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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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.
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - 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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...;。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading...
...;。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 32 BIOS WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... WARNING!! done Advance Check ...... AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading...
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...Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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.
...Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS 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.
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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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.... viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 chapter describes the features of the...
.... viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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 chapter describes the features of the...
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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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...allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for details. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly ...adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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- See details...
...allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for details. No need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly ...adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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- See details...
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... options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. 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...
... options field, then click Start. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. 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...
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... display the following. 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 the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message...
... display the following. 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 the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message...
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Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the floppy...
Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the floppy...
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... file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Copy the...
... file ....... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GC-VM 2- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5GCVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... Copy the...
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... to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5GCVM.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down...
... to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to P5GCVM.ROM. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down...
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....ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.... 2. CD-ROM found! Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5GC-VM...
....ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.... 2. CD-ROM found! Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5GC-VM...
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... drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to : • Save the 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. ASUS Update requires...
... drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to : • Save the 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. ASUS Update requires...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GC-VM 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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.... 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility 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. Follow the screen instructions to avail...
.... 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility 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. Follow the screen instructions to avail...
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... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Press during the Power... to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the operating system. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11
... are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. Press during the Power... to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are not prompted to use as easy to use the Setup program, you wish to enter Setup after changing any of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections from the operating system. ASUS P5GC-VM 2-11
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... Setting [ 62] Allows you to set in this item. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting... at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette SIOSIOctpctpretretemiemieoeonnnn FF11 GGeenneerraall HHeellpp ...
... Setting [ 62] Allows you to set in this item. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting... at which the processor is auto-detected by BIOS. SSCSSCeeheehllallaeeneenccgccgttette SIOSIOctpctpretretemiemieoeonnnn FF11 GGeenneerraall HHeellpp ...
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... an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 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 PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan...
... an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. 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 PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan...
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A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the EIST feature. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) •... window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space...
A.1.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to update the BIOS. Click the Power button on the EIST feature. A- Appendix: CPU features A.1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) •... window. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the desktop, then select Properties from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to [Automatic], then press . 4. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space...