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EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Completed. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Completed. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully.
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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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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that... you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that... you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
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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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... you need 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. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
... you need 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. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon...
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... for floppy... A "P5GD2X.ROM not found ! Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GD2X.ROM. e. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming...
... for floppy... A "P5GD2X.ROM not found ! Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to continue. 2. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GD2X.ROM. e. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Completed. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming...
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... to the floppy disk. 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 the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe)...8226; Make sure that you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
... to the floppy disk. 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 the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe)...8226; Make sure that you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. 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 ...
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.... All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5GD2X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5GD2-X 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
.... All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5GD2X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5GD2-X 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
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.... Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the...
.... Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the...
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.... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5GD2-X 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...
.... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5GD2X.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5GD2-X 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system...
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... Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system...
... Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. X X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 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.
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... features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to download. 4. 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. Follow the screen instructions 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to download. 4. 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. Follow the screen instructions 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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...settings. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. •... apply for most conditions to "Run Setup". 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these ...
...settings. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. •... apply for most conditions to "Run Setup". 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these ...
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... 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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... 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. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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...Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device ... motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Refer to ...
...Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device ... motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Refer to ...