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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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... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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 the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features...
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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 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.
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... sound quality on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case ... a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables...
... sound quality on your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. You can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case ... a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. feature of Microphone jack is supported by the front panel audio ports only. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can now talk to your PC! The onboard HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables...
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... then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Press , then follow screen instructions 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. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the optical ..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Click Start, then select Run. d. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. d. c. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.
... then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Press , then follow screen instructions 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. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the optical ..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Click Start, then select Run. d. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. d. c. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.
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... the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start programming... A "P5GZMX.ROM not found !" Save the...
... the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". Start programming... A "P5GZMX.ROM not found !" Save the...
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... Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS...
... Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS...
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...: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
...: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM 4. A:\>afudos /iP5GZMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-
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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected 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 When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... The utility displays...
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected 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 When found ! Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. Start flashing... The utility displays...
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... system while updating the BIOS! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the...
... system while updating the BIOS! The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the...
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... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
... 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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... update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions 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. Always update...
... update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions 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. Always update...
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...on your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. The... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On-Self...
...on your system, or prompted to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5GZ-MX 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. The... reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in the future. Press during the Power-On-Self...
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... only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ...done Write to file...
... only. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ...done Write to file...
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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected 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 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is connected 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 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5GZMX.ROM. Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". The recovered...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Reading file "P5GZMX.ROM". The recovered...
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... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 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...
... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 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...
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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. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 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. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GZ-MX 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click...
Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click...