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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...
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...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. viii How this guide...
... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. 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. viii How this guide...
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P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron... ports 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 VIA 6308 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page)
P5L-VM 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron... ports 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 VIA 6308 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) (continued on the next page)
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...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 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS O.C. xi Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 ...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.
...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 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS CPR (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS O.C. xi Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 ...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.
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... hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
... hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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...chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover....
...chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-19 Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and... change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover....
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... setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-...
... setup information such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system...) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-...
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... rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode... to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature.
... rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to additional USB ports. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-23 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode... to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. otherwise, the system would not power up feature.
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... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
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... 1394 System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when...
... 1394 System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 1-33 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...3. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. b. Click File from the Windows® desktop, ...the optical drive. d. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press ...
...3. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. b. Click File from the Windows® desktop, ...the optical drive. d. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press ...
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...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 disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑... to display the following. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current ROM BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 VER:...
...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 disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑... to display the following. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B Current ROM BOARD: P5L-VM-1394 VER:...
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...that you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The... Write to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...
...that you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The... Write to the floppy disk. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...
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... to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM 4. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19...
... to a bootable floppy disk. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM 4. done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19...
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...; Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after...
...; Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is finished, and the display will return after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Start flashing... Restart the system after...
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...) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Completed. CD-ROM found ! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process...
...) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Completed. CD-ROM found ! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process...
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... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update 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, and • View the...
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update 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, and • View the...
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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. Click Next. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. 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. Click Next. ASUS P5L-VM 1394 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3.
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.... Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select...
.... Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Select...