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... BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 ...
... BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 ...
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... to yourself when trying to the following symbols used throughout this guide Conventions used in completing a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide To make sure that... take note of the standard package. These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii About this guide. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: ...
... to yourself when trying to the following symbols used throughout this guide Conventions used in completing a task. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide To make sure that... take note of the standard package. These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. viii About this guide. Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. Refer to complete a task. CAUTION: ...
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...motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize... and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need...
...motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the support CD. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize... and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from a bootable floppy disk, when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need...
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... (BIOS) setup. 1. From your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Double-click on Create Disk... ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support CD. c. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the corresponding section for each utility. DOS environment... a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. button. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted...
... (BIOS) setup. 1. From your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Double-click on Create Disk... ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the support CD. c. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to the corresponding section for each utility. DOS environment... a bootable floppy disk or the support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. button. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted...
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...lets you see on the screen is for the extension name. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file. What you update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware...
...lets you see on the screen is for the extension name. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to a floppy diskette. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file. What you update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware...
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... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American... Update Utility - Reading file ..... The screen displays...Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. When the BIOS update ...process is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to update... the BIOS To update the BIOS using the ...
... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American... Update Utility - Reading file ..... The screen displays...Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. When the BIOS update ...process is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to update... the BIOS To update the BIOS using the ...
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... built-in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" Save the BIOS file to P4R800VM.ROM. Checking for floppy... User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Flashed successfully. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" 4. Completed. Doing so may cause system...
... built-in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" Save the BIOS file to P4R800VM.ROM. Checking for floppy... User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Flashed successfully. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" 4. Completed. Doing so may cause system...
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...P4R800VM.ROM. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Checking for floppy... If the BIOS file that you may cause system boot failure! 4....
...P4R800VM.ROM. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Bad BIOS checksum. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Checking for floppy... If the BIOS file that you may cause system boot failure! 4....
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...a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found . When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking ... ! The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the optical drive when there is no floppy disk on the floppy disk drive. 3. To recover...
...a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found . When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking ... ! The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The utility automatically checks the optical drive when there is no floppy disk on the floppy disk drive. 3. To recover...
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... match what you see on the system chassis. Do this program. Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your system using this utility. The LPC chip on . It is constantly being... updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices. If you wish to enter ...
... match what you see on the system chassis. Do this program. Because the BIOS software is a menudriven program, which means you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your system using this utility. The LPC chip on . It is constantly being... updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the predetermined choices. If you wish to enter ...
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... motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your computer, browse the contents of the support... time without notice. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Because motherboard settings and hardware options ...
... motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your computer, browse the contents of the support... time without notice. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Because motherboard settings and hardware options ...
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...ATI All in One Driver The item installs the ATI All in One Driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ...you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install the necessary drivers to activate these devices. AD1888 Driver...
...ATI All in One Driver The item installs the ATI All in One Driver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 3-3 ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts ...you on any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update This program allows you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Install the necessary drivers to activate these devices. AD1888 Driver...
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... BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 ...
... BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 BIOS menu screen 2-9 Menu bar 2-9 Navigation keys 2-9 Menu items 2-10 Sub-menu items 2-10 ...
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CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following symbols used in completing a task. ... to find more information Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to complete a task. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to the following symbols used in completing a task. ... to find more information Refer to complete a task. These documents are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1.
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... This new feature present in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the support CD. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the ...add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
... This new feature present in the motherboard allows you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the support CD. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the ...add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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...Start, point to Settings, then click on Control Panel. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. Use this motherboard using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for each utility. Copy the original...support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. From your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. See Chapter 3 for details.) Refer to ...
...Start, point to Settings, then click on Control Panel. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS or the ASUS Update utilities. Use this motherboard using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for each utility. Copy the original...support CD when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. From your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. See Chapter 3 for details.) Refer to ...
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... used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. All rights reserved. Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Press the...
... used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3 All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. All rights reserved. Save the BIOS file to the floppy disk. Press the...
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...contains the BIOS file. 3. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the... rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to a piece of the update process. Write down the BIOS file name to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Boot the ...
...contains the BIOS file. 3. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the... rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to a piece of the update process. Write down the BIOS file name to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Boot the ...
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... message "Floppy not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P4R800VM.ROM. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rebooting. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting...
... message "Floppy not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P4R800VM.ROM. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Rebooting. 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting...
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... recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Checking for floppy... flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. 2.1.5 Recovering...
... recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4R800VM.ROM) before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Checking for floppy... flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following message appears. 2.1.5 Recovering...