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Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 4-2 [BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE Boot Block WARNING!
Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 4-2 [BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE Boot Block WARNING!
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... 2-18 Chapter 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 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-8 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-12 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-16 4.4 Advanced...
... 2-18 Chapter 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 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-8 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-12 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-16 4.4 Advanced...
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... Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk in the P4PE motherboard allows you to configure easier and faster.
... Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your choice from a floppy disk in the P4PE motherboard allows you to configure easier and faster.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-17 4.5 Power Menu 4-29 4.6 Boot Menu 4-35 4.7 Exit Menu 4-37 ASUS P4PE motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-17 4.5 Power Menu 4-29 4.6 Boot Menu 4-35 4.7 Exit Menu 4-37 ASUS P4PE motherboard
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... screen. 2. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 4.1.1 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 BIOS firmware so it is built-in the drive. What you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-1 Download the latest...
... screen. 2. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 4.1.1 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 BIOS firmware so it is built-in the drive. What you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-1 Download the latest...
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...screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When found ." Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE Boot Block WARNING! File not ...found , the following prompts appear if you typed. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press any key to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error...
...screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS area! Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When found ." Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: P4PE Boot Block WARNING! File not ...found , the following prompts appear if you typed. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press any key to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error...
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..., type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-3 AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. ...4. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility...
..., type A:\AFLASH to run AFLASH. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-3 AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. ...4. This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility...
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... INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2.
... INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2.
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...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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If this may not boot. Follow the onscreen ...instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If...
...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. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup If this may not boot. Follow the onscreen ...instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If...
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...on . You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines...On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-7 Do this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you may want to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by...
...on . You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines...On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use as possible. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-7 Do this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you may want to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by...
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... operating voltage. 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. When set to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-19 This field...
... operating voltage. 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. When set to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. When you to select a specific CPU core voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 4-19 This field...
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... and other software that you 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. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program....ASUS Update V3.31.08 This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe V2.17.09 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS P4PE ...
... and other software that you 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. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program....ASUS Update V3.31.08 This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe V2.17.09 This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS P4PE ...
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... Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 5.3 Software information Most ... online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-9
... Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Follow these steps to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the installation. If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. 5.3 Software information Most ... online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-9
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.... See section "5.2.3 Software menu". When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to update the BIOS from a file." 3. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to use ASUS MyLogo2. 1. Follow these steps to locate the file. See section "5.3.1 ASUS Update." 2. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Make...
.... See section "5.2.3 Software menu". When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to update the BIOS from a file." 3. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to use ASUS MyLogo2. 1. Follow these steps to locate the file. See section "5.3.1 ASUS Update." 2. Click Next. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Make...
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...from the Windows Start menu to upload the new BIOS. If you wish, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from ASUS Update, you use the image, it displays larger on the MyLogo2 screen. You may not support too complex images. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-11 From the selection that ...appears, choose a logo image. When you have modified the BIOS file with the background. If you to flash the original BIOS to update it over a one-color 640x480 pixel background, and...
...from the Windows Start menu to upload the new BIOS. If you wish, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from ASUS Update, you use the image, it displays larger on the MyLogo2 screen. You may not support too complex images. ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide 5-11 From the selection that ...appears, choose a logo image. When you have modified the BIOS file with the background. If you to flash the original BIOS to update it over a one-color 640x480 pixel background, and...
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A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-5 ASUS ASIC 1-9 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 4-17 Boot Menu 4-35 Boot Sequence 4-35 Exit Menu 4-37 Language 4-11 Legend Bar 4-8 ...RAID IDE 2-20 S/PDIF 2-28 Serial ATA 2-21 SMBus 2-22 USB header 2-25 D DDR SDRAM technology 2-10 Digital audio interface 1-3 DIMM installing 2-12 removing 2-12 ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide I-1
A Accelerated Graphics Port 2-15 Acrobat Reader 5-5 ASUS ASIC 1-9 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 4-17 Boot Menu 4-35 Boot Sequence 4-35 Exit Menu 4-37 Language 4-11 Legend Bar 4-8 ...RAID IDE 2-20 S/PDIF 2-28 Serial ATA 2-21 SMBus 2-22 USB header 2-25 D DDR SDRAM technology 2-10 Digital audio interface 1-3 DIMM installing 2-12 removing 2-12 ASUS P4PE motherboard user guide I-1