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exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31
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... ...... done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version...
... ...... done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. Version...
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... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
... Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 33 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash...
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... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006...Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
... OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006...Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 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 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-7 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items 2-12 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-12...
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...setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also...
...setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Refer to the ...manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also...
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P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ...
P5G-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel... SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ...
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xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5G-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Support OS Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Windows® XP / Vista 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 4-pin 12 V plug) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.2 in (24.4 cm x 18.3 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... customizable boot logos. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can... easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to different destinations. High ...
... customizable boot logos. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can... easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to different destinations. High ...
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... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23 Clear RTC...
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5G-MX R 12 23 CLRTC P5G-MX Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5G-MX 1-23 Clear RTC...
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P5G-MX R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5G-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature...
P5G-MX R PS2_USBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) P5G-MX USB Device Wake Up +5VSB The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature...
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... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to HD Audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector is for details. See section "2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front...
... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector, set to HD Audio. ASUS P5G-MX 1-31 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector is for details. See section "2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration" for a chassis-mounted front...
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The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-... HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. F_PANEL P5G-MX R PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5G-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-... HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. F_PANEL P5G-MX R PWR LED PWR BTN +HDLED RESET GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ P5G-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) All the floppy devices mentioned in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.... Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS with the motherboard support CD.) 2. The floppy device ...
...from the format options field, then click Start. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) All the floppy devices mentioned in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.... Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS with the motherboard support CD.) 2. The floppy device ...
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... disk to P5GMX.ROM. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. b. CD-ROM found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no support CD in the support CD. ASUS P5G-MX 2- To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the following. The EZ Flash utility...
... disk to P5GMX.ROM. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. b. CD-ROM found !" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no support CD in the support CD. ASUS P5G-MX 2- To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the following. The EZ Flash utility...
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...Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to ... A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least...
...Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to ... A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least...
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... a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5GMX.ROM AMI Firmware...
... a bootable floppy disk. done Reading flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5G-MX 2- The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iP5GMX.ROM AMI Firmware...
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...... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard ...support CD containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD that allows...
...... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard ...support CD containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD that allows...