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Floppy found! Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM".
Floppy found! Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM".
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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...
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... information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...
... information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...
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P5GD2-X specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Rear speaker out port 1 x Side speaker out port 1 x Line In port 1 x Line Out port 1 x Microphone ... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GD2-X specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Rear speaker out port 1 x Side speaker out port 1 x Line In port 1 x Line Out port 1 x Microphone ... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Windows® XP environment a. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. d. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Save a copy of boot...
... fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Windows® XP environment a. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. d. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Save a copy of boot...
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... appears if there is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit...
... appears if there is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Visit...
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... displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. Press . Reading flash ..... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
... displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. Press . Reading flash ..... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
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... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5GD2-X 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5GD2-X 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1.
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy...
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... checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... ASUS P5GD2-X 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Floppy...
... checks the optical drive for CD-ROM... ASUS P5GD2-X 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Floppy...
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... all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage...
... all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9
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... to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Locate the BIOS file 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. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Locate the BIOS file 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. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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...apply for this motherboard and . See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using this utility. Even if you are not ... a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-11 For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Do this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes...
...apply for this motherboard and . See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using this utility. Even if you are not ... a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-11 For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. Do this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes...
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...supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and ...
...supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS...or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and ...
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...download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download...cards or add-on devices, if any. Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows®...
...download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download...cards or add-on devices, if any. Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows®...
