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...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 ...
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 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 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 ...
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.... 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you .
.... 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you .
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... Slave Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-27 In S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you intend to S t a n d a r d I D E mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the table on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1... before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is purchased separately. P5AD2-E DELUXE GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND...
... Slave Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 2-27 In S t a n d a r d I D E mode, you intend to S t a n d a r d I D E mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the table on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1... before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is purchased separately. P5AD2-E DELUXE GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND...
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...in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using ... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using ...
...in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using ... for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using ...
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... default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-5 Launching the Voice Editor You can install this application from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. 3.3.2 Winbond Voice...
... default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-5 Launching the Voice Editor You can install this application from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears. 3.3.2 Winbond Voice...
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... you selected appear on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Click the L o a d button from the Voice Editor main window to confirm. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering up The event messages for the language you boot your desired...
... you selected appear on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Click the L o a d button from the Voice Editor main window to confirm. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering up The event messages for the language you boot your desired...
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... folder for each event. 3. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-7 Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to the database, then close the window when done. Launch the Voice Editor...on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. Copy the wave files that you recorded to replace the pre-installed wave files. Windows® Recorder) to display the A d d W a v e F i l e window. 5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to record your messages, then save the messages as...
... folder for each event. 3. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 3-7 Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to the database, then close the window when done. Launch the Voice Editor...on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. Copy the wave files that you recorded to replace the pre-installed wave files. Windows® Recorder) to display the A d d W a v e F i l e window. 5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the A d d button to record your messages, then save the messages as...
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... O K to return to compress the file and copy into the EEPROM. 13. Click the W r i t e button to the Voice Editor main window. 9. The E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window appears. 7. Do steps 6 to save your configuration. 11. If you receive an error message telling you that appears. 6. f l h extension, then... click Save. 12. Click Y e s on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t button. Select a POST event on the confirmation window that the files exceed the total allowable size, do any or all of the following: • Shorten your...
... O K to return to compress the file and copy into the EEPROM. 13. Click the W r i t e button to the Voice Editor main window. 9. The E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window appears. 7. Do steps 6 to save your configuration. 11. If you receive an error message telling you that appears. 6. f l h extension, then... click Save. 12. Click Y e s on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t button. Select a POST event on the confirmation window that the files exceed the total allowable size, do any or all of the following: • Shorten your...
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... BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-1 Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the...
... BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-1 Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the...
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... as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. e. This utility also allows you to continue. 2. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to copy the current BIOS file that D is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename...
... as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. e. This utility also allows you to continue. 2. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to copy the current BIOS file that D is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename...
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... utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: ...
... utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ...Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: ...
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Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-9 N e x t. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-9 N e x t. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Locate the BIOS file 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4-10...
... screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Locate the BIOS file 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. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4-10...
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...settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
...settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is ...
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... P 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 [AHCI]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-17 Set to the default setting S - This item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set to enable or disable the Agressive Link...operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Enables or disables the Advanced ...
... P 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 [AHCI]. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-17 Set to the default setting S - This item appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set to enable or disable the Agressive Link...operation mode depending on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Enables or disables the Advanced ...
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...[Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-29 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® Me. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled.
...[Enabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-29 HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® Me. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled.
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...the Setup program. Select Y e s to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-43 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this .... Press to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off. If you attempt to exit...
...the Setup program. Select Y e s to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this operation. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 4-43 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this .... Press to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for this menu. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off. If you attempt to exit...
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When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults Allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Select Y e s to the non-volatile RAM. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
When you select this option or if you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. Load Setup Defaults Allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving the values to load default values. Select Y e s to the non-volatile RAM. 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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...subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...CD Place the support CD to run the CD. E X E to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer.
...subject to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-1 The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates...CD Place the support CD to run the CD. E X E to the optical drive. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer.
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ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The U t i l i t i e s menu displays the software applications and utilities that allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® .... See page 5-22 for the IT8212 IDE RAID controller. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...
ASUS P5AD2-E Deluxe 5-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The U t i l i t i e s menu displays the software applications and utilities that allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® .... See page 5-22 for the IT8212 IDE RAID controller. Click on an item to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any ...