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EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Rebooting. • • 2-3
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Rebooting. • • 2-3
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Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum.
Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum.
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Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy not found . Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found !
Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy not found . Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found !
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Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. 2-35 This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting.
Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. 2-35 This will decrease the time needed to skip certain tests while booting.
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 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 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 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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... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to...
... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to...
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P5LD2-VM SE specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by ...ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5LD2-VM SE specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS2, C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by ...ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Support CD contents 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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... and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to set the BIOS items for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for overclocking. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking...
... and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to set the BIOS items for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for overclocking. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking...
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... C.P.R. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system...
... C.P.R. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system...
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..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do...
..., configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is...the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-19 Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Failure to do...
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... 5. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM SE P5LD2-VM SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure...
... 5. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5LD2-VM SE P5LD2-VM SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure...
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... • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDELED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. P5LD2-VM SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)... This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM SE F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Refer... easy connection. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 13.
... • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDELED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. P5LD2-VM SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)... This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM SE F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND PWR PWR_LEDPWR_LED+ Reset Ground IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ RESET IDE LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Refer... easy connection. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. 13.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-1 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 ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard...
... the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard...
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...; A "Floppy not found!" Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message appears if there is found in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Start erasing.......|... Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5LD2VMS.ROM....
...; A "Floppy not found!" Save the BIOS file to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message appears if there is found in the floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Start erasing.......|... Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5LD2VMS.ROM....
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... characters 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. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename...rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. done A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
... characters 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. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename...rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. done A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
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... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 All rights reserved. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM AMI...
... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 All rights reserved. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Reading file ..... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM AMI...
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.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... 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. R O M. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for...
.... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... 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. R O M. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for...
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...... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the...
...... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the...
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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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... 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. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...