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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.1.6 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.3 2.2.8 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration fields ...2-14 ...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.1.6 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.3 2.2.8 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration fields ...2-14 ...
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...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Chapter 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change...motherboard. Optional documentation ASUS websites 2. This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How ...
...may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Chapter 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change...motherboard. Optional documentation ASUS websites 2. This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. Detailed descriptions of the standard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How ...
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K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/...
K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/...
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...2-6. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 2-33. This ...page 2-8. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos...
...2-6. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 2-33. This ...page 2-8. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos...
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... create a set of boot disks for details on Start, then select My Computer. 2.1 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to a bootable floppy disk in case you are...
... create a set of boot disks for details on Start, then select My Computer. 2.1 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to a bootable floppy disk in case you are...
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.... 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 2. Boot the system in the floppy disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 Follow these...
.... 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 2. Boot the system in the floppy disk to Program: Message: Please input File Name! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 Follow these...
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... Update Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
... Update Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The utility verifies the BIOS file in the File Name to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
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... (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The utility displays the following message...
... (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup The utility displays the following message...
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Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to Boot from it...Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The utility displays the following...
Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to Boot from it...Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The utility displays the following...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue POST 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a ...64258;oppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to go through the ...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue POST 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a ...64258;oppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to go through the ...
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... system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from the Internet, and This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard...
... system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from the Internet, and This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow...
... utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow...
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... apply for most conditions to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility. This section explains how to change the power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard... test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see...
... apply for most conditions to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility. This section explains how to change the power management settings. Even if you are installing a motherboard... test routines. When you start up the computer, the system provides you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see...
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...keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstALL- ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This ...
...keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstALL- ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of any detected problems. This ...