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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-10 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 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-10 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 Legend bar 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
... of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you...
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... port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 6-Channel Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Adobe® Acrobat Reader Microsoft...
... port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 6-Channel Audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME Internal connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x... connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Adobe® Acrobat Reader Microsoft...
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...ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your networking needs. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the ...Product introduction See page 1-26 for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the Realtek® ALC883 6-channel High Definition Audio audio...
...ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your networking needs. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the ...Product introduction See page 1-26 for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the Realtek® ALC883 6-channel High Definition Audio audio...
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... BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update...
... BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The ASUS Update...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5VD2-X 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS P5VD2-X 2- Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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... 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. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window...
... 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. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC Current ROM BOARD: P5VD2-X VER: 1002 DATE: 08/20/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: WIN98ES E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. Press + during...
... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC Current ROM BOARD: P5VD2-X VER: 1002 DATE: 08/20/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: WIN98ES E NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED... the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Then press . 4. Press + during...
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... (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Unknown Flash File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved...
... (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. Unknown Flash File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk you saved...
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The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Unknown Flash BIOS file. File Name to Continue the system. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! All Rights Reserved message indicating that For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13...
The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Unknown Flash BIOS file. File Name to Continue the system. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! All Rights Reserved message indicating that For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13...
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... found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after...
... found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. You can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after...
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...8226; The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable...The Setup program is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this motherboard and. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Select the Load Default Settings item ...
...8226; The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to use as easy to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS P5VD2-X 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable...The Setup program is designed to make your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Do this motherboard and. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Select the Load Default Settings item ...
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...between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4Mb) Current ROM BOARD: P5VD2-X VER: 1002 DATE: 01/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: WIN98ES E NETTERM DRIVERS ... INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab] Switch Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for special functions.
...between [Yes] or [No], then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V040C/FC (4Mb) Current ROM BOARD: P5VD2-X VER: 1002 DATE: 01/24/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: C: WIN98ES E NETTERM DRIVERS ... INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab] Switch Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for special functions.
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...). View the online help for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. Adobe® Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. 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. See page 2-8 for...
...). View the online help for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstAll utilities installation wizard. Adobe® Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that the motherboard supports. 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. See page 2-8 for...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: 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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-24 Chapter 2: 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 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields...
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... Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that...
... Refer to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that...
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..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy... disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS...
..., high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy... disk drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS...
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... BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file...Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5SD2X.ROM. error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to P 5 S D 2 X . ASUS P5SD2-X 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. R O ...
... BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file...Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5SD2X.ROM. error message appears if there is accessible by pressing + during POST to P 5 S D 2 X . ASUS P5SD2-X 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. R O ...
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Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) ... All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at ...
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) ... All rights reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at ...
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... earlier. 3. done Reading flash .... done Advanced check ... done Writing flash .... A:\> ASUS P5SD2-X 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the...
... earlier. 3. done Reading flash .... done Advanced check ... done Writing flash .... A:\> ASUS P5SD2-X 2-5 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Erasing flash .... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the...