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... 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 General help 4-14 4.3 Main...
... 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-14 4.2.8 General help 4-14 4.3 Main...
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...then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the...Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the...
...then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the...Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the...
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....) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. d. e. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Do ...either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS ...
....) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. d. e. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Do ...either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS ...
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... Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
... Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 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. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- 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. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 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. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
...‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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...sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-13 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item ...Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to "4.2.7 Pop-up or down ...the field opposite the item. Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up window."
...sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-13 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item ...Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to "4.2.7 Pop-up or down ...the field opposite the item. Refer to the left or right Moves the highlight up window."
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...item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced... Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasLteegracy Diskette A:[ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE MDaisstaebrled Secondary IDE S7l2a0vKe , 3.5 in . [ASUS CDS520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][...
...item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced... Power Boot Exit System Tim System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE MasLteegracy Diskette A:[ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE MDaisstaebrled Secondary IDE S7l2a0vKe , 3.5 in . [ASUS CDS520/A] .[.N.o.n.e][ ] .[.N.o.n.e][...
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...you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select...Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting.
...you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select...Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before exiting.
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... Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. Click the Power... From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. From the... Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. button. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (...
... Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. Click the Power... From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. From the... Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. button. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (...