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... Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, ...
... Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Online support +86-21-38429911 support.asus.com ASUS Computer International (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone... +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone Support fax Online support +1-812-282-2787 +1-812-284-0883 support.asus.com ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, ...
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... the mouse 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-4 Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.5 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10...
... the mouse 1-4 1.4 Connecting to other peripheral devices 1-4 Getting started 2.1 Installing an operating system 2-2 2.2 Powering your system 2-2 2.3 Support DVD information 2-3 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD 2-3 2.3.2 Drivers menu 2-4 2.3.3 Utilities menu 2-5 2.3.4 Make Disk menu 2-6 2.3.5 Manual menu 2-7 2.3.6 ASUS contact information 2-7 2.3.5 Other information 2-8 2.4 ASUS AI Manager 2-10 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager 2-10 2.4.2 Launching AI Manager 2-10 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar 2-10...
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3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-2 3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-2 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-3 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-4 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-12 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-12 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-12 3.2.4 Menu items 3-13 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-13 3.2.6 Configuration... TPM Configuration 3-26 3.4.7 Intel® VT-d Configuration 3-26 3.4.8 Intel® TXT(LT) Configuration 3-27 3.5 Power menu 3-28 3.5.1 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-28 3.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-2 3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-2 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-3 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-4 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-12 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-12 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-12 3.2.4 Menu items 3-13 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-13 3.2.6 Configuration... TPM Configuration 3-26 3.4.7 Intel® VT-d Configuration 3-26 3.4.8 Intel® TXT(LT) Configuration 3-27 3.5 Power menu 3-28 3.5.1 Repost Video on S3 Resume 3-28 3.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 3-28
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How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 Desktop PC. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.
How this guide Audience This guide provides general information about ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 Desktop PC and instructions on the front and rear panels. 2. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 Desktop PC. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to use the Support DVD that comes with the system package. Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.
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Storage card reader / Floppy disk drive 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. System package contents Check your BP5265/AS-D596 system package for the exact specifications. Documentation • User ... package. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. ASUS BP5265 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items ...
Storage card reader / Floppy disk drive 3. Check with • ASUS Desktop x1 • Mouse x1 • Keyboard x1 2. System package contents Check your BP5265/AS-D596 system package for the exact specifications. Documentation • User ... package. Accessories • Mouse pad x1 4. DVD • Support DVD x1 5. Power strip • Optional items are purchased separately. • Specifications depend on the desktop PC you purchased. ASUS BP5265 Desktop PC with your supplier for the following items. Standard items ...
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Getting started SD MMC MS SMC CF MD Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.
Getting started SD MMC MS SMC CF MD Chapter 2 This chapter helps you to power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support DVD.
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...setup procedures presented in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of... your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to the instructions in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your...
...setup procedures presented in the following sections. • To ensure that come with the OS. 2.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP / Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and the corresponding updates to maximize the features of... your system Press the Power button to install the drivers that the OS works properly, install the drivers included in the Support DVD. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to the instructions in this chapter for detailed information. 2.2 Powering your...
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..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-3 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers...
..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-3 The contents of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers...
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... Intel® System Defense Utility enables you to install. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider(ISP). ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows... the applications that monitors security, data protection, and network concerns. Intel IT Director Intel® IT Director is a software that the system supports. Tap an item from ...
... Intel® System Defense Utility enables you to install. ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASUS AI Manager utility. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider(ISP). ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-5 2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows... the applications that monitors security, data protection, and network concerns. Intel IT Director Intel® IT Director is a software that the system supports. Tap an item from ...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD. 2.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Click an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the Support DVD. 2.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 2-8 Chapter 2: Getting started Click an icon to display the specified information.
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Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-9
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-9
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...-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the BIN folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® ...taskbar. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Double-click ASSETUP...
...-click this icon for more options. 2.4.3 AI Manager Quick Bar Click the Main, My favorites, Support, and Information icon from the BIN folder. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager. 3. After launching the application, the AI Manager icon appears in the Windows® ...taskbar. Main Support My Favorites Information Close Maximize/Restore Minimize 2-10 Chapter 2: Getting started Double-click ASSETUP...
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2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed. 2-16 Chapter 2: Getting started
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.... Check I accept from your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it on your data files to a USB flash disk...; XP OS: 1. DO NOT use it to recover. Restart the system and press when the ASUS logo appears. A confirmation screen pops up. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original.... 8 . Adjust the screen to confirm. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your system. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-17
.... Check I accept from your system, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). 2.6 Recovery DVD The ASUS PC Recovery DVD assists you in reinstalling the OS and restoring it on your data files to a USB flash disk...; XP OS: 1. DO NOT use it to recover. Restart the system and press when the ASUS logo appears. A confirmation screen pops up. Insert the Support DVD when prompted, then click OK. After the system reboots, Windows® XP begins its original.... 8 . Adjust the screen to confirm. Before using the Recovery DVD, copy your system. ASUS BP5265/AS-D596 2-17
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... utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format... A:/S then press . c. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ...
... utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format... A:/S then press . c. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ...
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... the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.26 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO BP5265 VER: 0106(H:00 B:00) DATE: 04/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...8226; This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy...
... the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.26 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO BP5265 VER: 0106(H:00 B:00) DATE: 04/08/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch...8226; This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy...
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... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to copy ... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...
... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to copy ... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1...
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... a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-5 You need to the DOS prompt after...
... a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done Reading flash ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-5 You need to the DOS prompt after...
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... disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard... BIOS file. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... 4. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard... BIOS file. Completed. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-7 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ...original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support DVD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy...
The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS BP5265/AS-D770 3-7 Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. Start flashing... 4. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ...original or updated BIOS file. CD-ROM found! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Remove any floppy disk from the support DVD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy...