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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional ...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated...
... system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional ...documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated...
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5P800
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5P800
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... prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. ASUS P5P800 4-1 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. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to...
... prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. ASUS P5P800 4-1 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. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to...
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... disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you to update the BIOS without having to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for...
... disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you to update the BIOS without having to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for...
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... be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to file ...ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Press . ASUS P5P800 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600...
... be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. done Write to file ...ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Press . ASUS P5P800 4-3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600...
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... on the bootable floppy disk. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Writing...
... on the bootable floppy disk. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Writing...
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... drive. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5P800 4-5 done Reading flash .... Do not turn off power during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk...
... drive. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5P800 4-5 done Reading flash .... Do not turn off power during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk...
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...disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5P800.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy found... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Restart ...
...disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5P800.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy found... CD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Restart ...
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... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 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 . X X . ASUS P5P800 4-7 Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 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 . X X . ASUS P5P800 4-7 Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
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... download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5P800 4-9 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears...
... download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5P800 4-9 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears...
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... match what you are for this utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores... the Setup utility. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ...
... match what you are for this utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on the motherboard stores... the Setup utility. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ...
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...Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 14] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology...selection of the AGP operating voltage. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] 4.4.2 CPU...
...Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 14] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology...selection of the AGP operating voltage. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] 4.4.2 CPU...
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...Side Bus frequency. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NX Technology [Disabled] Enables or disables the NX Technology feature. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by the BIOS. This feature lowers the... Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to adjust the values. This item appears only if you installed a CPU with the NX Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 Use the or keys to enable the...
...Side Bus frequency. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NX Technology [Disabled] Enables or disables the NX Technology feature. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by the BIOS. This feature lowers the... Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to adjust the values. This item appears only if you installed a CPU with the NX Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 Use the or keys to enable the...
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...destroys data. See page 5-11 for Windows XP Home/Professional Marvell VCT Application ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03 ASUS Update V5.30.01 Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Anti-Virus Utility ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 ASUS Screen Saver Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable ...and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS P5P800 5-3 Anti-virus application The anti-virus application ...
...destroys data. See page 5-11 for Windows XP Home/Professional Marvell VCT Application ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03 ASUS Update V5.30.01 Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Anti-Virus Utility ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 ASUS Screen Saver Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable ...and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from viruses that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS P5P800 5-3 Anti-virus application The anti-virus application ...
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... x t. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. ASUS P5P800 5-7 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. Refer to make a copy of the ...ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS...
... x t. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. ASUS P5P800 5-7 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. Refer to make a copy of the ...ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. To launch the ASUS MyLogo™: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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...ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to P 5 P 8 0 0 . Completed. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" e. Press , then follow screen instructions to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS... setup Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking ...
...ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to P 5 P 8 0 0 . Completed. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" e. Press , then follow screen instructions to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS... setup Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking ...
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... Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. Bad BIOS checksum. done Reading flash .... done Advance Check......... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5P800 4-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB...
... Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. Bad BIOS checksum. done Reading flash .... done Advance Check......... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5P800 4-5 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB...