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Contents 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-...
Contents 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
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... drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. b. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 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 create a bootable floppy disk. Windows...
... drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. b. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 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 create a bootable floppy disk. Windows...
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... instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5GVMX.ROM". error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-3 e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. Floppy found !" Start erasing...
... instructions to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5GVMX.ROM". error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-3 e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. Floppy found !" Start erasing...
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...motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Press . done A:\> The utility...1. Boot the system in the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight ...
...motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Press . done A:\> The utility...1. Boot the system in the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight ...
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... CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS P5GV-MX 2-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you...
... CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done A:\> ASUS P5GV-MX 2-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GVMX.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating...oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GVMX.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • ...
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...... CD-ROM found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-7 Checking for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Restart the system after the utility...
...... CD-ROM found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-7 Checking for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for CD-ROM... Restart the system after the utility...
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... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-9 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site closest to you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-9 Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site closest to you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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...-down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop...
...-down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Always update the utility to download. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop...
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... from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing...
... from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your computer in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS." You can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS P5GV-MX 2-11 If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing...
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... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
... allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
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...using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel ..., or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. A.1 Intel® EM64T...
...using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel ..., or visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. A.1 Intel® EM64T...
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Contents 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-...
Contents 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 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-...
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... description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii 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. Refer to ... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings...
... description of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii 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. Refer to ... you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to change system settings...
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... icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. b. b. c. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. 2.1 Managing and...
... icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. b. b. c. b. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Click Start, then select Run. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. 2.1 Managing and...
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...;le "P5GVMX.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! ASUS P5GV-MX 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" A "P5GVMX.ROM not found in the floppy disk. error message appears if...
...;le "P5GVMX.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found ! ASUS P5GV-MX 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found !" A "P5GVMX.ROM not found in the floppy disk. error message appears if...
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...64258;ash ..... This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more ...free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. 2.1.3 ...
...64258;ash ..... This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more ...free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. 2.1.3 ...
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...ASUS P5GV-MX 2-5 You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM 4. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece ...
...ASUS P5GV-MX 2-5 You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM 4. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS...A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5GVMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece ...