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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... 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. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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... ...... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... ...... Erasing flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Writing flash ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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...Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program...: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies ...
...Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program...: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies ...
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... the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up...
... the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up...
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... guide is organized This guide 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 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the...
... guide is organized This guide 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 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the...
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xiii P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x... System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
xiii P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel Audio I/O 3 x... System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24....
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... useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to dissipate heat in the most notably in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-5 High quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes ... update the BIOS or back up to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made to achieve a quiet and cool environment." ASUS has devoted special efforts to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard to...
... useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to dissipate heat in the most notably in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-5 High quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes ... update the BIOS or back up to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made to achieve a quiet and cool environment." ASUS has devoted special efforts to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard to...
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...ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS...C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
...ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS...C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS P5Q PRO
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-12 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-31 3.7 Boot menu 3-35 3.8 Tools menu 3-39 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS P5Q PRO
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... the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
... the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you...
Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you...
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... between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5QPRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart...
... between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5QPRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\... only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart...
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All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-5 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for...
All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-5 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for...
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...1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process ...exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM 4. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Verifying...
...1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process ...exe) from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM 4. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Verifying...
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... containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 Insert the motherboard support DVD...
... containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 Insert the motherboard support DVD...
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... in this section are for this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This requires you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 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 download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and...
... in this section are for this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This requires you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 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 download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and...
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... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash...
... to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash...
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...accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk ...BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
...accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk ...BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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... to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version...
... to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5QPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version...