SMC Networks A8V-X manual Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility, Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy disk

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2.1.4ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS ﬁle when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS ﬁle using the motherboard support CD or the ﬂoppy disk that contains the updated BIOS ﬁle.

•Prepare the motherboard support CD or the ﬂoppy disk containing

the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

•Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS ﬁle in the ﬂoppy disk to A8V-X.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a ﬂoppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a ﬂoppy disk:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the ﬂoppy disk with the original or updated BIOS ﬁle to the ﬂoppy disk drive.

3.The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the ﬂoppy disk for the original or updated BIOS ﬁle.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for ﬂoppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS ﬁle and starts ﬂashing the corrupted BIOS ﬁle.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for ﬂoppy...

Floppy found!

Reading ﬁle “A8V-X.ROM”. Completed.

Start ﬂashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4.Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Contents Motherboard E2210 First Edition January Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup PCI Express x1 slotSoftware support ChipsetFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-X speciﬁcations summary LAN USBA8V-X speciﬁcations summary Xii Product introduction Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology PCI Express interfaceADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDsPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout 21.1cm 8.3inInstallling the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU OverviewProduct introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector Memory Configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BCInstalling a Dimm Socket.1Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsInterrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationPRI IDE A8V-X Sata Connectors A8V-X Internal Audio Connectors USB56 USB78 ATX12V A8V-X Digital Audio Connector A8V-X System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable ﬂoppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility From the Open ﬁeld, typeCopying the current Bios Updating the Bios ﬁleTo copy the current Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utility To update the Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utilityUtility veriﬁes the ﬁle and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios ﬁle Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for mostBios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys ConﬁgurationMenu items Sub-menu items6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConﬁgurationCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Conﬁguration Cool NʼQuiet Disabled CPU ConﬁgurationChipset Items in this menu show the chipset-related informationMemclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoNorthBridge Conﬁguration Memory ConﬁgurationUser Conﬁg Mode Auto Sets the user conﬁg mode. Conﬁguration options Auto ManualDram ECC Enable Disabled Burst Length 4 BeatsECC Conﬁguration L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write DisabledAGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle Disabled DBI Output for AGP Trans DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Conﬁguration Parallel Port Mode Normal Onboard Game Port DisabledOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnPPCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoPower Management/APM Enabled Restore On AC Power Loss Power OffResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN DisabledResume On PME# Disabled Resume On KBC DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Conﬁguration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Clear User Password Password Check SetupChassis Intrusion Control Disabled Select this item to clear the user passwordLoad Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus Update Utilities menuAsus PC Probe Norton Internet SecurityInstalls the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! software ManualAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information