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...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-up window 2-13 ...
...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-up window 2-13 ...
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Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to the left corner ... the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. 2.
Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. To prevent damage to the left corner ... the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Load plate 5. 2.
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... information on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • ...
... information on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to Enabled. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load... other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • ...
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...AUX1 (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel P5VDC-MX Internal audio connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to section "VIA ...P5VDC-MX SATA connectors Important notes on SATA RAID configuration. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD) is available only if you are using Windows...
...AUX1 (White) Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel P5VDC-MX Internal audio connectors Chapter 1: Product introduction If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you to section "VIA ...P5VDC-MX SATA connectors Important notes on SATA RAID configuration. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD) is available only if you are using Windows...
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... and updating your optical drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t.... A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS...
... and updating your optical drive. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup c. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a t.... A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the...
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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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Updating the...
... process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. 4. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Updating the...
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... field, select it then press to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option F1 General ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
... field, select it then press to select a field. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Change Option F1 General ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
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... between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 The default value of this item to adjust the values. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the...
... between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 The default value of this item to adjust the values. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the...
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... to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to save or discard your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to...
... to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to save or discard your selections, choose this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to...
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..., the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to fields other changes before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-35
..., the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to fields other changes before exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-35
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... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse... the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
... hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse... the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support View the online help for details. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This ...0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus...
... 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support View the online help for details. ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This ...0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the anti-virus...
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To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To install the RAID driver: 1. Write-protect the ...
To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To install the RAID driver: 1. Write-protect the ...