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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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...AFLASH. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is...motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS P4B-M ...
...AFLASH. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is...motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the disk. 2. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS P4B-M ...
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... operation, press . 6. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block...
... operation, press . 6. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block...
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...Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If this may not boot. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. ... the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 7. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of...
...Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If this may not boot. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. ... the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 7. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of...
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...designed to make it as possible. Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make your screen. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-5 The EEPROM on ....program, you wish to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes...
...designed to make it as possible. Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make your screen. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-5 The EEPROM on ....program, you wish to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS." 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes...
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... detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup When you set to the default setting [Disabled]. If a mouse is detected, ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. 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...
... detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup When you set to the default setting [Disabled]. If a mouse is detected, ...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. 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...
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...Windows 95, you need to reduce power consumption. When set to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows... 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving...
...Windows 95, you need to reduce power consumption. When set to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows... 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving...
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...to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that they are available for monitoring PC systems on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Refer to display the second menu screen.... The administrator should install both the Administrator and the Client software. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. The highlighted items indicate ...
...to section "5.3 Software information" for setup instructions. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that they are available for monitoring PC systems on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Refer to display the second menu screen.... The administrator should install both the Administrator and the Client software. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. The highlighted items indicate ...
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... Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select...
... Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. Select...
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5.
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.... The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. Each COM port is a group of eight contiguous bits. BIOS parameters are built into system memory. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Boot means to represent... system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Cache Memory. CPU (Central Processing Unit). The BIOS instructions are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. The next time the same address, the data is short for mechanical events. COM port is transferred from...
.... The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. Each COM port is a group of eight contiguous bits. BIOS parameters are built into system memory. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Boot means to represent... system memory. When the manual instructs you to "boot" your computer. Cache Memory. CPU (Central Processing Unit). The BIOS instructions are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. The next time the same address, the data is short for mechanical events. COM port is transferred from...
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... type of RAM that retains its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can update the BIOS by the devices. A non-volatile memory device that requires refresh cycles to prevent the loss of specialized commands known ...location for the OS. This device is removed. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 Internet. The global computer network composed of Windows. I /O (Input/Output). Two devices cannot share the same ...
... type of RAM that retains its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can update the BIOS by the devices. A non-volatile memory device that requires refresh cycles to prevent the loss of specialized commands known ...location for the OS. This device is removed. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 Internet. The global computer network composed of Windows. I /O (Input/Output). Two devices cannot share the same ...
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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