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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11...
... restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS done Advance Check ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11...
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... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power 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 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...
... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power 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 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...
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Contents 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 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents 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 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
... package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
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...to the system loading to your PC! See page 2‑28 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that smartly manages data ...carrying data in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system....
...to the system loading to your PC! See page 2‑28 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that smartly manages data ...carrying data in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system....
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.... 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. d. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. DOS environment a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. e. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy...
.... 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. b. d. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to the optical drive. DOS environment a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. e. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy...
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... display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5SD2VM.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5SD2VM.ROM. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based...
... display the following. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5SD2VM.ROM. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5SD2VM.ROM. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based...
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...that you can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and...All rights reserved. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 2.29(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the...
...that you can use as shown. 1. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and...All rights reserved. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 2.29(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the...
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... from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5SD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 2.29 (ASUS V2.07...
... from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5SD2VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 2.29 (ASUS V2.07...
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... found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
... found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Turn on the system. 2. Reading file "P5SD2VM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
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... failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. The utility displays the following message ...BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Install memory module in DIMM_1 or DIMM_2 slots. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
... failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. The utility displays the following message ...BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Install memory module in DIMM_1 or DIMM_2 slots. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard...
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ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
ASUS P5SD2-VM 2- Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to...
... click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS P5SD2-VM 2-11 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Follow the screen instructions to...
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...RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Using the power button, reset button, or...motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
...RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Using the power button, reset button, or...motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS...
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... your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti...
... your computer from viruses that the motherboard supports. Drivers Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti...
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You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. Turn on the EIST feature. Press to the ...update the BIOS. Go to save your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard...
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. Turn on the EIST feature. Press to the ...update the BIOS. Go to save your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard...