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CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] MHz CPU CPU/PCI Frequency [Auto] [1:1] [3:4][3:5] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] CPU [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] BIOS CPU BIOS CPU [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] [Auto] PS/2 BIOS IRQ 12 PS/2 [Enabled] PS/2 BIOS IRQ 12 [Enabled] [Auto] IRQ 12 PS/2 USB Legacy Support [Auto] [Auto] USB USB USB 1.1 USB ] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] USB USB [Disabled OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] OS/2 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 64MB [Disabled] 4-16 BIOS
CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto] MHz CPU CPU/PCI Frequency [Auto] [1:1] [3:4][3:5] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] CPU [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] BIOS CPU BIOS CPU [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] [Auto] PS/2 BIOS IRQ 12 PS/2 [Enabled] PS/2 BIOS IRQ 12 [Enabled] [Auto] IRQ 12 PS/2 USB Legacy Support [Auto] [Auto] USB USB USB 1.1 USB ] [Enabled] [Auto] [Disabled] USB USB [Disabled OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] OS/2 [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 64MB [Disabled] 4-16 BIOS
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...Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & ...Installation menus 5-2 5.2.3 Software and drivers description 5-3 5.3 Software information 5-5 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-5 5.4 ASUS PC Probe 5-7 5.4.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 5-7 5.4.2 Using ASUS PC Probe 5-8 5.4.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 5-11 iv
...Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using the computer system for the first time 4-1 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-6 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.3.1 Primary & ...Installation menus 5-2 5.2.3 Software and drivers description 5-3 5.3 Software information 5-5 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-5 5.4 ASUS PC Probe 5-7 5.4.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe 5-7 5.4.2 Using ASUS PC Probe 5-8 5.4.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon 5-11 iv
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... disk. 3. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand... is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-1 AFLASH works ...
... disk. 3. It does not work with certain memory drivers that you created. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand... is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-1 AFLASH works ...
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... floppy disk. 3. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Internet (see the ASUS Contact Information on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user...
... floppy disk. 3. 4.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Boot from the Internet (see the ASUS Contact Information on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user...
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...the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the 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. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The utility starts to continue. The boot block is done...
...the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may cause boot problems. Just repeat the 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. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The utility starts to continue. The boot block is done...
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... recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this utility. For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer..., the system provides you may want to "Run Setup". Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to change... wish to reconfigure your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-5
... recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this utility. For example, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer..., the system provides you may want to "Run Setup". Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to change... wish to reconfigure your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide 4-5
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... PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Otherwise, leave to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to detect a USB ...processor with installed DRAM of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When set...
... PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Otherwise, leave to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to detect a USB ...processor with installed DRAM of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When set...
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... through the installation. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Follow these steps to avoid network ...information. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that will conveniently guide you through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that allows you to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user ...
... through the installation. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. If you selected updating/ downloading from your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Follow these steps to avoid network ...information. 5.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that will conveniently guide you through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that allows you to use the ASUS Update. 1. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user ...
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 4. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Click Next. 5. 4. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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...able to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide G-1 This enables the system to "boot" your system (or computer), it into the EEPROM. A copy of I/O connectivity at 100/200/400 Mbps. The BIOS instructions are built into a VCR can be updated using Windows 95 or later, ...selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." A bit equals either: 0 or 1. The BIOS can turn on mainstream PCs. When the manual instructs you...
...able to consumer electronics devices. ASUS P4SGL-VM motherboard user guide G-1 This enables the system to "boot" your system (or computer), it into the EEPROM. A copy of I/O connectivity at 100/200/400 Mbps. The BIOS instructions are built into a VCR can be updated using Windows 95 or later, ...selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." A bit equals either: 0 or 1. The BIOS can turn on mainstream PCs. When the manual instructs you...
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...write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the case for system BIOS, which it . Currently, there are required to support bus master IDE mode. For this data is a logical device name used by to 33MB/Sec... the loss of the data stored in IDE access and waiting for a separate adapter card (in memory. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-PPGA), socket 7 (...
...write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in the case for system BIOS, which it . Currently, there are required to support bus master IDE mode. For this data is a logical device name used by to 33MB/Sec... the loss of the data stored in IDE access and waiting for a separate adapter card (in memory. Since the flash ROM contents can easily update the BIOS.. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are socket 370 (for Pentium III FC-PGA and Celeron-PPGA), socket 7 (...