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... 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory 1-13 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-14 1.10 Expansion slots 1-14 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-15 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update...
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...18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-22
2.5 Power Menu 2-24 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27
2.6 Boot Menu 2-29 2.7 Exit Menu 2-31
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 ASUS Contact Information...
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: ...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ...
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...AUX/Modem audio connectors (optional) Front panel audio connector (optional)
4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Instant Music
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate...
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... 11. Flash ROM 12. Standby power LED 13. ASUS ASIC 14. Super I/O controller 15. PCI slots 16. Audio CODEC (optional) 17. LAN controller (optional) 18 AGP warning LED 19. AGP slot
20. PS/2 mouse port 21. Parallel port 22. RJ-45 port (optional) 23. Line In jack (optional) 24. Line Out jack (optional) 25. Microphone jack (optional) 26. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 27. Serial ports 28. USB 2.0 ports 3 and...
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... Port (AGP) slot.
To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis. NOTE: The AGP slot supports only 1.5V AGP cards.
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 below. 4. Install the drivers and/or software...
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... disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.
2. Reboot the computer. 3. To use EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the following
screen.
ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4PE BP ACPI BIOS Revision 1002
BIOS Model
: P4PE BP
BIOS...
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... copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.
AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup...
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...the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard.
4. To use the CrashFree BIOS 2 auto-recovery on this motherboard, install a VGA card into one of the expansion slots before rebooting the computer. On motherboards with onboard VGA, you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you reboot the computer
To update the BIOS using the bootable support...
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to 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 Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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... Saving]
You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Control Panel. Select the...
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... the 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 an item to install...
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... Application
This item installs the AC' 97 SoundMAX audio driver and application to activate the 6-channel audio features.
BROADCOM 4401 LAN Driver
This item installs the BROADCOM® BCM4401 drivers to support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX networking.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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... monitors the fan speed, 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...
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... a 6channel speaker system, click the arrow under Speaker Setup to display a list of options.
4. Select the option Surround Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround).
5. Click the Apply button.
6. Click the Test button to display the Test Listening Environment window.
7. Click the arrow under Select Audio Path to display a list of options. Choose your desired setting.
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... Disk driver: 1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. In the Drivers menu, click on the item ASUS USB Flash Disk. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation. 4. Restart the computer when prompted.
For detailed information using the ASUS USB Flash Disk, refer to the manual from the folder ASUS USB Flash Disk/Manual in the support CD.
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Chapter 3: Software support
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...Install the software from the software menu in the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Software menu".
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe.
Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.
Launching the program
Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your desktop... setting is English.
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... on the confirmation window that appears.
The next time you boot your computer, the POST messages are announced in the language that you selected .
Customizing your POST messages
If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you...
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...™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu.
Before using ASUS MyLogo2 feature, use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] is you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See page...
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... Exit, then reboot your computer.
Your system boots with the new boot logo.
Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS.
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