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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24 2.7 Exit menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24 2.7 Exit menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
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...-VM specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector Panel connectors COM connector ... ACPI, DMI, Green,PnP features, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS MyLogo2, and ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin...
...-VM specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector Panel connectors COM connector ... ACPI, DMI, Green,PnP features, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS MyLogo2, and ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin...
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...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4R800-VM series support CD Serial (COM) port module and cable 80-conductor Ultra ATA IDE cable Ribbon cable ...for buying the ASUS® P4R800-VM motherboard! See page 2-15 and 2-16. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...
...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4R800-VM series support CD Serial (COM) port module and cable 80-conductor Ultra ATA IDE cable Ribbon cable ...for buying the ASUS® P4R800-VM motherboard! See page 2-15 and 2-16. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See ...
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See page 2-6. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the support CD. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when...
See page 2-6. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the support CD. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when...
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...and download the latest BIOS file for this file only when you need to restore the BIOS in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b.... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. c. Use this motherboard using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. • A working BIOS file for...
...and download the latest BIOS file for this file only when you need to restore the BIOS in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b.... Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. c. Use this motherboard using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. • A working BIOS file for...
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... while updating the BIOS! A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to...
... while updating the BIOS! A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to...
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...you may cause system boot failure! 4. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Checking for floppy... 3. Floppy found . See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." ...floppy disk in case the current BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 is found ! DO NOT...
...you may cause system boot failure! 4. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Checking for floppy... 3. Floppy found . See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." ...floppy disk in case the current BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. • Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 is found ! DO NOT...
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... not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Checking for this motherboard. The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... Floppy not found . Checking for floppy... ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 Boot the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the... floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating...
... not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Checking for this motherboard. The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... Floppy not found . Checking for floppy... ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 Boot the system. 2. The utility automatically checks the... floppy disk drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found ! Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating...
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Software support Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Software support Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
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.... • Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the support CD, place the CD to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for general ...reference only. The CD automatically runs and displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT ...
.... • Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the support CD, place the CD to the optical drive. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for general ...reference only. The CD automatically runs and displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT ...
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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24 2.7 Exit menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-22 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-22 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-23 2.6.3 Security 2-24 2.7 Exit menu 2-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 v
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... summary* Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector Panel connectors COM connector...Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 * Specifications are subject to change...
... summary* Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector for 2 additional USB ports CPU and chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX audio connectors Front panel audio connector Panel connectors COM connector...Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 * Specifications are subject to change...
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... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4R800-VM series support CD Serial (COM) port module and cable 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive...
... your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your P4R800-VM package for the following items. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS P4R800-VM series support CD Serial (COM) port module and cable 80-conductor UltraATA IDE cable Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive...
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... menu in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. See page 2-21. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when... the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and ...
... menu in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from a floppy disk. See page 2-21. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD, or from a bootable floppy disk, when... the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and ...
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... utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A working BIOS file for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for each utility. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Double-... disk into the drive. b. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. 2. Important notes It is in the support CD. d. Use this file only when you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click on the Startup ...
... utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A working BIOS file for this motherboard using a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for each utility. At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Double-... disk into the drive. b. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. 2. Important notes It is in the support CD. d. Use this file only when you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click on the Startup ...
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... boot failure! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. All rights reserved. You need...
... boot failure! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. All rights reserved. You need...
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... floppy... Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Floppy found . Start flashing... Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains ...copy of the original motherboard BIOS to restore the BIOS. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard ...
... floppy... Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Floppy found . Start flashing... Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains ...copy of the original motherboard BIOS to restore the BIOS. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. If the BIOS file that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard ...
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...checksum. Completed. When the BIOS update process is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for floppy... If there is complete... BIOS version for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Boot the system. 2. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. CD-ROM found ! Checking for this motherboard. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom".
...checksum. Completed. When the BIOS update process is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for floppy... If there is complete... BIOS version for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Boot the system. 2. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. CD-ROM found ! Checking for this motherboard. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom".
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Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features... and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Refer to your ...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features... and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Refer to your ...