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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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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...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports....by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the...
...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports....by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the...
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... 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 ASUS AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI...
... 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 ASUS AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound -Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS AI...
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... the motherboard. See page 1-39 for details. See page 2-31 for details. eliminates the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically...
... the motherboard. See page 1-39 for details. See page 2-31 for details. eliminates the need to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS P5B-VM 1- ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically...
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... Disk window appears. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000...
... Disk window appears. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000...
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...P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS... process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5B-VM 2- You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port.
...P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS... process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5B-VM 2- You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive or the USB port.
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... The AFUDOS utility allows you can support devices such as USB flash disk, or 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, Inc. • This function can use...to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. The utility ...
... The AFUDOS utility allows you can support devices such as USB flash disk, or 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, Inc. • This function can use...to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. The utility ...
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...All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.... system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 ...
...All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.... system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 ...
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...floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk 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... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
...floppy... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk 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... restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is ...
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... the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Completed. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file when found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... ASUS P5B-VM 2-
... the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Completed. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file when found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... ASUS P5B-VM 2-
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... the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The...
... the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The...
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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. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open...
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open...
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... updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the operating system. ASUS P5B-VM ...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip...
... updating your data or system. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the operating system. ASUS P5B-VM ...; Press the reset button on the system chassis. • Press the power button to ensure system compatibility and stability. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip...
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When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/...Down/Home/End] Move 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use the left/right arrow key ...
When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/...Down/Home/End] Move 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use the left/right arrow key ...
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...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes 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 best suits your ...computer in Windows® environment. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility The ...
...Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes 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 best suits your ...computer in Windows® environment. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility The ...
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...Visit www.intel.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T ...the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-...
...Visit www.intel.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T ...the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-...