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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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...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the ...
...of the standard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...8226; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the ...
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P5L 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD Form Factor ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. 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 ...CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x COM port connector CPU and chassis fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 4-pin) System...
P5L 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Support CD Form Factor ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. 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 ...CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x COM port connector CPU and chassis fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 4-pin) System...
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...thermal sources in the motherboard allows you to achieve maximum system performance. CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to personalize and add style to provide faster data bandwidth. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard to 4-22 for... eliminates the need to ensure stable supply of current for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 4-33 and 4-34 for critical components...
...thermal sources in the motherboard allows you to achieve maximum system performance. CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to personalize and add style to provide faster data bandwidth. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard to 4-22 for... eliminates the need to ensure stable supply of current for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Fanless Design The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 4-33 and 4-34 for critical components...
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Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for...
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for...
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... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5L 1394 CLRTC R 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5L 1394 Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear ...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically restore parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. P5L 1394 CLRTC R 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5L 1394 Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear ...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can automatically restore parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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...ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power...+5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USB device wake-up jumpers (3-pin USBPW1234, ...
...ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power...+5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. USB device wake-up jumpers (3-pin USBPW1234, ...
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...8226; ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5L 1394 11. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system... (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. 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 reset button for the system power ...
...8226; ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5L 1394 11. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system... (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. 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 reset button for the system power ...
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... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power...drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS P5L 1394 3- Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a ...
... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power...drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS P5L 1394 3- Follow the instructions in the following order: a. External SCSI devices (starting with a ...
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... Down... 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system in Chapter.... 3. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up
... Down... 2. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system in Chapter.... 3. The power supply should turn off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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 1.
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... a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5L 1394 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. At the DOS...
... a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5L 1394 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. At the DOS...
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.... c. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ...support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. e. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming...
.... c. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ...support CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. e. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming...
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... DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading flash ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to file...... Press . ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM ASUS P5L 1394 4- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19...
... DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Reading flash ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to file...... Press . ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM ASUS P5L 1394 4- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19...
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The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Erasing flash ..... Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights ...bootblock version: 0% 100% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Please restart your computer 100% 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. 4. Do not turn off power...
The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Erasing flash ..... Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights ...bootblock version: 0% 100% DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Please restart your computer 100% 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. 4. Do not turn off power...
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... disk to P5L1394.ROM. Checking for floppy... ASUS P5L 1394 4- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5L1394.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that you...
... disk to P5L1394.ROM. Checking for floppy... ASUS P5L 1394 4- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5L1394.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that you...
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...... Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. DO NOT shut...
...... Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. DO NOT shut...
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... disk and using EZ Flash: 1. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the file as P5L1394.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5L 1394 4- A "P5L1394.ROM not found ! EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Rebooting. •...
... disk and using EZ Flash: 1. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the file as P5L1394.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5L 1394 4- A "P5L1394.ROM not found ! EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Rebooting. •...
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...; Save the current BIOS file • 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the...
...; Save the current BIOS file • 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. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the...