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...4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto 4-16 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto 4-19 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto 4-19 4.4.4 ...Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD...
...4.4 Extreme Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 AI Tuning [Auto 4-16 4.4.2 ASUS C.G.I. [Auto 4-19 4.4.3 Static Read Control [Auto 4-19 4.4.4 ...Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD...
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...package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need...
...package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need...
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Commando specifications summary Accessories Support DVD Form factor UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O shield User's manual USB2.0 port module IEEE1394 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector 7 x cable ties InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
Commando specifications summary Accessories Support DVD Form factor UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable SATA cables SATA power cables I/O shield User's manual USB2.0 port module IEEE1394 port module 3 in 1 Q-connector 7 x cable ties InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
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Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD In�ter� Vid� eo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Cable ties Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Optional Fan 1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; ASUS Commando 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD In�ter� Vid� eo® Media Launcher (OEM version) Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Cable ties Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS Optional Fan 1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; ASUS Commando 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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... comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Commando 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and...
... comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Commando 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you to manage and...
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...- Reading flash ..... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4:...the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not...
...- Reading flash ..... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4:...the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not...
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...flash ...... WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM 4. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not...disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done ...
...flash ...... WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM 4. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not...disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done ...
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "Commando.ROM". Turn on the system. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the ... the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to...
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "Commando.ROM". Turn on the system. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the ... the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to...
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS Commando
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 ASUS Commando
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... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS Commando 5- Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating...
... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS Commando 5- Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. 5.1 Installing an operating...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an icon to display the specified information.
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS Commando 5- Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS Commando 5- Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
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...image in the support DVD have wizards that contains the image you intend to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo3. From the... click Next. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility....
...image in the support DVD have wizards that contains the image you intend to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo3. From the... click Next. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to use as your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. See section 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility....
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Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High ...audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed...
Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD1988B Audio Driver from the support DVD that one of these operating systems is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX® icon on your PC. 5.3.2 SoundMAX® High ...audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is installed...
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... browse the contents of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC... window appears. Click this utility, you turn it on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... browse the contents of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Place the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. After launching the application, the PC... window appears. Click this utility, you turn it on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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... Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The ... the application. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear Press to launch AI Booster ASUS Commando Press to launch AI Nap...
... Launching AI Suite You can launch the AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The ... the application. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI N.O.S. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Gear Press to launch AI Booster ASUS Commando Press to launch AI Nap...
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button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. select an N.O.S. ASUS Commando 5-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
button on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI N.O.S. mode Click Apply at the bottom to save the configuration. select an N.O.S. ASUS Commando 5-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the AI Suite main window. drop-down menu button Click the drop-down menu button and select Disable or Manual. 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S. This ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks.
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... the gear to the performance setting that allows you to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that you can launch AI Gear by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your computing...
... the gear to the performance setting that allows you to minimize system noise and power consumption. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you like. 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear ASUS AI Gear provides four system performance options that you can launch AI Gear by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on your computing...
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...power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. ASUS Commando 5-25 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Click Yes on the OS taskbar, select... AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you ...
...power or mouse button then click Yes on the AI Suite main window. To switch the power button functions from the bundled support DVD, you are away. ASUS Commando 5-25 Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. Click Yes on the OS taskbar, select... AI Nap and click Use power button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back. 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you ...