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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this guide...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal...
... are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this guide...sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS MyLogo 4 Mb FLASH ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x External SATA ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Microsoft® DirectX 9.0C Anti-virus utility Adobe Acrobat Reader ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.5 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) xii P5L 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD Form Factor...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS MyLogo 4 Mb FLASH ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x External SATA ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Microsoft® DirectX 9.0C Anti-virus utility Adobe Acrobat Reader ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.5 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) xii P5L 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD Form Factor...
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... CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to restore the original BIOS data from major thermal sources in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the Winbond Super I/O) to provide faster data bandwidth. The Gigabit LAN...
... CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to restore the original BIOS data from major thermal sources in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the Winbond Super I/O) to provide faster data bandwidth. The Gigabit LAN...
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...Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard ... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you ...
...Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Refer to the table on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard ... components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you ...
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... data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn OFF the computer and... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. P5L 1394 CLRTC R 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5L 1394 Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
... data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn OFF the computer and... when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. P5L 1394 CLRTC R 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5L 1394 Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
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...system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 USB device...requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1234 P5L 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to...
...system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 USB device...requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; USBPW1234 P5L 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to...
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... is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED SPEAKER PA NEL R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5L 1394 System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5L 1394 11.
... is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information PLED SPEAKER PA NEL R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5L 1394 System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5L 1394 11.
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... for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5L 1394 3- If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the...
... for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5L 1394 3- If your retailer for the first time 1. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the...
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... select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter... the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power...
... select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter... the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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1. Introduction Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-39
1. Introduction Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-39
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... the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5L 1394 4- b. Windows® XP environment a. c. b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk...
... the format options field, then click Start. ASUS P5L 1394 4- b. Windows® XP environment a. c. b. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk...
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... Click Start, then select Run. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as what's shown ...here. 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for ...
... Click Start, then select Run. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. c. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the bootable floppy disk you can use as what's shown ...here. 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for ...
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... a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM ASUS P5L 1394 4- Press . Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. You need to file...... The utility copies...
... a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM ASUS P5L 1394 4- Press . Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. You need to file...... The utility copies...
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... boot failure! 5. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... ...WARNING!! Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Please restart your computer 100% 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ done Verifying flash ... All rights reserved. WARNING!!...
... boot failure! 5. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... ...WARNING!! Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Please restart your computer 100% 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ done Verifying flash ... All rights reserved. WARNING!!...
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... after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for floppy... Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Reading file "P5L1394.ROM". Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or...
... after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for floppy... Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Reading file "P5L1394.ROM". Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or...
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... displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart...
... displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart...
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...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy... is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. error message appears if there is not found in the drive. ASUS P5L 1394 4- 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you...
...Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy... is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. error message appears if there is not found in the drive. ASUS P5L 1394 4- 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you...
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... • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...
... • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is available in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the...