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...1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.9 System memory 1-11 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-12 1.9.2 DIMM installation 1-12 1.10 Expansion slots 1-13 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-13 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-13 1.11 Jumpers 1-14 1.12 Connectors 1-15
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS...
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...19 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-21 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 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-29
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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Form Factor Support CD contents
2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, CrashFree BIOS2, ASUS EZ Flash
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, USB 1.1
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
* Specifications are...
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... for your system memory.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is...
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1.4 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
12*
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PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
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Numeric Data Processor
14*
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Primary IDE Channel
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Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
PCI slot 1
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PCI slot 2
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PCI slot 3
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PCI slot 4
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PCI slot 5
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AGP slot
used
Onboard USB controller 1 -
Onboard USB...
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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 viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on...
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... the BIOS file 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: P4XP-X Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
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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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... earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot
Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
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...section 2.1.2.
3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS for this motherboard.
Using the support CD
1. Boot the computer using the support CD. The support CD automatically detects if the BIOS is corrupted.
2. If the BIOS data or codes are corrupted, the following message appears. "The BIOS was corrupted! Do you want to recover?"
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... performs the auto-recovery after 30 seconds.
The recovered BIOS may not be of the same version as the original BIOS. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS for this motherboard, and update the BIOS using ASUS AFLASH.EXE, ASUS EZ Flash Utility, or ASUS Live Update.
Using the bootable floppy disk:
1. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk. 2. Execute the AFLASH...
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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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... power up the system. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on how to update the BIOS.
Halt On [All Errors]
This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory...
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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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... 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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... the taskbar.
Double-click the icon to display the SoundMAX
Control Panel from which you can adjust to
6-channel audio settings.
SoundMAX Integrated Audio icon
VIA Rhine Family LAN Driver
This item installs the Fast Ethernet network driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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... 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.
Microsoft Direct X Driver
This item installs the Microsoft Direct X driver.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item...