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Completed. Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
Completed. Rebooting. • • 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...Floppy found! Reading file "P5LD2VMS.ROM". Start erasing...| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. 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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... to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts:...describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. This ...
... to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts:...describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. This ...
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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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... for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. 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. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM...
... for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. 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. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM...
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... following to create a bootable floppy disk. 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. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. b. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high ...
... following to create a bootable floppy disk. 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. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. b. Click F i l e from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high ...
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... to P5LD2VMS.ROM. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found !" Floppy found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing...
... to P5LD2VMS.ROM. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" A "P5LD2VMS.ROM not found !" Floppy found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-3 d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing...
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...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. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ... the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ...
...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. All rights reserved. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ... the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ...
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... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Reading file ..... All rights reserved. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Reading file ..... All rights reserved. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...
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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 P 5 L D 2 V M S . Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Completed...
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P 5 L D 2 V M S . Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Completed...
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... optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... Restart the system after the utility completes the...
... optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... Restart the system after the utility completes the...
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... support CD that allows you 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. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 3-4 for the...
... support CD that allows you 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. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 3-4 for the...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click 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 N e x 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. 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.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click 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 N e x 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. 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.
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... instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window...
... instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window...
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... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the ...ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update...
... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the ...ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the firmware hub. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can update...
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...CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set in this item is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the ... only when you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. The default value of this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions....
...CMOS Setting [ 14] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set in this item is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the ... only when you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. The default value of this item to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM SE 2-23 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions....
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...3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart 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. See page 2-8...
...3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart 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. See page 2-8...