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... P4BGL-MX Technical Updates • This motherboard supports overclocking to the system bus and PCI bus. To adjust CPU Speed and Memory Frequency, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and select the Advanced Menu. This feature is set to be in the popup menu vary according to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 15-060174002 ASUS P4BGL-MX...
... P4BGL-MX Technical Updates • This motherboard supports overclocking to the system bus and PCI bus. To adjust CPU Speed and Memory Frequency, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and select the Advanced Menu. This feature is set to be in the popup menu vary according to the system frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] 15-060174002 ASUS P4BGL-MX...
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... update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Features Contents Contents iii FCC/CDC statements v Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to update the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS...
... update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Features Contents Contents iii FCC/CDC statements v Federal Communications Commission Statement v Canadian Department of Communications Statement v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to update the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS...
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BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4BGL-MX Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
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... To use EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Device...POST to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the disk that you save a copy of the ...
... To use EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4BGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Device...POST to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the disk that you save a copy of the ...
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File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed Y. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the correct file name. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ...
File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed Y. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the correct file name. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ...
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... your screen may not be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference ...flash ROM on the motherboard. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be exactly the same as the first item in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility...
... your screen may not be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS The BIOS information in the boot sequence. 4. Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference ...flash ROM on the motherboard. AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be exactly the same as the first item in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility...
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... then press . 4. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Select 1. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block...
... then press . 4. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Select 1. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block...
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... persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The utility starts to...
... persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The utility starts to...
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...For example, you see on your system using this program. It is highlighted. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 This requires you to reconfigure your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various submenus and make your...bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to the power management settings. POWER Use this menu to make changes to the basic...
...For example, you see on your system using this program. It is highlighted. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 This requires you to reconfigure your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various submenus and make your...bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to the power management settings. POWER Use this menu to make changes to the basic...
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... mode with respect to [Enabled]. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. ...you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 ...
... mode with respect to [Enabled]. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. ...you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 ...
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... Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and update motherboard BIOS. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and...
... Trend PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software. 3.2.3 Drivers installation menu ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Update Installs utility to optimize 3D graphics output. E-Color 3Deep This item installs application to download and update motherboard BIOS. 3.2.2 Software Installation menu ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and...
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Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver. Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. INF Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator.
Intel Application Accelerator Click this item to display information about the Flash BIOS Utility (DOS Version). 3.2.5 ASUS contact information 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up Display This item installs the Intel graphics display driver. LAN This item installs the Realtek LAN driver. 3.2.4 DOS utility menu Flash BIOS Utility DOS Version Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset update driver. Audio This item installs the Realtek audio driver. INF Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application Accelerator.
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... the succeeding screens to complete the update process. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. 3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to avoid network...
... the succeeding screens to complete the update process. ASUS P4BGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. 3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to avoid network...