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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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 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 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... operation. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to your system with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
... operation. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS P5GDC Pro 1-5 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to your system with Intel® PAT improves memory performance without affecting system stability. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5GDC Pro
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5GDC Pro
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... Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in the future. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS 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...
... Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in the future. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS 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...
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... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. A "P5GDCP.ROM not found !" e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GDCP.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk...
... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. A "P5GDCP.ROM not found !" e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GDCP.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk...
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... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to...
... for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-3 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to...
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... disk you created earlier. 3. You need to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not...
... disk you created earlier. 3. You need to prevent system boot failure! 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not...
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... Verifying flash ... Do not turn off power during the updating process. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5GDCP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-5 All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... The utility returns...
... Verifying flash ... Do not turn off power during the updating process. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. A:\>afudos /iP5GDCP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-5 All rights reserved. done Reading flash .... The utility returns...
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... found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Start flashing... 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found ! Insert the support CD to the optical drive...
... found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Start flashing... 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found ! Insert the support CD to the optical drive...
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... allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 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). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-7 The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard. X X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before...
... allows you to download the latest BIOS file. 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). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-7 The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard. X X . Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before...
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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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. 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. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. N e x t. 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. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-9 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 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 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 a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
... update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-9 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 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 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 a BIOS file To update the BIOS...
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... the system provides you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through...-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. The firmware hub on . See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility;...
... the system provides you with its test routines. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can change the power management settings. The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through...-Test (POST) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. The firmware hub on . See section "4.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility;...
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...on legacy operating systems (OS). The default value of USB devices at startup. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-23 Configure advanced CPU Settings Manufacturer : Intel Brand String : Genuine Intel (R)... 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updating: Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 62] [Enabled]... Allows you to detect the presence of this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...
...on legacy operating systems (OS). The default value of USB devices at startup. ASUS P5GDC Pro 4-23 Configure advanced CPU Settings Manufacturer : Intel Brand String : Genuine Intel (R)... 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updating: Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control [ 8] [ 62] [Enabled]... Allows you to detect the presence of this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]...
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Refer to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. The default value of this item to...
Refer to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. The default value of this item to...
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... Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. The screen display and...
... Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment. The screen display and...
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...can create your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select U p d a t e B I O...in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. Refer to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use as your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L ...
...can create your boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select U p d a t e B I O...in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. Refer to section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use as your own boot logo image in the support CD have wizards that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L ...
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7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-9 When the logo images appear on it. 8.
7. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. ASUS P5GDC Pro 5-9 When the logo images appear on it. 8.