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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...
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...
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... connector 1 x 10-pin Panel connector 1 x Speaker connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
... connector 1 x 10-pin Panel connector 1 x Speaker connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the...system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3 for timely ...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to open the system chassis ...
.... C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the...system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3 for timely ...the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to open the system chassis ...
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..., then click Start. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP...
..., then click Start. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. Click Start, then select Run. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Windows® XP...
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... for floppy... 4. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5PEVM.ROM. Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Copy 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...
... for floppy... 4. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5PEVM.ROM. Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Copy 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...
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... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- 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 BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- 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 BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from...
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... .. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece...
... .. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS P5PE-VM 2- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece...
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... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires...
... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5PE-VM 2-
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5PE-VM 2-
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... from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4.
... from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. 4.
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... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the... make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any of the LPC chip. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- The firmware chip on your selections from the operating system. If you are not prompted ...
... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the... make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any of the LPC chip. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- The firmware chip on your selections from the operating system. If you are not prompted ...
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...the contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an ...that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all ...
...the contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an ...that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all ...
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...-virus program. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
...-virus program. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.