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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD... This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide...
... to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD... This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide...
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... keys and enjoy the music! See page 2-27 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page...
... keys and enjoy the music! See page 2-27 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page...
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A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during...
A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during...
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... Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found !" Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! ASUS P5S800-VM 2-3
... Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is found !" Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! ASUS P5S800-VM 2-3
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...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt ... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Press . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc....
...afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt ... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Press . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc....
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... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P5S800-VM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos...
... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P5S800-VM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos...
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... a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5S800VM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
... a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5S800VM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
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... for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! ASUS P5S800-VM 2-7 The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Insert...
... for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! ASUS P5S800-VM 2-7 The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Insert...
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.... 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
.... 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-9 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. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-9 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. 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.
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...-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®...
...-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®...
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...POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-11 This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; The firmware hub on your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. Press during..."2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard and . Being a menu-driven program, it lets you are for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "...
...POST continues with the opportunity to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-11 This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; The firmware hub on your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. Press during..."2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard and . Being a menu-driven program, it lets you are for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that ...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that ...Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
.... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
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... details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-6. See...
... details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-6. See...
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... e r. Select C r e a t e a n M S - A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the... k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Insert a formatted, high ...
... e r. Select C r e a t e a n M S - A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the... k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Insert a formatted, high ...
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... to P 5 S 8 0 0 V M . Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-3 R O M. 2. Reading file "P5S800VM.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy...
... to P 5 S 8 0 0 V M . Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. ASUS P5S800-VM 2-3 R O M. 2. Reading file "P5S800VM.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy...
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.... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5S800-VM 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5S800VM.ROM...
.... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5S800-VM 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5S800VM.ROM...