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...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 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-37...
... 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI N.O.S 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Gear 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS AI Nap 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Q-Fan 5-27 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5-29 5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations 5-29 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-37 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-37 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 5-37...
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... 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. 4. Lift...
... 5. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7. 4. Lift...
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... 3 GB of total memory because of total memory. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may... address space allocation for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Commando 2-15 If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install less ...
... 3 GB of total memory because of total memory. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it is then mapped for this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may... address space allocation for the dual-channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. ASUS Commando 2-15 If this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install less ...
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... table below for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Commando 2-29 right angle side 4. NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® COMMANDO USB910 USB56 USB78 1 1 1 GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the... 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install...
... table below for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Commando 2-29 right angle side 4. NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V ® COMMANDO USB910 USB56 USB78 1 1 1 GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the... 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You must install...
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... 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on... the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Make sure that the...
... 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on... the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Make sure that the...
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... bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Commando 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ...following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash...
... bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Commando 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The ...following utilities allow you to your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update... you wish to avail all its features. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4-
... utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update... you wish to avail all its features. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4-
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...or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Click Start, then select Run. b. Select Create...c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. c. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. ...
...or the latest motherboard BIOS file to continue. 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Click Start, then select Run. b. Select Create...c. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. c. 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. ...
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... Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:54] [Fri 05/04/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Use [+] ... of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.
... Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:54] [Fri 05/04/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to configure system. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. Use [+] ... of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.
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Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the non-volatile RAM. When you select this menu. If you attempt to exit the Setup ... turned off. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS Commando 4-39 Select YES to load default values. When you to the Setup program. Press to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for each of the options from the Exit...
Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the non-volatile RAM. When you select this menu. If you attempt to exit the Setup ... turned off. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS Commando 4-39 Select YES to load default values. When you to the Setup program. Press to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for each of the options from the Exit...
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... DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. ASUS Commando 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the ... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard...
... DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. ASUS Commando 5- Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the ... displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard...
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Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Ai Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. View the online ...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Ai Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. View the online ...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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.... Refer to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP...
.... Refer to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP...
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Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. ASUS Commando 5- 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. ASUS Commando 5- 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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... to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version.
... to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. • You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version.
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... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II ...Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando...
... after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II ...Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Launching PC Probe II You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando...
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... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the...
... customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the...
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When you want to decrease value ASUS Commando 5-17 Click OK when finished. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition ... the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in...
When you want to decrease value ASUS Commando 5-17 Click OK when finished. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition ... the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in...