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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-9 2.2.4 General help 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-9 2.2.6 Pop-up window... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-9 2.2.4 General help 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-9 2.2.6 Pop-up window... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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... the future. Use this file when you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information button. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on these...
... the future. Use this file when you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information button. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on these...
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... during POST to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Reboot the computer. 4. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 1. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-3 Follow...
... during POST to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Reboot the computer. 4. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 1. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-3 Follow...
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... BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4u800-x.bin". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto...BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Checking for floppy... 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS...
... BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4u800-x.bin". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto...BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Checking for floppy... 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to restore BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS...
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.... 3. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
.... 3. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
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Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. 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. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. 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.
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... and updating your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-7 This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS...
... and updating your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-7 This section explains how to enter Setup after changing any BIOS...
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... and removes computer viruses. Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may not be the same for detailed information....files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this information on the inside front cover of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet ...
... and removes computer viruses. Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may not be the same for detailed information....files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of this information on the inside front cover of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet ...
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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-9 2.2.4 General help 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-9 2.2.6 Pop-up window... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS with EZ Flash feature 2-3 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-9 2.2.4 General help 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu 2-9 2.2.6 Pop-up window... system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 iv
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... prompt, type: format A:/S then press . c. From your Windows desktop, click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. button. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the support CD. Windows® 98SE/ME environment a. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on these utilities. b. A Format...
... prompt, type: format A:/S then press . c. From your Windows desktop, click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control Panel window. button. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the support CD. Windows® 98SE/ME environment a. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on these utilities. b. A Format...
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... POST. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-3 Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 3. Do not shut down the computer during POST to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 1. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with EZ Flash...
... POST. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-3 Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 3. Do not shut down the computer during POST to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 1. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with EZ Flash...
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... download the latest BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 2. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4u800-x.bin". Starting BIOS recovery... Doing...
... download the latest BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS The CrashFree BIOS auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 2. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4u800-x.bin". Starting BIOS recovery... Doing...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Select...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 Insert the support CD to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Select...
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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 2.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to locate the file. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 2.
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... "2.7 Exit menu." Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Even if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. You can also restart by... the computer, the system provides you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-7 This requires you are not ...
... "2.7 Exit menu." Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Even if you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. You can also restart by... the computer, the system provides you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is a menudriven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-7 This requires you are not ...
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... allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to support 10/100 Mbps networking. ALI 10/100M LAN Driver This item installs the ALI® LAN driver to ... port. ALI AGP Driver This item installs the ALI® AGP driver to enable you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility...
... allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to support 10/100 Mbps networking. ALI 10/100M LAN Driver This item installs the ALI® LAN driver to ... port. ALI AGP Driver This item installs the ALI® AGP driver to enable you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility...