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Switch screen back to PCI devices 7. Initialize APM 8. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Boot attempt (INT 19h) 15G063885000 ASUS Blitz Series technical updates Clear noise of memory. 5. Build & update ESCD 3. Set up ACPI table at top of IRQs. Initialize device option ROMs. 1. NET PC: ...
Switch screen back to PCI devices 7. Initialize APM 8. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Boot attempt (INT 19h) 15G063885000 ASUS Blitz Series technical updates Clear noise of memory. 5. Build & update ESCD 3. Set up ACPI table at top of IRQs. Initialize device option ROMs. 1. NET PC: ...
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... Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 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 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled 4-19 4.5 Advanced menu 4-21 4.5.1 LAN Cable Status 4-21 ...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...
... Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 4.3.7 System Information 4-15 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 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled 4-19 4.5 Advanced menu 4-21 4.5.1 LAN Cable Status 4-21 ...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...
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... reboot, and the clear CMOS button to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard... system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Commando 1- Onboard Switches A power-on button, a resetbutton, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of...
... reboot, and the clear CMOS button to clear setup information when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS LCD Poster The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard... system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS Commando 1- Onboard Switches A power-on button, a resetbutton, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide overclockers and gamers the convenience of...
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...for details. Press down the clr CMOS button and again to overclocking. ASUS Commando 2-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to the ENABLE position. The clr CMOS button will cause system boot failure! ® COMMANDO COMMANDO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_EN 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear RTC...accidental pressing of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the Clear CMOS switch. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. ...
...for details. Press down the clr CMOS button and again to overclocking. ASUS Commando 2-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 to the ENABLE position. The clr CMOS button will cause system boot failure! ® COMMANDO COMMANDO Clear RTC RAM CLRTC_EN 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear RTC...accidental pressing of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable the Clear CMOS switch. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. ...
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This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Commando 2-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This...
This poster displays actual boot error messages. 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, ... ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS Commando 2-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This...
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...8226; These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to PIN 1. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 IDE... [Configure SATA as] item in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using these connectors. COMMANDO IDE connector 3. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set . SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3...
...8226; These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to PIN 1. For RAID 10, use at least four hard disk drives. Use two to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 IDE... [Configure SATA as] item in the BIOS to four Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using these connectors. COMMANDO IDE connector 3. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set . SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3...
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...8226; When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/2/5/6 SATA 3/4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the SATA device, or connect the right‑angle side...+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the table below for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Commando 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID...
...8226; When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA 1/2/5/6 SATA 3/4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to the SATA device, or connect the right‑angle side...+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V COMMANDO USB 2.0 connectors You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the table below for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS Commando 2-29 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID...
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... with 500 W to 600 W power or above to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU Intel® Kentsfield 1066MHz ...0.61 5.56 5.02 3.28 4.27 24.96 3.06 18.24 Total PSU Po_max (W) 598.52 453.66 (continued on the next page) ASUS Commando 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you...
... with 500 W to 600 W power or above to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU Intel® Kentsfield 1066MHz ...0.61 5.56 5.02 3.28 4.27 24.96 3.06 18.24 Total PSU Po_max (W) 598.52 453.66 (continued on the next page) ASUS Commando 2-33 otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply unit (PSU) that you...
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... , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST. ASUS Commando 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
... , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on self tests or POST. ASUS Commando 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the devices in Chapter 4. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green... short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in the following order: a.
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... a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. DOS environment a. b. e. c. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Click Start, then select Run. e. Windows® XP environment a. c. d. d. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an...
... a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. DOS environment a. b. e. c. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Click Start, then select Run. e. Windows® XP environment a. c. d. d. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an...
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... boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: 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 (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS Commando...
... boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: 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 (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS Commando...
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... and has at least 1024KB free space to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS...The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash .....
... and has at least 1024KB free space to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS...The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash .....
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... during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system ...not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ......
... during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system ...not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Commando 4- done Verifying flash .... done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ......
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... BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and... single partition can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn...
... BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "Commando.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and... single partition can cause system boot failure! 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn...
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... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for...-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, ...
... system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For Configuring options for that particular menu. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for...-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Extreme Tweaker Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot General help Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, ...
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... are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:...Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the ...
... are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [06:22:...Master [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the ...
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... section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system...
... section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Main Extreme Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [10:55:25] [Mon 11/22/2006] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system...
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...the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by SPD [Enabled] Boot Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Loads the standard settings for the system. Refer... cause the system to [Manual] or [AI N.O.S.]. Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Over Clocking AI Tuning DRAM Frequency [Auto] [Auto] ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] Static Read Control [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the clock generator to 650. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are ...
...the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by SPD [Enabled] Boot Tools Exit Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be stable. Loads the standard settings for the system. Refer... cause the system to [Manual] or [AI N.O.S.]. Main Extreme Tweaker Advanced Power Over Clocking AI Tuning DRAM Frequency [Auto] [Auto] ASUS C.G.I. [Auto] Static Read Control [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by the clock generator to 650. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recomends are ...
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...N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-21 Select Screen Select Item +- POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ..., American Megatrends, Inc. Main Extreme Tweaker LAN Cable Status USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +- ...
...N/A 7-8 N/A BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced [Disabled] Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-21 Select Screen Select Item +- POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause ..., American Megatrends, Inc. Main Extreme Tweaker LAN Cable Status USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen Select Item +- ...
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... 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Ratio CMOS Setting: [24] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled].
... 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0E Manufacturer... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS Commando 4-23 Ratio CMOS Setting: [24] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled].