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...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 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 ... Software support 3.1 Install an operating 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
...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 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 ... Software support 3.1 Install an operating 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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...Processors. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. The item appears only if you install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1. 6. P4U800-X Gold Arrow ® P4U800-X Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. To verify the Hyper-Threading feature, go to enable... to Enabled. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 1-7 Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP™ and later versions only. 5.
...Processors. For more information on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 1. The item appears only if you install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1. 6. P4U800-X Gold Arrow ® P4U800-X Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. To verify the Hyper-Threading feature, go to enable... to Enabled. Buy an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 1-7 Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP™ and later versions only. 5.
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... then select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Control Panel window. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. button. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Double-click on Create Disk... c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Use this file when you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer ...
... then select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Control Panel window. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. button. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard... BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Double-click on Create Disk... c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Use this file when you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer ...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. 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 update the motherboard BIOS in the... the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the optical drive. Click Next. This utility is available in Windows® environment. Select your system. To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5
The Drivers menu appears. 2. 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 update the motherboard BIOS in the... the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to the optical drive. Click Next. This utility is available in Windows® environment. Select your system. To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. 2.
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to locate the file. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. 2.
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... item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press Enter to display a pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-9 The keys in the legend ...bar with the configuration options for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. The following table lists the keys found in the legend...
... item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press Enter to display a pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-9 The keys in the legend ...bar with the configuration options for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. The following table lists the keys found in the legend...
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... and exits the BIOS Setup. Exit Without Saving Select this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to the Setup program. The CMOS RAM is turned off. Select [Yes] to the non-volatile RAM. Select Save ... made changes to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to other fields other menus and make other changes before you may return to the ...
... and exits the BIOS Setup. Exit Without Saving Select this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to the Setup program. The CMOS RAM is turned off. Select [Yes] to the non-volatile RAM. Select Save ... made changes to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option or if you to other fields other menus and make other changes before you may return to the ...
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...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. 3.1 ...Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features...
...CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. 3.1 ...Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features...
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...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 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 ... Software support 3.1 Install an operating 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
...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 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 2-12 2.4 Advanced menu 2-15 2.4.1 ... Software support 3.1 Install an operating 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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... Technology item in the BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 3. It is supported under Windows® XP™ and later versions only. 5. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 1-7 Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that you installed a CPU that supports Hyper...
... Technology item in the BIOS before installing a supported operating system. 3. It is supported under Windows® XP™ and later versions only. 5. Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 1-7 Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that you installed a CPU that supports Hyper...
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... 1. c. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Use this motherboard using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for details on Add... floppy disk to floppy disk drive then select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Control Panel window. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Important notes • It...
... 1. c. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Use this motherboard using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • A working BIOS file for details on Add... floppy disk to floppy disk drive then select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Control Panel window. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Important notes • It...
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... from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is...
... from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-5 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.4 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is...
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Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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.
Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 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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ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the selected item. 2.2.5 Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is a legend bar. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press Enter to navigate through ...the values for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. The keys in the legend bar with the configuration options for that item. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help...
ASUS P4U800-X motherboard 2-9 2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the selected item. 2.2.5 Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is a legend bar. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press Enter. 2.2.6 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press Enter to navigate through ...the values for the highlighted field Brings up window with their corresponding functions. The keys in the legend bar with the configuration options for that item. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help...
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...values you selected are saved to other fields other changes before you exit the BIOS Setup. Exit Without Saving Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to the CMOS RAM. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select ...allows you to discard the selections you made to save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load optimized values. 2.7 Exit menu Save & Exit Exit Without Saving Load SETUP Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Select...
...values you selected are saved to other fields other changes before you exit the BIOS Setup. Exit Without Saving Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you made changes to the CMOS RAM. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select ...allows you to discard the selections you made to save changes and exit. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load optimized values. 2.7 Exit menu Save & Exit Exit Without Saving Load SETUP Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Select...
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click on an item to ... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. Click on an item to ... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. 3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates...
