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ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to file...... All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... BIOS 2.1 使用 AFUDOS BIOS AFUDOS DOS BIOS BIOS 程式。AFUDOS BIOS BIOS BIOS 程式 BIOS 程式。 1.2MB BIOS 1 AFUDOS 程式(afudos. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
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...-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done Reading flash ......
...-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... 更新 BIOS 程式 AFUDOS BIOS 程式。 1 tw.asus.com BIOS 片中。 BIOS BIOS 2. 將 AFUDOS.EXE BIOS 3 DOS afudos /i[filename filename BIOS 程式。 A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM 4. done Reading flash ......
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.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
.../13/2006 Flash Type - 2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04...
... Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04...
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Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14...
Contents 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14...
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... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
... that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. 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 About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional...
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P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel GeForce 7050 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 (@ 75Hz) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green...
P5N-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion Slots Audio Storage LAN USB VGA ASUS Special Features Rear panel LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / ... Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at rear panel GeForce 7050 GPU supports maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 (@ 75Hz) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x COM 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green...
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P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form...
P5N-MX specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Power Requirement Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for additional four USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI v3.0 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant WOL, PXE, WOR by Ring, PME Wake UP Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software MicroATX Form...
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... cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Update your screen. ...See page 2-6 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan...
... cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement BIOS chip. Update your screen. ...See page 2-6 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan...
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...Refer to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings... drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
...Refer to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS P5N-MX 1-21 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings... drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage...
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. P5N-MX CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC P5N-MX Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5N-MX 1-25 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never...
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...NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default...connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. If you want to connect a High Definition front...
...NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L AAFP P5N-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. 10. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default...connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. If you want to connect a High Definition front...
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... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P5N-MX 1-35 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P5N-MX IDELED+ IDELED- F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN +HDLED RESET P5N-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-...pin connector is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX...functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 12.
... is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the system power LED. ASUS P5N-MX 1-35 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND P5N-MX IDELED+ IDELED- F_PANEL PLED PWRBTN +HDLED RESET P5N-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-...pin connector is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX...functions. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 12.
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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... 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : •...
... 3-4 for details on these utilities. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to : •...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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...the screen instructions to download. 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. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, ...then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ...
...the screen instructions to download. 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. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, ...then click Open. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ...
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... select My Computer. b. Click Start. 2. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. Click from the format options field, then click Start. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive...
... select My Computer. b. Click Start. 2. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. Click from the format options field, then click Start. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive...
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...BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The EZ Flash 2 utility is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W325X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX... the BIOS to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using ...
...BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The EZ Flash 2 utility is found . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B325 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W325X40 8Mb SPI Current ROM BOARD: P5N-MX... the BIOS to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using ...
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...USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD ...to the folder of the disk assignment) to switch to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ...
...USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen For 690G-SB600-P5N-MX_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS P5N-MX 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD ...to the folder of the disk assignment) to switch to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. ...