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...3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other 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 ...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...
...3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other 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 ...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...
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To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). B A Load plate 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation
To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). B A Load plate 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation
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... the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the... support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com)...
... the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the... support CD to change at any time without notice. The contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com)...
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... utilities installation wizard. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started
... utilities installation wizard. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS InstAll - 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started
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ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- P5B-VM R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B-VM SATA Connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in standard...
ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 4- P5B-VM R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5B-VM SATA Connectors • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in standard...
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... startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, ...or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ...
... startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, ...or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ...
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Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from ...: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut...
Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from ...: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to... wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
... utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to... wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the...
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...item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field ...opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right...
...item on any menu screen means that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "5.2.7 Pop-up window." 5.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X 5-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the field ...opposite the item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 5.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right...
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..., a confirmation appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. Press to save changes and exit. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. F10 key can be used for each of the... that you select this menu. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation.
..., a confirmation appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. Press to save changes and exit. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. F10 key can be used for each of the... that you select this menu. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this operation.
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...supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, ...if any. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. ...
...supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, ...if any. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. ...
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... Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X A- The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to ...open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Turn on the operating system. After you adjust the power scheme, the ...
... Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5X A- The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to ...open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Turn on the operating system. After you adjust the power scheme, the ...
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... using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS... use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use...
... using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS... use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use...
