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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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ix P4S8X-MX specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix P4S8X-MX specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... settings in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking. See page 2-6 for details. eliminates...
... settings in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking. See page 2-6 for details. eliminates...
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... Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. e. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows...
... Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. e. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows...
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... to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Press + during the Power-On Self...
... to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-3 Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Press + during the Power-On Self...
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...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save... also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current...
...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save... also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current...
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.... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type...
.... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP4S8XMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type...
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... sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... R O M. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
... sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... R O M. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
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Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...
Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-7 Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...
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The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
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Click N e x t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
Click N e x t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
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... wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete...
... wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete...
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...BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard and . Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to run this utility. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to make it lets you can update... using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. This section explains...
...BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard and . Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. The Setup program is designed to run this utility. ASUS P4S8X-MX 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to make it lets you can update... using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. This section explains...
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... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the driver for different...
... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the driver for different...