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Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 4
...layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6
Chapter 5: BIOS Information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 5-3 5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 5-4 5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 5-5
5.2 BIOS Setup program 5-7 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-8 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-8 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 8
... the ASUS Vintage S-800. 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...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 9
...T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : 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 the ASUS contact...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 18
... unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive(s) 6. Floppy disk 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 strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 21
... item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• nstalling Windows® XP Service Pack 1 is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the
BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
w w w . i n t e l . c o m / i n f o / h y p e r t h r e a d i n g.
ASUS Vintage-S800...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 29
...
PCI slots (PCI1)
AGP slot (AGP1)
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 42
... utility drivers that enhance 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 D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 43
...SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application
Installs the AD1888 audio driver and SoundMAX® application.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
Installs the driver for the onboard SiS PCI LAN controller.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 44
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.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b
Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0b is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia ...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 62
....rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk.
5. Press . The screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4S800-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version...
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 63
... system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" appears.
• If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4S800-MX.ROM not found!" is displayed.
ASUS Vintage-S800
5-5
Vintage User''s Manual for English version E1963 - Page 65
5.2
BIOS Setup program
The BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This section explains how to configure your system using...
Vintage User Manual - Page 4
... layout 44 4.3 Jumpers 45 4.4 Connectors 48
Chapter 5: BIOS Information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 58 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 58 5.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 59 5.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 60 5.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 61
5.2 BIOS Setup program 63 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 64 5.2.2 Menu bar 64 5.2.3 Navigation keys...
Vintage User Manual - Page 29
... PCI slot is already occupied.
2.7.3 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
ASUS Vintage-S800...
Vintage User Manual - Page 40
... 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...
Vintage User Manual - Page 41
...SiS VGA display driver.
SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application
The item installs the AD1888 audio driver and SoundMAX® application.
SiS PCI LAN Driver
This item installs the driver for the onboard SiS PCI LAN controller.
USB 1.1 Driver
This item installs the USB 1.1 driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC...
Vintage User Manual - Page 42
...® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
3.2.4 ASUS contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating system version.
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Chapter3: Starting...
Vintage User Manual - Page 60
....rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . The screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iP4S800-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version...
Vintage User Manual - Page 61
...3. To launch EZ Flash, press + during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" appears.
• If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error message "P4S800-MX.ROM not found!" is displayed.
ASUS Vintage-S800 barebone system...
Vintage User Manual - Page 63
..., you can 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 LPC chip.
The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up...