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... time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... 4.5.1 EuP Ready 4-29 4.5.2 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in...
... 4.5.1 EuP Ready 4-29 4.5.2 APM Configuration 4-29 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.6.3 Security 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in...
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... Non-RAID 5-10 Recovery Volume Options 5-11 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-12 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Intel® chipset device installation ...6-13 6.4.1 Running the support DVD 6-13 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-13 6.4.3 Utilities menu 6-14 6.4.4 Make disk menu 6-14 6.4.5 Contact information 6-14 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P7F-M WS block diagram A-3 vi
... Non-RAID 5-10 Recovery Volume Options 5-11 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-12 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-5 6.2 Intel® chipset device installation ...6-13 6.4.1 Running the support DVD 6-13 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-13 6.4.3 Utilities menu 6-14 6.4.4 Make disk menu 6-14 6.4.5 Contact information 6-14 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P7F-M WS block diagram A-3 vi
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... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information...
... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the following sources for additional information...
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... 2-17 Page 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. Line In port (light blue) 8. PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) or MIO support...
... 2-17 Page 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. Line In port (light blue) 8. PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) or MIO support...
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...chassis). 3. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable .... Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing ...
...chassis). 3. Ensure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable .... Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-15 When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing ...
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... 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on automatically. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not help, remove...
... 1-2. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on automatically. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not help, remove...
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To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Shut down the system. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-21 Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 2. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 5. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover or update the BIOS. 3.
To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Shut down the system. 4. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-21 Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 2. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 5. 4. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover or update the BIOS. 3.
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... system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED... reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-27 7.
... system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. 2. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Message LED (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the message LED... reset button for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS P7F-M WS 2-27 7.
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... and wake up system 85 Show post error D3 Prepare system for memory detection 87 and sizing A4 Enter BIOS setup BIOS boot menu D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1 C5 Wake up... AP 03 S3 0A Initiate KBC8042 04 S4 0B Detect PS2 mouse 05 S5 0C Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 30 Resume from S3 38 USB initiation 40 Resume from S4 52 Detect system RAM 00 Leave...
... and wake up system 85 Show post error D3 Prepare system for memory detection 87 and sizing A4 Enter BIOS setup BIOS boot menu D4 Memory test AC OS in PIC mode D5 Copy BIOS from ROM to RAM AA OS in APIC mode C0 Early CPU initiation 01 S1 C5 Wake up... AP 03 S3 0A Initiate KBC8042 04 S4 0B Detect PS2 mouse 05 S5 0C Detect PS2 keyboard 10 Resume from S1 2A Initiate VGA BIOS 30 Resume from S3 38 USB initiation 40 Resume from S4 52 Detect system RAM 00 Leave...
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... between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P7F-M WS 3-3 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After applying power, the system power LED on self-... see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the SSI power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power...
... between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P7F-M WS 3-3 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . After applying power, the system power LED on self-... see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the SSI power button. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power...
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... up Select Shutdown Event Tracker. 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Ensure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. list box. 3. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2003 Server: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...
... up Select Shutdown Event Tracker. 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Ensure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or... to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. list box. 3. Select shutdown option from the What do you are using Windows® 2003 Server: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P7F-M WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Tools menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS P7F-M WS
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...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7F-M WS 4-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
...] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P7F-M WS 4-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
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...file name].ROM 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. See section 4.8 Exit Menu for details. 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the...65533;. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can ...
...file name].ROM 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. See section 4.8 Exit Menu for details. 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the...65533;. 3. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Visit the ASUS website at the prompt, type: BUPDATER /i[filename].ROM where [filename] is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can ...
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...prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> ASUS P7F-M WS 4-5 ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7F-M WS VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: P7F-M WS VER: 0206 DATE: 08/10/2009 PATH: WARNING! The BIOS update is completed. Reboot the ...system from the hard disk drive. 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
...prevent system boot failure! 5. C:\> ASUS P7F-M WS 4-5 ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P7F-M WS VER: 0205 DATE: 07/23/2009 Update ROM BOARD: P7F-M WS VER: 0206 DATE: 08/10/2009 PATH: WARNING! The BIOS update is completed. Reboot the ...system from the hard disk drive. 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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... or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover...
... or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover...
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...CMOS RAM of your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. You can change the power management settings. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7F-M WS 4-7 The Setup program is designed to ensure system compatibility and stability. This... requires you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make it lets you scroll...
...CMOS RAM of your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your BIOS. You can change the power management settings. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P7F-M WS 4-7 The Setup program is designed to ensure system compatibility and stability. This... requires you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make it lets you scroll...
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...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Wed, 08/05/2009] SATA 1 ...6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field.
...Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [13:44:30] System Date [Wed, 08/05/2009] SATA 1 ...6 : [ST3160812AS] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field.