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... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
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...; environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. b. b. Click File from the menu, then...
...; environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 4. b. b. Click File from the menu, then...
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Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in the...
Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in the...
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Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow...
... complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow...
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... Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 System...
... Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 System...
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... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
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... the menu, then select Format. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.
... the menu, then select Format. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Save a copy of boot disks for details on these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.
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... your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • 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...
... your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • 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...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Next. Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from 3. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Next. Select Update BIOS from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
... of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. ASUS P5N-E SLI...
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...update the BIOS. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS... for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or...
...update the BIOS. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS... for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or...
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... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
... 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 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash2 utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-15 2.2.8 General help 2-15 2.3 Main menu 2-16 2.3.1 System...
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... support CD during POST.) 4. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup e. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the...
... support CD during POST.) 4. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup e. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the...
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... screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This...
... screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2- The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop‑down menu, then click traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from...
.... Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS P5N-E SLI 2-11 Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from...
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...; XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST...
...; XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST...