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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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... feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 1-16. 6-channel ...: a flexible CPU core voltage adjustment in cases when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X/TE motherboard supports up to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU...
... feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 1-16. 6-channel ...: a flexible CPU core voltage adjustment in cases when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to support 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX networking protocol. DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X/TE motherboard supports up to a fast 480 Mbps on the CPU...
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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 to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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...
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 to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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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... update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-3 File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS...
... update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-3 File not found , the following prompts appear if you typed. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS...
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...corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. 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 If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the ...memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded ...
...corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. 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 If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the ...memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded ...
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...the Main Menu, type 2 then press . XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS contact information on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and... updating may result 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 . To cancel this operation, press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS P4PE-X/TE ...
...the Main Menu, type 2 then press . XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS contact information on page viii for details) and save to more problems with the motherboard and... updating may result 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 . To cancel this operation, press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. ASUS P4PE-X/TE ...
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... onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause 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. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this...
... onscreen instructions to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause 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. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information If this...
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... complete, reboot the system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-7 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. When the BIOS update process is detected, insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard...
... complete, reboot the system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-7 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. When the BIOS update process is detected, insert the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard...
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...it as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to the advanced features. You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure and enable Power Management features. ... then back on your selections among the predetermined choices. The Setup program is highlighted. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-9 Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the ...
...it as easy to use the Setup program, you may want to the advanced features. You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure and enable Power Management features. ... then back on your selections among the predetermined choices. The Setup program is highlighted. ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-9 Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the ...
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... displays the amount of floppy drive installed. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you forget your BIOS" on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you to update the BIOS. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of 1.2MB (as above appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to 1.44MB) on how to set passwords. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of errors that will cause the system to support older Japanese floppy drives. You can access the BIOS Setup program. The same dialog...
... displays the amount of floppy drive installed. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . If you forget your BIOS" on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you to update the BIOS. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of 1.2MB (as above appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [... to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to 1.44MB) on how to set passwords. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of errors that will cause the system to support older Japanese floppy drives. You can access the BIOS Setup program. The same dialog...
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.... If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set this field to the PS/2 mouse. If not...or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. When you...
.... If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information When set this field to the PS/2 mouse. If not...or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to the default setting [Disabled]. When you...
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...Use this for monitor power management. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should have...SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to "Suspend Mode" item. Refer to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank..., APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode.
...Use this for monitor power management. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X/TE motherboard user guide 2-25 Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] You should have...SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to "Suspend Mode" item. Refer to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank..., APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode.
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... have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
... have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. The Acrobat Reader software is for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...