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... 5-24 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives 5-25 5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 5-26 5.6.6 Security 5-27 5.7 Exit menu 5-29 v Table of contents Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS Update 5-5 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System Time 5-10 5.3.2 System Date 5-10 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave;
... 5-24 5.6.4 CD-ROM drives 5-25 5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 5-26 5.6.6 Security 5-27 5.7 Exit menu 5-29 v Table of contents Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-2 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS Update 5-5 5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar 5-8 5.2.2 Legend bar 5-8 5.3 Main Menu 5-10 5.3.1 System Time 5-10 5.3.2 System Date 5-10 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave;
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...system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Book size barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you... instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Book size barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system....
...system features including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Book size barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you... instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS Book size barebone system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system....
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... used -- -- -- Onboard USB controller HC0 -- -- -- Onboard USB controller HC1 -- -- -- Onboard SATA1 -- -- -- -- -- Onboard SATA2 -- -- -- -- -- usedd When using a PCI card on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 used -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- shared -- F G H -- -- -- ...the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared -- -- -- used Onboard Audio -- ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-15 IRQ assignments for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables below...
... used -- -- -- Onboard USB controller HC0 -- -- -- Onboard USB controller HC1 -- -- -- Onboard SATA1 -- -- -- -- -- Onboard SATA2 -- -- -- -- -- usedd When using a PCI card on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 used -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- shared -- F G H -- -- -- ...the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. shared -- -- -- used Onboard Audio -- ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 2-15 IRQ assignments for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables below...
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... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Click ...Driver. 3.4.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5 Realtek Audio Driver Click this item to install the Realtek LAN Driver. Realtek LAN Driver Click this item to ...
... problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver Click ...Driver. 3.4.3 Utilities The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that allows you keep your computer in a healthy operating condition. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 3-5 Realtek Audio Driver Click this item to install the Realtek LAN Driver. Realtek LAN Driver Click this item to ...
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... the cap back to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information...) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 4-3
... the cap back to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information...) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 4-3
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BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 1
BIOS setup Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 1
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... + during POST.) 2. Save the BIOS file to the corresponding section for this motherboard is in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • A working BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the...you to P 5 R 8 L . B I N. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of the original motherboard...
... + during POST.) 2. Save the BIOS file to the corresponding section for this motherboard is in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. • A working BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the...you to P 5 R 8 L . B I N. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of the original motherboard...
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... prevent system boot failure! • A "USB floppy not found !" Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5R8L.BIN. 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore the BIOS. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for USB floppy... 4. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-3 Insert the flash disk that contains the motherboard...
... prevent system boot failure! • A "USB floppy not found !" Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5R8L.BIN. 5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore the BIOS. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for USB floppy... 4. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-3 Insert the flash disk that contains the motherboard...
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... . Reading file "P5R8L.BIN". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is set as secondary master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD. 1. Place the support...
... . Reading file "P5R8L.BIN". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5-4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is set as secondary master device when recovering the BIOS using the support CD. 1. Place the support...
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... the support CD in Windows® environment. See section "3.4.3 Utilities" for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-5 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
... the support CD in Windows® environment. See section "3.4.3 Utilities" for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-5 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click...
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Click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 3. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to locate the file.
Click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 5-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 3. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to download. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to locate the file.
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...want to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis....program is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to the power management settings. If you wish...
...want to use the Setup program, you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-7 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the system chassis....program is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to the power management settings. If you wish...
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...to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Navigation Key(s) or Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description ...system configuration. BOOT Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. EXIT Use this menu to exit the Setup program. 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 5.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their ...
...to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 5-8 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Navigation Key(s) or Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow - (minus key) + (plus key) or spacebar or or Function Description ...system configuration. BOOT Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. EXIT Use this menu to exit the Setup program. 5.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 5.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their ...
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This pointer indicates that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To display a sub-menu, move from field to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ...-menu Note that explanations appear in the window. The submenu appears. Practice navigating through the entire help In addition to the right of certain fields. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-9
This pointer indicates that will not fit in the Item Specific Help window located to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To display a sub-menu, move from field to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. ...-menu Note that explanations appear in the window. The submenu appears. Practice navigating through the entire help In addition to the right of certain fields. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-9
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System Time System Date 09:40:12 Wed., Nov 30 2005 Primary IDE Master [HDS7288080PLAT20] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S360] First SATA Master [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory Usable Memory 512 MB 447 MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the ..., day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to move between the month, day, and year fields. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current time).
System Time System Date 09:40:12 Wed., Nov 30 2005 Primary IDE Master [HDS7288080PLAT20] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S360] First SATA Master [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory Usable Memory 512 MB 447 MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the ..., day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to move between the month, day, and year fields. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current time).
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This item is not user-configurable. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. This item is not user-configurable. 5.3.6 Usable ...
This item is not user-configurable. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. This item is not user-configurable. 5.3.6 Usable ...
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.... Incorrect field values may cause the system to Set. 5.4.1 CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. CPU Configuration CPU Type Intel Pentium(R) D CPU... to 3, Should Be "Disabled" for the CPU and other system devices. 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for WinXP ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-13
.... Incorrect field values may cause the system to Set. 5.4.1 CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. CPU Configuration CPU Type Intel Pentium(R) D CPU... to 3, Should Be "Disabled" for the CPU and other system devices. 5.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for WinXP ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-13
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...memory use . Chipset Current MRC Version Current DRAM Frequency Onboard Video Memory Size Video Display Devices Onboard TV-out Format Memory Hole System BIOS Cacheable 6.4 533 MHz [64MB] [Auto] [NTSC] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Onboard Video Memory Size [...64MB] This option allows you intend to use . Select an item then press to 0. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the Limit CPUID MaxVal. Configuration ...
...memory use . Chipset Current MRC Version Current DRAM Frequency Onboard Video Memory Size Video Display Devices Onboard TV-out Format Memory Hole System BIOS Cacheable 6.4 533 MHz [64MB] [Auto] [NTSC] [Disabled] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Onboard Video Memory Size [...64MB] This option allows you intend to use . Select an item then press to 0. Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the Limit CPUID MaxVal. Configuration ...
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...& Play O/S PCI Latency Timer(CLK) [No] [64] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-15 Key in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...] System BIOS Cacheable [Disable] This option allows you to enable or disable the Memory Hole at 15M-16M. Configuration options: [...
...& Play O/S PCI Latency Timer(CLK) [No] [64] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. ASUS Pundit P1-PH1 system 5-15 Key in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...] System BIOS Cacheable [Disable] This option allows you to enable or disable the Memory Hole at 15M-16M. Configuration options: [...
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... enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Set to [Disabled] if you to use the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you installed a PCI LAN card. 5.4.4 Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard...
... enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Set to [Disabled] if you to use the onboard LAN feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you installed a PCI LAN card. 5.4.4 Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard...