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Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. 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.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. 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.
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...;式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... Do not...
...;式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... Do not...
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... Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-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...
... Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-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...
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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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... to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
... to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to perform when installing system components... Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This ...
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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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...to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. See details on page 2-32. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan ...1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- 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 even before...
...to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. See details on page 2-32. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan ...1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS P5GC-VM 1- 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 even before...
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... a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (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 continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup b. d. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities...
... a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (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 continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup b. d. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities...
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... to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk, then restart ...
... to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Windows® Vista environment a. Click from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to a floppy disk, then restart ...
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... A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
... A:\> The utility returns to file...... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002...
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...] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. done...
...] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Erasing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. done...
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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the system restarts. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor...
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the system restarts. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor...
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... floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. CD-ROM found! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on...
... floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. CD-ROM found! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on...
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... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. ASUS Update...
... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. ASUS Update...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility...
... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility...
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... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can change the power management settings. Use...the Exit Menu. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11 We recommend to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you can update using the navigation keys...
... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use as easy to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can change the power management settings. Use...the Exit Menu. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11 We recommend to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. • Press the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This requires you can update using the navigation keys...
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...2048 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the...this item to run. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. This item appears only when you to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute ...
...2048 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 14 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the...this item to run. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. This item appears only when you to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute ...
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... the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all 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...
... the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all 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...
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... (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. Go to [Automatic], then press . 4. Press to update the BIOS. A- Appendix: CPU features...
... (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. Go to [Automatic], then press . 4. Press to update the BIOS. A- Appendix: CPU features...