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... 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 iv
... 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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 CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-3 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility 4-4 4.1.3 BUPDATER utility 4-5 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 Menu items 4-9 iv
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... menu 4-27 4.8 Tool menu 4-29 4.9 Exit menu 4-29 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 BIOS 5-4
... menu 4-27 4.8 Tool menu 4-29 4.9 Exit menu 4-29 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 BIOS 5-4
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... Volume Options 5-11 5.2.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-12 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter summary 6-2 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... Drivers menu 6-18 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-19 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-19 6.5.5 Contact information 6-19 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P8B-X block diagram (R1.0x A-3 A.2 P8B-X block diagram (R2.0x A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
... Volume Options 5-11 5.2.6 Exiting the Intel® Rapid Storage Technology utility........ 5-12 5.2.7 Rebuilding the RAID 5-12 5.2.8 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility 5-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter summary 6-2 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... Drivers menu 6-18 6.5.3 Utilities menu 6-19 6.5.4 Make disk menu 6-19 6.5.5 Contact information 6-19 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P8B-X block diagram (R1.0x A-3 A.2 P8B-X block diagram (R2.0x A-4 ASUS contact information 1 vi
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... installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ix Optional documentation Your product package may refer to the...
... installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ix Optional documentation Your product package may refer to the...
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... sockets 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 Rear panel connectors 1. Serial (COM1) port 5. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 9. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express...
... sockets 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 Rear panel connectors 1. Serial (COM1) port 5. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 9. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express...
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... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
... it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Failure to do not need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings... expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Ensure to the card. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2.
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... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
... the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
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Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for R1.0x): 1. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. 5. ASUS P8B-X 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. To update the BIOS (for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) (R1.0x only) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.
Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for R1.0x): 1. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. 5. ASUS P8B-X 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. To update the BIOS (for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the BUPDATER.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) (R1.0x only) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.
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.... 3. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for more than four seconds while the system is for system reboot without turning off...
.... 3. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for more than four seconds while the system is for system reboot without turning off...
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... or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. After applying power, the system... anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. ASUS P8B-X 3-3 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Be sure that is equipped ...
... or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. While the tests are off. 3. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. After applying power, the system... anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. ASUS P8B-X 3-3 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power 6. Be sure that is equipped ...
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... the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the right of the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four... off, and then click Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut down function If you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3.
... the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the right of the BIOS setting. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 4. Pressing the power switch for less than four... off, and then click Shut Down. 2. Click the Start button, move the cursor to shut down function If you want to the triangle on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3.
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Chapter 4: 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.
Chapter 4: 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 Event Logs menu 4-12 4.5 Advanced menu 4-14 4.6 Monitor menu 4-26 4.7 Boot menu 4-27 4.8 Tool menu 4-29 4.9 Exit menu 4-29 ASUS P8B-X
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 Event Logs menu 4-12 4.5 Advanced menu 4-14 4.6 Monitor menu 4-26 4.7 Boot menu 4-27 4.8 Tool menu 4-29 4.9 Exit menu 4-29 ASUS P8B-X
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... USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8B-X 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Doing so would cause system boot...
... USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P8B-X 4-3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a USB flash drive that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Doing so would cause system boot...
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...10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/31/2010 P8B-E-4L.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using ... to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the...
...10:23p 4194304 Exit DATE: 12/31/2010 P8B-E-4L.ROM File Infor MODEL: Help Info VER: DATE: [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/PageUp/PageDown/Home/End] Move [Esc] Exit [F2] Backup 3. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash Utility The ASUS EZ Flash Utility feature allows you start using ... to use a DOS‑based utility. To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. Reboot the system when the update process is done. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Before you to update the BIOS without having to the Folder Info field. 6. Insert the...
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Press and select Yes to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to prevent system boot failure! A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-X 4-5 The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash...
Press and select Yes to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at support.asus.com to prevent system boot failure! A:\>BUPDATER /i[file name].ROM ASUS P8B-X 4-5 The BUPDATER utility allows you created earlier. 3. Save the BIOS file to ensure system compatibility and stability. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable USB flash...
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... is completed. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2010 Update ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2010 PATH: WARNING! The utility verifies the file..., then starts updating the BIOS file. Please restart your system. Do not turn off power during ...
... is completed. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.06 (09/08/04) FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0201 DATE: 12/01/2010 Update ROM BOARD: P8B-X VER: 0202 DATE: 12/09/2010 PATH: WARNING! The utility verifies the file..., then starts updating the BIOS file. Please restart your system. Do not turn off power during ...
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.... • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P8B-X 4-7 This section explains...
.... • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P8B-X 4-7 This section explains...
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..., press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0305 x64 01/05/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends,...
..., press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Aptio Setup Utility - CPU Information Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E31230... Select Screen ↑↓: Select Item Enter: Select Item +/-: Change Opt. Main Event Logs Advanced Monitor Boot Tool Exit BIOS Information BIOS Version Build Date 0305 x64 01/05/2011 Set the Date, Use Tab to switch between Data elements. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends,...
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... not fit on the screen. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item and... is a brief description of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS P8B-X 4-9
... not fit on the screen. 4.2.3 Menu items The highlighted item on the right side of a menu screen when there are the navigation keys for the BIOS setup program. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To display the submenu, select the item and... is a brief description of options. 4.2.8 Pop-up window Select a menu item and press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS P8B-X 4-9