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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to find more information vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X/TE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components ...11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to find more information vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X/TE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard components ...11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 iii
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.../1600 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on USB 1.1 to clear the CMOS data. See page 1-15. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-12 for each parameter. See pages 1-4 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard ...P4PE-X/TE offers robust overclocking options to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk in 0.025V increments over defaults, the SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) feature, an adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with a fixed AGP/PCI frequency and the ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall). CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
.../1600 DDR DIMMs. Memory support depends on USB 1.1 to clear the CMOS data. See page 1-15. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-12 for each parameter. See pages 1-4 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard ...P4PE-X/TE offers robust overclocking options to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk in 0.025V increments over defaults, the SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) feature, an adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with a fixed AGP/PCI frequency and the ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall). CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
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... disk in case you need to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the computer. 3. Follow these steps to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2003, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X/TE ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X/TE BIOS Built Date : 10/06/03 Please...
... disk in case you need to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the computer. 3. Follow these steps to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2003, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X/TE ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X/TE BIOS Built Date : 10/06/03 Please...
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... XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to reboot the system with the update process. Press any key to reboot" appears. At the above prompt, type Y to update the main BIOS area. 5. When found ." Press . 6. Press Y to continue with the new BIOS. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4PE-X/TE...
... XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to reboot the system with the update process. Press any key to reboot" appears. At the above prompt, type Y to update the main BIOS area. 5. When found ." Press . 6. Press Y to continue with the new BIOS. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS P4PE-X/TE...
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... copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. 2.1.2 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. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the computer from the hard drive. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS...
... copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. 2.1.2 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. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the computer from the hard drive. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS...
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... appears. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS contact information on page viii for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. To cancel this operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide...
... appears. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS contact information on page viii for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Select 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. To cancel this operation, press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide...
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...the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this may cause boot problems.... Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not ...
...the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this may cause boot problems.... Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not ...
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..., reboot the system. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-7 Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you have saved...
..., reboot the system. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore the BIOS. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-7 Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS" DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! If you have saved...
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... this program. Use this utility. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Flash ROM. You can update using this menu to enable and .... Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not...
... this program. Use this utility. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-9 When you start up the computer, the system provides you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Flash ROM. You can update using this menu to enable and .... Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not...
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.... Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to set to [Disabled]. The password is set to [Enabled]. To clear the password, highlight this field and ...press . A note about 2 seconds, then power up to halt. Forgot the password? If you to update the BIOS. Reinstall the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you need to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. Symbols and...
.... Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are ignored. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to set to [Disabled]. The password is set to [Enabled]. To clear the password, highlight this field and ...press . A note about 2 seconds, then power up to halt. Forgot the password? If you to update the BIOS. Reinstall the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you need to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. Symbols and...
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CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. If a mouse is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 ... processors during system bootup. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 the default setting [Disabled]. If detected...
CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. If a mouse is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 ... processors during system bootup. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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 the default setting [Disabled]. If detected...
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...the system after a long period of the power supply should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in this for the above field. [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks.... The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to install Windows with the APM feature. Refer to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-25 When set in the Power Management Properties...
...the system after a long period of the power supply should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in this for the above field. [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks.... The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to install Windows with the APM feature. Refer to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-25 When set in the Power Management Properties...
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PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed ...Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and ...
PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed ...Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. View the PC-cillin online help for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and ...
