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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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Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ... the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description...
Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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 ... the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii Refer to perform when installing system components. It includes description...
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P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
P5GZ-MX specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 ...-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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...CPU default setting for details. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of ...loading to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. High Definition Audio Enjoy high...
...CPU default setting for details. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The re-tasking function of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of ...loading to different destinations. See page 2-3 for details. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. High Definition Audio Enjoy high...
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...these utilities. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Click...174; 2000: a. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into...
...these utilities. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. Click File from the menu, then select Format. Click...174; 2000: a. d. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into...
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... is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Rebooting...
... is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Rebooting...
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... for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright ... floppy disk you created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the DOS prompt ...
... for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright ... floppy disk you created earlier. 2. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to file...... 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to the DOS prompt ...
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... /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. done Verifying flash .... Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))...
... /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. done Verifying flash .... Save the BIOS file to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the system restarts. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected to P5GZMX.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the system restarts. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start flashing... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected to P5GZMX.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the...
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... automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... Restart the system after the...
... automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... Restart the system after the...
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... support CD in the support CD that allows 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
... support CD in the support CD that allows 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. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow...
... the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow...
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... shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can ...• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 If the ...
... shown in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the future. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can ...• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. Do this motherboard apply for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you with its test routines. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 If the ...
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... Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 6] 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...Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the or keys to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use the or keys to run. The BIOS auto-...
... Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14) Ratio Actual Value : 19 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 6] 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...Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the or keys to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Use the or keys to run. The BIOS auto-...
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...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT Application. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection...; Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition.
...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell Yukon VCT Application. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection...; Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition.
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Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Refer to update the BIOS file. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your...
Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Refer to update the BIOS file. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your...
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...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 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 iv Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-3 AFUDOS utility...2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...2-6 ASUS Update utility...2-8 BIOS menu screen...2-12 Menu bar...2-12 Navigation keys...2-12 Menu items...2-13 Sub...
...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 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 iv Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-3 AFUDOS utility...2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility...2-6 ASUS Update utility...2-8 BIOS menu screen...2-12 Menu bar...2-12 Navigation keys...2-12 Menu items...2-13 Sub...
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... Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. Completed. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GZMX.ROM. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
... Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. Completed. Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GZMX.ROM. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk, then restart the system. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
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...updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...done Verifying flash ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS... file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...
...updating the BIOS. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...done Writing flash ...done Verifying flash ...done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS... file for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) ...