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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 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 2 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...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 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 2 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...
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... 1 x COM connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement...
... 1 x COM connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary Special features Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement...
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... eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. You can now talk...
... eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. You can now talk...
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...: a. c. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. b. d. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click...
...: a. c. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. b. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the floppy disk drive. b. d. e. Click Start, then select Run. Click...
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...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ ...Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...
...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ ...Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy ...
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... may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...
... may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD...
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... (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to type the exact...
... (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... You need to type the exact...
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... the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 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 You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5LVM139.ROM". Completed. Restart...
... the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 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 You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5LVM139.ROM". Completed. Restart...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause...
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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is...
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup This utility is...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next.
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... 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 complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility...
... 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 complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility...
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...to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make your system using the navigation keys.... The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system ...
...to use the Setup program, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make your system using the navigation keys.... The firmware hub on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system ...
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... password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current ROM BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 VER: 0106 DATE: 07/26/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: 2-36 Note [Enter] Select or...
... password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current ROM BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 VER: 0106 DATE: 07/26/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: 2-36 Note [Enter] Select or...
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...so you keep your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for all ASUS utilities. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology... in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat®...
...so you keep your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for all ASUS utilities. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology... in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat®...