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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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... box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
... box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Gold triangle mark 1-10 Chapter 1: Product...
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... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. Refer to PIN 1. ® P5GD2-X IDE connector 3. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for the Serial ATA...
... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. Refer to PIN 1. ® P5GD2-X IDE connector 3. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) These connectors are for the Serial ATA...
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... drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DOS environment a. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Insert the...
... drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DOS environment a. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. c. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Insert the...
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... e V X . Quit all Windows® applications before you 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 an... for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Place ...
... e V X . Quit all Windows® applications before you 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 an... for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Place ...
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ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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 nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
ASUS P5GD2-X 2-9 Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 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 nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
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... through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions ...to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I...
... through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions ...to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select U p d a t e B I...
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...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. To display the sub-menu, ...
...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GD2-X 2-13 Select Screen Select Item +- A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. To display the sub-menu, ...
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...] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup In this menu allow you are for advanced users only. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. A T A. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you...
...] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup In this menu allow you are for advanced users only. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. A T A. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you...
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... the Setup utility. Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Clear User Password Select this item to exit.
... the Setup utility. Select one of the options from this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Clear User Password Select this item to exit.
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... not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-37 Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select O k to load default values. If you made and restore the previously...
... not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you press , a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5GD2-X 2-37 Select O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select O k to load default values. If you made and restore the previously...
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...system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better ... drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place ...
...system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better ... drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place ...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS AI Booster utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ...Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster Installs the ASUS AI Booster utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ...Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS...
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... use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.... (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2.1 System requirements Before ...
... use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A-2 Appendix: CPU features See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.... (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. A.2.1 System requirements Before ...
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... setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GD2-X Press to [Automatic], then press . 4. On the P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use ... loading is low. Click A p p l y, then click O K. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. The screen displays and procedures may...
... setup. 5. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. ASUS P5GD2-X Press to [Automatic], then press . 4. On the P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. A.2.2 Using the EIST To use ... loading is low. Click A p p l y, then click O K. 10. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the operating system. The screen displays and procedures may...
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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 supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.
... 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 supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.