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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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Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide ...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. These documents are...
Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide ...• Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. These documents are...
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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. xi
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...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool,... and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds...
...C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool,... and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds...
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...® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. From ...a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during...
...® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. From ...a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during...
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... 2. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk... that you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. A "P5GZMX.ROM not found...
... 2. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk... that you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. A "P5GZMX.ROM not found...
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...BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS... file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS...to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading ...
...BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS... file. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS...to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading ...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...
... American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...
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... while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". 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. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to...
... while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". 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. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to...
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... , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Bad BIOS checksum. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Doing so can cause system...
... , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Bad BIOS checksum. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Doing so can cause system...
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... to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
... to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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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. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate...
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...through the various sub-menus and make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what... them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this utility. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the...
...through the various sub-menus and make your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what... them in the CMOS RAM of your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup". See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this utility. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the...
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.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the...
.... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the...
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... the system after the system restarts. Turn on the system. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically...
... the system after the system restarts. Turn on the system. Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for this motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Remove any floppy disk from the...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for this motherboard. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Remove any floppy disk from the...
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... Windows® applications before you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... Windows® applications before you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2. 3. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 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.
ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 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.
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... menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The...
... menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The...