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... this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS").
Product warranty or service will...
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2.1 Opening the chassis 2-2 2.2 Removing the disk drive assembly 2-4 2.3 Installing the system memory 2-5 2.4 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.5 Installing CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.6 Installing a CD/DVD-ROM drive 2-10 2.7 Installing a hard disk drive 2-12 2.8 Replacing chassis cover 2-13 2.9 Connect External Devices 2-14 2.10 Power Supply Specifications 2-15
2.10.1 Input Characteristics 2-15...
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6.5 Power Menu 6-28 6.5.1 Power Up Control 6-30 6.5.2 Hardware Monitor 6-32
6.6 Boot Menu 6-34 6.7 Exit Menu 6-36
Chapter 7: Starting up 7-2
7.1 Install an operating system 7-2 7.2 Support CD information 7-2
7.2.1 Running the support CD 7-2 7.2.2 Installation menus 7-3 7.2.3 Software and drivers description 7-3 7.3 Software information 7-5 7.3.1 ASUS Update 7-5 7.3.2 ASUS PC Probe...
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ...the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with...
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... locations. It also includes information on the USB/audio board located on the front panel.
6. Chapter 6: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
7. Chapter 7: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
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Safeguards
About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING! Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ...the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
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ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed on page ix.
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Optional Documentation
Your...
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...may want to upgrade your CD/DVD-ROM drive for higher speed. Follow these steps to install a CD/DVD-ROM drive.
1. After dislodging the disk drive assembly and disconnecting all cable connections, place disk drive assembly on a stable surface.
2. If you are replacing an installed CD/DVD-ROM drive, first remove the four screws (two on each side) to dislodge currently installed drive.
3. Slide the new...
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... and the expansion cards that they support.
5.6.1 Configuring an expansion card
After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
ASUS Book Size Barebone System...
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... utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page x). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on a piece...
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... name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4S8L Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING...
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... 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 must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence...
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Updating the BIOS
Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard!
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created...
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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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... be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
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... 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 item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box.
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Chapter 6: BIOS Information
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Chapter 7
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
Starting Up
ASUS Book Size Barebone System
7-1
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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.
7.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the software and drivers menu automatically appears on your screen. If the installation...
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... Logic audio driver and software applications.
Broadcom 4401 Lan Driver
Click this item to install the Broadcom 4401 LAN driver.
PCTel HSP56 MicroModem Driver
Click this item to install the PCTel HSP56 MicroModem driver.
SiS USB 2.0 Driver
Click this item to install the SiS USB 2.0 driver.
ENE CB710 Driver
Click this item to install the ENE CB710 driver.
ENE PCI Memory Card Reader Driver
Click...
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... V8.1 driver.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item installs the PC-CILLIN 2002 anti-virus software.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0
This item installs the ADOBE Acrobat Reader version 5.0.
ASUS Screen Saver
This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
Show Motherboard Information
Click this item to display the general specifications for the P4S8L motherboard.
Browse Support CD
Click this item to display the support CD...
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7.3 Software information
7.3.1 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/ AsusUpdate
The ASUS Update initial screen ...