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... 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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.... 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4.
.... 3. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4.
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...8226; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5GD2-X P5GD2-X 1-28 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 ® RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5GD2-X SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND... RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP...
...8226; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5GD2-X P5GD2-X 1-28 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 ® RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5GD2-X SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND... RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP...
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...; environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44...
...; environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44...
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... utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...
... utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x 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. Click N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x 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. Click N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete ..., then click N e x t. 3. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to download. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete ..., then click N e x t. 3. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to download. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch...
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...displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a field, select it then press to configure ...of the menu screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. ...
...displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of a field, select it then press to configure ...of the menu screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the selected item. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. ...
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... this setting, you wish to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP.
... this setting, you wish to use legacy OS on the installed operating system (OS). The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP.
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... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC...
... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. When you are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC...
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... option or if you made changes to the Setup program. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load... you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-37 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears.
... option or if you made changes to the Setup program. Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you press , a confirmation window appears. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load... you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-37 Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears.
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... the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run... information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS).
... the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run... information. • Make sure that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS).
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ...
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... information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from...Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus...
... information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from...Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space ... P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7.
... vary depending on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space ... P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7.
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.... 3. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper...
.... 3. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper...