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... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
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... to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13
... to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on these CPU features. B A Load plate Alignment key 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to remove (B). 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5B-VM 1-13
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...system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules... single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with CL=4 will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 There will be 8MB reduction in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from ...
...system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 8 GB on Windows® XP 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 or 2GB memory modules... single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with CL=4 will be downgraded to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5B-VM 1-19 There will be 8MB reduction in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from ...
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... 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the... press . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need ...
... 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the... press . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need ...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ... support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down ...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ... support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down ...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Click Next. click Auto Select. 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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Click Next. click Auto Select. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10...Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to download. 4. From ...
... the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10...Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Always update the utility to download. 4. From ...
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... Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 You cannot select an item that menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure...
... Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5B-VM 2-13 You cannot select an item that menu. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure...
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...changes before exiting. Select OK to save the changes that you to load default values. When you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5B-VM 2-35 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before..., a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the...
...changes before exiting. Select OK to save the changes that you to load default values. When you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5B-VM 2-35 Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before..., a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select one of the parameters on even when the...
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...(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions .... 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of ...
...(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions .... 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of ...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems..., identifies, and removes computer viruses. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you are temporarily away. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that adjust the CPU ...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems..., identifies, and removes computer viruses. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you are temporarily away. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that adjust the CPU ...
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... only. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. ASUS P5B-VM 3- Make sure that came with the software application for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon...
... only. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. ASUS P5B-VM 3- Make sure that came with the software application for this setup. • SoundMAX® requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP or later version. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon...
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...a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 .... • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the...
...a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.1 .... • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the...
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... on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. See page 4-22 for details. 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5B-VM A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Turn on the Monitor power...: 1. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8.
... on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. See page 4-22 for details. 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Close the Display Properties window. ASUS P5B-VM A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Turn on the Monitor power...: 1. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Click the Power button on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8.
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... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. com/info/hyperthreading. If you installed a CPU that supports...
... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. com/info/hyperthreading. If you installed a CPU that supports...