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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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... 5. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. 2. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. The socket alignment... not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
... 5. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. 2. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-MX A 1-9 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. The socket alignment... not remove the PnP cap unless you . Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
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.../info/hyperthreading. 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 supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the...
.../info/hyperthreading. 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 supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the...
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...; Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • Please refer to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem. P5VDC-MX 1-28 CD1 ...RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5VDC-MX SATA3 SATA4 ® GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5VDC-MX SATA connectors Important notes on SATA RAID configuration. 4. Internal audio ...
...; Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • Please refer to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, MPEG card or modem. P5VDC-MX 1-28 CD1 ...RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5VDC-MX SATA3 SATA4 ® GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND P5VDC-MX SATA connectors Important notes on SATA RAID configuration. 4. Internal audio ...
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... then press . 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. DOS environment a. b. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the ..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. c. c. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk...
... then press . 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. DOS environment a. b. e. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Select the ..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. c. c. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk...
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... utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the...
... utility is available in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the...
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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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. N e x t. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. ... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions 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 O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility 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. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. ... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions 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 O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility 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. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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..., select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list ... top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu ...
..., select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list ... top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-13 For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu ...
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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show ...
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-19 Use the or keys to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show ...
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Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select Y e s to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes to the ...
Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Select Y e s to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your changes to the ...
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..., and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-35 Select Y e s to save the changes while exiting.
..., and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-35 Select Y e s to save the changes while exiting.
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...to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or ... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to ...
...to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or ... Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. E X E to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Refer to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to ...
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ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
ADOBE Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems...
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... succeeding screen information to complete the installation. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 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. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID...
... succeeding screen information to complete the installation. 3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 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. 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID...