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... 3: Powering up 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 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 4-3 4.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-9 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-9 4.3 Main Menu 4-11 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-13 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-17 4.4 Advanced...
... 3: Powering up 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 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 4-3 4.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-9 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-9 4.3 Main Menu 4-11 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-13 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-17 4.4 Advanced...
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... quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present ...in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. See page...
... quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present ...in cases when the BIOS codes and data are also compliant to restore the original BIOS data from the available options. See page...
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-18 4.5 Power Menu 4-28 4.6 Boot Menu 4-34 4.7 Exit Menu 4-36 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-11 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-18 4.5 Power Menu 4-28 4.6 Boot Menu 4-34 4.7 Exit Menu 4-36 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard
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... Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Follow these steps to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4G8X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4G8X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Save...
... Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Follow these steps to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4G8X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4G8X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Save...
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..., the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. appears. Press to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4G8X Boot Block WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. Press...
..., the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. appears. Press to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: P4G8X Boot Block WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. Press...
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... on the motherboard. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your...
... on the motherboard. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-3 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your...
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... 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 BIOS and the path, for details) and save to start the update. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-5 Boot from the Internet...
... 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 BIOS and the path, for details) and save to start the update. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 4-5 Boot from the Internet...
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... 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the... onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is ...
... 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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the... onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is ...
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... disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. 4.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 4.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. ASUS P4G8X series...
... disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message appears during POST indicating the failure. To update the BIOS: 1. 4.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 4.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. ASUS P4G8X series...
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... match what you see on . Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes... feature or make your system using this utility. 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you are not prompted to change the ...
... match what you see on . Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can recognize these changes... feature or make your system using this utility. 4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you are not prompted to change the ...
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...allows the system to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to turn on all processors during system bootup. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected,...used for expansion cards. If a mouse is disabled. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this option to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. When set this field to detect a USB device at ...
...allows the system to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to turn on all processors during system bootup. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected,...used for expansion cards. If a mouse is disabled. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this option to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. When set this field to detect a USB device at ...
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...] You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to reduce power consumption. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. The [User Defined] option allows you need to set to "Suspend Mode" item. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95...] allows the least power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
...] You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to reduce power consumption. 4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. The [User Defined] option allows you need to set to "Suspend Mode" item. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95...] allows the least power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for a list of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Use this program if you...
... fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on P4G8X Deluxe models only. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-5 Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for a list of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Use this program if you...
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... the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This section provides details on the 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. Click Next. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 Launch the utility from the Internet...
... the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This section provides details on the 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. Click Next. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-9 Launch the utility from the Internet...
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... succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ is you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Before using ASUS MyLogo2 feature, use ASUS MyLogo2. 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the ASUS website. Select the file...
... succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ is you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Before using ASUS MyLogo2 feature, use ASUS MyLogo2. 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from the ASUS website. Select the file...
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... GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-11 When you to flash the original BIOS to upload the new BIOS. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your computer. You may not support too complex images. MyLogo2 may also use the ASUS Update utility to update it will appear smaller and centered on...
... GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide 5-11 When you to flash the original BIOS to upload the new BIOS. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your computer. You may not support too complex images. MyLogo2 may also use the ASUS Update utility to update it will appear smaller and centered on...
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A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-16 Acrobat Reader 5-6 ASUS ASIC 1-8 ASUS EZ Flash 1-4, 4-1 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-23 ASUS MyLogo™ 1-4, 5-10 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 ASUS POST Reporter 1-4, 5-17 ASUS Q-Fan 1-4, 4-33 ASUS Update 5-5 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-35 Audio CODEC 1-9 Automatic Power Up 4-32 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-18 Boot Menu 4-35 Boot Sequence 4-35 Exit Menu 4-37 Language 4-11 Legend...2-22 USB header 2-25 D DDR SDRAM technology 2-11 Digital audio interface 1-3 DIMM installing 2-13 removing 2-14 DIMM sockets 1-8 Double Data Rate (DDR) memory 1-2 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide I-1
A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-16 Acrobat Reader 5-6 ASUS ASIC 1-8 ASUS EZ Flash 1-4, 4-1 ASUS EZ Plug™ 1-3, 1-8, 2-23 ASUS MyLogo™ 1-4, 5-10 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 ASUS POST Reporter 1-4, 5-17 ASUS Q-Fan 1-4, 4-33 ASUS Update 5-5 ATAPI CD-ROM 4-35 Audio CODEC 1-9 Automatic Power Up 4-32 B BIOS Advanced Menu 4-18 Boot Menu 4-35 Boot Sequence 4-35 Exit Menu 4-37 Language 4-11 Legend...2-22 USB header 2-25 D DDR SDRAM technology 2-11 Digital audio interface 1-3 DIMM installing 2-13 removing 2-14 DIMM sockets 1-8 Double Data Rate (DDR) memory 1-2 ASUS P4G8X series motherboard user guide I-1