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PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. Messenger to PCIe 1.0 devices. ASUS P5QC 1-3 This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to keep in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant ...and Yahoo! Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...
PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. Messenger to PCIe 1.0 devices. ASUS P5QC 1-3 This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to keep in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant ...and Yahoo! Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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... Always update the utility to download. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QC.ROM P5QC ASUS P5QC 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of ...updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next....
... Always update the utility to download. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QC.ROM P5QC ASUS P5QC 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of ...updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next....
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... USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found . Then press . 4. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...during POST to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ...
... USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is found . Then press . 4. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS...during POST to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ...
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...exe) from the motherboard support DVD to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility • Make sure that you to the floppy disk. ASUS P5QC 3-5 Reading flash... in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to a bootable floppy disk. This...
...exe) from the motherboard support DVD to file...... Boot the system in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility • Make sure that you to the floppy disk. ASUS P5QC 3-5 Reading flash... in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to a bootable floppy disk. This...
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...the configuration of the SPI chip. Even if you are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. For example, you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. This section explains how to configure your ... the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5QC 3-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility...
...the configuration of the SPI chip. Even if you are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. For example, you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as possible. This section explains how to configure your ... the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5QC 3-7 otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility...
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... from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to the World Wide Web. Shows network status; Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. click to change volume. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Shows mute status; click to configure network. ASUS P5QC 4-53 The LaunchBar can also be configured...
... from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to the World Wide Web. Shows network status; Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. click to change volume. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. Shows mute status; click to configure network. ASUS P5QC 4-53 The LaunchBar can also be configured...
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... Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to ...continue. 3. New versions of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software....
... Express Gate for Express Gate appears. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to ...continue. 3. New versions of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software....
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...8226; Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1
...8226; Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any... • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1