Asus P4 533 manual Updating Bios procedures

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4.1.2Updating BIOS procedures

CAUTION!

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 earlier.

2.Boot from the floppy disk.

3.At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.

4.At the Main Menu, type 2 then press <Enter>. 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 <Enter>.

To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.

6.When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.

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Contents Terminator P4 June Disclaimer/Copyrights00 E1032 Table of contents Bios Information Starting upCanadian Department of Communications Statement FCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission Statement Safety information Electrical safetyAbout this guide This document contains the following partsSystem Introduction Motherboard InformationAsus Websites Optional DocumentationAsus contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-PacificAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH EuropeSystem package contents Chapter Asus Terminator P4 533 Barebone SystemFront Panel Features ChassisRear Panel Features Voltage SelectorInternal Features Basic Installation Remove the cover TIPDetach the drive frame Follow these steps to detach the drive frameDrive frame Swivel edge Install a CPU Carefully insert the CPU into Socket until it fits in placeInstall the CPU heatsink and fan Follow to lock the second bracket Install system memory DimmPlace the chassis upright Install a hard disk driveFollow these steps to install an IDE Red Stripe to Pin IDE Ribbon Cable Install a CD-ROM drive Secure the CD-ROM with two screws on each side of the bayPin connector at the back of the CD-ROM Properly seated on the slot Install a PCI expansion cardPress the card firmly until it is Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked IDELED1 Re-connect cablesLED cables Uaex and USB-CF extension modules UaexReplace the cover Turn the chassis uprightRail Tabs Connect External Devices Over-Voltage Protection OVP Input CharacteristicsOutput Characteristics Motherboard Info Chapter IntroductionMotherboard components Asus Terminator P4 533 Barebone System Motherboard information Motherboard layout SuperCentral Processing Unit CPU Memory configurations System memoryConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard Interrupt Assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardJumpers USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 Connectors IDE connectors 40-1 pin PRIIDE1, SECIDE1Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FLOPPY1 Hard disk activity LED 2-pin IDELED1ATX power connectors 20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX +12V ATXPWR1P4SC-E 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Internal audio connectors 4-pin AUX1, CD1, MODEM1 USB headers 10-1 pin USB2Front panel audio connectors 5-1 pin MICLOUT1 System panel connector 20-pin PANEL1 System Power LED Lead 3-1 pin PledSystem Warning Speaker Lead 4-pin Speaker System Message LED Lead 2-pin MledATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead 2-pin PWR Reset Switch Lead 2-pin ResetBios Information Reboot the computer from the floppy disk Managing and updating the BiosUsing the computer system for the first time DOS mode, type A\AFLASH Enter to run Aflash Updating Bios procedures Asus Terminator P4 533 Barebone System Bios Setup program Bios menu bar Navigation Keys Function DescriptionSaving changes and exiting the Setup program General helpScroll bar Sub-menuFloppy 3 Mode Support Disabled Main MenuSystem Time System Date XX/XX/XXXXSupervisor Password Disabled / User Password Disabled Forgot the password?Halt On All Errors Installed Memory XXX MBPrimary and Secondary Master/Slave Type AutoUser Type HDD Translation Method LBA CylindersHead SectorUltra DMA Mode Disabled Smart Monitoring DisabledPIO Mode Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status OnKeyboard Auto-Repeat Delay 1/4 Sec Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate 12/SecCPU/PCI Frequency MHz Advanced MenuCPU Speed Manual CPU Level 2 Cache Enabled Bios Update EnabledOS/2 Onboard Memory 64M Disabled Memory Frequency AutoChip Configuration Sdram Configuration By SPDSdram RAS to CAS Delay 3T Sdram CAS Latency 2TSdram Command Lead-off Time Auto AGP Capability 4X ModeAGP Fast Write Capability Disabled Video Memory Cache Mode UC2 I/O Device Configuration PCI 2.1 Support EnabledIDE Bus Master Support Enabled Onboard PCI IDE BothFloppy Disk Access Control R/W Parallel Port Mode ECP+EPPOnboard Midi I/O Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8H/IRQ4PCI Configuration USB Function Enabled USB 2.0 Function EnabledOnboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Onboard PCI Devices Control Onboard LAN EnabledOnboard AC97 Audio Controller Auto PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion IRQ XX Reserved No/ICUPower Menu Power Management User DefinedHDD Power Down Disabled Acpi Suspend To RAM EnabledSuspend Mode Disabled Video Off Option Suspend OffPower Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart DisabledWake/Power Up On Ext. Modem Disabled Power Up On PCI Card DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Space Bar Automatic Power Up DisabledCPU Q-Fan Function Enabled CPU Temperature Threshold 55CPWR Q-Fan Function Enabled Hardware MonitorPWR Temperature Threshold 55C Power Temperature xxxC/xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFPWR Fan Lowest Level Voltage CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPMBoot Menu Boot SequenceOther Boot Device Select INT18 Device Network Removable Device Legacy FloppyBoot Virus Detection Enabled Quick Power On Self Test EnabledBoot Up Floppy Seek Enabled Full Screen Logo EnabledExit Discarding Changes Exit MenuExit Saving Changes Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Starting up Running the support CD Install an operating systemSupport CD information Installation menus Software and drivers description Asus Screen Saver Show Motherboard InformationBrowse Support CD ReadmeSoftware information Asus UpdateAsus Update initial screen appears Asus Terminator P4 533 Barebone System Asus PC Probe Starting Asus PC ProbeUsing Asus PC Probe Temperature MonitorMonitor Summary Fan MonitorSettings HistoryFan Control Hard DrivesDMI Explorer MemoryDevice Summary Asus PC Probe Task Bar Icon