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... 2.1 Managing and 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-...
... 2.1 Managing and 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-...
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... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the following ...of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware ...
... provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the following ...of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware ...
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... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS...
... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - xi P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS...
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...Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 1-39 for... Recall) The C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your screen. function. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. eliminates the need to open the ...
...Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 1-39 for... Recall) The C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Update your screen. function. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to overclocking. eliminates the need to open the ...
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...Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM ...PARALLE PORT VGA R EATXPWR 1394_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO ATX12V RTL8111B Intel G965MCH SATA_RAID1 JMicron JMB363 TSB43AB22A AD1988 AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 PCIEX4_1 IE1394_2 ADH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS PRI_EIDE COM1 Intel ICH8 SATA1...
...Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ESATA KBPWR PWR_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN LGA775 CHA_FAN1 Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5B-VM ...PARALLE PORT VGA R EATXPWR 1394_USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO ATX12V RTL8111B Intel G965MCH SATA_RAID1 JMicron JMB363 TSB43AB22A AD1988 AAFP CD SPDIF_OUT PCIEX16 PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 PCIEX4_1 IE1394_2 ADH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS PRI_EIDE COM1 Intel ICH8 SATA1...
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... table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ... card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until... slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections...
... table on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the next page for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1-23 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ... card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until... slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections...
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...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information...and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to ...
...CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS ... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information...and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. P5B-VM R P5B-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) • You do not need to ...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM 1-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. P5B-VM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB R P5B-VM Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-VM 1-27 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you intend to create a RAID configuration using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected... • DO NOT insert a different connector to this connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5B-VM 1-29 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. External SATA port. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. otherwise, you cannot enter the JMicron RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • If you intend to create a RAID configuration using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected... • DO NOT insert a different connector to this connector, set the JMicron SATA Controller Mode item in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5B-VM 1-29 This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 14. External SATA port. Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
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... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. ASUS P5B-VM 1-33 The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to build.... This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5. P5B-VM R 4. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) This connector is for details. otherwise, you have connected...
... connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. ASUS P5B-VM 1-33 The JMicron controller mode item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to build.... This connector supports a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5. P5B-VM R 4. JMicron JMB363® Serial ATA RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID) This connector is for details. otherwise, you have connected...
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... Signal" and " Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. The signal is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis...audio module to this connector, set to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or ...
... Signal" and " Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. P5B-VM +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R CHASSIS P5B-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector (Default) 11. The signal is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis...audio module to this connector, set to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or ...
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...mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without...pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-VM R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear ...
...mounted functions. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without...pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5B-VM R IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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....) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Select Create an MS-DOS...
....) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Select Create an MS-DOS...
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... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function...
... only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function...
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Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ....rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ....rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, ...
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... floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2-
... floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2-
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...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy ... the system will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... If your system. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ROM.
...that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy ... the system will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... If your system. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ROM.
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... the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". ASUS P5B-VM 2- Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the...BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS...
... the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". ASUS P5B-VM 2- Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the...BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS...
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... USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The...
... USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The...