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Floppy found! Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 4-5 Completed. Reading file "A8R-MVP.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
Floppy found! Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 4-5 Completed. Reading file "A8R-MVP.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
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Warning!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4-7 Version 1.10(ASUS V2.07 (03.11.24BB) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... All rights reserved. done Advance Check .... Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Warning!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4-7 Version 1.10(ASUS V2.07 (03.11.24BB) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... All rights reserved. done Advance Check .... Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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done Reading flash .... Erasing flash .... done Please retart your computer A:\> 4-8 Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. done Advance Check .... Warning!! Version 1.10(ASUS V2.07 (03.11.24BB) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
done Reading flash .... Erasing flash .... done Please retart your computer A:\> 4-8 Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. done Advance Check .... Warning!! Version 1.10(ASUS V2.07 (03.11.24BB) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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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 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 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 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ATI® MVP graphics cards...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this ...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ATI® MVP graphics cards...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ix How this ...
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.... See page 4-5 for each parameter. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details...customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to open ...
.... See page 4-5 for each parameter. ASUS A8R-MVP 1-5 feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details...customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to open ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS A8R-MVP
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-42 ASUS A8R-MVP
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... in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that allows you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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... avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c 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. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility.
... avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c 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. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility...
Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to A 8 R - error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to A8R-MVP.ROM. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to A 8 R - error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is found !" When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to A8R-MVP.ROM. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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...and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ... name 3. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at...
...and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ... name 3. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at...
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... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-7
... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-7
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5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Verifying flash ... done Reading flash .... All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ..... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iA8R-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Verifying flash ... done Reading flash .... All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Erasing flash ..... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to A 8 R - You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-9 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to A 8 R - You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-9 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD...
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...-ROM... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy not found! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading file "A8R-MVP.ROM". Remove...
...-ROM... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy not found! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reading file "A8R-MVP.ROM". Remove...
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... section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using this program. This requires you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this utility. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-11 This section explains how to "Run Setup." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you...
... section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using this program. This requires you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to run this utility. ASUS A8R-MVP 4-11 This section explains how to "Run Setup." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-3 ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer screen by installing the...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. ASUS A8R-MVP 5-3 ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you keep your computer screen by installing the...
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... logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the support CD. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo™ is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for...
... logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the support CD. Launch the ASUS Update utility. The ASUS MyLogo™ is set to [Enabled] if you through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for...
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ASUS A8R-MVP 5-9 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
ASUS A8R-MVP 5-9 When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.