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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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... the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins... not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-VM A 1-9
... the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to the socket pins... not remove the PnP cap unless you . 2. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to remove (B). Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-VM A 1-9
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... Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 3. P5RD1-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER ® 1 P5RD1-VM Speaker out connector ASUS P5RD1-VM 1-29 The speaker...
... Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 3. P5RD1-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER ® 1 P5RD1-VM Speaker out connector ASUS P5RD1-VM 1-29 The speaker...
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... O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a ...to create a bootable floppy disk. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive...
... O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. b. Windows® 2000 environment To create a ...to create a bootable floppy disk. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. c. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive...
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...a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the...
...a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-9 N e x t.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Click N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. 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. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-9 N e x t.
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...t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. 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 N e x t. 3. From the FTP site...select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file ...
...t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e 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. 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 N e x t. 3. From the FTP site...select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file ...
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...scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press ..../2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-13
...scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press ..../2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-13
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... EHCI Hand-off feature. USB Controller [USB OHCI + EHCI] Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB OHCI] [USB OHCI + EHCI] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... EHCI Hand-off feature. USB Controller [USB OHCI + EHCI] Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB OHCI] [USB OHCI + EHCI] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... select this menu. Press to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. To set your password successfully. Confirm the password when prompted. Select O k to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu...User Password item and press . 2. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-35 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. On the password box that appears, type a ...
... select this menu. Press to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. To set your password successfully. Confirm the password when prompted. Select O k to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu...User Password item and press . 2. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. ASUS P5RD1-VM 2-35 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes before exiting. On the password box that appears, type a ...
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After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select O k to discard the selections you made and ...
After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select O k to discard the selections you made and ...
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...(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better ...E to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter ...
...(www.asus.com) for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better ...E to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter ...
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...(PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader V7.0... Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver...
...(PDF). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Adobe Reader V7.0... Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver...
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...64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on devices, if any. Install the 64-.... Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a ...
...64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on devices, if any. Install the 64-.... Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a ...
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..., click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the operating system. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Click A p p ... power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. ASUS P5RD1-VM On the P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to [Automatic], then press . After the computer restarts, right click on ...
..., click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Turn on the operating system. Go to open the Power Options Properties window. 8. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. Click A p p ... power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. ASUS P5RD1-VM On the P o w e r s c h e m e s section, click , then select any option except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to [Automatic], then press . After the computer restarts, right click on ...
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... Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable... the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in...
... Using the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The BIOS item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable... the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in...
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... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
... BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-...12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-VM A 1-9 Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into...
... the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5RD1-VM A 1-9 Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into...
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... RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. P5RD1-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER ® 1 P5RD1-VM Speaker out connector ASUS P5RD1-VM 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are...
... RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA. 4. P5RD1-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER ® 1 P5RD1-VM Speaker out connector ASUS P5RD1-VM 1-29 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are...
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...A:/S then press . c. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard...2. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b.
...A:/S then press . c. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard...2. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b.