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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-7 When the system hangs due to overclocking. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination ... overclocking configuration. �S�e�e� pages 2-22 to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image...
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-7 When the system hangs due to overclocking. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination ... overclocking configuration. �S�e�e� pages 2-22 to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image...
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... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not...you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Assign an IRQ to the chassis...
... an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to do not...you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Assign an IRQ to the chassis...
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... options field, then click Start. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select... the menu, then select Format. DOS environment a. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-5
... options field, then click Start. d. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select... the menu, then select Format. DOS environment a. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-5
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... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during POST to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function... ROM BOARD: P5Q-VM VER: 0131 DATE: 07/14/2008 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. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2...
... • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Press + during POST to enable it is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function... ROM BOARD: P5Q-VM VER: 0131 DATE: 07/14/2008 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. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2...
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... file...... This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Press . ASUS P5Q-VM 2-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to save...
... file...... This utility also allows you created earlier. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Press . ASUS P5Q-VM 2-7 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to save...
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...: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for a few minutes and then reboot the system. When found ! Reading file "P5QVM.ROM". ASUS P5Q-VM 2-9 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that you rename the original or updated...
...: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for a few minutes and then reboot the system. When found ! Reading file "P5QVM.ROM". ASUS P5Q-VM 2-9 You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that you rename the original or updated...
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...detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to turn on the system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-33 Change Field...5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [47ºC/116.5ºF] [32ºC/89.5ºF]... Control item. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].
...detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to turn on the system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-33 Change Field...5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [47ºC/116.5ºF] [32ºC/89.5ºF]... Control item. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the PS/2 keyboard to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A].
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ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE ... Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Microsoft DirectX...
ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for easy file-compression and protection. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE ... Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Microsoft DirectX...