control the volume. 8. 6. Press F1 or the Space Bar to... If there is no CD on the previous page to install the USB Flash Disk driver from the folder ASUS USB Flash Disk/Manual in the support CD. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support You do not need to select...
...Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the drive and you are using the ASUS USB Flash Disk, refer to the manual from the support CD. Press F2 or Enter one more time... are using Windows 98 or Windows ME, you need to play the first track on the item ASUS USB Flash Disk. 3. For detailed information using other tracks or control the volume. 8. 6. Press F1 or the Space Bar to... If there is no CD on the previous page to install the USB Flash Disk driver from the folder ASUS USB Flash Disk/Manual in the support CD. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support You do not need to select...