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Reading file "P5V800MX.rom". Rebooting. • • 2-3 Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found!
Reading file "P5V800MX.rom". Rebooting. • • 2-3 Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found!
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Contents 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up...
Contents 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up...
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... support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer...
... support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the... following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer...
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... a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to restore the...
... a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to produce crystal-clear digital audio. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to restore the...
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... disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these...
... disk drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Do either one of boot disks for details on these...
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... system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" When the correct BIOS file is not found in the drive. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the floppy disk that you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Rebooting. •...
... system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" When the correct BIOS file is not found in the drive. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Insert the floppy disk that you rename the BIOS file to continue. 2. Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Rebooting. •...
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... /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe...using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ...
... /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Reading flash ..... All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe...using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at ...
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.... 3. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Reboot...
.... 3. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS P5V800-MX 2-5 A:\>afudos /iP5V800MX.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Reboot...
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... before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to P 5 V 8 0 0 M X . Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk...
... before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to P 5 V 8 0 0 M X . Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the floppy disk...
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.... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the...
.... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5V800-MX 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the...
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... that allows 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 ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. X X. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. See...
... that allows 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 ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. X X. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. See...
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N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 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.
N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click N e x t. 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.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by...
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...using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub...the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the ...
...using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub...the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. ASUS P5V800-MX 2-11 otherwise, POST continues with the ...
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... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. View the online help for details... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.
... the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. View the online help for details... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment.