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Safeguards
Contents
2.5.3
Interrupt assignments
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2-15
2.5.4
PCI slots
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2-16
2.5.5
AGP slot
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2-16
2.6
Jumpers
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2-17
2.7
Connectors
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2-19
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors
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2-19
2.7.2
Internal connectors
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2-20
Chapter
3:
Powering up
3.1
Starting up for the first time
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3-1
3.2
Powering off the computer
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3-2
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function
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3-2
3.2.2
Using the dual-function power switch
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3-2
3.3
ASUS POST Reporterâ„¢
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3-3
3.3.1
Vocal POST messages
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3-3
3.3.2
Winbond Voice Editor
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3-5
Chapter 4:
BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
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4-1
4.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk
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4-1
4.1.2
Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
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4-2
4.1.3
Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
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4-3
4.1.4
Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
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4-4
4.1.5
Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
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4-5
4.1.6
ASUS Update
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4-7
4.2
BIOS Setup program
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4-9
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen
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4-10
4.2.2
Menu bar
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4-10
4.2.3
Navigation keys
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4-10
4.2.4
Menu items
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4-11
4.2.5
Sub-menu items
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4-11
4.2.6
Configuration fields
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4-11
4.2.7
Pop-up window
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4-11
4.2.8
Scroll bar
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4-11
4.2.9
General help
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4-11
4.3
Main menu
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4-12
4.3.1
System Time
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4-12
4.3.2
System Date
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4-12