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...the APIC for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional). 3. Program early chipset according to E000 & F000 shadow RAM. ASUS Blitz Series Technical Updates IE3152 This is R/W-able or not. A.4 Debug code table (page A-4~A-6) Code CPU INIT DET CPU CHIPINIT DET DRAM DC FCODE EFSHADOW INIT ... registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to CMOS setup. Blank out screen 2. Auto detect ports for Pentium class CPU. 3. Test F000h segment shadow...
...the APIC for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional). 3. Program early chipset according to E000 & F000 shadow RAM. ASUS Blitz Series Technical Updates IE3152 This is R/W-able or not. A.4 Debug code table (page A-4~A-6) Code CPU INIT DET CPU CHIPINIT DET DRAM DC FCODE EFSHADOW INIT ... registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to CMOS setup. Blank out screen 2. Auto detect ports for Pentium class CPU. 3. Test F000h segment shadow...
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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... the CPU features and technologies that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
... the CPU features and technologies that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: •...
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... 2 EZ Flash 2 is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. DTS® Connect This feature is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other sound format into a DTS audio signal and send it...
... 2 EZ Flash 2 is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC. DTS® Connect This feature is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other sound format into a DTS audio signal and send it...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Commando 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Commando 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using...
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click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4- Select Update BIOS...
... update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4- Select Update BIOS...
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... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Commando 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is...
... disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS Commando 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is...
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....rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
....rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
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...! 5. 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. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! You need to the bootable floppy disk you created...
...! 5. 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. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- A:\>afudos /iCommando.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! You need to the bootable floppy disk you created...
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...system while updating the BIOS! Completed. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to ... floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... Checking for the BIOS file. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to ...
...system while updating the BIOS! Completed. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for floppy... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to ... floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... Checking for the BIOS file. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to ...
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... default BIOS settings for this motherboard. For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can change the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to use as possible. ASUS Commando 4- otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update...
... default BIOS settings for this motherboard. For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you can change the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to use as possible. ASUS Commando 4- otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update...
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...: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: Commando VER: 0106 DATE: 11/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Commando 4-37 Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools ...Exit Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the...
...: SST 25LF080 Current ROM BOARD: Commando VER: 0106 DATE: 11/28/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Commando 4-37 Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools ...Exit Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the...
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...save the file. ASUSTek O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: Commando VER: 0104 DATE: 11/24/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 4-38 Note [Enter] Select or Load [...floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration Tools Save to prevent the system boot failure! Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 ...
...save the file. ASUSTek O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.00 Current CMOS BOARD: Commando VER: 0104 DATE: 11/24/06 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown 4-38 Note [Enter] Select or Load [...floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Profile 1 O.C. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. PROFILE Configuration Tools Save to prevent the system boot failure! Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Save to Profle 1/2 ...
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... viruses. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
... viruses. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
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... 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click...
... 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. ASUS Commando 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7. ASUS Commando 5- When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST.
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...EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Refer to ...ASUS Commando A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on the EIST feature. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS...
...EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Refer to ...ASUS Commando A- See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on the EIST feature. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS...