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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...
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...
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... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components. Refer... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors...
... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to perform when installing system components. Refer... the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors...
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P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel...VT8251 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 & JBOD function Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller Realtek ALC653 AC'97 6-channel Audio CODEC ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 1 x Parallel port 1 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x VGA out 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-Channel Audio...
P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel...VT8251 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 & JBOD function Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller Realtek ALC653 AC'97 6-channel Audio CODEC ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 1 x Parallel port 1 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x VGA out 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-Channel Audio...
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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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... CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, 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 buy a replacement ROM chip. No...utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ...
... CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, 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 buy a replacement ROM chip. No...utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to ...
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...the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. If... plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to compile the code. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
...the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. B The CPU fits in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. If... plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to compile the code. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw... card: 1. Make sure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw... card: 1. Make sure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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...the cap back to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.Re-install the battery. 5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6.Hold down and reboot the system ... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23
...the cap back to re-enter data. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.Re-install the battery. 5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6.Hold down and reboot the system ... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to default values. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23
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...these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P5VDC-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 ® USBPW78 12 23 1-24 P5VDC-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power ... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to wake up feature. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Keyboard power setting 3.
...these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P5VDC-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 ® USBPW78 12 23 1-24 P5VDC-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power ... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to wake up feature. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for each USB port; 2. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Keyboard power setting 3.
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P5VDC-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for the system power LED. The system power ...System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33 PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
P5VDC-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for the system power LED. The system power ...System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33 PWR Ground Reset Ground ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable ...LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... a. b. c. e. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the...
... a. b. c. e. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the...
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... "P5VDCMX.ROM". error message appears if there is not found in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to P5VDCMX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests...
... "P5VDCMX.ROM". error message appears if there is not found in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to P5VDCMX.ROM. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests...
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...American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...
...American Megatrends, Inc. done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...
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Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American ... on the bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .....
Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American ... on the bootable floppy disk. done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .....
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..., you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even when you reboot the system. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Checking for floppy...
..., you will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even when you reboot the system. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Checking for floppy...
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... ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5VDC-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. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the...
... ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5VDC-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. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Place the support CD...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 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 See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Place the support CD...
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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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9
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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9
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... the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP...
... the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP...