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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 may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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 you need when installing and...
... of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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 you need when installing and...
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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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... powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-31 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit...
... powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-31 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit...
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... the Utilities screen menu. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... the Utilities screen menu. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. 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.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. 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.
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... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start...
... the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start...
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... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ... that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk/USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS...
... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system ... that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to a floppy disk/USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS...
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... press . 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the File Name to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS ...Flash Utility. All Rights Reserved For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of floppy ...
... press . 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the File Name to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS ...Flash Utility. All Rights Reserved For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 Flash Type - Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of floppy ...
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... Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! File Name to Program: P5VD2X.bin...indicating that For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 you to Program: P5VD2X.bin Programming Flash Memory - Unknown Flash BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Unknown Flash flashed the...
... Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! File Name to Program: P5VD2X.bin...indicating that For PT890-8237-P5VD2-X-00 DATE:08/13/2006 you to Program: P5VD2X.bin Programming Flash Memory - Unknown Flash BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! 9. Unknown Flash flashed the...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the...
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...how to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match .... otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5VD2-X 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and ...
...how to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match .... otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS P5VD2-X 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and ...
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.../right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 RECYCLED WUTEMP...
.../right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 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 RECYCLED WUTEMP...
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... other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the...
... other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the...
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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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It includes description 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 perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
It includes description 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 perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This...
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... a. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. c. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the...
... a. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to create a bootable floppy disk. c. 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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Select the...
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... it is not found in the floppy disk. ASUS P5SD2-X 2-3 e. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk...
... it is not found in the floppy disk. ASUS P5SD2-X 2-3 e. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is found !" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to the floppy disk...
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... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk... you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and ...
... the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk... you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and ...
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... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... A:\> ASUS P5SD2-X 2-5 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Boot...
... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash .... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Erasing flash .... A:\> ASUS P5SD2-X 2-5 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Boot...