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done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03...
... power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03...
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... Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13...
... Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-9 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 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-9 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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... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells...
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P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI...
P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x External SATA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI...
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... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-9 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS...
... motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-9 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS...
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.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Place...
.... The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Place...
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click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-3 Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-3 Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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.... 5. P5N7AVM.rom P5N7AVM 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
.... 5. P5N7AVM.rom P5N7AVM 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
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...BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program...
...BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program...
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... to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-7 The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any...
... to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-7 The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Reading flash ..... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any...
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...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard ...support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done...
...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard ...support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done...
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... 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-9 otherwise, the...updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. When found ! Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the P5N7A-VM motherboard...
... 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-9 otherwise, the...updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. When found ! Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. • For the P5N7A-VM motherboard...
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... disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. Reading file "P5N7AVM.ROM". Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical... 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. The utility displays the following...
... disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file. Reading file "P5N7AVM.ROM". Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical... 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the USB port. 2. The utility displays the following...
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...-menus and make it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you ... The Setup program is designed to use as possible. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys...
...-menus and make it as easy to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to use the Setup program, you ... The Setup program is designed to use as possible. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys...
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.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-37 Please see...
.... ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM VER: 0210 (H:00 B:14) DATE: 07/18/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-37 Please see...
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
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.... New versions of the software on Express Gate's first screen. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled...
.... New versions of the software on Express Gate's first screen. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled...