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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... panel connector (Q-Connector) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX... PCI Express frequency tuning from 667MHz to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from...
... panel connector (Q-Connector) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX... PCI Express frequency tuning from 667MHz to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from...
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... This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust the CPU fan speed according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in different geographic regions and system loading. AI Nap ...of plugging in one cable one at minimum power and noise when user is caused by different climate conditions in a few seconds. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you with...
... This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust the CPU fan speed according to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in different geographic regions and system loading. AI Nap ...of plugging in one cable one at minimum power and noise when user is caused by different climate conditions in a few seconds. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you with...
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..., giving users freedom to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-38 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. Profile that...
..., giving users freedom to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-38 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. Profile that...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5QLD PRO
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5QLD PRO
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... copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
... copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in the support DVD that allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QLDPRO.ROM P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update main window appears...
... its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QLDPRO.ROM P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update main window appears...
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... the correct file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE:... 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Go to the...
... the correct file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE:... 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Go to the...
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... reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copying the...
... reserved. The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Write to the floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Copying the...
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... to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5QLPRO.ROM 4. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Advance...
... to prevent system boot failure! 5. A:\>afudos /iP5QLPRO.ROM 4. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Advance...
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... disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5QLD PRO motherboard, this utility will...
... disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Start flashing... 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5QLD PRO motherboard, this utility will...
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...: 1. DVD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk...
...: 1. DVD-ROM found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Insert a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk...
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...them in the future. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to run this program. When you ...for this utility. We recommend to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from a running operating system can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the following ...
...them in the future. The SPI chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to run this program. When you ...for this utility. We recommend to ensure system compatibility and stability. See section 4.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in section "4.1 Managing and updating your selections from a running operating system can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the following ...
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... options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you set your password successfully. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flavs0h2.261 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American MegatPrreensdss,ENITnEcR. To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting ...Item Enter Go to run select Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] and update BIOS. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. the utility to to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
... options: [Setup] [Always] 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you set your password successfully. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flavs0h2.261 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American MegatPrreensdss,ENITnEcR. To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting ...Item Enter Go to run select Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] and update BIOS. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. the utility to to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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...When you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] ...] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press...
...When you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] ...] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to confirm your choice. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press...
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...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Start O.C. Press to save the file. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run the utility. ASUSTek ...O.C. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Save to Profle 1/2...
...8226; DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Start O.C. Press to save the file. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 Press to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Allows you to run the utility. ASUSTek ...O.C. Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Save to Profle 1/2...
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..., and print documents in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through... detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS InstAll -
..., and print documents in healthy operating condition. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through... detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS InstAll -
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... system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-
... system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the Support DVD. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.