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... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... installation for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix How this...
... installation for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix How this...
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...Rear panel Internal connectors AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x PS / 2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS / 2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports For P5BV-C / 4L only: ...P5BV-C / 4L only: Additional 1 x IDE connector Additional 4 x Red Serial ATA connectors Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS...
...Rear panel Internal connectors AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.5, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x PS / 2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS / 2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports For P5BV-C / 4L only: ...P5BV-C / 4L only: Additional 1 x IDE connector Additional 4 x Red Serial ATA connectors Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS...
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... latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery ...Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use when you to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper back to update...
... latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery ...Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use when you to pins 2-3. 3. Set the jumper back to update...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.4 Advanced menu 4-14 4.5 Power Configuration 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS P5BV-C Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.4 Advanced menu 4-14 4.5 Power Configuration 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details...
... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details...
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...current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... All rights reserved. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ... also allows you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
...current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... All rights reserved. Press . Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard ... also allows you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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... Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5BV...
... Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5BV...
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...the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To format the USB flash drive to an available USB port. 2. 5. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive If...to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5BV-C-ASUS-4L.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the ...
...the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To format the USB flash drive to an available USB port. 2. 5. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> Updating the BIOS file using a USB flash drive If...to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5BV-C-ASUS-4L.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to the ...
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- Reading file "P5BV-C-ASUS-4L.ROM". Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5BV-C Series 4- Reading file "P5BV-C-ASUS-4L.ROM". Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
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... your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The Setup program is designed to...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing...
... your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The Setup program is designed to...reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing...