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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-7 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-7 5.2.7 Other information 5-8 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-10 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo 5-11 5.3.3 Personalized Boot Logo 5-13 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-14 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-18 Index I-1 v
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5-1 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.1.1 Windows 98 first time installation 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Main menu 5-2 5.2.3 Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Drivers menu 5-5 5.2.5 DOS Utilities menu 5-7 5.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 5-7 5.2.7 Other information 5-8 5.3 Software information 5-10 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-10 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo 5-11 5.3.3 Personalized Boot Logo 5-13 5.3.4 Winbond Voice Editor 5-14 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-18 Index I-1 v
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...Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used - - - - - - Onboard USB controller HC0 - D E F G H - - Install the software drivers for this motherboard A PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 6 - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller HC1 -
...Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used - - - - - - Onboard USB controller HC0 - D E F G H - - Install the software drivers for this motherboard A PCI slot 1 - PCI slot 6 - used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Onboard USB controller HC1 -
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Use the audio driver included in the support CD to select the speaker output for...multichannel audio feature. Both jumpers are set to re-route signals on the rear panel. CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 P4B-E ® P4B-E CNR/USB Selection 12 USE EXT CONNECTOR PORTS (Default) Figure 2-29 USB Port Selection 23 USE CNR USB ...2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4B-E ® BCS BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) (Default) BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) P4B-E Bass Center Setting Figure 2-28 Bass/Center Settings 8. No audio standard exists ...
Use the audio driver included in the support CD to select the speaker output for...multichannel audio feature. Both jumpers are set to re-route signals on the rear panel. CNRUSB0 CNRUSB1 P4B-E ® P4B-E CNR/USB Selection 12 USE EXT CONNECTOR PORTS (Default) Figure 2-29 USB Port Selection 23 USE CNR USB ...2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information P4B-E ® BCS BCS1 BCS2 12 (BASS/CENTER) (Default) BCS1 BCS2 23 (CENTER/BASS) P4B-E Bass Center Setting Figure 2-28 Bass/Center Settings 8. No audio standard exists ...
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...to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for the system message LED that indicates receipt of certain system components. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-37 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED...pin MSGLED) This 2-pin connector is no incoming data signal. 19. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMISW) This 2-pin connector allows you to the system power LED.
...to expand the life of messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for the system message LED that indicates receipt of certain system components. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 2-37 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED...pin MSGLED) This 2-pin connector is no incoming data signal. 19. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMISW) This 2-pin connector allows you to the system power LED.
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... the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. It is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. If the word "unknown... BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. AFLASH works only in case you need to run AFLASH.
... the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. It is recommended that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. If the word "unknown... BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. AFLASH works only in case you need to run AFLASH.
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... your hardware. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Install the RAID/ATA100 drivers from the support CD to your computer. You cannot install these drivers directly from the support CD. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 5-1 Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, refer to a floppy disk. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports...
... your hardware. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Install the RAID/ATA100 drivers from the support CD to your computer. You cannot install these drivers directly from the support CD. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 5-1 Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, refer to a floppy disk. 5.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports...
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Place your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you directly to the main menu.
Place your mouse cursor on an icon and click to display the specified item Click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to display the menus. 5.2.2 Main menu From the welcome screen, the program takes you to the software, drivers, utilities, and other information contained in the support CD. If the welcome screen did not appear automatically, locate and doubleclick on a button to display the available options 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support The main menu displays an image of the motherboard, and the buttons and icons that link you directly to the main menu.
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... ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you wish to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver....section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for monitoring the Client system. The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in multi-player skirmishes. ASUS BIOS Flash Utility This utility allows you to change the default vocal POST messages. The above PC-cillin version supports Windows XP operating system...
... ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you wish to remotely flash the Client PC's BIOS when used with Windows 95. Direct X This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver....section "3.2 Vocal POST messages" for monitoring the Client system. The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in multi-player skirmishes. ASUS BIOS Flash Utility This utility allows you to change the default vocal POST messages. The above PC-cillin version supports Windows XP operating system...
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...of the first screen to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 5-5 The drivers menu is composed of the second screen. The interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel® Application Accelerator...three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of two screens. INF Driver This item installs the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility that outline to display the second menu screen. This utility installs to...
...of the first screen to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide 5-5 The drivers menu is composed of the second screen. The interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel® Application Accelerator...three modes: interactive, silent, and unattended preload. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of two screens. INF Driver This item installs the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility that outline to display the second menu screen. This utility installs to...
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... storing digital files and other data. Winbond Memory Stick Storage Device Driver This item installs the Memory Stick (MS) device driver. Winbond Secure Digital Storage (SD/MMC) Device Driver This item installs the Secure Digital (SD) device driver. See page 2-23. Audio This item installs the C-Media 6-... downloading and storing digital files and other data. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support RAID This item installs the RAID 0/RAID 1 device driver. The device driver allows you wish to use the RAID feature. Make sure that you enable the RAID jumpers if you to use the SD for...
... storing digital files and other data. Winbond Memory Stick Storage Device Driver This item installs the Memory Stick (MS) device driver. Winbond Secure Digital Storage (SD/MMC) Device Driver This item installs the Secure Digital (SD) device driver. See page 2-23. Audio This item installs the C-Media 6-... downloading and storing digital files and other data. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support RAID This item installs the RAID 0/RAID 1 device driver. The device driver allows you wish to use the RAID feature. Make sure that you enable the RAID jumpers if you to use the SD for...
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View the online help or readme file that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the ...a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. Follow these steps to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto ...
View the online help or readme file that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 Software information Most of the ...a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This section provides details on the new software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that came with the software for more information. Follow these steps to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto ...
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... the Start button on the mixer icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer. Install the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver from the support CD. 2. 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are included in the Support CD that the BCS1/BCS2 jumpers are set correctly before using the...
... the Start button on the mixer icon to display the C-Media Audio Mixer. Install the C-Media 6-channel PCI audio driver from the support CD. 2. 5.3.5 Multi-Channel Audio Feature The C-Media PCI Audio Driver and Applications are included in the Support CD that the BCS1/BCS2 jumpers are set correctly before using the...
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...Self Test 4-30 POST Messages 3-2 customizing 5-16 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 4-17 Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-13 DOS Utilities 5-7 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-8 readme file 5-9 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-9 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-14 Suspend Mode 4-25 System...CAS Delay 4-18 Z Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Slots ZIF socket 2-4 AGP 2-15 CNR 2-16 PCI 2-15 Smart Card Reader 2-35 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF audio 2-33 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-3
...Self Test 4-30 POST Messages 3-2 customizing 5-16 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Port 1-5 PS/2 Mouse Function Control 4-17 Super I/O chipset 1-4 Support CD 5-1 ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-13 DOS Utilities 5-7 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-8 readme file 5-9 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-9 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-14 Suspend Mode 4-25 System...CAS Delay 4-18 Z Serial Ports 1-5, 4-20 Slots ZIF socket 2-4 AGP 2-15 CNR 2-16 PCI 2-15 Smart Card Reader 2-35 SMART Monitoring 4-12 SPDIF audio 2-33 ASUS P4B-E motherboard user guide I-3