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...Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3... Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 ...
...Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3... Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 ...
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...-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that...
...-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that...
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... 0 set or JBOD with more than two hard drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 4. TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This 6-1 pin connector is purchased separately. ASUS P4RD1-MX GND GND 1-23 SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND...
... 0 set or JBOD with more than two hard drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 4. TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This 6-1 pin connector is purchased separately. ASUS P4RD1-MX GND GND 1-23 SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND...
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...in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Click Start... from the menu, then select Format. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. Insert a ...
...in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. b. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Click Start... from the menu, then select Format. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS environment a. Insert a ...
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... filename Extension name ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-3 c. e. b. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Windows® 2000 environment... the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a.
... filename Extension name ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-3 c. e. b. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Windows® 2000 environment... the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a.
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... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9
... Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update... its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5.
... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update... its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5.
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... items for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Refer to...Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You cannot ...
... items for that menu. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Refer to...Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You cannot ...
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... items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-35 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When set to [Setup], BIOS...
... items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-35 An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When set to [Setup], BIOS...
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After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to ...
After selecting this option or if you select this option, a confirmation appears. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to ...
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... in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is ... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...
... in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is ... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your...
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...menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-9 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c ...
...menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-9 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c ...