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Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
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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 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
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 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
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... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. 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...
... contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. 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...
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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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... feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-35. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
... feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-6. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-35. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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...into the drive. b. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p...BIOS setup c. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. e. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update...
...into the drive. b. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p...BIOS setup c. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. e. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update...
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... is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 e. R O M. 2. Completed. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5LD2VMS.ROM. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears...
... is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 e. R O M. 2. Completed. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5LD2VMS.ROM. Floppy found !" Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears...
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... to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard...
... to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard...
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... completed. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
... completed. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
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.... • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M S . Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk...
.... • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 L D 2 V M S . Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk...
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... floppy disk for this motherboard. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest...
... floppy disk for this motherboard. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest...
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The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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...
The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. X X. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied 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...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. From...
Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Always update the utility to download. From...
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... then back on the system chassis. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard and . This...
... then back on the system chassis. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 If you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ensure optimum performance. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for most conditions to use the Setup program, you can update using this motherboard and . This...
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...Bus frequency. This item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to 14x. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ratio CMOS Setting [ ...adjust the values. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...
...Bus frequency. This item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to 14x. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ratio CMOS Setting [ ...adjust the values. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [...
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... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu...
... utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu...