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Safeguards
Contents
2.5.4
PCI slots .............................................................. 2-17
2.5.5
AGP slot ............................................................... 2-17
2.6
Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-18
2.7
Connectors ....................................................................... 2-20
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-20
2.7.2
Internal connectors .............................................. 2-22
Chapter 3: 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
3.3
ASUS POST Reporter™ .................................................... 3-3
3.3.1
Vocal POST messages .......................................... 3-3
3.3.2
Winbond Voice Editor ............................................ 3-5
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1
4.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy 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
Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 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
Configuration fields ............................................... 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
