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done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... 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. All rights reserved. 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.
done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Reading flash ..... 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. All rights reserved. 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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... flash BIOS Reading file ....... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. 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...
... flash BIOS Reading file ....... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. 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...
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... 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 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix...
... 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 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 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 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-27 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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... features This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 provided. • Chapter 3: Software...
... features This Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 provided. • Chapter 3: Software...
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xi P5GC-VM specifications summary ASUS Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal Speaker ...4-pin 12 V plugs) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5GC-VM specifications summary ASUS Special features Manageability Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Q-Fan WOL, PXE, RPL, WOR by Ring, PME Wake up 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal Speaker ...4-pin 12 V plugs) MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.95 in (24.4 cm x 22.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are ...corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
...with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are ...corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS...
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... prompt, type format A:/S then press . Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB...
... prompt, type format A:/S then press . Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. b. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB...
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... restart the system. 3. c. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- e. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... b. 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...
... restart the system. 3. c. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- e. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... b. 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...
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... 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press...
... 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press...
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.... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM...
.... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM...
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... after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Start flashing... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Reading file "P5GCVM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
... after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Start flashing... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 2. Completed. Reading file "P5GCVM.ROM". 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
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...following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Reading ...not found ! Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Checking for the original or...
...following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Reading ...not found ! Completed. Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Checking for the original or...
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... current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 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 allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
... current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 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 allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup...
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Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from...
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... See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11 If you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this motherboard apply for most ...
... See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in the future. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11 If you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. For example, you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this program. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using this motherboard apply for most ...
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The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set in this item is to run. 2.4.2 CPU ...Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ++-- NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette...
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to set in this item is to run. 2.4.2 CPU ...Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ++-- NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette...
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... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 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...
... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 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...
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... Properties window. Go to [Automatic], then press . 4. You can download the latest BIOS file from the pop-up menu. 6. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to save your system if it meets the following... requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Press to update the BIOS....
... Properties window. Go to [Automatic], then press . 4. You can download the latest BIOS file from the pop-up menu. 6. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to save your system if it meets the following... requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. Press to update the BIOS....