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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 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 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 Navigation keys 4-12 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...
...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 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 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 Navigation keys 4-12 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...
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... requirements • Intel® Pentium™ 4 system with Intel® 945GT/945GM chipset • Minimum 64 MB system memory • PCI Express x16 slot • Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000/XP operating system The drivers for the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card are available from your system meets the following...
... requirements • Intel® Pentium™ 4 system with Intel® 945GT/945GM chipset • Minimum 64 MB system memory • PCI Express x16 slot • Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000/XP operating system The drivers for the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card are available from your system meets the following...
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...Powering up Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep...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 O K button ...
...Powering up Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep...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 O K button ...
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This utility is available in Windows® environment. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets... 5-3 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS...
This utility is available in Windows® environment. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets... 5-3 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. • ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS...
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS...
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... continue. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. In the O p e n field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. d. b. c. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the...
... continue. 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. In the O p e n field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. d. b. c. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the...
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...-TAB] to select a field. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it... Megatrends, Inc. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-13
...-TAB] to select a field. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it... Megatrends, Inc. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-13
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... +- ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
... +- ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02...
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... disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] • Refer to the Appendix for Windows XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in...
... disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] • Refer to the Appendix for Windows XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. 4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in...
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Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System ...After selecting this option from the Exit menu to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-39 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Press to the non-...
Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [ O k ] to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System ...After selecting this option from the Exit menu to load the default values for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-39 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Press to the non-...
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... the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-1 Use...
... the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-1 Use...
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....microsoft.com) for updates. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and ...174; Acrobat® Reader that allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing...
....microsoft.com) for updates. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and ...174; Acrobat® Reader that allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing...
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... O p t i o n s from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use ASUS MyLogo. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-9 View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to make a copy of the...
... O p t i o n s from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use ASUS MyLogo. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-9 View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to make a copy of the...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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... match what you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button Tool button D o l b y® f e a t u r e launch buttons ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double...
... match what you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button Tool button D o l b y® f e a t u r e launch buttons ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double...
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... to configure your audio settings. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Configuration options Click any of the feature you want to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language...
... to configure your audio settings. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Configuration options Click any of the feature you want to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language...
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... test your desired settings by entering a numeric value in the boxes, or clicking the up/down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the bass management options: 1. Click to effect the Audio I /O options: 1. Click to display the distance in feet...
... test your desired settings by entering a numeric value in the boxes, or clicking the up/down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. To set the bass management options: 1. Click to effect the Audio I /O options: 1. Click to display the distance in feet...
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... to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi-channel speaker system. 5-17 The AC-3 encoder converts the s o u n d i n t o D o l b y® Digital streams. The audio CODEC processes the streams then passes it to an AC-3 decoder for playback on the Windows® taskbar. 4. Connect an...
... to Dolby® Digital streams. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4 The AC-3 decoder processes the streams then plays them back on a multi-channel speaker system. 5-17 The AC-3 encoder converts the s o u n d i n t o D o l b y® Digital streams. The audio CODEC processes the streams then passes it to an AC-3 decoder for playback on the Windows® taskbar. 4. Connect an...
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... assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop. If Autorun is software-based, you of your computer: 1.
... assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop. If Autorun is software-based, you of your computer: 1.