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... information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. viii Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal ... information and installation instructions about the motherboard that the motherboard supports. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers...
Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X barebone system. viii Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal ... information and installation instructions about the motherboard that the motherboard supports. This guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of personal computers...
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... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the ... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service ...
... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the ... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service ...
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... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 4.2 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard info Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
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... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4-11 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
... 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4-11 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X BIOS setup
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...Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support ...disk. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Windows® XP environment a. c. c. b....
...Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support ...disk. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. Windows® XP environment a. c. c. b....
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... drive or the USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash... 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function ...
... drive or the USB port. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash... 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function ...
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...to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press . Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done Write to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. • This function can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
...to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press . Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done Write to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002... American Megatrends, Inc. • This function can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating ...
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...reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)).... All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
...reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)).... All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos...
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... the system after the system restarts. Completed. Reading file "P5BVMP.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5BVMP. Bad BIOS checksum. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will return after the utility...
... the system after the system restarts. Completed. Reading file "P5BVMP.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5BVMP. Bad BIOS checksum. 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will return after the utility...
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... the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn on the system. 2. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Checking for this motherboard. Recovering...
... the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn on the system. 2. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Checking for this motherboard. Recovering...
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.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Place ... page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to : • ...
.... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Place ... page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is copied to : • ...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. ... instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. ... instructions to avail all its features. Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ...
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... to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-11 This requires you to reconfigure... your system using this motherboard apply for this program. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize...
... to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-11 This requires you to reconfigure... your system using this motherboard apply for this program. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize...
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...is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main ...power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 05/22/2006] Legacy...
...is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main ...power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for that particular menu. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 05/22/2006] Legacy...
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...xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. IDE Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] SATA...Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 ...
...xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. IDE Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in ] SATA...Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure system Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 ...
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... [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-15 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. SATA 1 Device : Not ...transfer feature. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. 5.3.4 SATA1 and SATA 2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables ...
... [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-15 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. SATA 1 Device : Not ...transfer feature. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. 5.3.4 SATA1 and SATA 2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables ...