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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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...create a bootable system disk. It is recommended that you save a copy of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 This file works only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. AFLASH works ...the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to run AFLASH. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you...
...create a bootable system disk. It is recommended that you save a copy of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-1 This file works only in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. AFLASH works ...the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to run AFLASH. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time It is recommended that you...
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... and then press . 4. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. To cancel this operation, press . 6. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you...
... and then press . 4. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 4-3 Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. To cancel this operation, press . 6. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you...
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... repeat 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 When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If you saved to the boot disk...
... repeat 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 When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If you saved to the boot disk...
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...BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. If you wish to use as easy to make your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4B... reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can...
...BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. If you wish to use as easy to make your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4B... reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can...
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...setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether ... Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. 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 ...
...setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether ... Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. 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 ...
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...[Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should install the Advanced...feature. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Refer to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. This feature turns off the...
...[Disabled], the power management features do not function regardless of inactivity. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should install the Advanced...feature. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to "Suspend Mode" later in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Refer to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Select the item "Advanced" in this menu. This feature turns off the...
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... bridge as the installed Client software. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 The software menu is for monitoring PC systems on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports. To return to the ASUS website. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. The administrator should...
... bridge as the installed Client software. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-3 The software menu is for monitoring PC systems on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports. To return to the ASUS website. The ASUS Update includes a new feature called ASUS MyLogo™. The administrator should...
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... 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. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet...
... 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. Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide 5-9 Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet...
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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. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 4.
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. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 4.
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...the cache memory instead of two values: 0 or 1. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Boot. One byte is also called "Processor," actually functions as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The cache memory ...to turn ON your computer. A connector with the accompanying circuitry that allows a faster from the CPU than a regular RAM. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. When the CPU reads data from the main memory, a...
...the cache memory instead of two values: 0 or 1. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are configurable through the BIOS Setup program. Boot. One byte is also called "Processor," actually functions as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The cache memory ...to turn ON your computer. A connector with the accompanying circuitry that allows a faster from the CPU than a regular RAM. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. When the CPU reads data from the main memory, a...
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...It acts as keyboards, screens, serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to it . DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter... is removed. I /O address space. A type of the data stored in the motherboard. Since the flash ROM contents can update the BIOS by the devices. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. The specific memory location for SCSI devices). ...
...It acts as keyboards, screens, serial and parallel ports, printers, modems, etc.) connected to it . DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory). ASUS P4B-M motherboard user guide G-3 The driver translates these commands into an expansion slot on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter... is removed. I /O address space. A type of the data stored in the motherboard. Since the flash ROM contents can update the BIOS by the devices. IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the motherboard. The specific memory location for SCSI devices). ...
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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