Asus P5L 1394 manual Asus CrashFree Bios utility, Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 P5L1394.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 “P5L1394.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 E2726 Revised edition October Contents PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slots Powering upBios setup Connectors Rear panel connectors Internal connectorsSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideUSB LAN P5L 1394 specifications summaryAsus C.P.R Product Chapter summary Welcome Package contents Special featuresWelcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresPdif digital sound ready Serial ATA technologyPCI Express interface Channel high definition audioInnovative Asus features Hardware2 information Before you proceed Motherboard overview System memory Expansion slots Jumpers ConnectorsOnboard LED Before you proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout P5LLayout contents Internal connectors Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU CPU notch Page To install the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fanCpufan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Memory configurations System memoryOverview DDR2-667 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533Page Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Follow these steps to remove a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI slots PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x1 slots Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Microphone port pink. This port connects a microphone Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationInternal connectors SATA2 SATA3 Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionP5L 1394 Internal Audio Connector P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanEATX12V ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Page Hardware information Powering up Starting up for the first time Powering off the computer Starting up for the first time AMI Bios beep codesPowering off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Introduction DOS environment Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk Do one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk Windows 2000 environment Copying the current Bios To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Afudos utilityTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus EZ Flash utility Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Navigation keys Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barPop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu itemsLegacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi -sector Transfer Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary IDE Master/Slave Type AutoSata 1, 2, 3 PIO Mode AutoDMA Mode Auto 32Bit Data Transfer DisabledType Auto IDE Detect Time Out IDE ConfigurationOnboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATAProcessor Displays the auto-detected Bios informationDisplays the auto-detected CPU specification System InformationJumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsPCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto CPU FrequencySpread Spectrum Auto Memory Voltage AutoCPU VCore Voltage Auto USB Configuration Microcode Updation Enabled CPU ConfigurationCPU Ratio Adjustment Auto VID Cmos SettingCPU Internal Thermal Control Auto Execute Disable Function DisabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled Enhanced C1 Control AutoDram CAS# Latency 5 Clocks Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 Clocks ChipsetOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationBoot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/PCI Onboard Audio Controller EnabledParallel Port Address OnBoard External -SATA EnabledParallel Port Mode ECP Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4Plug And Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled PCI PnPAcpi 2.0 Support No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledPower On By RTC Alarm Disabled APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode On/Off Restore on AC Power Loss Power OffPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By Pcie Devices DisabledCPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Mode Optimal Hardware MonitorVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Chassis Fan1 Speed RPM 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 Exit menu Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Select this item to clear the user passwordLoad Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD JMicron JMB 36X SATA/PATA Controller Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update programDrivers menu Realtek Audio DriverMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus UpdateUtilities menu Asus PC ProbeManuals menu Realtek HDA Audio User’s ManualAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboardAsus Contact information Other informationDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format Browse this CDTechnical support Form Filelist Asus MyLogo Software informationAsus P5L Realtek HD Audio Manager Audio configurationsExit Configuration optionsInformation MinimizeMixer Sound EffectMicrophone Audio I/O3D Audio Demo Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresIntel EM64T System requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EistUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features