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P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
P4S800-MX: les spécifications BIOS Standards Gestion Format Contenu du CD de support 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, et ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB KB/Mouse Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Pilotes ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS Screensaver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 viii
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Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Completed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Floppy found! Doing so may cause system ...
Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Completed. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! This utility is available in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Floppy found! Doing so may cause system ...
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Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.4 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary ... 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 iv
Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.4 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-3 Using the AFLASH utility 2-4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS .......... 2-6 ASUS Update 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary ... 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 iv
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... contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, 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...
... contents 2Mb Flash EEPROM, DMI, PnP features, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM 2.0, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, and ASUS C.P.U. (CPU Parameter Recall) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL/WOR by PME, 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...
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See pages 1-17 and 1-20. ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to pay for two (2) additional USB ports. The USB ports and header comply with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB... to connect USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 is also available at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A USB header is backward compatible with USB 1.1....
See pages 1-17 and 1-20. ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to pay for two (2) additional USB ports. The USB ports and header comply with four (4) Universal Serial Bus (USB... to connect USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 is also available at mid-board to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A USB header is backward compatible with USB 1.1....
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... socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. 2. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure to compile the code. This...
... socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compliler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. 2. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure to compile the code. This...
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...adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do so may need...the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for...
...adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to do so may need...the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for...
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...ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...
...ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P4S800-MX P4S800-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC1 jumper default position.... Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 ...
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... 3. 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers are set to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see 2.5.5 "APM Configuration"). The USBPW_56 jumper is the Space Bar). The USBPW_12 and USBPW_34 jumpers are for the internal USB header that can connect to...
... 3. 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56) Set these jumpers are set to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see 2.5.5 "APM Configuration"). The USBPW_56 jumper is the Space Bar). The USBPW_12 and USBPW_34 jumpers are for the internal USB header that can connect to...
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... the hard disk drive activity LED. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
... the hard disk drive activity LED. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS information Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. Windows® 98SE/ME environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. e. ASUS AFLASH (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in the future. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Start, then select...
... following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. Windows® 98SE/ME environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. e. ASUS AFLASH (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in the future. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Start, then select...
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... failure! Flashed successfully. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it is found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! If there is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4S800MX.BIN not found in the floppy ...disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update ...
... failure! Flashed successfully. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it is found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! If there is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4S800MX.BIN not found in the floppy ...disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update ...
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.... 2. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you to the boot disk you created. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to File, then press . This utility only works in the boot sequence.... 3. Copying the original motherboard BIOS To copy the original motherboard BIOS file: 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Select 1. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash ...
.... 2. 2.1.3 Using the AFLASH utility AFLASH is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you to the boot disk you created. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. In DOS prompt, type AFLASH, then press to File, then press . This utility only works in the boot sequence.... 3. Copying the original motherboard BIOS To copy the original motherboard BIOS file: 1. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. Select 1. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash ...
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... will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4S800MX.BIN, then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! Type the filename of update failures. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 When updating is automatically updated...
... will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4S800MX.BIN, then press . Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard! Type the filename of update failures. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 When updating is automatically updated...
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...floppy disk, you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4S800MX.BIN). Checking for floppy... 3. If the BIOS file that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4S800MX.BIN) before rebooting the computer. If you have ...BIOS crashes even if you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. If you may not boot. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. 8. Follow the screen instructions to P4S800MX.BIN. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following message appears. Starting BIOS...
...floppy disk, you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this motherboard (P4S800MX.BIN). Checking for floppy... 3. If the BIOS file that contains the motherboard BIOS (P4S800MX.BIN) before rebooting the computer. If you have ...BIOS crashes even if you downloaded from a floppy disk: 1. If you may not boot. To recover the BIOS from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. Bad BIOS checksum. 8. Follow the screen instructions to P4S800MX.BIN. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following message appears. Starting BIOS...
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...P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS... Provider (ISP). DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! This utility is copied into the CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your system. Doing so may cause ...
...P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS... Provider (ISP). DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! This utility is copied into the CD-ROM drive. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Select your system. Doing so may cause ...
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Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 3. Click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to complete the update process. 3. Click Next. 4. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select.
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...this menu to make changes to enable and make your system using this last option only if the first two failed. Do this utility. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to "Run Setup". For example, you may not exactly match what you can... can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. It is ...
...this menu to make changes to enable and make your system using this last option only if the first two failed. Do this utility. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 This section explains how to "Run Setup". For example, you may not exactly match what you can... can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the future. It is ...
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... field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. The following ...table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Press...
... field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults Saves changes and exits Setup General help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information Navigation Key(s) Function Description or Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. The following ...table lists the keys found in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from any menu by simply pressing or the + combination. Press...