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Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 ...
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...2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28
2.7 Exit menu 2-30 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6
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...to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. .
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The...
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... install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for BIOS information.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card...
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... D: is your optical drive.
e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to...
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... Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as A8S-XSE.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS...
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... may want to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC.
The LPC on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
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... ADI1986A audio driver and application. SiS Ethernet Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet LAN driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS A8S-X SE...
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..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update...
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... 2-25 2.6 Boot menu 2-26 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-26 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-27 2.6.3 Security 2-28 2.7 Exit menu 2-30
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an 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 Make Disk 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact Information 3-6
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14
Floppy Disk Controller
7*
15
Printer Port (LPT1)
8
3
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9*
4
IRQ holder for PCI steering
10*
5
IRQ holder for PCI steering
11*
6
IRQ holder for PCI steering
12*
7
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
ASUS A8S...
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... (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
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...optical drive.
e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy
disk.
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS...
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... the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as A8S-X.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display the...
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... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC.
The LPC on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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... item appears instead of Software Memory Hole if you installed a Revision E0 processor.
HyperTransport Configuration
HyperTransport Configuration
HT Width HT Speed
[Auto] [800 MHz]
HT Width [ Auto]
Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] [Auto]
HT Speed [800 MHz]
Sets the HyperTransport frequency from CPU to the NorthBridge. Configuration...
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... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
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... audio driver and application.
Intel Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the Intel® Gigabit LAN driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows XP SP 1 to support USB 2.0.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS...
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..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS...