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...the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-11 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZFLASH to update the...
...the BIOS 2-4 Updating BIOS procedures 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup Program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-8 iii Motherboard Info 1-1 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots 1-9 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-11 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZFLASH to update the...
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BIOS Information ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4SGL-MX Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD.
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... screen. Insert the disk that you save a copy of paper. Follow these steps to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4SGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You will copy...
... screen. Insert the disk that you save a copy of paper. Follow these steps to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4SGL-MX ACPI BIOS Revision 001 BIOS Model : P4SGL-MX BIOS Built Date : 09/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You will copy...
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... 2. Press any key to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4SGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! Press to reboot the system with the update process. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the correct file name. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both...
... 2. Press any key to remove the message, then type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4SGL-MX Boot Block WARNING! Press to reboot the system with the update process. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-3 Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the correct file name. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both...
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...works only in the boot sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. It is not supported by the ACPI... disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. This file works only in the above screen is for reference only. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to update the BIOS The BIOS information in DOS mode.
...works only in the boot sequence. 4. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. It is not supported by the ACPI... disk. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. This file works only in the above screen is for reference only. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to update the BIOS The BIOS information in DOS mode.
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... path, for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Main menu and press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. To...
... path, for details) and save to File from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Main menu and press . At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. To...
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... the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...
... the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information...
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..., and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the EEPROM. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. ADVANCED Use this program. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to... system device used to locate and load the Operating System. POWER Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the power management settings. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 BOOT Use this utility.
..., and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the EEPROM. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. ADVANCED Use this program. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to... system device used to locate and load the Operating System. POWER Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the power management settings. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-7 BOOT Use this utility.
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... the system frequency. CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 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....
... the system frequency. CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Auto] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled...: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. 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....
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... Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off...Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to install Windows with the APM feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] ... [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-21 Use this user-configurable field. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode. Even if...
... Off Option [Suspend -> Off ] This field determines when to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off...Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to install Windows with the APM feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] ... [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 2-21 Use this user-configurable field. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode. Even if...
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... and software applications. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. C-Media Audio Driver and Applications This item is composed of two screens. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to install the PCI LAN driver of the BIOS from the ASUS website. To return...
... and software applications. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. C-Media Audio Driver and Applications This item is composed of two screens. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to install the PCI LAN driver of the BIOS from the ASUS website. To return...
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Select desired update method. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 5. 3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you wish to download. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4SGL-MX Motherboard 3-5 Select desired update method. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Click Next. 5. 3.3 Software information 3.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you wish to download. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet...