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All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 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...... 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.
All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 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...... 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.
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... Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... 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...
... Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... 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...
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...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM... C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
...-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 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. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM... C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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 2-8 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...
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 2-8 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...
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... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 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. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product...
... and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. 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. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product...
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P5GC-MX/1333 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector...
P5GC-MX/1333 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector...
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... for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to your partners on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip.
... for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to your partners on your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip.
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... to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 following utilities...
... to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 following utilities...
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... not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. c. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to go through the...
... not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to display the following. c. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to go through the...
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...Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press . All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS...
...Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Press . All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS...
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... ...... done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMX.ROM...
... ...... done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Erasing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMX.ROM...
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... checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you...
... checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you...
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...motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus... or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Floppy not found ! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file....
...motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus... or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Floppy not found ! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file....
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... in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : •...
... in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : •...
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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. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features...
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... and may not exactly match what you are not prompted to run this motherboard apply for this program. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." For example, you to "Run Setup". If the system becomes unstable after...The Setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to the version of the firmware hub. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-11 This section explains how to ensure optimum performance. The firmware hub on the system ...
... and may not exactly match what you are not prompted to run this motherboard apply for this program. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." For example, you to "Run Setup". If the system becomes unstable after...The Setup program is designed to make it lets you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to the version of the firmware hub. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-11 This section explains how to ensure optimum performance. The firmware hub on the system ...
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... Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to run. This item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to adjust the values. Change Option F1 ...information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz Frequency : 2801MHz FSB Speed ...
... Screen Select Item +- Use the or keys to run. This item appears only when you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to adjust the values. Change Option F1 ...information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this item to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz Frequency : 2801MHz FSB Speed ...
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.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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 helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition.
.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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 helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition.
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...® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that 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. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium...for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T ...
...® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that 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. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium...for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T ...