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... 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 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...
... 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 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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... Memory Writer utility that you created. This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with...AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work in the boot sequence. 4. To ...
... Memory Writer utility that you created. This file works only in DOS mode. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-1 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with...AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work in the boot sequence. 4. To ...
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... and ESCD screen appears. 5. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-3 To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3.
... and ESCD screen appears. 5. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-3 To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3.
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... boot problems. Just 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 The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the...
... boot problems. Just 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 The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the...
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The EEPROM on the system chassis. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-5 If you wish to use the Setup ... to "Run Setup". Even if you are not prompted to the power management settings. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to use as possible. You can also restart by pressing the ...utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference...
The EEPROM on the system chassis. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-5 If you wish to use the Setup ... to "Run Setup". Even if you are not prompted to the power management settings. Because the BIOS software is designed to make changes to use as possible. You can also restart by pressing the ...utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your screen. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference...
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...64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. If a mouse is disabled. When you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (...South Bridge controller to the system memory, CNR slot, and other system devices. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-17 BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need ...
...64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. If a mouse is disabled. When you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (...South Bridge controller to the system memory, CNR slot, and other system devices. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 4-17 BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need ...
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...hardware manager features. Simply click on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to install it. Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is for your motherboard. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-3 The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports.... to the first menu screen, click on the Back button on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to the ASUS website. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of two screens. To return to display the second menu screen.
...hardware manager features. Simply click on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to install it. Intel® LDCM Administrator Setup This program is for your motherboard. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-3 The highlighted items indicate that the motherboard supports.... to the first menu screen, click on the Back button on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to the ASUS website. Click on the Next button on the lower right corner of two screens. To return to display the second menu screen.
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... will conveniently guide you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-9 Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. 5.3 Software information...
... will conveniently guide you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-9 Select your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. 5.3 Software information...
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... wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Specify the location of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you install the ASUS Update utility from a file." 3. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the software...
... wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Specify the location of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you install the ASUS Update utility from a file." 3. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the software...
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...Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. NOTE: If you wish, you click on an image, it with the new boot logo. Your system boots with the new boot logo. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-11 When you may also launch ASUS MyLogo directly from ASUS Update, you may create your... own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. Click Next. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Click Flash...
...Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. NOTE: If you wish, you click on an image, it with the new boot logo. Your system boots with the new boot logo. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide 5-11 When you may also launch ASUS MyLogo directly from ASUS Update, you may create your... own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. Click Next. Instead of starting from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Click Flash...
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... set up a new Personalized Boot Logo, browse the Support CD and copy these three components to the windows directory: LOGO.EXE; Select [2] and flash the updated BIOS file, in this feature. Back up a new boot screen, run AFLASH: C:\WINDOWS>AFLASH 3. Then go to place the .BMP files in DOS Mode." ...From the DOS prompt, run LOGO from Step 4. Run AFLASH again. Locate the application called LOGO.EXE and a sample image library of ASUS MyLogo. To set up your favorite photo editor to the ROM. 7. AFLASH.EXE; one or more BMP files in the command line: C:\WINDOWS>LOGO ...
... set up a new Personalized Boot Logo, browse the Support CD and copy these three components to the windows directory: LOGO.EXE; Select [2] and flash the updated BIOS file, in this feature. Back up a new boot screen, run AFLASH: C:\WINDOWS>AFLASH 3. Then go to place the .BMP files in DOS Mode." ...From the DOS prompt, run LOGO from Step 4. Run AFLASH again. Locate the application called LOGO.EXE and a sample image library of ASUS MyLogo. To set up your favorite photo editor to the ROM. 7. AFLASH.EXE; one or more BMP files in the command line: C:\WINDOWS>LOGO ...
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...the system memory. A byte is a set of data used to "boot" your computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit). G-2 Appendix C: Glossary BIOS is used by the computer. Bit (Binary Digit). Represents the smallest unit of routines that supports serial devices such as memory, disks, and the... display adapter. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. "Reboot" means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Byte...
...the system memory. A byte is a set of data used to "boot" your computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit). G-2 Appendix C: Glossary BIOS is used by the computer. Bit (Binary Digit). Represents the smallest unit of routines that supports serial devices such as memory, disks, and the... display adapter. A bit can update the BIOS using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the main memory. "Reboot" means to use a different IRQ and address assignment. Byte...
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... a translator between the device and the applications that requires refresh cycles to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. I /O address space. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 A software that uses TCP/IP to provide worldwide communications to prevent the loss of RAM that use it. DRAM (Dynamic... and SDRAM. This device is similar to its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can update the BIOS by the devices. Internet. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address. DOS (Disk Operating System). DOS was the most...
... a translator between the device and the applications that requires refresh cycles to homes, schools, businesses, and the government. I /O address space. ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide G-3 A software that uses TCP/IP to provide worldwide communications to prevent the loss of RAM that use it. DRAM (Dynamic... and SDRAM. This device is similar to its driver while the applications access devices using an ultra-violet light, flash ROM can update the BIOS by the devices. Internet. Two devices cannot share the same I /O Address. DOS (Disk Operating System). DOS was the most...
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A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS ASIC 1-7 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-6 ASUS iPanel 1-3, 2-30 ASUS MyLogo™ 1-2, 5-10 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS POST Reporter™ 1-2, 1-7 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-30 Audio controller 1-7 Automatic Power Up 4- 29 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-30 Boot Sequence 4-30 Exit Menu 4-33 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 ...supply thermal 2-35 S/PDIF 2-33 Secure Digital (SD) 2-34 Smart Card Reader 2-34 SMBus 2-31 USB headers 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-1
A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-4 ASUS ASIC 1-7 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-6 ASUS iPanel 1-3, 2-30 ASUS MyLogo™ 1-2, 5-10 ASUS PC Probe 5-4 ASUS POST Reporter™ 1-2, 1-7 ASUS Update 5-9 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-30 Audio controller 1-7 Automatic Power Up 4- 29 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-15 Boot Menu 4-30 Boot Sequence 4-30 Exit Menu 4-33 Language 4-14 Legend Bar 4-6 Main Menu 4-8 Menu Bar 4-6 ...supply thermal 2-35 S/PDIF 2-33 Secure Digital (SD) 2-34 Smart Card Reader 2-34 SMBus 2-31 USB headers 2-30 CPU bus frequency 2-18 CPU frequency 2-19 ASUS P4B266 motherboard user guide I-1
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...Mouse Function Control 4-17 R Retention Mechanism 2-8 RJ-45 port 1-8 RTC RAM clearing 2-24 S SCSI BIOS 4-22 SDRAM Active Precharge Delay 4-19 CAS Latency 4-18 Configuration 4-18 Idle Timer 4-19 RAS Precharge ...ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-12 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-17 readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 Suspend Mode 4-26 System Controller North Bridge 1-6 South Bridge 1-6 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-11 System Time 4-8 ASUS P4B266...
...Mouse Function Control 4-17 R Retention Mechanism 2-8 RJ-45 port 1-8 RTC RAM clearing 2-24 S SCSI BIOS 4-22 SDRAM Active Precharge Delay 4-19 CAS Latency 4-18 Configuration 4-18 Idle Timer 4-19 RAS Precharge ...ASUS Update 5-3 Boot Logo 5-12 DOS Utilities 5-6 Drivers menu 5-5 Main menu 5-2 motherboard information 5-7 multi-channel audio 5-17 readme file 5-8 Software menu 5-3 Technical Support Form 5-8 Welcome screen 5-1 Winbond Voice Editor 5-13 Suspend Mode 4-26 System Controller North Bridge 1-6 South Bridge 1-6 System Date 4-8 System memory configurations 2-11 System Time 4-8 ASUS P4B266...