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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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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the ... introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the ... introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products.
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... select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize...
... select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize...
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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 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-40 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE
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... s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. X X. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. See page 5-4 for details on these utilities. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using...
... s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. X X. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. See page 5-4 for details on these utilities. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-1 A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using...
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... 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. N e x t. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 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 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility.
... 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. N e x t. Quit all Windows® applications before 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 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 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file 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. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the...
... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file 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. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the...
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... message appears if there is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. A "A8R32-MVP.ROM not found ! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found...
... message appears if there is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. A "A8R32-MVP.ROM not found ! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found...
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...characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.10 Copyright ... 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. All rights reserved. Press . 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:...
...characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.10 Copyright ... 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. All rights reserved. Press . 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:...
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....11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-7 All rights reserved. done Advance Check........ The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM 4. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is...
....11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. WARNING!! ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-7 All rights reserved. done Advance Check........ The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM 4. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is...
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done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... 5.
done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... 5.
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...! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. M V P . R O M . Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-9 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Floppy found , the...
...! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. M V P . R O M . Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-9 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Floppy found , the...
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... BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
... BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can change the power management settings. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for this program. Do this utility. When you start up the computer, ... If you are not prompted to run this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...
...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can change the power management settings. You can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this section are for this program. Do this utility. When you start up the computer, ... If you are not prompted to run this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection...
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... N e x t. See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration." • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Select O p t i o n s from the drop...
... N e x t. See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration." • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Select O p t i o n s from the drop...
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... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Reading file "A8R32-MVP.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
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Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... All rights reserved. 5. WARNING!! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ..... done Reading flash ....
Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... All rights reserved. 5. WARNING!! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ..... done Reading flash ....
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.... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "A8R32-MVP.ROM not found !" ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 M V P . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
.... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "A8R32-MVP.ROM not found !" ASUS A8R32-MVP DELUXE 4-5 M V P . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
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The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ..... A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... 5. Erasing flash ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Verifying flash ... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Writing flash ..... A:\>afudos /iA8R32-MVP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Search bootblock version Advance Check......... 5. Erasing flash ..... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.