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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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... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
... that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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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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...add style to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for each parameter. ...boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to overclocking. 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.
...add style to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 This protection eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-3 for each parameter. ...boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to overclocking. 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.
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... for details on these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. d. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then...
... for details on these utilities. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. d. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then...
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... EZ Flash: 1. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Copy the original or...
... EZ Flash: 1. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Copy the original or...
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...as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the... the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Reading flash ..... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
...as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the... the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Reading flash ..... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding...
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... on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash...
... on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5LD2VMS.ROM 4. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash...
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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. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system boot failure! 4. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system boot failure! 4. DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically...
... found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically...
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...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is available in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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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. 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. 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. Click N e x t. N e x t. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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. 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. 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. Click N e x t. N e x t. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then...
... from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then...
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... not exactly match what you to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 If you with its test routines. The ...Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using this motherboard and . You can update using the provided utility ...
... not exactly match what you to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter the Setup utility; Do this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 If you with its test routines. The ...Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using this motherboard and . You can update using the provided utility ...
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...updation. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with CPU Lock Free feature. The default value of this item. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE... you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is to 14x. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to...
...updation. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with CPU Lock Free feature. The default value of this item. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE... you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is to 14x. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to...
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... 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support See page 2-8 for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... 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 Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support See page 2-8 for details. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...