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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating...
...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup...for setting up sequence and ways of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating...
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Z7S WS specifications summary Support DVD contents Manageability Other Features Form factor Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Utility ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Flash Utility under DOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster utility ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Multi-language BIOS CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.67 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
Z7S WS specifications summary Support DVD contents Manageability Other Features Form factor Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Utility ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Flash Utility under DOS WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, AI NET 2, Chassis Intrusion, BIOS flash utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster utility ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Multi-language BIOS CEB form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.67 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Tools menu 4-33 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 ASUS Z7S WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Tools menu 4-33 4.8 Exit menu 4-35 ASUS Z7S WS
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... the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Z7S WS 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original...
... the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS Z7S WS 4-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Z7S WS.ROM Z7S WS ASUS Z7S WS 4-3 Follow...
... capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Z7S WS.ROM Z7S WS ASUS Z7S WS 4-3 Follow...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS Z7S WS 4-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
...reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS Z7S WS 4-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard....
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... DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current...
... DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current...
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...A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z7S WS...
...A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Z7S WS...
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...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...for floppy... Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the ...
...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS...for floppy... Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the ...
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...the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on. ASUS Z7S WS 4-9 The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you see on your...menus and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip...
...the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on. ASUS Z7S WS 4-9 The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the Setup program, you see on your...menus and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. See section 4.8 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip...
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... for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Z7S WS 4-33 Select an item then...
... for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS Z7S WS 4-33 Select an item then...
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...to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.06 Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter]...run the utility. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the file. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile...
...to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.06 Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter]...run the utility. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to save the file. 4.7.2 ASUS O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Start O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile...
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...PhotoImpact image editing software. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap lets users instantly turn on/off the PC without terminating the tasks. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...to back up and restore your computer from viruses that allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can connect to open, view,...
...PhotoImpact image editing software. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Nap lets users instantly turn on/off the PC without terminating the tasks. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs...to back up and restore your computer from viruses that allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can connect to open, view,...
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... application for details. 2. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-9 View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that contains the...
... application for details. 2. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. ASUS Z�7�S��W�S� 5-9 View the online help or readme file that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that contains the...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7.
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... processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel®...: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Z7S WS A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EM64T...
... processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel®...: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS Z7S WS A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EM64T...
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Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to display the following. ASUS Z7S WS 4-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [...built in the BIOS chip so it . Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to display the following. ASUS Z7S WS 4-5 ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W39V080FA F Current ROM BOARD: Z7S WS VER: 0110 DATE: 12/25/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: Note [...built in the BIOS chip so it . Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
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...ASUS Z7S WS 4-7 You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /Z7SWS.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS... the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt ...
...ASUS Z7S WS 4-7 You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /Z7SWS.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS... the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iZ7SWS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt ...