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... Jumpers 1-20 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub...
... Jumpers 1-20 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub...
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... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed...
... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed...
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...; This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-5 See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to determine ..., a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for various audio devices. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
...; This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-5 See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to determine ..., a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for various audio devices. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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... following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest...
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-3 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest...
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... you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to...
... you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to...
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... the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE:11/09/2005 Flash Type - Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the...
... the latest BIOS file for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE:11/09/2005 Flash Type - Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the...
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... to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Save only the updated BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . B I N and save it to Program: 0104.bin ASUS K8N4-E SE Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 2-7 Boot the system in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility...
... to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Save only the updated BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . B I N and save it to Program: 0104.bin ASUS K8N4-E SE Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 2-7 Boot the system in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility...
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... that you to save the current BIOS file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH flashed the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd....LPC/FWH File Name to Continue restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005 Flash Type - Press when the utility prompts ...
... that you to save the current BIOS file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH flashed the BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd....LPC/FWH File Name to Continue restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005 Flash Type - Press when the utility prompts ...
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... boot failure! 4. Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support CD to Boot from the support CD: 1. When found, the utility reads...
... boot failure! 4. Found CDROM, try to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support CD to Boot from the support CD: 1. When found, the utility reads...
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... so can cause system boot failure! 4. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any CD from the support CD: 1. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-11 Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
... so can cause system boot failure! 4. When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Remove any CD from the support CD: 1. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-11 Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
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...asus.com) to configure your system using this program. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. This requires you to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update...) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC...
...asus.com) to configure your system using this program. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. This requires you to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update...) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC...
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Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the ...the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Software Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet software. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep ...
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the ...the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Software Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet software. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep ...