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...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 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-11 ...
...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 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-11 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-11 ...
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... fit into the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5PE-VM A 1- 2. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is... released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is...
... fit into the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5PE-VM A 1- 2. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is... released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is...
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...you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. 6. Close the load plate (A), then A...installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. B The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper...
...you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. 6. Close the load plate (A), then A...installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. B The CPU fits in the 775-land package that supports Hyper...
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... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R SATA1 SATA 2 P5PE-VM SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do...
... GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R SATA1 SATA 2 P5PE-VM SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do...
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...manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. d. DOS environment a. b. b. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Save a copy of boot disks for details on ... Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk...
...manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. d. DOS environment a. b. b. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Save a copy of boot disks for details on ... Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. Click 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: • Save the current BIOS file •... available in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is copied to manage, ...
... that comes with the motherboard package. Click 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: • Save the current BIOS file •... available in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is copied to manage, ...
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Click Next. 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. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
Click Next. 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. ASUS P5PE-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update ...process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
... Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update ...process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
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... is a brief description of options. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5PE-VM 2-11 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Change Field Tab Select Field...Item +- To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. You cannot select an item that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the ...
... is a brief description of options. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5PE-VM 2-11 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Change Field Tab Select Field...Item +- To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that the iteam has a sub-menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. You cannot select an item that menu. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the ...
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... [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you wish to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA...
... [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you wish to use legacy OS on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA...
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F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you attempt to ... allows you to save the changes while exiting. When you select this operation. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to...
F10 key can be used for this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. If you attempt to ... allows you to save the changes while exiting. When you select this operation. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before saving the values to...
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Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support... to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to change at any time...
Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support... to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to your computer. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to change at any time...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This... in healthy operating condition. 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. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. View the online help for...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This... in healthy operating condition. 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. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. View the online help for...
