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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 Technology is in one correct orientation. Gold Mark 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it ...systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in place. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is locked. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is recommended. • ...
...Threading Technology is in one correct orientation. Gold Mark 5. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. When the CPU is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it ...systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in place. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is locked. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is recommended. • ...
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ASUS P4RD1-MX GND GND 1-23 TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This ...RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA ...than two hard drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 4. CVBS out S-video C out S-video Y out P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX TV out connector TV_C 1 The TV-out module...
ASUS P4RD1-MX GND GND 1-23 TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This ...RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA ...than two hard drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 4. CVBS out S-video C out S-video Y out P4RD1-MX ® P4RD1-MX TV out connector TV_C 1 The TV-out module...
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.... 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. DOS environment a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
.... 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. DOS environment a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support...
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...extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-3 d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from... The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. b. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same...
...extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-3 d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from... The AFUDOS utility allows you created earlier. 2. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. b. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The...
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-9 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-11 Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next...
... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-11 Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next...
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... of options. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. A confi...and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a...
... of options. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the field opposite the item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. A confi...and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a...
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..., and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Select Ok to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-35 Select one of the options from the legend bar to exit. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items...
..., and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Select Ok to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P4RD1-MX 2-35 Select one of the options from the legend bar to exit. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items...
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When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. After selecting this option or if you select ...
When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. After selecting this option or if you select ...
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Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2... run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). The ...
Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2... run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). The ...
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ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c...
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps ... menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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 Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c...