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Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-23 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 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...
Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-23 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 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...
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.... • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more ...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. This chapter also ...
.... • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more ...information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. This chapter also ...
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xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector ... S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector ... S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...quiet, cool, and efficient operation. AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the... and Line In stereo inputs. 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. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan ...
...quiet, cool, and efficient operation. AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the... and Line In stereo inputs. 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. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan ...
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... disk drive. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44...
... disk drive. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44...
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... floppy disk in the floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to continue. 2. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Press , then follow screen instructions to display BIOS update message. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... A "P5VDCMX.ROM not found...
... floppy disk in the floppy disk. Save the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot to continue. 2. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Press , then follow screen instructions to display BIOS update message. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... A "P5VDCMX.ROM not found...
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...filename Extension name 3. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... 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 the bootable floppy disk you... created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. 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...
...filename Extension name 3. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... 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 the bootable floppy disk you... created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. 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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... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS...
... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 V D C M X . The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS... file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Install a graphics card...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 V D C M X . The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Turn on motherboards with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS... file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Install a graphics card...
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.... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum...
.... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . The ASUS Update utility is copied 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. This utility is available in the support...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X . The ASUS Update utility is copied 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. This utility is available in the support...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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 P5VDC-MX 2-9 N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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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... 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. Always update the utility to download. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window...
... 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. Always update the utility to download. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window...
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...your computer in the future. 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. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This requires you to...and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test ...
...your computer in the future. 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. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This requires you to...and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test ...
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...the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment....2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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.
...the motherboard supports. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus program. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment....2-8 for detailed information. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 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.