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Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 2-3 Completed. Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Reading file "P5RD1VM.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 2-3 Completed. Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully. Reading file "P5RD1VM.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
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... information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the...
... information Refer to perform when installing system components. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the...
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xi P5RD1-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 ... 12 V plugs) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5RD1-VM specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 ... 12 V plugs) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your network or broadband connection with customizable... Easy connectivity to your system with the onboard LAN port. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See pages 1-26. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the...
... DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your network or broadband connection with customizable... Easy connectivity to your system with the onboard LAN port. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See pages 1-26. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the...
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...the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 ...MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on ...
...the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 ...MB floppy disk to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on ...
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... found ! Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P 5 R D 1 V M . ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-3 e. Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. A "P5RD1VM.ROM not found , EZ Flash...
... found ! Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P 5 R D 1 V M . ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-3 e. Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. A "P5RD1VM.ROM not found , EZ Flash...
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...the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility... (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned ...
...the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. This utility also allows you to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility... (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned ...
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.... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. You need to type the exact...
.... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. You need to type the exact...
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... utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it...
... utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it...
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... automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5RD1VM.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Start flashing... Starting...
... automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5RD1VM.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Start flashing... Starting...
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The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • 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 D r i v e r s menu appears...
The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • 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 D r i v e r s menu appears...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-9 N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-9 N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
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... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click Next...
... N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click Next...
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Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S ...provides you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. This requires you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This ...
Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S ...provides you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. This requires you to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This ...
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...® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this item is auto-detected by... BIOS. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-21
...® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The following item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in this item is auto-detected by... BIOS. The default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-21
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... Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the...
... Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the...
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... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
... the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you...
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... drive for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical...
... drive for the original or updated BIOS file. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-7 Checking for CD-ROM... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical...
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... 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. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
... 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. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...