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... utility 2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time 2-10 2.3.2 System Date 2-10 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-10 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 2-10...
... utility 2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-9 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-9 2.2.9 General help 2-9 2.3 Main menu 2-10 2.3.1 System Time 2-10 2.3.2 System Date 2-10 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 2-10 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 2-10...
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...: • Make sure that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. At the prompt key in afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file in DOS ...mode. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode. 3. The actual BIOS screen...
...: • Make sure that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. At the prompt key in afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file in DOS ...mode. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode. 3. The actual BIOS screen...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration ... key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration ... key on top of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system Time. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008...
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...to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a..., Power, Boot, Tools and Exit) on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select floppy type. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9 configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
...to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of a field, select it then press to display a..., Power, Boot, Tools and Exit) on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select floppy type. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9 configurable, you can change the value of the menu screen is not userconfigurable. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Select Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use [+] ... [Auto] allows automatic selection of floppy drive installed. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 While...
... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of SATA drive. Select Screen Select Item +- Type [Auto] Selects the type of the basic system information. Use [+] ... [Auto] allows automatic selection of floppy drive installed. There is a separate sub-menu for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 While...
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... the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 133 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration...
... the CPU frequency. Use the and keys to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 133 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration...
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... IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for System Suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration ...[HiSpeed] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When set to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings...
... IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for System Suspend. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration ...[HiSpeed] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-17 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. When set to display the configuration options. Take caution when changing the settings...
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If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-19 Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard... Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to generate a wake...
If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-19 Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard... Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Select an item then press to generate a wake...
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... well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration... data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No]...
... well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration... data will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No]...
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...Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-23 When you select this option from the legend bar to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Select...
...Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for a confirmation before saving the values to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-23 When you select this option from the legend bar to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. Select...