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...expansion card 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 and ... 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
...expansion card 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 and ... 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 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. BIOS Information ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-1
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... if you see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Save the file to display the following screen. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature ...allows you need to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Follow these steps to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. What you...
... if you see ASUS contact information on your BIOS It is recommended that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Save the file to display the following screen. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 6.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature ...allows you need to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. Follow these steps to easily update the BIOS without the disk in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to a floppy disk. What you...
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...! appears. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-3 5. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the correct file name. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. Pressing N exits the EZ...
...! appears. The following message appears on screen. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-3 5. File not found , the following prompts appear if you accidentally typed in the correct file name. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ If you typed Y. Pressing N exits the EZ...
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...DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility ... from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 6. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6-4 Chapter...
...DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. To determine the BIOS version of the code displayed on the motherboard. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. 6.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility ... from the floppy disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 6. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 6-4 Chapter...
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... with the motherboard! 1. To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 6-6 Chapter 6: BIOS Information Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\"... prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 6. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with...
... with the motherboard! 1. To cancel this operation, press . 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. 6-6 Chapter 6: BIOS Information Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . At the "A:\"... prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 6. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with...
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...8. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. If this may not boot. 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. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems...
...8. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-7 7. If this may not boot. 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. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems...
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... one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 6.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "6.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in case the...
... one that the computer boots from a floppy disk and update the BIOS in section 6.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. Follow the BIOS update procedure in section "6.1.2 Using AFLASH to boot the computer from the floppy disk. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. 6.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in case the...
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... program when you are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this program. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then ... stores the Setup utility. It is a menu-driven program, which means you to "Run Setup". Do this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-9 This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to reconfigure your screen.
... program when you are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this program. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are not prompted to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then ... stores the Setup utility. It is a menu-driven program, which means you to "Run Setup". Do this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS Book Size Barebone System 6-9 This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to reconfigure your screen.
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...startup. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise...] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. When you...
...startup. The default of greater than 64MB, you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Otherwise...] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. When you...
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... power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 6-28 Chapter 6: BIOS Information In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [...to "Suspend Mode" item. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to its greatest amount. Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. When set to [Disabled], the power ...
... power saving as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 6-28 Chapter 6: BIOS Information In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [...to "Suspend Mode" item. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to its greatest amount. Refer to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. When set to [Disabled], the power ...
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... the support CD contents in text format. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. CLICK THE LEFT ARROW TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU 7-4 Chapter 7: Starting Up ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs...TO SEE THE NEXT MENU Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. Exit Click this item to exit the P4S8L support CD. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
... the support CD contents in text format. Readme This item displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of the BIOS from the ASUS website. CLICK THE LEFT ARROW TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU 7-4 Chapter 7: Starting Up ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This item installs...TO SEE THE NEXT MENU Microsoft Direct X 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. ASUS Update This item installs the ASUS Update. Exit Click this item to exit the P4S8L support CD. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
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.../AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to download. Click Next. 7. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 7.3 Software information 7.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to complete the update process. Follow these steps to use...
.../AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Launch the utility from a file, a window pops up prompting you to download. Click Next. 7. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. 7.3 Software information 7.3.1 ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to complete the update process. Follow these steps to use...