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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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... (B). 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 the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7.
... (B). 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 the Appendix for more information on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the retention tab. 7.
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...for the dual-channel configuration. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Commando 2-15 If you want to operate with CL=3 will ...automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version ...
...for the dual-channel configuration. If this configuration. 32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS Commando 2-15 If you want to operate with CL=3 will ...automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533 by default setting. The system maps the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. This limitation applies to Windows XP 32-bit version ...
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... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. ASUS Commando 2-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors,... 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 USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
... (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. These USB connectors comply with huge graphics cards. ASUS Commando 2-29 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors,... 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 USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-...
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...; 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click ... 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. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to section ... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1.
...; 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click ... 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. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to section ... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP or later version: 1.
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... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the ... • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Commando 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk...
... Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Copy the ... • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Commando 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. 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.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup click Auto Select. 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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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update ... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update ... to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Commando.rom Commando ASUS Commando 4- Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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... disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. e. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. 4.1.2 Creating ...select Run. e. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the floppy disk drive. c. DOS environment a....
... disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. e. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. 4.1.2 Creating ...select Run. e. b. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to the floppy disk drive. c. DOS environment a....
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... items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use... [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears ...
... items Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Commando 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user- Use... [+] or [-] to display a list of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears ...
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Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Commando 4-39 When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking ... selecting this operation. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you...
Exit & Discard Changes Select this option from the legend bar to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS Commando 4-39 When you press , a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking ... selecting this operation. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you...
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...avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 ...are subject to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). ASUS Commando 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ...
...avail all motherboard features. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 ...are subject to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). ASUS Commando 5- Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information ...
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...help for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities...allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS Ai Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Anti-...
...help for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities...allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 3DMark06 Software Installs the 3Dmark06 software. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. ASUS Commando 5- ASUS Ai Suite Installs the ASUS AI Suite. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Anti-...
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... Next. 4. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the...
... Next. 4. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Select Update BIOS from a file from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS Commando 5- 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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS Commando 5- 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. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value 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. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-10 Chapter...
... 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. Make sure that came with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 5-10 Chapter...
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...not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 The PC... Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to ...
...not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. You can close the Preference panel ASUS Commando 5-15 The PC... Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Follow the screen instructions to ...
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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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... increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ASUS Commando 5-17 You can now move together using the Config window. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor panels The hardware...
... increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. When you want to decrease value ASUS Commando 5-17 You can now move together using the Config window. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor panels The hardware...