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4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the file as P5L1394.ROM.

2.Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.

3.Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for floppy...

4.Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “P5L1394.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......

Start programming...

Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

•Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

•A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “P5L1394.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file as P5L1394.ROM.

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Contents Motherboard E2726 Revised edition October Contents Bios setup Powering upConnectors Rear panel connectors Internal connectors PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotsSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide 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 featuresPCI Express interface Serial ATA technologyChannel high definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Hardware2 information Before you proceed Motherboard overview System memory Expansion slots Jumpers ConnectorsOnboard LED Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout P5LLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard 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 Overview Memory configurationsSystem memory DDR2-667 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533Page Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmFollow these steps to remove a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI Express x1 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors 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 codesUsing the dual function power switch Powering off the computerUsing the OS shut down function Bios setup Introduction Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosDo one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environmentTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosAfudos utility Windows 2000 environmentTo 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 Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Primary IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoDMA Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Sata 1, 2, 3Type Auto Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode IDE ConfigurationEnhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Detect Time OutDisplays the auto-detected CPU specification Displays the auto-detected Bios informationSystem Information ProcessorAI Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsCPU Frequency FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationCPU VCore Voltage Auto Spread Spectrum AutoMemory Voltage Auto USB Configuration CPU Ratio Adjustment Auto CPU ConfigurationVID Cmos Setting Microcode Updation EnabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled Execute Disable Function DisabledEnhanced C1 Control Auto CPU Internal Thermal Control AutoDram RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 Clocks Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledChipset Dram CAS# Latency 5 ClocksBoot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/PCI Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Audio Controller Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller EnabledParallel Port Mode ECP OnBoard External -SATA EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port AddressPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug And Play O/S NoSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Acpi 2.0 Support NoPower Button Mode On/Off APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledPower On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledCPU Fan Profile Mode Optimal CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/AVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Chassis Fan1 Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check Setup Clear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password Exit menuDiscard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Intel Chipset Inf Update programRealtek Audio Driver JMicron JMB 36X SATA/PATA Controller DriverUtilities menu Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Microsoft DirectX 9.0cAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Manuals menuRealtek HDA Audio User’s Manual Asus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardOther information Motherboard InfoTechnical support Form Displays the support CD contents in graphical formatBrowse this CD Filelist Asus MyLogo Software informationAsus P5L Realtek HD Audio Manager Audio configurationsInformation Configuration optionsMinimize ExitMixer Sound EffectMicrophone Audio I/O3D Audio Demo Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresIntel EM64T Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features