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...Write OK F1 Reset 112233No Update 1122 Write Fail 4-3 All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005... Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
...Write OK F1 Reset 112233No Update 1122 Write Fail 4-3 All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005... Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS...
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... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 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 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu...
... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 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 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu...
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...This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. •...
...This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. •...
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-38 4.6 Boot menu 4-42 4.7 Exit menu 4-50 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-38 4.6 Boot menu 4-42 4.7 Exit menu 4-50 ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
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... you need to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to restore the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. b. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Windows® XP environment a. e. Insert a formatted...
... you need to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to restore the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. b. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Windows® XP environment a. e. Insert a formatted...
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... floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. B I . When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE...
... floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. B I . When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE...
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... you to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-3 The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed...
... you to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-3 The utility verifies the BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V flashed...
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... from the support CD: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
... from the support CD: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
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... optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive...
... optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive...
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... Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-7 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following screen appears. 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go...
... Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-7 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to display the following screen appears. 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go...
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... 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 Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This utility is available in the support...
... 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 Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This utility is available in the support...
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Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-9
Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-9
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... to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click O p e n. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen...
... to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click O p e n. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen...
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...the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in...sub-menus and make it as possible. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." This section explains how to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, ...
...the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in...sub-menus and make it as possible. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." This section explains how to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, ...
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... life to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 5-3 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can enjoy...
... life to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 5-3 DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you can enjoy...
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.... 2. Refer to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. View the online help ... f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the support CD. See section "4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration". • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 5-9 To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards...
.... 2. Refer to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the Award BIOS Flash utility to use ASUS MyLogo2. View the online help ... f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the support CD. See section "4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration". • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series 5-9 To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
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...See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on devices, if any... check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
...See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on devices, if any... check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5ND2-SLI Series
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... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 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 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu...
... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 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 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 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 Legend bar 4-13 4.2.4 Menu...
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... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 4-7
... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-P5ND2-SLI-00 DATE: 03/25/2005 Flash Type - The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5ND2-SLI Deluxe 4-7