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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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop...
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 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop...
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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. xi
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... to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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 BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for deails.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The audio 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...
... to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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 BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for deails.... 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The audio 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...
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... format options field, then click S t a r t. 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 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. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive.
... format options field, then click S t a r t. 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 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. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive.
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... Flash: 1. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5VDCMX.ROM. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then...
... Flash: 1. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5VDCMX.ROM. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to a floppy disk, then...
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... prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not...
... prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not...
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... flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All...
... flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. All...
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... onboard VGA, 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 rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to display BIOS recovery message. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
... onboard VGA, 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 rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to display BIOS recovery message. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while...
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...... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Insert the support CD...
...... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Insert the support CD...
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... this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is available in the optical drive. 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
... this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is available in the optical drive. 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility...
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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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 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. N e x t.
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... ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS...
... ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to download. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS...
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... the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using this section are not prompted to use as possible. Do this program. This requires you to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. Select...-On Self-Test (POST) to run this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-11
... the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using this section are not prompted to use as possible. Do this program. This requires you to configure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. Select...-On Self-Test (POST) to run this last option only if the first two failed. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-11
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... driver. See page 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. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... driver. See page 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. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...