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Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-21 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 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 Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-11...
Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-21 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 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 Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-10 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-10 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-10 2.2.4 Menu items 2-11 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-11 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-11...
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... also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter 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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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... setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to...
... setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See details on page 2-29. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case the system hangs due to...
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...c. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. e. b. Select the...ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. DOS environment a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS...
...c. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. e. b. Select the...ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. DOS environment a. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS...
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... ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is not found !" Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update...
... ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is not found !" Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to P5PEVM.ROM. 2. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update...
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... exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that you to save the file....utility allows you to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created...
... exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to copy the current BIOS file that you to save the file....utility allows you to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created...
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...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5PEVN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [...BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... 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. Save the BIOS...
...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5PEVN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [...BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... 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. Save the BIOS...
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...; 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 ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet...
...; 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 ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click...
... its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click...
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...utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. If you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...on your system using this motherboard. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any...
...utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your data or system. If you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...on your system using this motherboard. This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any...
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... utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...
... utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep...