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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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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...for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This CODEC is fully-compliant with customizable boot logos. See page 2-32 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit... can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the Realtek® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
...for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This CODEC is fully-compliant with customizable boot logos. See page 2-32 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit... can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the Realtek® ALC861 7.1-channel audio CODEC. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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... following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. b. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Insert...
... following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. b. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Insert...
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....ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to continue. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly...
....ROM Main filename Extension name ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-3 d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to continue. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly...
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...starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iP5GD1-VM.ROM 4. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS ... utility returns to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Press ....
...starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iP5GD1-VM.ROM 4. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS ... utility returns to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Press ....
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... is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... Completed. V M . done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P 5 G D 1 - Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. The utility returns to the...
... is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... Completed. V M . done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to P 5 G D 1 - Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. The utility returns to the...
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error message appears if there is not found in the drive. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GD1-VM.ROM. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "P5GD1-VM.ROM not found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk.
error message appears if there is not found in the drive. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GD1-VM.ROM. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "P5GD1-VM.ROM not found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk.
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...: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. When found ! Start flashing... ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. R O M. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
...: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. When found ! Start flashing... ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. R O M. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
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... checks the optical drive for floppy... Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for CD-ROM... Floppy not found! DO...while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Start flashing... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from ...
... checks the optical drive for floppy... Reading file "P5GD1-VM.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Checking for CD-ROM... Floppy not found! DO...while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Start flashing... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from ...
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Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-9 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...
Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-9 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to...
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Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-11 4. From...
... Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-11 4. From...
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...off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. otherwise, POST continues with the... utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." The firmware hub on . For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter...
...off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. otherwise, POST continues with the... utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." The firmware hub on . For example, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter...
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... 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and... Hyper Threading Technology Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] [Automatic] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB ...
... 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation: [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and... Hyper Threading Technology Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] [Automatic] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable the USB ...
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VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Refer to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item ... operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 Use the < + > or < - > keys to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Refer to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item ... operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-21 Use the < + > or < - > keys to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ...operating system versions. 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 keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics ...
ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ...operating system versions. 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 keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics ...
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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.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with...
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.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with...
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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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 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 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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...connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See page 1-23 for details. See page 2-5 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your computer to home theater decoders to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient...
...connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk. See page 1-23 for details. See page 2-5 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your computer to home theater decoders to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient...
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... disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 The utility returns to go through the long process of booting from the hard disk drive. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...
... disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5GD1-VM 2-5 The utility returns to go through the long process of booting from the hard disk drive. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002...