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... 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 AFUDOS utility 5-7 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-9 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12...
... 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 4.2 Jumper 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 AFUDOS utility 5-7 5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-9 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-10 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-11 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-11 5.2.4 Menu items 5-12 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-12...
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... Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation ... problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...
... Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS InstAll-Installation ... problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 3- Chapter 3: Getting started ASUS Update Allows you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other ...
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... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers...
... the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select.
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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Locate...
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Locate...
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... the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80 Current ROM BOARD: P3-P5G33 VER...
... the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80 Current ROM BOARD: P3-P5G33 VER...
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... motherboard. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Copy...
... motherboard. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Copy...
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... disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during...
... disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM 4. done Writing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during...
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...; The utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads...
...; The utility will not function. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. ASUS P3-P5G33 5- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Start flashing... 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads...
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...the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For example, you can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . otherwise, POST continues ... in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. This requires you to turn the system off then back on your data or system. The LPC chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation...
...the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For example, you can cause damage to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . otherwise, POST continues ... in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. This requires you to turn the system off then back on your data or system. The LPC chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation...
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...Megatrends, Inc. 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80 Current ROM BOARD: P3-P5G33 VER: 0201 DATE: 06/11/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown... VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P3-P5G33 5-31 5.7...
...Megatrends, Inc. 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80 Current ROM BOARD: P3-P5G33 VER: 0201 DATE: 06/11/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown... VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P3-P5G33 5-31 5.7...