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... Jumpers 1-20 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 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 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
... Jumpers 1-20 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 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 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter ...this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components....
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter ...this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components....
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xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio port 1 x Floppy ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio port 1 x Floppy ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...; desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. c. Select C r e a t e a n M S - At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the...
...; desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. c. Select C r e a t e a n M S - At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the...
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... , then follow screen instructions to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press . ASUS A8V-E SE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD...
... , then follow screen instructions to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press . ASUS A8V-E SE 2-3 Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD...
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... Continue 111122223333 Write OK F1 Reset 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Do not...
... Continue 111122223333 Write OK F1 Reset 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Do not...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support CD to Boot from the support CD: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support CD to Boot from the support CD: 1. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains...
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... cause system boot failure! 4. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
... cause system boot failure! 4. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
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...to prevent system boot failure! 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. The following . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press +... during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1....
...to prevent system boot failure! 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. The following . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press +... during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1....
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...; Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. X X . ASUS A8V-E SE 2-9 See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in...
...; Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. X X . ASUS A8V-E SE 2-9 See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in...
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Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. N e x t.
Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. N e x t.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-11 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-11 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the...
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.... Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." The LPC chip on . The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus... and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. If you wish to...
.... Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." The LPC chip on . The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus... and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can change the power management settings. If you wish to...
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... that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. software. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Marvell Yukon VCT...
... that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. software. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Marvell Yukon VCT...