ASUS P5PL2-E User Manual

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Contents
2.7  Connectors ......................................................................... 2-21
2.7.1  Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-21
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
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  ASUS utility ............................................................. 4-2
4.1.3  ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4  ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 4-7
4.1.5  ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2  BIOS setup program ............................................................ 4-11
4.2.1  Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.2  Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.3  BIOS menu screen ................................................. 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  Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15
4.3.5  IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16
4.3.6  System Information............................................... 4-18
4.4  Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19
4.4.1  JumperFree Configuration ..................................... 4-19