Asus P1 AH2 - Pundit - 0 MB RAM driver and firmware
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... 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-5 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12...
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... of the ASUS Pundit P1 - AH2. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD...
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...to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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... that you have all the components you plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive
Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2
Starting up
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... supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
3.2 Powering up
Press the system power...
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...;Quiet Driver Installs the AMD CoolʼnʼQuiet driver.
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver.
NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 display driver.
Realtek Audio Driver Allows you to install the Realtek audio driver.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver file that came with the utility for details.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...
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... problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS CoolʼnʼQuiet Utility Installs the ASUS CoolʼnʼQuiet Utility.
ADOBE...
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USB2.0 Card Reader Software Installs the USB2.0 card reader software.
Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
3.3.3 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
...
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... your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
2. Click...
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...
browser provides information on
the PCI devices installed on your
system. Click the plus sign (+)
before the PCI Information item to
display available information.
Usage
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk
drive space, and memory usage. Click
to display the Usage browser.
CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation...
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... 3-15 for more information about DTS function.
DTS Connect is embedded in the audio drivers. After the driver installed, there is "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon in the desktop manual bar (see figure below).
When click the icon or insert the device into the phone jack, the manager will poop out. You can click the dts Neo: PC...
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RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXP2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXP2
GND
GND
SATA Connectors
2. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM1
R
PIN 1
COM Port Connector
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...with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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... the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
Internet option from the drop-down
you to avoid network traffic, or
menu, then click Next.
click Auto Select. Click Next.
ASUS Pundit P1-AH2...
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... version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop...
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...MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that 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.
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2N-SLI.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.
Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awd...
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...utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD
for the BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When...
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... stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "4.8 Exit Menu."
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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