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ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot 2-2
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot 2-2
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[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-3
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 2-3
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 ... for this motherboard 1-14 1.11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-7 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii P4PE-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.4 Motherboard components 1-4 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 ... for this motherboard 1-14 1.11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes 2-7 iii
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Safeguards Contents 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 2.3 Main Menu 2-10 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-14 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-15 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 ... 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-30 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-5 iv
Safeguards Contents 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 2.3 Main Menu 2-10 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-14 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-15 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 ... 2-27 2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-30 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-5 iv
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DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4PE-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice. P4PE-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x
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... motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4PE-X motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See...chip. See page 1-10 for the CPU and DIMM requirements. See page 1-18. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based ...
... motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 1.3 Special features Latest processor technology The P4PE-X motherboard supports the latest Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. See...chip. See page 1-10 for the CPU and DIMM requirements. See page 1-18. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for each parameter. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based ...
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..., up to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 11 ASUS ASIC. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 10 Standby power LED. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The MCH interconnects to an ATX +12V power supply. Both...
..., up to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 11 ASUS ASIC. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 10 Standby power LED. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the floppy disk drive. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-5 The MCH interconnects to an ATX +12V power supply. Both...
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It is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 4. Make sure to use a PC3200 (400MHz) DDR module....CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. Note in BIOS to Enabled. Hyper-Threading Technology is set to ensure system stability and performance. 2. Power up the system and enter... BIOS Setup. If you installed a CPU with 800MHz FSB, you are using any other operating systems...
It is designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 4. Make sure to use a PC3200 (400MHz) DDR module....CPU) 1.8.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 512KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. Note in BIOS to Enabled. Hyper-Threading Technology is set to ensure system stability and performance. 2. Power up the system and enter... BIOS Setup. If you installed a CPU with 800MHz FSB, you are using any other operating systems...
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... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 -- Onboard USB controller HC2 - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - C D E F GH - - - shared - - - - -... - - - - - - shared - - PCI slot 3 -- Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. 2. shared - - - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts arise between...
... Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for BIOS information. 3. PCI slot 4 -- Onboard USB controller HC2 - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller - - C D E F GH - - - shared - - - - -... - - - - - - shared - - PCI slot 3 -- Onboard USB controller HC0 shared - When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards. 2. shared - - - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts arise between...
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... supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the... memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.11 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. You can automatically reset ...
... supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-15 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the... memory of date, time, and system setup information by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3. 1.11 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position. You can automatically reset ...
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...cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect... IDE connector. 1. After connecting one for the jumper settings. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper...
...cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PIN 1 P4PE-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-17 Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect... IDE connector. 1. After connecting one for the jumper settings. If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper...
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... speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up when you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is in...
... speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED lights up when you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is in...
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information
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... from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in case you see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter...
... from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in case you see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE-X ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4PE-X BIOS Built Date : 04/16/02 Please Enter...
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... key to reboot" appears. At the above prompt, type Y to update the main BIOS area. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Press Y to continue with the new...
... key to reboot" appears. At the above prompt, type Y to update the main BIOS area. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-3 appears. Press Y to continue with the new...
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...that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM ...4. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. 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 uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the ...
...that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM ...4. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. 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 uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the ...
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..., A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 5. At...
..., A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 5. At...
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... boot problems in case of update failures. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to the boot disk. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, ...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 you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the...
... boot problems in case of update failures. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to the boot disk. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, ...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 you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the...
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... when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive, so that you will hear BIOS beeps. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2, and should contain ...the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. The bootable floppy disk could be the one that the ...
... when prompted, place the bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive, so that you will hear BIOS beeps. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2, and should contain ...the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. The bootable floppy disk could be the one that the ...
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... load the Operating System. This requires you may want to change the configuration of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to reconfigure your... BIOS." You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this program. If you are not ...
... load the Operating System. This requires you may want to change the configuration of the screen has a menu bar with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to reconfigure your... BIOS." You can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this program. If you are not ...