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WARNING!! done Advance Check........ done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4-3 All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
WARNING!! done Advance Check........ done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4-3 All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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done Verifying flash ... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... Erasing flash ..... done Advance Check......... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-4 All rights reserved.
done Verifying flash ... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Writing flash ..... Erasing flash ..... done Advance Check......... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-4 All rights reserved.
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Reading file "P5GD2.rom". Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 4-7 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
Reading file "P5GD2.rom". Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 4-7 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
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... 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 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... 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 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS ...is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
... ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS ...is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added...
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P5GD2 specifications summary USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 ...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 software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xii
P5GD2 specifications summary USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 ...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 software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xii
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5GD2
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5GD2
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... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. ASUS P5GD2 4-1 A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these...
... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. ASUS P5GD2 4-1 A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these...
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... to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. e. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows® 2000 environment To create a...set of boot disks for the extension name. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [...
... to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. e. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows® 2000 environment To create a...set of boot disks for the extension name. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [...
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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS ...CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM ASUS P5GD2 4-3 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [...
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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 file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS ...CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM ASUS P5GD2 4-3 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [...
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A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check........ The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003...
A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check........ The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. 4. All rights reserved. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003...
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...; Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 G D 2 . ASUS P5GD2 4-5 Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
...; Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 G D 2 . ASUS P5GD2 4-5 Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the...
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...... Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5GD2.ROM". Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is...
...... Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "P5GD2.ROM". Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is...
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... to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GD2 4-7 Reading file "P5GD2.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename...
... to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GD2 4-7 Reading file "P5GD2.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename...
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 . X X . 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 . X X . 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update 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). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is...
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Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. ASUS P5GD2 4-9 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. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. ASUS P5GD2 4-9 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. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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...; 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. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 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. 4.
...; 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. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 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. 4.
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...menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5GD2 4-11 For example, you with its test routines. Do this utility. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum ... the configuration of the firmware hub. This requires you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you...
...menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5GD2 4-11 For example, you with its test routines. Do this utility. The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum ... the configuration of the firmware hub. This requires you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you...
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The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is lower when...Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets...
The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is lower when...Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 45] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Sets...
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... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to create a RAID driver disk for details. The VCT is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other... RAID configuration. IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to create a RAID driver disk for details. The VCT is a cable diagnostic application that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5GD2 5-3 ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other... RAID configuration. IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. Make ITE8212 Driver Disk Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.