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... 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-13 4.2.9 General help 4-13 4.3 Main menu...
... 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-13 4.2.9 General help 4-13 4.3 Main menu...
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... "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option... button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting....
... "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option... button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting....
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... fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. b. e. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS...
... fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. b. e. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS...
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... utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS file that D: is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk you can...Press , then follow screen instructions to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you created earlier. 2. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only....
... utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS file that D: is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk you can...Press , then follow screen instructions to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that you created earlier. 2. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for reference only....
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..., and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
..., and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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... to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes and exit. Clear User Password Select this item to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes ...to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this operation. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-39 When set to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from ...
... to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option, a confirmation window appears. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes and exit. Clear User Password Select this item to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes ...to save your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you select this operation. Press to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-39 When set to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from ...
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Select OK to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you made to the Setup program. Select OK ... load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. If you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults Allows you...
Select OK to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you made to the Setup program. Select OK ... load the previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. If you to load the default values for a confirmation before saving the values to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults Allows you...
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... the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. See section "4.6.2 Boot...
... the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. See section "4.6.2 Boot...
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ASUS P5LD2 SE 5- Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. 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 Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
ASUS P5LD2 SE 5- Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. 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 Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check ... (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5LD2 SE A- Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer...
...com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check ... (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5LD2 SE A- Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer...
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Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. See page 4-24 for details. 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then.... 3. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Close the Display Properties window. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the desktop, then select ...
Go to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. See page 4-24 for details. 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then.... 3. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Close the Display Properties window. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the desktop, then select ...
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...Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. ASUS P5LD2 SE A- Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading ...Techonology. 3. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows...
...Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. ASUS P5LD2 SE A- Restart the computer. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading ...Techonology. 3. Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows...
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... 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-13 4.2.9 General help 4-13 4.3 Main menu 4-14...
... 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-13 4.2.9 General help 4-13 4.3 Main menu 4-14...
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...power switch for more than four seconds puts the system in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the ...computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering ...
...power switch for more than four seconds puts the system in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the ...computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering ...
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... prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. d. Save...
... prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Windows® XP environment a. d. Save...
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... The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Click Start, then select Run. Copying the... current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created ...
... The AFUDOS utility allows you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for Windows® 2000: a. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Click Start, then select Run. Copying the... current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created ...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The...
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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. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-9 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. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5LD2 SE 4-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.