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Safeguards
Contents
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-16
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................2-17
2.7 Connectors ........................................................................2-19
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-19
2.7.2 Internal connectors ................................................2-21
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ..................................................3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ...................................................3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ............................3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch ......................3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......................................4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ...............................4-1
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ........................4-2
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ...................4-3
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............4-4
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities ...........................4-5
4.1.6 ASUS Update ..........................................................4-7
4.2 BIOS Setup program ...........................................................4-9
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar ...............................................................4-10
4.2.3 Navigation keys .....................................................4-10
4.2.4 Menu items ............................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ....................................................4-11
4.2.6 Conguration elds................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window ......................................................4-11
4.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................4-11
4.2.9 General help ..........................................................4-11
4.3 Main menu .........................................................................4-12
4.3.1 System Time .........................................................4-12
4.3.2 System Date .........................................................4-12
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................4-12
4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ...........4-13
4.3.5 System Information ...............................................4-14
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................4-15