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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...
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...
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... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 ... configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter...
... are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. 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 ... configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter...
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..., Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out interface Marvell™ 88E8001 PCI Gigabit LAN controller Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible... x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 (continued on the next page) P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel...
..., Enumeration, Multi-streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out interface Marvell™ 88E8001 PCI Gigabit LAN controller Supports up to www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible... x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 (continued on the next page) P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel...
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xi P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to overclocking. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See... streams to overclocking, C.P.R. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the ...
...panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to overclocking. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See... streams to overclocking, C.P.R. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the ...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware...introduction Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install...
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Powercolor Radeon X1800XT - Leadtek Quadro FX540 128M - BIOS version V5.44.02.45.68 V5.43.02.1 V5.70.02.11.68 V5.43.02.64.35 V5.41.02.43.03 V1.3-....015 V133.A52001.102 • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Leadtek Quadro FX1400 128M - PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version Leadtek WinFast PX6500...
Powercolor Radeon X1800XT - Leadtek Quadro FX540 128M - BIOS version V5.44.02.45.68 V5.43.02.1 V5.70.02.11.68 V5.43.02.64.35 V5.41.02.43.03 V1.3-....015 V133.A52001.102 • Set the XJ1-5 jumpers to x1 mode (pin 1-2) if your graphics card cannot run at x4 mode. • Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Leadtek Quadro FX1400 128M - PCIe X 16 VGA Card PCB version Leadtek WinFast PX6500...
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...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P5GZ-MX...
...use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. P5GZ-MX R P5GZ-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. ASUS P5GZ-MX...
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...BIOS to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. If you intend to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to [HD Audio]. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. 9. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GZ-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP R P5GZ-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either...
...BIOS to this connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. If you intend to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to [HD Audio]. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. 9. P5GZ-MX +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS (Default) R P5GZ-MX Intrusion Connector ASUS P5GZ-MX... pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC P5GZ-MX MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP R P5GZ-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either...
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Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ...the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. PANEL P5GZ-MX PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an... ATX power supply P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system...
Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ...the system power, and blinks when the system is for the HDD Activity LED. PANEL P5GZ-MX PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an... ATX power supply P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...in the future. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following utilities allow ...to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click File from...
...in the future. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following utilities allow ...to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. c. Click File from...
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... the system. 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 P5GZMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent...Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Start programming... The ...
... the system. 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 P5GZMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent...Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Start programming... The ...
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...system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to the...
...system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - This utility also allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to the...
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... reserved. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... reserved. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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.... Start flashing... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Doing...
.... Start flashing... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Doing...
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...drive for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility ...BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! ASUS P5GZ-MX...
...drive for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility ...BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! ASUS P5GZ-MX...
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... optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The...
... optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... wish 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. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions...
... wish 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. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions...