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...CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors ... Chapter 5: BIOS Information 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 Falsh 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flsh Utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 ...
...CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors ... Chapter 5: BIOS Information 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 Falsh 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flsh Utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 5-9 5.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-10 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 ...
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... tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3-11 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to...
... tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 3-11 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to...
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... BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support CD in DOS mode) 4. 5.1 Managing and updating your system.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update...
... BIOS using this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support CD in DOS mode) 4. 5.1 Managing and updating your system.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update...
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To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then boot the system from the support CD. 2. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the ... BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST, the following screen appears: EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...
To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then boot the system from the support CD. 2. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the ... BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST, the following screen appears: EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done...
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... to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The Award Flash Type - 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be ...to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Message: Please input File Name! 6. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5- When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file...
... to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The Award Flash Type - 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be ...to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Message: Please input File Name! 6. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5- When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file...
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File Name to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to save the current BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write... the BIOS file. SST 49LF004B LPC (4MB) File Name to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
File Name to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to Flashing Complete Press to save the current BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Write OK No Update Write... the BIOS file. SST 49LF004B LPC (4MB) File Name to Program: P5VD2MX.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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...- Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5- All Rights Reserved 2. The utility saves the current BIOS file to File! Message: ...Please Wait! You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the file. Follow steps 1 to ...
...- Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5- All Rights Reserved 2. The utility saves the current BIOS file to File! Message: ...Please Wait! You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the file. Follow steps 1 to ...
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..., 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...;↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Sub-menu items...
..., 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...;↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Sub-menu items...
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... legend bar with their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-13 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user...‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 5.2.4 ...
... legend bar with their respective menu items. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-13 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. 5.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user...‑configurable, you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 5.2.4 ...
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... ENTER:4A4c7cMeBpt ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
... ENTER:4A4c7cMeBpt ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-15 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day ... Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them.
ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-15 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day ... Usable Memory 512MB 447MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to navigate through them.
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...] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These items show N/A if no drive...
...] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These items show N/A if no drive...
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... fail to the system. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector).
... fail to the system. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector).
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...Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu DRAM Clock/Drive Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Clock/Drive Control Current DRAM Frequency DRAM Clock DRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency [DDR/DDR2] Bank Interleave Precharge to Acive(Trp)...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Clock [By SPD] Sets the DRAM clock. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-21 Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto by SPD] [Turbo] [Ultra].
...Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu DRAM Clock/Drive Control Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Clock/Drive Control Current DRAM Frequency DRAM Clock DRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency [DDR/DDR2] Bank Interleave Precharge to Acive(Trp)...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Clock [By SPD] Sets the DRAM clock. ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-21 Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto by SPD] [Turbo] [Ultra].
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... Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit CPU Clock Ratio [19 X] Sets the CPU clock ratio by keying in a DEC number. Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets the spread spectrum. Async CPU...
... Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit CPU Clock Ratio [19 X] Sets the CPU clock ratio by keying in a DEC number. Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets the spread spectrum. Async CPU...
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... [Enter] to set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Allows you to IDE/RAID mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Enable/Disable onboard LAN. Configuration options...
... [Enter] to set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit JMicron RAID controller [IDE] Allows you to IDE/RAID mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Enable/Disable onboard LAN. Configuration options...
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... display the configuration options. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 5.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend.
... display the configuration options. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 5.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to change the settings for system suspend.
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Configuration options: [Insant-Off] [Suspend] ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By On-board LAN [Disabled] Enable or disable Wake up by PS/2 Mouse function. 5.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award ... Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Disable or enable Power up on LAN function.Configuration options: [InsantOff] [Suspend] Power on By RTC Alarm...
Configuration options: [Insant-Off] [Suspend] ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power on By On-board LAN [Disabled] Enable or disable Wake up by PS/2 Mouse function. 5.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award ... Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Disable or enable Power up on LAN function.Configuration options: [InsantOff] [Suspend] Power on By RTC Alarm...
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...: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Disable or Enable the Q-Fan controller. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-29 Select an item then press to...
...: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Q-Fan Controller [Enabled] Disable or Enable the Q-Fan controller. CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-29 Select an item then press to...
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... The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-31 Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] Removable Drives This item lists the detected removable drives...; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Hard...
... The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help ASUS Pundit P3-PE5 5-31 Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] Removable Drives This item lists the detected removable drives...; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Hard...