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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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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever...
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... field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy...disk to the optical drive. e. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets ...
... field, then click Start. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy...disk to the optical drive. e. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets ...
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... Refer to P5GCMX.ROM. Reading file "P5GCMX.ROM". error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5GCMX.ROM. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Save the BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2... floppy disk to the version of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to...
... Refer to P5GCMX.ROM. Reading file "P5GCMX.ROM". error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to P5GCMX.ROM. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Save the BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2... floppy disk to the version of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to...
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...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ... information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
...an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ... information. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2- click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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... click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
... click Open. 4. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...
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...IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field... of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer ...
...IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field... of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer ...
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... [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring...
... [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring...
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... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Press to save your changes, the ... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option from the legend bar to save or discard your selections, choose this operation. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-35 Select Ok to exit. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit.
... Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Press to save your changes, the ... you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this option from the legend bar to save or discard your selections, choose this operation. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 2-35 Select Ok to exit. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save changes and exit.
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... fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If you made to the Setup program.
... fields other changes before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation appears. If you made to the Setup program.
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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 Pack... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If ...
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 Pack... 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If ...
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...also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 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. 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 keep your computer in a Windows...
...also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 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. 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 keep your computer in a Windows...
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... 64-bit drivers for version information. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for... with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer to the version of ...
... 64-bit drivers for version information. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for... with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Refer to the version of ...
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... and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always ... Setup. 2. Press to [Automatic], then press . Close the Display Properties window. See page 2-24 for details. 4. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Go to ...
... and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always ... Setup. 2. Press to [Automatic], then press . Close the Display Properties window. See page 2-24 for details. 4. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 A- A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Go to ...
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... Technology, visit www.intel. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make ...enable 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-Threading...
... Technology, visit www.intel. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make ...enable 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-Threading...