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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the dropdown you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
System package contents	10
Chapter 1: System introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	12
1.2 Front panel	12
1.3 Rear panel	14
1.4 Internal components	16
Chapter 2: Starting up	17
2.1 Installing an operating system	18
2.2 Powering up your system	18
2.3 Support CD information	19
2.3.1 Running the Support CD	19
2.3.2 Drivers menu	20
2.3.3 Utilities menu	21
2.3.4 Manual menu	22
2.3.5 ASUS Contact information	22
2.3.6 Other information	23
2.4 ASUS AI Manager	25
2.4.1 Installing AI Manager	25
2.4.2 Launching AI Manager	25
2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar	25
2.4.4 Main	26
2.4.5 My favorites	29
2.4.6 Support	30
2.4.7 Information	30
Chapter 3: Motherboard info	31
3.1 Introduction	32
3.2 Motherboard layout	32
3.3 Jumpers	33
3.4 Connectors	35
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	39
4.1 Managing and updating you BIOS	40
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	40
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility	41
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	44
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	46
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility	47
4.2 BIOS setup program	50
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	51
4.2.2 Menu bar	51
4.2.3 Navigation keys	52
4.2.4 Menu items	52
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	52
4.2.6 Configuration fields	52
4.2.7 General help	52
4.2.8 Scroll bar	53
4.2.9 Pop-up window	53
4.3 Main menu	54
4.3.1 System Time	54
4.3.2 System Date	54
4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave	55
4.3.4 SATA 1-2	56
4.3.5 Storage Configuration	57
4.3.6 System Information	58
4.4 Advanced menu	59
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	59
4.4.2 CPU Configuration	61
4.4.3 Chipset	62
4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	65
4.4.5 PCI PnP	66
4.4.6 USB Configuration	67
4.5 Power menu	68
4.5.1 Suspend Mode	68
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume	68
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support	69
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support	69
4.5.5 APM Configuration	69
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor	70
4.6 Boot menu	71
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority	71
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	72
4.6.3 Security	73
4.7 Tools menu	75
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	75
4.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	75