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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features Special features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS...MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR frequencies Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x...High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
P5GDC Deluxe specifications summary Overclocking features Special features Rear panel Internal connectors Support CD contents Form factor ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS...MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR frequencies Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x...High Definition Audio connector 1 x System panel connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in...
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...ROM chip. See page 4-34 for details. This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in...-friendly MP3 interface. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-26 for details. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
...ROM chip. See page 4-34 for details. This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in...-friendly MP3 interface. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-26 for details. See page 4-2 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5GDC Deluxe
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... floppy disk.) 2. b. b. e. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 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. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-1 Windows® XP environment a. Click S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select...
... floppy disk.) 2. b. b. e. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 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. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-1 Windows® XP environment a. Click S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select...
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... system. 3. Save the BIOS file to continue. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows...
... system. 3. Save the BIOS file to continue. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows...
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... characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-3 Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS...
... characters for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-3 Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS...
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... the DOS prompt. 2. done S0e%1111a2222r3333c44445555h666677778888b9999o00001111o2222t3333b44445555l6666o77778888c9999k000011112222v3333e44445555r6666s7777i88889999o0000n11112222:1111100% Advance Check........ Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is...
... the DOS prompt. 2. done S0e%1111a2222r3333c44445555h666677778888b9999o00001111o2222t3333b44445555l6666o77778888c9999k000011112222v3333e44445555r6666s7777i88889999o0000n11112222:1111100% Advance Check........ Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is...
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...)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done S0e%a11112222r3333c44445555h666677778888b9999o0000o11112222t3333b44445555l6666o7777c88889999k000011112222v3333e4444r55556666s7777i88889999o0000n11112222:1111100% Advance Check......... R O M. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash ... ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. done...
...)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done S0e%a11112222r3333c44445555h666677778888b9999o0000o11112222t3333b44445555l6666o7777c88889999k000011112222v3333e4444r55556666s7777i88889999o0000n11112222:1111100% Advance Check......... R O M. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the hard disk drive. done Verifying flash ... ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. done...
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...displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Remove any floppy disk from the support... CD: 1. Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found ! ...
...displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Remove any floppy disk from the support... CD: 1. Floppy not found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. When no floppy disk is found ! ...
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... is available in the optical drive. X X . Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-3 for this utility. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-7 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
... is available in the optical drive. X X . Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-3 for this utility. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-7 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
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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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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.
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4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself 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. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow...
4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself 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. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow...
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... power management settings. Even if you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this program. This requires you to use as possible....d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. The firmware hub on . This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this last option only if the first two failed. If you wish to "Run Setup". Use the...
... power management settings. Even if you are not prompted to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to run this program. This requires you to use as possible....d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. The firmware hub on . This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this last option only if the first two failed. If you wish to "Run Setup". Use the...
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... Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updating: Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [ 8] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Sets the... may differ. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to set in this item is auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
... Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updating: Max CPUID Value Limit: Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [ 8] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Sets the... may differ. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the USB 2.0 controller mode to set in this item is auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS P5GDC Deluxe 4-23 Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to detect the presence of this menu show the CPU-related information that the...
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... Allows you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is lower when idle. Use the < +... to run. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to the CPU documentation for details. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets ...
... Allows you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is lower when idle. Use the < +... to run. VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to the CPU documentation for details. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Enables or disables microcode updation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets ...
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... Provider (ISP). PC-CILLIN Installs the anti-virus program. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition...
... Provider (ISP). PC-CILLIN Installs the anti-virus program. AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to overclock the CPU speed in healthy operating condition...
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... boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "4.1.4 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo™. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo™ is the image that will conveniently guide...
... boot logo. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to section "4.1.4 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo™. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. The ASUS MyLogo™ is the image that will conveniently guide...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-9
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 7. ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe 5-9