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Checklist P4S8X E1120 Sepetember 2002 Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ii... respective companies, and are released for each product design represented by any of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or ...THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at: http://www.asus.com or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS...
Checklist P4S8X E1120 Sepetember 2002 Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ii... respective companies, and are released for each product design represented by any of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Manual updates are both printed on the following page. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or ...THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at: http://www.asus.com or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS...
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Safeguards Contents About this guide iii How this guide is organized iii Conventions used in this guide iii Safety information vi FCC/CDC statements vii ASUS contact information viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 Welcome 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 Core Specifications 2 1.3 Special Features 3 1.4 Motherboard Components 4 1.4.1 Component Locations... first time 41 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 42 3.3 Powering off the computer 44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 45 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 45 4.2 BIOS Setup program 50 4.3 Main menu 53 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 54 iv
Safeguards Contents About this guide iii How this guide is organized iii Conventions used in this guide iii Safety information vi FCC/CDC statements vii ASUS contact information viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1 Welcome 1 1.1 Package contents 1 1.2 Core Specifications 2 1.3 Special Features 3 1.4 Motherboard Components 4 1.4.1 Component Locations... first time 41 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 42 3.3 Powering off the computer 44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 45 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 45 4.2 BIOS Setup program 50 4.3 Main menu 53 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 54 iv
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...added external speaker, messages inform you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Localized BIOS menus are easy to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan feature (See page 75.) The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds ...system loading to configure. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS (See page 45.) With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of system boot status and causes of boot errors. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 3 1.3 Special Features ASUS EZ Plug™ (See page 33.) This patented ASUS technology uses the existing...
...added external speaker, messages inform you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. Localized BIOS menus are easy to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan feature (See page 75.) The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds ...system loading to configure. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS (See page 45.) With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of system boot status and causes of boot errors. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 3 1.3 Special Features ASUS EZ Plug™ (See page 33.) This patented ASUS technology uses the existing...
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... Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S8X ACPI BIOS Revision xxxx BIOS Model : P4S8X BIOS Built Date : 08/15/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on your screen may not...
... Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS P4S8X ACPI BIOS Revision xxxx BIOS Model : P4S8X BIOS Built Date : 08/15/02 Please Enter File Name for reference only. You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on your screen may not...
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... with the new BIOS. 46 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S8X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 9. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press...
... with the new BIOS. 46 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Continue to look for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: P4S8X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 9. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press...
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At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to start the update. 48 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. When...
At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . To cancel this operation, press . 6. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to start the update. 48 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. When...
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... persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to continue. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 49 If this may not boot. 7. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash ...Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If...
... persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to continue. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 49 If this may not boot. 7. This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update failures. If the Flash ...Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If...
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... means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the ... EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If you may want to configure your system using the provided utility described in the future. Do this utility. This section explains...
... means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the ... EEPROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If you may want to configure your system using the provided utility described in the future. Do this utility. This section explains...
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.../2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the AGP. When you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 61 This field is not accessible when the... CPU VCore Setting is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.5] [2.6] [2.7] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] This field is defaulted to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5] [1.6] [1.7] DDR Voltage Adjustment [Auto] This field is defaulted to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update...
.../2 mouse at startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the AGP. When you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 61 This field is not accessible when the... CPU VCore Setting is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.5] [2.6] [2.7] CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] This field is defaulted to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.5] [1.6] [1.7] DDR Voltage Adjustment [Auto] This field is defaulted to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update...
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... Smart Manager application will only appear if you update BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to enable compatibility with audio and other language versions of addresses, phone numbers and ASUS website locations. Contact: • A list ... appear on the setup menus. View online help you have adjusted the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu in the Advanced BIOS; ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 83 Updated or other special functions. • PC-Cillin 2002: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. Utilities: •...
... Smart Manager application will only appear if you update BIOS or download a BIOS image file. • Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to enable compatibility with audio and other language versions of addresses, phone numbers and ASUS website locations. Contact: • A list ... appear on the setup menus. View online help you have adjusted the I/O Device Configuration sub-menu in the Advanced BIOS; ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 83 Updated or other special functions. • PC-Cillin 2002: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. Utilities: •...
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... (tm) Lite Controller" item from CD-ROM. 10. Select the Promise chip used on P4S8X motherboard under Windows XP. Press S to "Settings" and select "Control Panel". 3. Read ASUS support CD in the BIOS. 8. For example, we want to use RAID 0 function on your new RAID motherboard.... 7. Select item "Unlisted or Updated Driver" in "List of Drivers" list box. 7. The operation system installation...
... (tm) Lite Controller" item from CD-ROM. 10. Select the Promise chip used on P4S8X motherboard under Windows XP. Press S to "Settings" and select "Control Panel". 3. Read ASUS support CD in the BIOS. 8. For example, we want to use RAID 0 function on your new RAID motherboard.... 7. Select item "Unlisted or Updated Driver" in "List of Drivers" list box. 7. The operation system installation...
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... you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet," you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 99 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5.7 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you wish...
... you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet," you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 99 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 5.7 ASUS Live Update ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you wish...
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.... 100 Chapter 5: Software reference From the selection that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Click Next. See section "5.3.1 Installation menu". Make sure...ASUS Live Update." 2. Click Next. 4. Before using ASUS MyLogo™ feature, use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of the BIOS file, such as from a file." 3. 5.8 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ is you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS...
.... 100 Chapter 5: Software reference From the selection that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Click Next. See section "5.3.1 Installation menu". Make sure...ASUS Live Update." 2. Click Next. 4. Before using ASUS MyLogo™ feature, use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of the BIOS file, such as from a file." 3. 5.8 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ is you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. When prompted for the BIOS update method, select the option "Update BIOS...
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... with the new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. Click Flash to change your computer. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you to flash the original BIOS to shrink the complex image, lay it will appear smaller and centered on the ... complex images. The next screen prompts you may also launch ASUS MyLogo™ directly from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Your system boots with the new boot logo. After you encounter any problems using complex images, try using a simpler image. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 101
... with the new boot logo. When finished, click Exit, then reboot your BIOS boot logo. Click Flash to change your computer. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you to flash the original BIOS to shrink the complex image, lay it will appear smaller and centered on the ... complex images. The next screen prompts you may also launch ASUS MyLogo™ directly from the Windows Start menu to update the BIOS. 7. Your system boots with the new boot logo. After you encounter any problems using complex images, try using a simpler image. ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 101
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... interface and to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. This specification uses software emulation to consumer electronics devices. The BIOS can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 115 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem...
... interface and to start the computer operating system by the user through the BIOS Setup program. This specification uses software emulation to consumer electronics devices. The BIOS can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from "Start | Shut Down..." ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 115 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem...
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... used for a separate adapter card (in memory. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be modified, users can easily update the BIOS.. A type of the computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output... DRAM) and DDR DRAM, (Double-Data Rate DRAM). A byte is the foundation on the drive itself, eliminating the need for system BIOS, which all other symbol. The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. This device is a special set of host based applications. UltraDMA...
... used for a separate adapter card (in memory. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that the CPU be modified, users can easily update the BIOS.. A type of the computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output... DRAM) and DDR DRAM, (Double-Data Rate DRAM). A byte is the foundation on the drive itself, eliminating the need for system BIOS, which all other symbol. The cache memory eliminates the CPU wait state. This device is a special set of host based applications. UltraDMA...
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...Symbols 3Deep Color Tuner Using 99 A Accelerated Graphics Port 23 ASUS MyLogo™ 97 ASUS PC Probe Using 91 ASUS Update Using 96 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 Automatic Power Up 73 B BIOS Advanced Menu 58 Beep Codes 41 Boot Menu 74 Boot Sequence... Menu 51 Menu Bar 49 Power Menu 69 Setup Defaults, loading 77 Setup Program 48 Smart BIOS 2 Sub-menu launching 50 Updating 43 BIOS Beep Codes 41 Boot Device Selection 75 Boot Up NumLock Status 56 Boot Virus Detection 75 C... 17 Digital audio interfaces S/PDIF 6 DIMM installing 19 removing 20 E Expansion card installation 21 ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 119
...Symbols 3Deep Color Tuner Using 99 A Accelerated Graphics Port 23 ASUS MyLogo™ 97 ASUS PC Probe Using 91 ASUS Update Using 96 ATAPI CD-ROM 74 Automatic Power Up 73 B BIOS Advanced Menu 58 Beep Codes 41 Boot Menu 74 Boot Sequence... Menu 51 Menu Bar 49 Power Menu 69 Setup Defaults, loading 77 Setup Program 48 Smart BIOS 2 Sub-menu launching 50 Updating 43 BIOS Beep Codes 41 Boot Device Selection 75 Boot Up NumLock Status 56 Boot Virus Detection 75 C... 17 Digital audio interfaces S/PDIF 6 DIMM installing 19 removing 20 E Expansion card installation 21 ASUS P4S8X motherboard user guide 119