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...in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup... the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Manual updates are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS...
...in writing by the third digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup... the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product Name: ASUS P5A-B Manual Revision: 1.07 E381 Release Date: April 1999 2 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Manual updates are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Copyright © 1999 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS...
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System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 20 3. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 18...
System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory Installation Procedures 20 3. BIOS SOFTWARE 36 Flash Memory Writer Utility 36 Main Menu 36 Managing and Updating Your Motherboard's BIOS 38 6. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS P5A-B Motherboard Layout 12 Installation Steps 14 1. Jumpers 14 Jumper Settings 15 Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification 18...
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...A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to... the programmable flash ROM chip on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. This file works ...
...A:\440BX-1 and then press . 36 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to... the programmable flash ROM chip on the upper left-hand corner of the original motherboard BIOS in DOS mode. This file works ...
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BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37 IV. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. IV. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. See the next page for example, A:\BX2I1002.AWD...
BIOS Flash Memory Writer ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 37 IV. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. IV. To update your new BIOS and the path, for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. See the next page for example, A:\BX2I1002.AWD...
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Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. WARNING! Copy AFLASH.EXE to disk above. BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the...
Updating BIOS Procedures (only when necessary) 1. WARNING! Copy AFLASH.EXE to disk above. BIOS Flash Memory Writer 38 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) or a BBS (Bulletin Board Service) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on the...
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...computer, the system provides you from calling up the Setup utility. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will continue with the following options: IV. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 volt and 12 volt....by turning the system off and then back on the system case. All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; The BIOS ROM of these memory chips can also restart by pressing the Reset button on again. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 39
...computer, the system provides you from calling up the Setup utility. You can be updated when BIOS upgrades are a little bit late pressing the mentioned key(s), POST will continue with the following options: IV. BIOS Setup The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 volt and 12 volt....by turning the system off and then back on the system case. All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for future reference; The BIOS ROM of these memory chips can also restart by pressing the Reset button on again. BIOS BIOS Setup ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 39
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...Disable disables the power saving features; IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to reduce power consumption. Choose "Advanced" in the "Control Panel." ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 49 A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power" will appear in the Power Management Field. The settings are enclosed in you need ...Details of inactivity. This feature turns off feature for the power management modes. User Define allows you to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. IV. Always On;
...Disable disables the power saving features; IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to reduce power consumption. Choose "Advanced" in the "Control Panel." ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 49 A battery and power cord icon labeled "Power" will appear in the Power Management Field. The settings are enclosed in you need ...Details of inactivity. This feature turns off feature for the power management modes. User Define allows you to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. IV. Always On;
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... DMICFG.EXE. 5. Type DMICFG and press to run . SOFTW ARE DMI Introduction 60 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual The onboard BIOS will prevent the refreshing failures associated with updating the entire BIOS. This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP updating and will detect as much system information as serial numbers, housing configurations, and vendor...
... DMICFG.EXE. 5. Type DMICFG and press to run . SOFTW ARE DMI Introduction 60 ASUS P5A-B User's Manual The onboard BIOS will prevent the refreshing failures associated with updating the entire BIOS. This DMI Configuration Utility provides the same reliability as PnP updating and will detect as much system information as serial numbers, housing configurations, and vendor...
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...is an intrusion into the chassis of a computer system. An intrusion memory function allows detection by chassis-mounted momentary toggle switches. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 63 CAUTION! The module detects a chassis intrusion by either light striking its photo sensor or by contact when...sensitivity adjustment Battery for providing audio alarm and logging when there is configured through BIOS. The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with a chassis connector. 2. VI. ASUS CIDB Connectors VI. Check the hardware settings: • JP1 jumper should be...
...is an intrusion into the chassis of a computer system. An intrusion memory function allows detection by chassis-mounted momentary toggle switches. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 63 CAUTION! The module detects a chassis intrusion by either light striking its photo sensor or by contact when...sensitivity adjustment Battery for providing audio alarm and logging when there is configured through BIOS. The CIDB component pins and metallic points must have an updated BIOS with a chassis connector. 2. VI. ASUS CIDB Connectors VI. Check the hardware settings: • JP1 jumper should be...
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... turn ON your system (or computer), it into the EEPROM. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 67 will reboot your computer. APPENDIX Glossary APPENDIX Glossary AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that the CPU be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory... mechanical events. When using the provided utility to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to copy a new BIOS file into system memory. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Boot Boot means to restart your computer...
... turn ON your system (or computer), it into the EEPROM. ASUS P5A-B User's Manual 67 will reboot your computer. APPENDIX Glossary APPENDIX Glossary AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that the CPU be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory... mechanical events. When using the provided utility to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to copy a new BIOS file into system memory. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Boot Boot means to restart your computer...