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...back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to enter ...-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and...
...back of the system chassis. 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. Connect the power cord to enter ...-on , hold down the key to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on self tests or POST. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and...
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Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to display the following. You can launch... the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE:...
Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enable it is found . Save the BIOS file to display the following. You can launch... the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QC VER: 0405 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE:...
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... shown in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS. ASUS P5QC 3-7 If you with its test routines. This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this motherboard. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS... file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the ...
... shown in the CMOS RAM of your BIOS. ASUS P5QC 3-7 If you with its test routines. This requires you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to run this motherboard. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS... file for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the ...
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... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-28...
... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-28...
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... For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self...to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-33
... For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self...to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-33
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.6 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.6 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST.
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...before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. ASUS P5QC 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software... the boot logo. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). 4.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain...
...before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. ASUS P5QC 4-9 See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that came with the software... the boot logo. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). 4.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain...
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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. 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 7.
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. 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 7.
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...clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P5QC 4-11 4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns... shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics.
...clicking Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester. 2. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P5QC 4-11 4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Launch the VCT utility from the menu to 64 ns... shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics.
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... a RAID set(s). Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer...
... a RAID set(s). Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer...
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... option ROM utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA... and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. ASUS P5QC 4-61
... option ROM utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to move through the menus and select the menu options. During POST, press to Non-RAID 4. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are connected to the Serial ATA... and may not exactly match the items on the system. 3. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. ASUS P5QC 4-61
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...the menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 ...disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you...
...the menu appears, press to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 4.5.2 ...disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you...