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.... Floppy found! Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Start flashing... The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
.... Floppy found! Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Start flashing... The Drivers menu appears. 2. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Select your system. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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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 and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...
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 and Secondary Master/Slave 2-13 2.3.2 Keyboard Features 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-16 2.4.1 Chip Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A USB header is also available at mid-board to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster... to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 480 Mbps connection speed. See page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to connect USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 connectivity...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to accommodate a USB module for an optional ROM. See page 2-3. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction A USB header is also available at mid-board to restore BIOS data from a floppy disk. This speed advantage over the conventional USB 1.1 (12 Mbps) allows faster... to enjoy this protection feature without the need to 480 Mbps connection speed. See page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to connect USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 connectivity...
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... drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. b. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Create Disk... From your BIOS The following to the corresponding section for this motherboard using a bootable...
... drive. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. b. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Create Disk... From your BIOS The following to the corresponding section for this motherboard using a bootable...
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... a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Reboot the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Save the BIOS file to display the following. If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the...
... a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Reboot the system. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Save the BIOS file to display the following. If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the...
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...is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you to update the BIOS using a floppy disk. 2. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that may be programmed by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. ...within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a bootable floppy disk, or copy the original motherboard BIOS. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. The ...
...is a Flash Memory Writer utility that allows you to update the BIOS using a floppy disk. 2. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that may be programmed by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. ...within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that you reboot using a bootable floppy disk, or copy the original motherboard BIOS. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. It is not supported by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. The ...
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... bootable floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4S800MX.BIN, then press . ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Download an updated BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. The utility...
... bootable floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\P4S800MX.BIN, then press . ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 When updating is automatically updated only when necessary. Download an updated BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. The utility...
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... use this motherboard (P4S800MX.BIN). Prepare the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in one of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may also use the CrashFree BIOS feature on this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with onboard VGA...
... use this motherboard (P4S800MX.BIN). Prepare the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in one of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may also use the CrashFree BIOS feature on this happens, call the ASUS Technical Support for assistance. 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with onboard VGA...
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... utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. This utility...
... utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. To install ASUS Update: 1. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. This utility...
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Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Click Next. 5. 3. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 4.
Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Click Next. 5. 3. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 4.
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... locate and load the Operating System. If you with its test routines. Use this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use this program. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your selections among the predetermined...enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this menu to the advanced features. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the configuration ...
... locate and load the Operating System. If you with its test routines. Use this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 Use this program. You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your selections among the predetermined...enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this menu to the advanced features. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the configuration ...
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...options that appear in cache. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to the default setting [Disabled]. When you set...Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the...
...options that appear in cache. If not detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on or off the CPU Level 2 built-in the popup menu vary according to the default setting [Disabled]. When you set...Memory Frequency [Auto] This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be used for expansion cards. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the...
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...ASUS Update installation and use. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update... This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 This item installs the Microsoft...
...ASUS Update installation and use. ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Install ASUS Update... This program allows you can connect to the ASUS website. Microsoft® DirectX 8.1 This item installs the Microsoft...