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...P4S800MX.BIN". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. Manuel ASUS... Next. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Checking for the ...
...P4S800MX.BIN". DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. Manuel ASUS... Next. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Checking for the ...
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...® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.
...® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. Gold Arrow P4S800-MX Socket 478 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. It is supported under Windows XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.
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...Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 ...) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 RJ-45 port. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 6-channel mode,...
...Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Windows® 98SE only supports 2-channel speaker configuration. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 ...) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port. ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 RJ-45 port. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 6-channel mode,...
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... the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. ASUS AFLASH (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode.) 3. Visit the...
... the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to complete the process. ASUS AFLASH (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode.) 3. Visit the...
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... or is recommended that you reboot using a bootable floppy disk, or copy the original motherboard BIOS. AFLASH does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. Reboot the computer from the floppy...
... or is recommended that you reboot using a bootable floppy disk, or copy the original motherboard BIOS. AFLASH does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows®, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 5. Reboot the computer from the floppy...
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... into the CD-ROM drive. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Floppy found! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Completed. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. DO NOT shutdown or...
... into the CD-ROM drive. Reading file "P4S800MX.BIN". Floppy found! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. The ASUS Update initial screen appears. 2. Completed. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. DO NOT shutdown or...
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Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the update process. 3.
Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. If you selected updating/ downloading from a file, a window pops up prompting you wish to complete the update process. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information Click Next. 5. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the file. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to complete the update process. 3.
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... When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar... the first page, press to go to navigate through the entire help document. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, it indicates that will not fit in the window. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right...
... When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. To exit the help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar... the first page, press to go to navigate through the entire help document. 2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of a help window, it indicates that will not fit in the window. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right...
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... move the highlight to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to 59). ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 This window displays the help text for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 ...to the time that you specify (usually the current date). This pointer indicates that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to 2099). Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that you enter...
... move the highlight to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets the system to 59). ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 This window displays the help text for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 ...to the time that you specify (usually the current date). This pointer indicates that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to 2099). Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that you enter...
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... Shared Memory Size [32M] This field allows you are using an AGP 8X card. AGP 8X is a new cache technology for non-Windows operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE...
... Shared Memory Size [32M] This field allows you are using an AGP 8X card. AGP 8X is a new cache technology for non-Windows operating systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P4S800-MX motherboard user guide 2-19 Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] IDE Bus Master Support [Enabled] This item controls the IDE...
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...the changes while exiting. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. You can then return to other menus and make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each... to fields other changes before exiting. Save Changes This option saves your changes and exit Setup. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.7 Exit Menu After configuring the BIOS save your selections without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if...
...the changes while exiting. If you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. You can then return to other menus and make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each... to fields other changes before exiting. Save Changes This option saves your changes and exit Setup. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.7 Exit Menu After configuring the BIOS save your selections without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if...
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3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the .... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The contents of your computer. If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the...
3.1 Install an operating system ® This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of the .... Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The contents of your computer. If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Visit the ASUS website for more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the...