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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS ﬁle

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to get all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 a file option from the dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. P5Q8L.ROM P5Q8L ASUS P2-P5G41/P4-P5G41 4-11

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	41
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	42
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	42
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility	43
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	46
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	48
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility	49
4.2 BIOS setup program	52
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	53
4.2.2 Menu bar	53
4.2.3 Navigation keys	53
4.2.4 Menu items	54
4.2.5 Submenu items	54
4.2.6 Configuration fields	54
4.2.7 Pop-up window	54
4.2.8 Scroll bar	54
4.2.9 General help	54
4.3 Main menu	55
4.3.1 System Time	55
4.3.2 System Date	55
4.3.3 SATA 1/2	56
4.3.4 Storage Configuration	57
4.3.5 System Information	58
4.4 Advanced menu	59
4.4.1 CPU Configuration	59
4.4.2 Chipset	61
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	63
4.4.4 USB Configuration	64
4.4.5 PCI PnP	65
4.4.6 Real-Time Disk Encryption Technology	65
4.5 Power menu	66
4.5.1 Suspend Mode	66
4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	66
4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	66
4.5.4 APM Configuration	67
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor	68
4.6 Boot menu	69
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority	69
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	70
4.6.3 Security	71
4.7 Tools menu	73
4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	73