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... 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings ...Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-11 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-13 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS...
... 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.6.2 Boot Settings ...Configuration 4-38 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-6 5.2.6 Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-11 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-13 5.3.3 Audio configurations 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS...
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... 2 This feature allows you to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to your choice from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-7 The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes...
... 2 This feature allows you to select the language of your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to your choice from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 1-7 The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes...
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... RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P5WDG2-WS ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal P5WDG2-WS Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC You...
... RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. For system failure due to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. P5WDG2-WS ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal P5WDG2-WS Clear RTC RAM (Default) Clear RTC You...
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...to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. P5WDG2-WS GND SATA_TXP2 SATA_TXN2 GND SATA_RXN2 SATA_RXP2 GND GND SATA_TXP3 SATA_TXN3 GND SATA_RXN3 SATA_RXP3 GND ® SATA4 P5WDG2-WS SATA connectors SATA2 ASUS P5WDG2-WS GND SATA_TXP1 SATA_TXN1 GND SATA_RXN1 SATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 SATA1 GND...P5WDG2-WS IDE connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to [RAID]. ICH7R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) These connectors are set to S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot...
...to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors. P5WDG2-WS GND SATA_TXP2 SATA_TXN2 GND SATA_RXN2 SATA_RXP2 GND GND SATA_TXP3 SATA_TXN3 GND SATA_RXN3 SATA_RXP3 GND ® SATA4 P5WDG2-WS SATA connectors SATA2 ASUS P5WDG2-WS GND SATA_TXP1 SATA_TXN1 GND SATA_RXN1 SATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 SATA1 GND...P5WDG2-WS IDE connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to [RAID]. ICH7R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black]) These connectors are set to S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot...
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...to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Color Setting Use SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data disk 4 . otherwise, you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and ...connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5WDG2-WS ® GND RSATA_TX_0_DP RSATA_TX_0_DN GND RSATA_RX_0_DN RSATA_RX_0_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_1_DP RSATA_TX_1_DN GND RSATA_RX_1_DN RSATA_RX_1_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_2_DP RSATA_TX_2_DN GND RSATA_RX_2_DN RSATA_RX_2_DP GND...
...to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Color Setting Use SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data disk 4 . otherwise, you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and ...connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003 or later version. • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5WDG2-WS ® GND RSATA_TX_0_DP RSATA_TX_0_DN GND RSATA_RX_0_DN RSATA_RX_0_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_1_DP RSATA_TX_1_DN GND RSATA_RX_1_DN RSATA_RX_1_DP GND GND RSATA_TX_2_DP RSATA_TX_2_DN GND RSATA_RX_2_DN RSATA_RX_2_DP GND...
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otherwise, the system will not boot up to 840 Extreme Edition, make sure that the PSU can support at least DC 16A (peak 22A) on the +12V_2 lead. • Use of a ... EPS +12V power plug. • Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with 450 to 500 W power to ensure system stability. • To support an Intel...
otherwise, the system will not boot up to 840 Extreme Edition, make sure that the PSU can support at least DC 16A (peak 22A) on the +12V_2 lead. • Use of a ... EPS +12V power plug. • Use only either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you use a PSU with 450 to 500 W power to ensure system stability. • To support an Intel...
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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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... disk into the drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. b. e. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
... disk into the drive. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. b. e. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to...
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...the floppy disk. Completed. A "P5WDG2WS.ROM not found !" R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to P 5 W D G 2 W S . Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-5 error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. error message appears if the... the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ...
...the floppy disk. Completed. A "P5WDG2WS.ROM not found !" R O M. 2. Save the BIOS file to P 5 W D G 2 W S . Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-5 error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. error message appears if the... the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found !" Floppy found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when ...
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... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and...
... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and...
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... system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-7 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename...filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom 4. done Advance Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19...
... system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to a bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-7 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... WARNING!! Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename...filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.rom 4. done Advance Check ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19...
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... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and ... original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 W D G 2 W S . 4.1.5 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... recovery... When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-9
... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and ... original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P 5 W D G 2 W S . 4.1.5 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... recovery... When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-9
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... automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover...
... automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover...
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...Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the...IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Wed 11/02/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu ...
...Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the...IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Wed 11/02/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu ...
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...Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-... can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [SHIFT-TAB] to configure Main menu items A...when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected...
...Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-... can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [SHIFT-TAB] to configure Main menu items A...when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected...
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... using the support CD. Set to be used. In this item to [Compatible Mode]. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] If you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e...and its sub-menu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [Compatible Mode] before creating a boot disk using OS supporting native mode, including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] Combined Mode Option [Primary P-ATA +S-ATA] Allows you...
... using the support CD. Set to be used. In this item to [Compatible Mode]. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] If you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e...and its sub-menu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [Compatible Mode] before creating a boot disk using OS supporting native mode, including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] Combined Mode Option [Primary P-ATA +S-ATA] Allows you...
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... : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The A L P E a n d A S P and its sub-menu item appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to enable or disable the Agressive Link...
... : 512MB Appropritated : 0MB Available : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The A L P E a n d A S P and its sub-menu item appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to enable or disable the Agressive Link...
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... to [Disabled] if you to enable TM or TM2 support. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
... to [Disabled] if you to enable TM or TM2 support. Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
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... and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 Select an item then press to the DDR SDRAM. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer...
... and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5WDG2-WS 4-27 Select an item then press to the DDR SDRAM. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto [PCI Express/PCI] PEG Buffer...
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...[PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency... Port 1] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the PCI Express graphics card buffer. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [...
...[PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the length of the graphics controller to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short] Link Latency [Auto] Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency... Port 1] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the PCI Express graphics card buffer. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [...