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... 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 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 ...assignments 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 ...
... 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 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 ...assignments 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 ...
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... the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for more information. See page 1-10 for each parameter. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-12 for the CPU and DIMM requirements. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip... Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to provide 6-channel audio playback capability. CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to accommodate the ...
... the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for more information. See page 1-10 for each parameter. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 1-3 See page 1-12 for the CPU and DIMM requirements. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip... Rate (DDR) memory technology, the P4PE-X motherboard supports up to provide 6-channel audio playback capability. CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to accommodate the ...
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... the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the disk that you save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the above screen is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to...WARNING! Reboot the computer. 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. 4. 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...
... the drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert the disk that you save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the above screen is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to...WARNING! Reboot the computer. 3. 2.1 Managing and updating your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. 4. 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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...WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! Press any key to continue with the new BIOS. At ...the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. 5. When found ." Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard ...
...WARNING! File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block WARNING! Press any key to continue with the new BIOS. At ...the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. 5. When found ." Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Flash Memory: SST XXXXXXX Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard ...
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... It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. AFLASH works only in... disk. 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 upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\...
... It is recommended that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. AFLASH works only in... disk. 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 upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\...
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... save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type the filename of... your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new ...
... save to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page viii for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-5 Type the filename of... your problems. Careless updating may result to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new ...
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...disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS: 1. Refer to the following the procedure in an endless loop ...short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS." 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes When you turn the power on the computer, and when prompted, place the ...
...disk could be the one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. System running at a lower frequency ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS: 1. Refer to the following the procedure in an endless loop ...short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS." 2.1.4 BIOS beep codes When you turn the power on the computer, and when prompted, place the ...
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..., the system provides you are not prompted to use as easy to locate and load the Operating System. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section ...2: BIOS information Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to the basic system configuration. Use this utility. This requires you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you to configure and enable Power Management features. This section explains how to configure your system using...
..., the system provides you are not prompted to use as easy to locate and load the Operating System. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section ...2: BIOS information Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to the basic system configuration. Use this utility. This requires you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you to configure and enable Power Management features. This section explains how to configure your system using...
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...allows reading and writing of floppy drive installed. If you forget your BIOS" on a 3.5-inch diskette. Forgot the password? ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The RAM data containing the password information is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain ...set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . Type in a password then press . Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to update the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you can ...
...allows reading and writing of floppy drive installed. If you forget your BIOS" on a 3.5-inch diskette. Forgot the password? ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-11 The RAM data containing the password information is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain ...set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . Type in a password then press . Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to update the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you can ...
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... not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. 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 [Enabled], the BIOS loads... this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17
... not you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. 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 [Enabled], the BIOS loads... this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 2-17
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... for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in... your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
... for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in... your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates...
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... This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program that outline to display the System Properties window. 2. Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator for Intel chipset components... Properties window, click on your desktop, and select Properties to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Double-click the item. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to support...
... This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program that outline to display the System Properties window. 2. Intel Application Accelerator Driver This item installs the Intel Application Accelerator for Intel chipset components... Properties window, click on your desktop, and select Properties to the operating system how the chipset components will be configured. Double-click the item. ASUS P4PE-X motherboard user guide 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to support...
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...ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from S1, S3, and S4 sleep modes. 5. Click the arrow under Property. If the BCM4401 LAN controller is Wake Up Frame. On the window that appears, click the item Wake Up Capabilities under Value to set to the ASUS... website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system... up the system from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 4.
...ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from S1, S3, and S4 sleep modes. 5. Click the arrow under Property. If the BCM4401 LAN controller is Wake Up Frame. On the window that appears, click the item Wake Up Capabilities under Value to set to the ASUS... website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system... up the system from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 4.