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... This new feature present in the support CD. See page 2-5. No need 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 personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a bootable floppy... and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading...
... This new feature present in the support CD. See page 2-5. No need 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 personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a bootable floppy... and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading...
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...type the command line: afudos /o where "filename" can use the current BIOS file as shown. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is a DOS-based application ...The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - To copy the current BIOS file: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...to copy the original BIOS file to the floppy disk. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3
...type the command line: afudos /o where "filename" can use the current BIOS file as shown. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is a DOS-based application ...The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to a floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - To copy the current BIOS file: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...to copy the original BIOS file to the floppy disk. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-3
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...Chapter 2: BIOS information At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4.... done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... When the BIOS update process is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done A:\> 5.
...Chapter 2: BIOS information At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4.... done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... When the BIOS update process is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done A:\> 5.
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...BIOS file. Checking for floppy... • If there is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to P4R800VM.ROM. Floppy found !" Start flashing... 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 a floppy disk. 2. User ... floppy disk, the error message "P4R800VM.ROM not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
...BIOS file. Checking for floppy... • If there is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to P4R800VM.ROM. Floppy found !" Start flashing... 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 a floppy disk. 2. User ... floppy disk, the error message "P4R800VM.ROM not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
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...message appears. See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Boot the system. 2. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto-recovery ...! 4. Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). Checking for this disk to P4R800VM.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system...
...message appears. See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Boot the system. 2. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto-recovery ...! 4. Doing so may also use this motherboard (P4R800VM.ROM). Checking for this disk to P4R800VM.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system...
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Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk on the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. The ... may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! The utility automatically checks the optical drive when there is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. When the BIOS update...
Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk on the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. The ... may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! The utility automatically checks the optical drive when there is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for this motherboard. When the BIOS update...
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...to skip certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL...Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
...to skip certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo Add On ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait for 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL...Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
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...need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-5. 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. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature... 2-6. 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 support CD, or from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip....
...need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 3-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-5. 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. CrashFree BIOS2 This feature... 2-6. 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 support CD, or from Utilities menu in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip....
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The plugs from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient ... to an ATX 12V power supply. P4R800-VM CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4R800-VM Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-19 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the...
The plugs from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1) These connectors allow you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient ... to an ATX 12V power supply. P4R800-VM CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P4R800-VM Internal Audio Connectors ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 1-19 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the...
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...command line: afudos /o where "filename" can also be used as shown. Reading flash ..... Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to store the file. All rights reserved. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file ... have enough space (at least 600KB) to a bootable floppy disk. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy diskette. Press the Enter key. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS The ...
...command line: afudos /o where "filename" can also be used as shown. Reading flash ..... Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to store the file. All rights reserved. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file ... have enough space (at least 600KB) to a bootable floppy disk. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy diskette. Press the Enter key. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS The ...
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... to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)...the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. What you copied to the bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... ...
... to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i where "filename.rom" means the latest (or original) BIOS file that contains the BIOS file. 3. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)...the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reboot the system from the floppy disk. 4. A:\>afudos /ip4r800vm.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. What you copied to the bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... ...
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...update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P4R800VM.ROM. User recovery requested. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Floppy found in the floppy disk, EZ... automatically reboots the system when done. Completed. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. If the P4R800VM.ROM file is no floppy disk found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4R800VM.ROM not found !" Save the BIOS file to ...
...update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P4R800VM.ROM. User recovery requested. Doing so may cause system boot failure! Floppy found in the floppy disk, EZ... automatically reboots the system when done. Completed. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. If the P4R800VM.ROM file is no floppy disk found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4R800VM.ROM not found !" Save the BIOS file to ...
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... (P4R800VM.ROM). See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found . DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert a floppy disk that you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website... have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to restore the BIOS. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. If the BIOS file that contains the original, or...
... (P4R800VM.ROM). See section "2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found . DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert a floppy disk that you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website... have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to restore the BIOS. The BIOS update process continues when the P4R800VM.ROM is found ! Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. If the BIOS file that contains the original, or...
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.... If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Checking for floppy... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for...
.... If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-7 When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Checking for floppy... Reading file "p4r800vm.rom". Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for...
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...the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this function allows the option ROMs to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure the Full ...] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you wish to be pressed when error occurs. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to Enabled, the system waits for option...
...the time needed to boot the system. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this function allows the option ROMs to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4R800-VM motherboard user guide 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure the Full ...] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you wish to be pressed when error occurs. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for F1 key to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. This will decrease the time needed to Enabled, the system waits for option...
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...CD into your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the... you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT...
...CD into your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for more information. • This motherboard does not support Windows® 98SE. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the... you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT...