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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 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 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 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. 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. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include... 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
... to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 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. viii Optional documentation Your product package may include... 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
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P5LD2-VM 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 MyLogo2™ 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 PME...-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 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 MyLogo2™ 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 PME...-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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... on page 2-6. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your computer to home theater decoders to prevent overheating and damage. The ... detection. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD ...
... on page 2-6. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces at midboard. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your computer to home theater decoders to prevent overheating and damage. The ... detection. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. With the 8-channel audio ports and S/PDIF interfaces, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD ...
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... need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. d. b. c. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS...M y C o m p u t e r. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select C r e a t e a n M S - At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44MB ...
... need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. d. b. c. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. DOS...M y C o m p u t e r. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in the future. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select C r e a t e a n M S - At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44MB ...
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... The EZ Flash utility is not found !" R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5LD2VM.ROM. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. From the Open field, type... 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 P 5 L D 2 V M . Completed. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found in the BIOS chip so it is found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 e. d. Press , then ...
... The EZ Flash utility is not found !" R O M. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5LD2VM.ROM. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. From the Open field, type... 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 P 5 L D 2 V M . Completed. A "P5LD2VM.ROM not found in the BIOS chip so it is found ! ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-3 e. d. Press , then ...
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.... All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 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 AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS...
.... All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 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 AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS...
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... Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on...
... Erasing flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done A:\> ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on...
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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 the floppy disk drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Completed. The...the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the ...
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Completed. The...the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the ...
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Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical...
Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical...
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... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. X X. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. X X. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 2-9 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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 2-9 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file 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. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop...
... Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file 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. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop...
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...to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this program. The Setup program is designed to make it... POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use as easy to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-11 Do this last option only if the first...
...to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this program. The Setup program is designed to make it... POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use as easy to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-11 Do this last option only if the first...
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... Setting this item is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility... This item appears only when you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to 14x. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. 2.4.3 CPU...
... Setting this item is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-23 VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility... This item appears only when you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to 14x. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. 2.4.3 CPU...
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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. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... 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. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. 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... you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: ...
This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. 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... you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: ...
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...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 . You can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS... setup Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The...
...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 . You can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "P5LD2VM.ROM". Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS... setup Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The...
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.... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
.... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5LD2-VM 2-7 When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the ...
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...; 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...
...; 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...