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Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4SPMXSE.bin". Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... • • User recovery requested. Start flashing... Rebooting. 2-3 Floppy found! User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Flashed successfully.
Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P4SPMXSE.bin". Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... • • User recovery requested. Start flashing... Rebooting. 2-3 Floppy found! User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Flashed successfully.
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Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum.
Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum.
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Start flashing... 2-7 Reading file "P4SPMXSE.bin". Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found! Completed. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery...
Start flashing... 2-7 Reading file "P4SPMXSE.bin". Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found! Completed. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery...
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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration...
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration...
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TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D graphics... ports USB 2.0 connector for up to change without notice. (Continued on the next page.) vii P4SP-MX SE specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology...
TCAV PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash * Specifications are subject to 2GB memory Supports PC2700/2100/1600 unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs. 1 x AGP 4X (1.5V only) 3 x PCI Integrated 3D graphics... ports USB 2.0 connector for up to change without notice. (Continued on the next page.) vii P4SP-MX SE specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN Special features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Intel® Hyper-Threading technology...
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... before loading the operating system. No need to pay for an optional ROM. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or...
... before loading the operating system. No need to pay for an optional ROM. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to use a DOS-based utility or...
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... Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX SE PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23...
... Port (AGP) 01 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1888 CHA_FAN1 SB_PWR1 FP_AUDIO1 PCI Slot 1 ® PCI Slot 2 P4SP-MX SE PCI Slot 3 FLOPPY1 USB_56 SiS962L MuTLOL Media I/0 USBPWR_56 Super I/O CLRTC1 2Mbit Flash BIOS GAME1 COM1 PANEL1 USBPWR_34 USBPWR_12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPWR_56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC1 12 23...
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...; Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX SE Gold Arrow P4SP-MX SE CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on one... corner. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and ...
...; Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. ® P4SP-MX SE Gold Arrow P4SP-MX SE CPU Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Notes on one... corner. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and ...
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... the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Make sure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause ...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. Make sure to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause ...Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX SE CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX SE Clear RTC RAM setting ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC...
... cap will cause system boot failure! ® P4SP-MX SE CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P4SP-MX SE Clear RTC RAM setting ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC...
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.... • Hard Disk Activity Lead (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to light up. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-23 Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN...
.... • Hard Disk Activity Lead (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to light up. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-23 Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... select My Computer. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the corresponding section for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. c. ASUS AFlash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode.) 3. From your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
... select My Computer. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the corresponding section for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. c. ASUS AFlash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode.) 3. From your Windows desktop, click on these utilities. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS! User recovery requested. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... User recovery requested. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing...ASUS EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash is found ! To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4SPMXSE.BIN file is built-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P4SP-MX SE...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS! User recovery requested. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... User recovery requested. appears. • If the correct BIOS file is accessible by simply pressing...ASUS EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash is found ! To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If the P4SPMXSE.BIN file is built-in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P4SP-MX SE...
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... Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Type a filename and ...the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you reboot using a bootable floppy...
... Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. The BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Type a filename and ...the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Reboot the computer from the hard drive. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you reboot using a bootable floppy...
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... AFLASH, then press to start the update. 7. To update the BIOS: 1. The utility starts updating the BIOS. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! Download an updated...
... AFLASH, then press to start the update. 7. To update the BIOS: 1. The utility starts updating the BIOS. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Update BIOS including Boot Block and ESCD, then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! Download an updated...
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...VGA, such as the P4SP-MX SE, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4SPMXSE.BIN). When a corrupted BIOS is found. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section "2.1.1... system. 2. P4SPMXSE_1001.BIN), rename it to continue. 8. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on this motherboard, install a VGA card in one of the expansion slots before...
...VGA, such as the P4SP-MX SE, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4SPMXSE.BIN). When a corrupted BIOS is found. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information See section "2.1.1... system. 2. P4SPMXSE_1001.BIN), rename it to continue. 8. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on this motherboard, install a VGA card in one of the expansion slots before...
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... appears. 2. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Reading file "P4SPMXSE.BIN". ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Floppy found! This utility is a utility that allows you to...
... appears. 2. Checking for the Utilities menu screen. 3. Reading file "P4SPMXSE.BIN". ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Floppy found! This utility is a utility that allows you to...
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3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to locate the file.
3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to locate the file.
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...on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this program. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the system chassis. For example, you ... the Setup program, you to the advanced features. Even if you are not prompted to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If you wish...
...on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN ADVANCED POWER BOOT EXIT Use this program. Because the BIOS software is highlighted. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the system chassis. For example, you ... the Setup program, you to the advanced features. Even if you are not prompted to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS P4SP-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . If you wish...