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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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It includes description of the switches, 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. • Chapter 2: Hardware information ...the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This...
It includes description of the switches, 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. • Chapter 2: Hardware information ...the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This...
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xii P5WDG2-WS specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE ... fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port (COM1) connector EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector System panel connector Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS Flash Utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe 2 Symantec NIS 2005 Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Adobe® Acrobat Reader® RAID Utility...
xii P5WDG2-WS specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x IEEE ... fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port (COM1) connector EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) ASUS EZ Plug™ connector System panel connector Support CD contents Device drivers BIOS Flash Utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe 2 Symantec NIS 2005 Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Adobe® Acrobat Reader® RAID Utility...
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... new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan...
... new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-7 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5WDG2-WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5WDG2-WS
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... 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 copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
... 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 copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop...
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you update the BIOS using this utility. N e x t. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. 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. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network drop...
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... to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
... to complete the update process. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable...
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... it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy found in the drive. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-5
... it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Floppy found in the drive. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-5
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...you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. Press . 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The ...8226; The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....
...you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. All rights reserved. Press . 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The ...8226; The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....
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... ....... A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-7 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot...
... ....... A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-7 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Boot...
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done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Erasing flash ...... 5. done Reading flash ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Erasing flash ...... 5. done Reading flash ...... The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
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... tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-9 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for...
... tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-9 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for...
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... file "P5WDG2WS.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking...
... file "P5WDG2WS.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking...
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...Self-Test (POST) to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change... enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the ...
...Self-Test (POST) to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you can change... enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the ...
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...the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-25 The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the lock free feature. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this feature. Microcode Updation [...Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 28] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU ...
...the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-25 The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that supports the lock free feature. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this feature. Microcode Updation [...Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 28] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU ...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
... Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for detailed information. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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... the image you wish to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is the image that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-11 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend...
... the image you wish to use as your boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is the image that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 5-11 The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you intend...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. 7.
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... and EIST. Select A u t o m a t i c (default) from the pop-up menu. 7. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly ...section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 10. Disabled: Default CPU speed. Set this item to update the BIOS file. • The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on...
... and EIST. Select A u t o m a t i c (default) from the pop-up menu. 7. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly ...section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 10. Disabled: Default CPU speed. Set this item to update the BIOS file. • The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on...