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... off 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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...provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains...by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the ...
...provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains...by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the ...
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5P800
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5P800
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... to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. ASUS P5P800 4-1 Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
... to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. c. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. ASUS P5P800 4-1 Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the...
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...!" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the... motherboard and rename the same to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. A "P5P800.ROM not found ! e. To update...
...!" Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the... motherboard and rename the same to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. A "P5P800.ROM not found ! e. To update...
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... 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5P800 4-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to file... disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved....
... 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5P800 4-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to file... disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved....
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... /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends...
... /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5P800.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends...
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....11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. ASUS P5P800 4-5 5. All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Advance Check......... Starting BIOS recovery... WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains...
....11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. ASUS P5P800 4-5 5. All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... done Advance Check......... Starting BIOS recovery... WARNING!! Erasing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains...
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... download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P5P800.ROM". Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to...
... download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "P5P800.ROM". Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Floppy not found ! Checking for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to...
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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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5P800 4-7 Place the support...
...: • 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5P800 4-7 Place the support...
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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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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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... utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. ASUS P5P800 4-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the...
... utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. ASUS P5P800 4-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the...
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...can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to ...use the Setup program, you see on the system chassis. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports ...
...can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to ...use the Setup program, you see on the system chassis. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports ...
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...Heavy Load] The following item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-20 Chapter... MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 14] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
...Heavy Load] The following item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4-20 Chapter... MHz Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 CPU Ratio VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 14] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
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...to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with supporting operating system (OS). Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 The default value of this item is lower when idle. This item appears ...only if you installed a CPU with the NX Technology feature. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by the BIOS...
...to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with supporting operating system (OS). Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 The default value of this item is lower when idle. This item appears ...only if you installed a CPU with the NX Technology feature. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by the BIOS...
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...detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS P5P800 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. The VCT is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. See page 5-11 for Windows XP Home/Professional Marvell VCT Application ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03 ASUS Update V5.30.01 Microsoft DirectX ...
...detects and protects your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer from the ASUS website. ASUS P5P800 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications...the latest version of the BIOS from viruses that destroys data. The VCT is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. See page 5-11 for Windows XP Home/Professional Marvell VCT Application ASUS PC Probe V2.23.03 ASUS Update V5.30.01 Microsoft DirectX ...
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...; window appears. 6. ASUS P5P800 5-7 See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration". • You can create your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. Select O p t i o n s from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo™ is set to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for more...
...; window appears. 6. ASUS P5P800 5-7 See section "4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration". • You can create your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is automatically installed when you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. Select O p t i o n s from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo™ is set to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for more...
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7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support
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... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P 5 P 8 0 0 . R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing...
... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P 5 P 8 0 0 . R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing...
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.... 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P 5 P 8 0 0 . Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. ASUS P5P800 4-5 5. done Verifying flash ... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to...
.... 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P 5 P 8 0 0 . Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. ASUS P5P800 4-5 5. done Verifying flash ... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to...