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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
... features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Gear - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS...
... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Gear - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS...
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... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. function. See page 1-39 for each parameter. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility....ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5B-VM...
... the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. function. See page 1-39 for each parameter. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility....ASUS Special features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS P5B-VM...
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...a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from...a. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. c. b. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard ...
...a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from...a. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. c. b. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard ...
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... the system while updating the BIOS to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUS P5B-VM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS...8209;based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can switch between ...
... the system while updating the BIOS to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. ASUS P5B-VM 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS...8209;based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can switch between ...
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...Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent... characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. • This function can...
...Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent... characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. • This function can...
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... Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during...
... Advance Check ...... WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during...
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... floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to...
... floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to...
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... after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Checking for CD-ROM... Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file when found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Remove any floppy disk...
... after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Checking for CD-ROM... Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the BIOS file when found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Remove any floppy disk...
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... and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows®...
... and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows®...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5B-VM 2- click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through...
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... changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip ...that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of ...
... changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you with its test routines. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip ...that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of ...
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... ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When you to [Always], BIOS checks for details...right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Password Check [Setup]...
... ROM BOARD: P5B-VM VER: 0024 [0101] DATE: 05/16/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When you to [Always], BIOS checks for details...right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Password Check [Setup]...
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...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility.... You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you keep your computing needs. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows®...
...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP) AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility.... You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you keep your computing needs. To wake the system and return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows®...
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You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if...
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if...