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Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. exe 2 DOS afudos /o[filename filename A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom 3. 按下 afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility -
Reading flash ..... ok A:\> 當 BIOS DOS 31 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. done Write to file...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 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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....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. 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 ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility...
....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. 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 ....... done BIOS 5. 當 BIOS DOS A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM DO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility...
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... 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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... the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of booting the BIOS. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Simply press the predefined...
... the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of booting the BIOS. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Simply press the predefined...
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... BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
... BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Click Next. 5.
... to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QPRO.ROM P5QPRO ASUS P5Q PRO 3-3 Click Next. 5.
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...motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5QPRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 3.1.2 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...
...motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5QPRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. 3.1.2 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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... and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. This...
... and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-5 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. This...
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... AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process...
... AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Erasing flash ...... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support DVD to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process...
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... and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... When found ! Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The utility will not function. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains...
... and automatically checks the DVD for floppy... When found ! Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. The utility will not function. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains...
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... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5Q PRO 3-39 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Current Setting] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Press...
... Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5Q PRO 3-39 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Current Setting] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Press...
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... to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q PRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the...
... to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the file. Press to the BIOS Flash. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q PRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility... page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu ...
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q PRO 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility... page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu ...
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... window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests...
... window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use the AFUDOS utility to use ASUS MyLogo3. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. 7.
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...this item to [Mode Change] to select and update BIOS. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Mode Change] [Press...65533;���r��s���o���n���t�h�e� motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�...
...this item to [Mode Change] to select and update BIOS. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode [Auto] [Mode Change] [Press...65533;���r��s���o���n���t�h�e� motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�...
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... by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate...
... by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. Click Yes to select and update BIOS. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate...
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... 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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...booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster...BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility...
...booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster...BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility...