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... settings 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main Menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-13 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15...
... settings 2-18 2.8 Connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main Menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-9 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-13 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15...
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...cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG...does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to the boot disk you created. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of...
...cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG...does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to the boot disk you created. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you save a copy of...
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ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new...
ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new...
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...is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the...is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update ...failures. The utility starts to continue. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS...
...is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the...is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update ...failures. The utility starts to continue. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS...
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.... ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-5 This section explains how to "Run Setup". For example, you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to run this program. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup...only if the first two failed. The EEPROM on your BIOS." Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
.... ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-5 This section explains how to "Run Setup". For example, you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to run this program. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup...only if the first two failed. The EEPROM on your BIOS." Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. Press during the Power-On Self Test ...
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... processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. When set...
... processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. When set...
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Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. When set to [Max Saving], system power is automatically installed as the system enters suspend mode only after a ...] allows the least power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. When set to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. This feature turns off the...
Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. When set to [Max Saving], system power is automatically installed as the system enters suspend mode only after a ...] allows the least power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. When set to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. This feature turns off the...
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... boot up screens by customizing your motherboard. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the first screen to get rid of the second screen. .... This feature allows you can connect to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions. To return to install it. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to display the second menu screen. The administrator should install...
... boot up screens by customizing your motherboard. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the first screen to get rid of the second screen. .... This feature allows you can connect to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions. To return to install it. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to display the second menu screen. The administrator should install...
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... for more information. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 If you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility...ASUS FTP site nearest you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS...
... for more information. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 If you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility...ASUS FTP site nearest you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS...
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. 4. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process.
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. 4. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process.
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...computer. The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU, also called a serial port. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the CPU than a regular RAM. will reboot your system (or computer), it is ...disks, and the display adapter. COM port is short for mechanical events. Bit (Binary Digit). Cache Memory. The BIOS instructions are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to use a different IRQ and...
...computer. The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. CPU (Central Processing Unit). The CPU, also called a serial port. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the CPU than a regular RAM. will reboot your system (or computer), it is ...disks, and the display adapter. COM port is short for mechanical events. Bit (Binary Digit). Cache Memory. The BIOS instructions are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are required to use a different IRQ and...
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... slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for system BIOS, which can be electrically erased. DOS was the most popular PC operating system until the introduction of WANs and... LANs that use it. Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, you can update the BIOS by the devices. Internet. The specific memory location for the OS. Two devices cannot share the same I /O... devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the operating system. I/O Address. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3
... slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for system BIOS, which can be electrically erased. DOS was the most popular PC operating system until the introduction of WANs and... LANs that use it. Since the flash ROM contents can be modified, you can update the BIOS by the devices. Internet. The specific memory location for the OS. Two devices cannot share the same I /O... devices like a keyboard, mouse, or scanner, to the operating system. I/O Address. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3
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... 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS ASIC 1-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-29 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Beep Codes 3-1 Boot Menu 4-29 Boot Sequence 4-29 Exit Menu 4-31 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-31 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot Device... sockets 1-3 DIP switches 1-4, 2-17 E E-Color 3Deep 5-4 Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4 AGP 1-4, 2-15 CNR 1-4, 2-16 PCI 1-4, 2-15 F Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide I-1
... 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS ASIC 1-4 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-29 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Beep Codes 3-1 Boot Menu 4-29 Boot Sequence 4-29 Exit Menu 4-31 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 Power Menu 4-24 Setup Defaults, loading 4-31 Setup Program 4-5 Sub-menu launching 4-7 Updating 4-1 BIOS Flash Utility 5-4 Boot Device... sockets 1-3 DIP switches 1-4, 2-17 E E-Color 3Deep 5-4 Expansion card installation 2-13 IRQ assigments 2-14 Expansion slots 1-4 AGP 1-4, 2-15 CNR 1-4, 2-16 PCI 1-4, 2-15 F Floppy 3 Mode 4-8 ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide I-1