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...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 ...
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 ...
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... the left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe A 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. 2. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it...
... the left corner of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe A 2-7 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. 2. Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it...
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... hard disk drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5RD1-V ® SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5RD1-V DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND...
... hard disk drives. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later when using Serial ATA. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5RD1-V ® SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND P5RD1-V DELUXE SATA connectors SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND...
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...setting. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to shut down function... If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch ...
...setting. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to shut down function... If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch ...
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.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-1
.... Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-1
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... available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet...
... available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. X X. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-9 N e x t.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-9 N e x t.
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...down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the ...the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U...
...down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. From the FTP site, select the ...the update process. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U...
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.... A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to display a pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for ... a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Plug And Play O/S ...
.... A configurable field is enclosed in below sections may cause system to display a pop-up window At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. Scroll bar ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for ... a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Plug And Play O/S ...
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.... When you to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-41 When you made to save the changes while exiting. Select Y e s to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to discard any changes and load...
.... When you to fields other changes before exiting. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 4-41 When you made to save the changes while exiting. Select Y e s to the Setup program. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you want to ensure the values you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to discard any changes and load...
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...supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. E X E to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe...
...supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com...Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. E X E to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe...
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... temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. This utility requires an Internet connection either through...ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-3 See page 5-9 for details. See section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that allows you keep your computer in Windows...
... temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. This utility requires an Internet connection either through...ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-3 See page 5-9 for details. See section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. Marvell Yukon VCT Application The Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) is a cable diagnostic application that allows you keep your computer in Windows...
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View the online help for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the multimedia functions of the motherboard, letting you watch and record live TV...; Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that offers motion detection security. ASUS Video Security Installs the ASUS Video Security software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in ...
View the online help for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Home Theater The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the multimedia functions of the motherboard, letting you watch and record live TV...; Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that offers motion detection security. ASUS Video Security Installs the ASUS Video Security software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in ...
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... you through the installation. Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-7 Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. Refer to [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the...
... you through the installation. Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t l o g o b e f o r e f l a s h i n g B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then click N e x t. 5. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-7 Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. Refer to [Enabled] if you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the ASUS website. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click N e x t. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. • Before using the...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
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This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-9 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o... as well as development diagnostics. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts...
This utility can be incorporated in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-9 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. 5.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o... as well as development diagnostics. VCT is detected on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts...
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... to exit. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to your S/PDIF out settings. 3. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to change your desired settings. 3. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-11 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S P D I F button. 2. To set the sound...
... to exit. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to your S/PDIF out settings. 3. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to change your desired settings. 3. ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-11 From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S P D I F button. 2. To set the sound...
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Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to set the speaker configuration: 1. Speaker Configuration This option allows you to exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n button. 2. Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to test your settings. 3. Select from the combo list box your speaker configuration. To set your current speaker setup, then click A u t o T e s t to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4.
Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to set the speaker configuration: 1. Speaker Configuration This option allows you to exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n button. 2. Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to test your settings. 3. Select from the combo list box your speaker configuration. To set your current speaker setup, then click A u t o T e s t to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4.
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...: 1. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF). HRTF Demo This option shows a demo of the window to exit EZ-connection dialog box. 8. To start or the S t o p button to change the sound, moving path or EAX settings. 3. If there are detected ...make sure that your audio cables are connected to exit audio control panel. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. 7. Click the X button to exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 6.
...: 1. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF). HRTF Demo This option shows a demo of the window to exit EZ-connection dialog box. 8. To start or the S t o p button to change the sound, moving path or EAX settings. 3. If there are detected ...make sure that your audio cables are connected to exit audio control panel. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. 7. Click the X button to exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 6.
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...the L a n g u a g e combo list box to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. Click the option button to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the... Windows taskbar. 3. Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the window to change language display. 4. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-15
...the L a n g u a g e combo list box to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. Click the option button to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the... Windows taskbar. 3. Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the window to change language display. 4. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a... Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe 5-15