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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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... have been added by your dealer. 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. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Optional documentation Your ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources ...
... have been added by your dealer. 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. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Optional documentation Your ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources ...
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... 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 AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
... 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 AI Nap - P5B-VM specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle Features Other Features ASUS...
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... settings. Due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
... settings. Due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to the motherboard. Simply press the predefined hotkey to chipset behavior, AC power off is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5B-VM 1- This unique module eliminates the trouble of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the...
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... disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy...
... disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy...
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...: 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) Enter BIOS setup program. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ...
...: 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) Enter BIOS setup program. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ...
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... such as shown. 1. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. • This function can use as backup... to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... This utility also ...
... such as shown. 1. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. • This function can use as backup... to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... This utility also ...
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... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11...
... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5B-VM 2- A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5BVMA. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... ROM. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5BVMA. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... ROM. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the...
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...download the latest BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". ASUS P5B-VM 2- The ...updating process. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Starting BIOS...
...download the latest BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5BVMA.ROM". ASUS P5B-VM 2- The ...updating process. When no floppy disk is found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Turn on the system. 2. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Starting BIOS...
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... with the motherboard package. This utility is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. See page...
... with the motherboard package. This utility is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. See page...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Select Update BIOS from 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5B-VM 2- Select Update BIOS from 3. click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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..., then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click...
..., then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click...
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.... • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to"Run Setup." The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through... enter the Setup utility; This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup...
.... • Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. ASUS P5B-VM 2-11 This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to"Run Setup." The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through... enter the Setup utility; This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. Even if you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup...
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... message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-2, section... 4.1.2 for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current 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...
... message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When you to confirm your choice. Please see page 4-2, section... 4.1.2 for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current 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...
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...update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. 3- Chapter 3: Software support AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. View the online help for Utilities Install the ASUS... or press a key. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you are temporarily away. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...
...update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for detailed information. 3- Chapter 3: Software support AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can choose the mode that best suits your computer in Windows® environment. View the online help for Utilities Install the ASUS... or press a key. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you are temporarily away. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...
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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 file. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Using the Intel...
You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features Using the Intel...