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... 1-19 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 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...
... 1-19 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 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...
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... need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such...
... need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such...
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...A8V-X specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Manageability 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 Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS... 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.0 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) Wfm2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL *Specifi...
...A8V-X specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Manageability 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 Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS... 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.0 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) Wfm2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL *Specifi...
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... system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for details. ASUS A8V-X 1-5 ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to prevent overheating and damage. ... C.P.R. See details on page 2-31. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
... system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for details. ASUS A8V-X 1-5 ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to prevent overheating and damage. ... C.P.R. See details on page 2-31. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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...to the optical drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert...the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable fl...
...to the optical drive. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert...the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable fl...
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... to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. A "A8V-X.ROM not found !" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while...
... to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. A "A8V-X.ROM not found !" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while...
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... - Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... - Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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A:\>afudos /iA8V-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer ASUS A8V-X 2-5 done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Do not turn off power during fl...
A:\>afudos /iA8V-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer ASUS A8V-X 2-5 done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Do not turn off power during fl...
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... checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "A8V-X.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Turn on the system. 2. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
... checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "A8V-X.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Turn on the system. 2. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
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... ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS A8V-X 2-7 Remove any floppy...
... ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS A8V-X 2-7 Remove any floppy...
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... available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
... available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS A8V-X 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS A8V-X 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from...
... the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from...
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... hub. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS A8V-X 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip...
... hub. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS A8V-X 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". The Setup program is designed to make your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip...
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...computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Update Allows you of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ... an Internet connection so you keep your computer in your computer from the ASUS website. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that detects and protects your computer. Visit the Microsoft website...
...computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Update Allows you of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, ... an Internet connection so you keep your computer in your computer from the ASUS website. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that detects and protects your computer. Visit the Microsoft website...