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Contents
2.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-26
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Powering upPowering up
Powering upPowering up
Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first 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:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:
BIOS SetupBIOS Setup
BIOS SetupBIOS Setup
BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-5
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-9
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14
4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave
SATA1-4 ............................................................... 4-15
4.3.6 Storage Configuration .......................................... 4-16
4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-17