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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...
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...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support...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...1 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 BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel CPU support...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...1 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)
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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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...the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...audio streams to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. You can easily update the ...
...the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows...audio streams to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. You can easily update the ...
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System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PANEL P5GZ-MX PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker...
System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin... power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PANEL P5GZ-MX PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker...
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... window appears. Click Start, then select Run. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows®...BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. c. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. Press , then follow screen instructions to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. c. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS...
... window appears. Click Start, then select Run. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows®...BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. c. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. Press , then follow screen instructions to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. c. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS...
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... the same to the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Completed. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Start programming... error message...
... the same to the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Completed. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Save the BIOS file to display the following. Start programming... error message...
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... may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... 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 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
... may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... 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 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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... Check ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. The...
... Check ...... All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. The...
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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. Starting BIOS recovery... The system will beep once again while the process is connected to the onboard... is finished, and the display will beep once while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk...
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. Starting BIOS recovery... The system will beep once again while the process is connected to the onboard... is finished, and the display will beep once while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk...
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...Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and ...". Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically...
...Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and ...". Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically...
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...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 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 iv Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-3 AFUDOS utility...2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...2-6 ASUS Update utility...2-8 BIOS menu screen...2-12 Menu bar...2-12 Navigation keys...2-12 Menu items...2-13 Sub...
...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 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 iv Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-3 AFUDOS utility...2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...2-6 ASUS Update utility...2-8 BIOS menu screen...2-12 Menu bar...2-12 Navigation keys...2-12 Menu items...2-13 Sub...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus... 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 Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel...
P5GZ-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus... 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 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 connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 additional USB 2.0 ... (with 24-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 connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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 additional USB 2.0 ... (with 24-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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...ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for each parameter. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! You can easily update the system BIOS...loading to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to open the ...
...ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for each parameter. eliminates the need to your partners on your PC! You can easily update the system BIOS...loading to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to open the ...
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... system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PA NEL SPEAKER Ground Reset Ground PWR P5GZ-MX PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ON... Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 11.
... system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PA NEL SPEAKER Ground Reset Ground PWR P5GZ-MX PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R P5GZ-MX System Panel Connector * Requires an ATX power supply • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is ON... Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. Pressing the power switch for the HDD Activity LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 11.
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... floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the floppy disk drive. b. e. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then...
... floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the floppy disk drive. b. e. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then...
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... utility. Start erasing...Start programming...Flashed successfully. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. 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 the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy...
... utility. Start erasing...Start programming...Flashed successfully. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. 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 the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy...
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... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 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 3. Reading flash ...done Write to file...ok A:\> The utility returns to ... utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot the system...
... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. 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 3. Reading flash ...done Write to file...ok A:\> The utility returns to ... utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot the system...
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... earlier. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...done Verifying flash ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- You need to a bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...done Reading flash ...done Advance Check ...Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...
... earlier. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...done Verifying flash ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- You need to a bootable floppy disk. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ...done Reading flash ...done Advance Check ...Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down...