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... v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to update the BIOS 2-2 Updating BIOS procedures 2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-5 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-6 iii BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard...
... v Safety information vi About this guide vii Conventions used in this guide vii Where to update the BIOS 2-2 Updating BIOS procedures 2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-5 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-6 iii BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS AFLASH to find more information vii ASUS contact information vii Specifications summary ix Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard...
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BIOS Information ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SE Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SE Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
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... What you see on your screen may be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.1 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (...floppy disk. 3. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, ...
... What you see on your screen may be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.1 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (...floppy disk. 3. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the disk. 2. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, ...
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... path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-3 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to...
... path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-3 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to...
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... you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The utility starts to continue. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start...
... you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The utility starts to continue. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start...
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... the desired item is designed to make it as easy to "Run Setup". The Setup program is highlighted. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to.... Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the advanced features. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-5
... the desired item is designed to make it as easy to "Run Setup". The Setup program is highlighted. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to.... Because the BIOS software is a menu-driven program, which means you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the advanced features. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-5
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... control access to update the BIOS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you forget your BIOS" on how to the BIOS during system startup....not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is set passwords. Make a copy of the original BIOS on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you specify (usually the current date). System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to eight alphanumeric...
... control access to update the BIOS. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you forget your BIOS" on how to the BIOS during system startup....not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is set passwords. Make a copy of the original BIOS on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you specify (usually the current date). System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to eight alphanumeric...
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... is enabled. Otherwise, leave to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-13 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 detect a USB...item allows you to manually select the core voltage supplied to the CPU(see next item). When [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update during system bootup. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage.
... is enabled. Otherwise, leave to the PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4SE Motherboard 2-13 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 detect a USB...item allows you to manually select the core voltage supplied to the CPU(see next item). When [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update during system bootup. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage.
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...smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to install it. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Software and drivers installation menus The support CD menu is for the SiS chipset. Click...for your computer at a healthy operating condition. This program allows you on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display the second menu screen. Simply click on the lower .... Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. ASUS Update This item installs the...
...smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to install it. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Software and drivers installation menus The support CD menu is for the SiS chipset. Click...for your computer at a healthy operating condition. This program allows you on the lower right corner of the BIOS from the ASUS website. SiS AGP Driver Click this item to display the second menu screen. Simply click on the lower .... Microsoft Direct X 8.0a Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.0a driver. ASUS Update This item installs the...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 3. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-5 Select desired update method. Click Next. 4. If you selected the option to download. Launch the utility from...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you selected Updating or Downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 3. ASUS P4SE Motherboard 3-5 Select desired update method. Click Next. 4. If you selected the option to download. Launch the utility from...