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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11...
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... standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
... standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
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xiv P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form...
xiv P5E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard (purple) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 ... Power connector 1 x En/Dis-able Clr CMOS 1 x System panel connector BIOS Features 16 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a Multi-Language BIOS Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Software Support DVD: Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form...
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... without the usual "fingers" -- See page 4-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. saving up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total...
... without the usual "fingers" -- See page 4-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. saving up your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-23 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5E
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... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
... an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5E 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... instructions to avail all its features. P5E ASUS P5E 4- 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. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Follow the screen instructions to...
... instructions to avail all its features. P5E ASUS P5E 4- 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. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Follow the screen instructions to...
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... built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5E 4- The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3...
... built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5E 4- The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3...
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...characters for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the ... 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... done Write to the floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility ...
...characters for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the ... 4: BIOS setup Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Reading flash ..... done Write to the floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility ...
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... the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy ...utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E 4- done Writing flash ...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...
... the system from the motherboard support DVD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy ...utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5E 4- done Writing flash ...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...
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... BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5E.ROM". The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS ... format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash ...
... BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5E.ROM". The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the BIOS ... format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash ...
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... settings to enter the Setup utility; Do this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ASUS P5E 4- Press during the Power-On Self-Test...
... settings to enter the Setup utility; Do this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ASUS P5E 4- Press during the Power-On Self-Test...
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...(C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E VER: 0102 DATE: 08/24/07 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 ASUS P5E...
...(C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5E VER: 0102 DATE: 08/24/07 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 ASUS P5E...
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... saved in the BIOS Flash. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to prevent the system boot failure! 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E VER: 0102 DATE: 08/24/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note...or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
... saved in the BIOS Flash. 4.8.2 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Profile Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to prevent the system boot failure! 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.06 Current CMOS BOARD: P5E VER: 0102 DATE: 08/24/07 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note...or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
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... you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows...
... you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5E 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows...
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... can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Select Update BIOS from a file from ...ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS P5E...
... can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. Refer to [Enabled] if you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. Select Update BIOS from a file from ...ASUS MyLogo3™ is the image that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use as your boot logo. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. ASUS P5E...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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P5E A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on ...supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to...
P5E A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on ...supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to...