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Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Completed. Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found!
Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Completed. Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found!
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Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Start flashing... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Completed. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Bad BIOS checksum.
Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Start flashing... 2-6 Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Completed. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Bad BIOS checksum.
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Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found ! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7 Completed. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy not found .
Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM...CD-ROM found ! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy... Start flashing... 2-7 Completed. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for floppy...Floppy not found .
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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. 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
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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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... information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. viii 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. It includes description of the support CD that may have...
... information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. viii 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. It includes description of the support CD that may have...
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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 ...-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 ...-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.
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...; ICH7 chipset. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to set the BIOS items for details.
...; ICH7 chipset. See section "2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration" to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to set the BIOS items for details.
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... due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-35. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This...
... due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-35. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. No need to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This...
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... with the screw you may cause you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely ...seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the...
... with the screw you may cause you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Secure the card to install expansion cards. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely ...seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the...
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...4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to default...Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 ...
...4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to default...Chapter 1: Product introduction Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 ...
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...The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the system power LED. 13. Refer to this connector. P5LD2-VM SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is read from or written to the HDD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power ... mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM SE F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND ...
...The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the system power LED. 13. Refer to this connector. P5LD2-VM SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is read from or written to the HDD. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Pressing the power ... mode depending on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5LD2-VM SE F_PANEL PWRSW PWRLED GND ...
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-1
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... you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating...
... you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. 2.1 Managing and updating...
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... floppy disk drive. e. 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 go through the long process of booting from a floppy...not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P 5 L D 2 V M S . A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 R O M. 2. Floppy found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| ...
... floppy disk drive. e. 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 go through the long process of booting from a floppy...not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P 5 L D 2 V M S . A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 R O M. 2. Floppy found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| ...
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...] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American... This utility also allows you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. Boot the system...
...] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American... This utility also allows you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. Boot the system...
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... on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. All rights reserved. The utility returns to the ... not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode...
... on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. All rights reserved. The utility returns to the ... not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode...
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... rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M S . 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... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility displays...
... rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M S . 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... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility displays...
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.... Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Reading file "P5LD2VM.... the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the...
.... Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Reading file "P5LD2VM.... the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the...
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... 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. X X. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in...
... 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. X X. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Place the support CD in...