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... 5-7 5.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 5-8 5.7 Jumpers 5-9 5.8 Connectors 5-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6-1 6.1 Managing and updating the BIOS 6-2 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 6-2 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 6-4 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 6-8 6.2 BIOS Setup program 6-9 6.2.1 BIOS menu bar 6-10 6.2.2 Legend bar 6-10 6.3 Main Menu 6-12 6.3.1 Primary ... 7-2 7.2.1 Running the support CD 7-2 7.2.2 Installation menus 7-3 7.2.3 Software and drivers description 7-3 7.3 Software information 7-5 7.3.1 ASUS Update 7-5 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 7-6 iv
... 5-7 5.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 5-8 5.7 Jumpers 5-9 5.8 Connectors 5-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6-1 6.1 Managing and updating the BIOS 6-2 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 6-2 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 6-4 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 6-8 6.2 BIOS Setup program 6-9 6.2.1 BIOS menu bar 6-10 6.2.2 Legend bar 6-10 6.3 Main Menu 6-12 6.3.1 Primary ... 7-2 7.2.1 Running the support CD 7-2 7.2.2 Installation menus 7-3 7.2.3 Software and drivers description 7-3 7.3 Software information 7-5 7.3.1 ASUS Update 7-5 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe 7-6 iv
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...chapter detail steps in the system . 4. It includes detailed descriptions of the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of the BIOS parameters. 7. Chapter 4: System Placement This chapter describes proper system placement for ... system settings through illustrated step-by-step instructions. 3. Chapter 5: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the P4S8L ...
...chapter detail steps in the system . 4. It includes detailed descriptions of the ASUS book size barebone system. Chapter 1: System Introduction This chapter gives a general description of the BIOS parameters. 7. Chapter 4: System Placement This chapter describes proper system placement for ... system settings through illustrated step-by-step instructions. 3. Chapter 5: Motherboard Information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Book Size Barebone System. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the P4S8L ...
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...adapters. 9 Memory stick slot. This Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) in . This button starts or shut down the system. 14 IEEE 1394. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-3 This dual-channel bus master IDE connector support up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This connector is ... digital audio output. 12 IEEE 1394. 1 IDE Connector. This SIS® SIS962 A2 MuTIOL Media I /II or one IDE Master/Slave controllers, Flash BIOS, and PCI bus for two type I /O controller integrates the AC'97 Interface, four Universal Serial Bus Host controllers, one type III PC cards. 5 ...
...adapters. 9 Memory stick slot. This Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) in . This button starts or shut down the system. 14 IEEE 1394. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-3 This dual-channel bus master IDE connector support up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This connector is ... digital audio output. 12 IEEE 1394. 1 IDE Connector. This SIS® SIS962 A2 MuTIOL Media I /II or one IDE Master/Slave controllers, Flash BIOS, and PCI bus for two type I /O controller integrates the AC'97 Interface, four Universal Serial Bus Host controllers, one type III PC cards. 5 ...
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..., Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply. 18 CPU Sockets. This 2MB firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 24 Audio/Modem CODEC. This power connector is AC '97 compliant. 25 Graphic chipset. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to an...
..., Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the 4-pin 12V plug from an ATX 12V power supply. 18 CPU Sockets. This 2MB firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 24 Audio/Modem CODEC. This power connector is AC '97 compliant. 25 Graphic chipset. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to an...
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... a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-7 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched. Assign an...
... a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 5-7 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched. Assign an...
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... RAM data in CMOS. Remove the battery. 3. Short the solder points to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS. 4. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CMOS_CLR1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS that includes...
... RAM data in CMOS. Remove the battery. 3. Short the solder points to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear CMOS. 4. 2. Clear RTC RAM (2-pin CMOS_CLR1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS that includes...
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BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4S8L ® P4S8L IDE Connectors PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is recommended that you ...
BIOS supports specific device bootup. P4S8L ® P4S8L IDE Connectors PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is recommended that you ...
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BIOS Information ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-1 Chapter 6 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4S8L Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-1 Chapter 6 This chapter gives information about the ASUS P4S8L Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS utility that is bundled with the support CD.
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... Flash feature allows you proceed to step 5 without having to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S8L ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4S8L BIOS Built Date : 12/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the disk that...
... Flash feature allows you proceed to step 5 without having to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S8L ACPI BIOS Revision 1002 BIOS Model : P4S8L BIOS Built Date : 12/16/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the disk that...
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... prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. When found ." File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. When the... update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you...
... prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. Flash Memory: SST 49LF004 Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed. When found ." File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press . 6. When the... update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the main BIOS area. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for the file name that you...
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....SYS to create a bootable system disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. It does not work in DOS mode. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash...This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH ...
....SYS to create a bootable system disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. It does not work in DOS mode. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash...This file works only in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed on the motherboard. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH ...
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Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 5. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-5 Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . Select 1.
Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 5. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-5 Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . Select 1.
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... then press . 6. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At... with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of ...
... then press . 6. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At... with the motherboard and you created earlier. 2. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! 1. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of ...
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... into the Flash ROM. The utility starts to continue. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the programming is...
... into the Flash ROM. The utility starts to continue. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When the programming is...
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...so that you to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 6.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH....EXE utility. 3. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message...
...so that you to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. Follow the BIOS update procedure in case the original BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 6.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH....EXE utility. 3. If the BIOS fails (ROM data or codes are corrupted), a message...
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Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. This requires you see on . ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-9 Even if you may want ... the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you may want to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "6.1 Managing and updating your selections among the...
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to change the configuration of your computer in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. This requires you see on . ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-9 Even if you may want ... the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you may want to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "6.1 Managing and updating your selections among the...
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... through the various setup menus. BOOT Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 6-10 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 6.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their... corresponding functions. The following table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from anywhere in the legend bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this...
... through the various setup menus. BOOT Use this menu to make changes to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup 6-10 Chapter 6: BIOS Information 6.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the Setup screen is highlighted. 6.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the screen has a menu bar with their... corresponding functions. The following table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from anywhere in the legend bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this...
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... return to the right of a help window, it indicates that explanations appear in the window. While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-11 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "6.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. Sub-menu Note that you can display... to the last page. You may launch this field. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To display a sub-menu, move from any of certain fields.
... return to the right of a help window, it indicates that explanations appear in the window. While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-11 Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See "6.7 Exit Menu" for a field parameter. Sub-menu Note that you can display... to the last page. You may launch this field. Press to display the first page, press to go to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To display a sub-menu, move from any of certain fields.
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... above appears. The password is now set to [Enabled]. Type in a password then press . The password is set to [Disabled]. 6-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information The format is month, day, year. Use the or + keys to 59). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for month, ... the system to 2099). Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to the time...
... above appears. The password is now set to [Enabled]. Type in a password then press . The password is set to [Disabled]. 6-12 Chapter 6: BIOS Information The format is month, day, year. Use the or + keys to 59). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for month, ... the system to 2099). Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press . Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to the time...
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... program. See section "2.7Jumpers" for information on how to specify passwords in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-13 A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to erase the R TC RAM. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but ...Main menu. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. The passwords control...
... program. See section "2.7Jumpers" for information on how to specify passwords in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-13 A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to erase the R TC RAM. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but ...Main menu. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during system startup. The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. The passwords control...