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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 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar ...2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 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 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar ...2-13 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8...
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... bottom‑left corner of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1-
... bottom‑left corner of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should fit... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A 1-
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for system devices. • We recommend that you install only a maximum of 3 GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the PAE. The excess over 3GB of... with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; 1.7.2 Memory configurations You ...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for system devices. • We recommend that you install only a maximum of 3 GB system memory when using a Windows 32-bit operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows XP, 32-bit Windows Vista) without the PAE. The excess over 3GB of... with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. • If you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; 1.7.2 Memory configurations You ...
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Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. b. b. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical ...floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Save ...
Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Windows® XP environment a. b. b. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical ...floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Save ...
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...ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- b. d. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Copy... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS ...
...ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- b. d. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Copy... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS ...
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...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ... 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 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 your system. Quit all Windows® applications...
...8226; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2- This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ... 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. 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 your system. Quit all Windows® applications...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
... Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-11 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop.... Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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..., you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM...may cause system to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item 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 the selected item.
..., you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM...may cause system to select a field. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that the item 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 the selected item.
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... transfer. Select an item then press if you wish to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-17 Set [Enhabced Mode] when native OS (i.e. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and...
... transfer. Select an item then press if you wish to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-17 Set [Enhabced Mode] when native OS (i.e. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and...
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...disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is reduced during system halt state to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to ...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Field Enter Go to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. set to [Manual].
...disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in this item is reduced during system halt state to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Set this item to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to ...-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Change Field Enter Go to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in system halt state. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]. set to [Manual].
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... and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When you want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power...
... and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. When you want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power...
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... before exiting. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-39 After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select Ok to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
... before exiting. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL 2-39 After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select Ok to the Setup program. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears.
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... is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical 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 Pack 1 or later versions ...
... is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical 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 Pack 1 or later versions ...
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... the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet...
... the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet...
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...for more information on devices, if any. Refer to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports ...operating systems. • 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 the version of...
...for more information on devices, if any. Refer to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports ...operating systems. • 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 the version of...
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...-up menu. 6. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always...
...-up menu. 6. Turn on the Monitor power section to [Automatic], then press . 4. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GC-MX/GBL A- Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always...
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... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is set to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑...-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features
... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is set to Enabled. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑...-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. A- Appendix: CPU features