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... 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP ... Alignment key the CPU notch. 2. Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP ... Alignment key the CPU notch. 2. Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
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... BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk.) 2. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy...
... BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk.) 2. c. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. b. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy...
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... found ! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for version information. 2. e. A "P5GCMX.ROM not found!" b. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Windows® Vista...
... found ! ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for version information. 2. e. A "P5GCMX.ROM not found!" b. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Windows® Vista...
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... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3.
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Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the ...site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5.
Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the ...site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5.
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A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ... list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Press the Up/Down arrow...
A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC ... list of a menu screen when there are items that menu. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Press the Up/Down arrow...
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Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Set to Enhanced Mode if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu ...
Select an item then press if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Set to Enhanced Mode if you wish to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu ...
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..., choose this option from the legend bar to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this menu. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-35 Select one of the options from this operation. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC... changes and exit. When set to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears.
..., choose this option from the legend bar to save the changes while exiting. Select Ok to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you select this menu. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-35 Select one of the options from this operation. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC... changes and exit. When set to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears.
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Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes ...
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes ...
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... drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service ... support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
... drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service ... support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any time without notice. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the...
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...This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Atheros L2 Utility The Atheros L2 Utility allows you to set LAN related settings. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet ...
...This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Atheros L2 Utility The Atheros L2 Utility allows you to set LAN related settings. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu... The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet ...
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... file that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can...
... file that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can...
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Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter ... CPU loading is low. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Close the Display Properties window. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties...
Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the computer, then enter ... CPU loading is low. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. 9. Close the Display Properties window. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties...
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...; For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure... the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper...
...; For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure... the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper...