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... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General...
... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General...
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ix P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2"VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to reboot the...
... and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to reboot the...
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1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.3cm(7.2in) CHA_FAN CPU_FAN EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 LGA775 PRI_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In REALTEK VIA P4M890 P5V-VM ULTRA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4Mb BIOS CD ALC660 USB78 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A SATA1 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) SEC_IDE SATA2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2_USB_PWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 18.3cm(7.2in) CHA_FAN CPU_FAN EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PARALLEL PORT VGA1 LGA775 PRI_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In REALTEK VIA P4M890 P5V-VM ULTRA CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 SUPER I/O PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4Mb BIOS CD ALC660 USB78 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A SATA1 SB_PWR USB56 CLRTC 24.4cm(9.6in) SEC_IDE SATA2 SPEAKER F_PANEL 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software ...may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
... to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software ...may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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.... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the...
.... Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. P5V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. The RAM data in CMOS. Removing the...
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...BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL PLED PWRSW IDELED RESET P5V-VM ULTRA... GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ 1 P5V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power...
...BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. F_PANEL PLED PWRSW IDELED RESET P5V-VM ULTRA... GND PWR PLEDPLED+ Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ 1 P5V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power...
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BIOS Information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
BIOS Information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
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... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can be any user-provided filename of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode...
... manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to copy the current BIOS The AFUDOS.EXE utility can be any user-provided filename of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode...
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...AFUDOS.EXE: 1. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. You need to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...BIOS file from the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the floppy disk. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra...
...AFUDOS.EXE: 1. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. You need to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...BIOS file from the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the floppy disk. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra...
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... reference only. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 6. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. What you copied to the DOS prompt. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
... reference only. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 6. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. What you copied to the DOS prompt. 4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos...
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... in the floppy disk to P5V-VMUT.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Completed. You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
... in the floppy disk to P5V-VMUT.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for floppy... Completed. You can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool...
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Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for CD-ROM... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not Found! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility ...no floppy disk is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Restart the system after the utility...
Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for CD-ROM... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not Found! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility ...no floppy disk is found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Restart the system after the utility...
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... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Completed. Rebooting. Visit the ...-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. The EZ Flash is built...
... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Completed. Rebooting. Visit the ...-On Self Tests (POST). Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM.ROM". 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to a floppy disk. 2. The EZ Flash is built...
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...+ + , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. 2- Chapter...Setup utility; For example, you can recognize these changes and record them in this last option only if the first two fail. 2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is designed to make it lets you are not prompted to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC...
...+ + , or by turning the system off and then back on your screen. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. 2- Chapter...Setup utility; For example, you can recognize these changes and record them in this last option only if the first two fail. 2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is designed to make it lets you are not prompted to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC...
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Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to ...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master...
Use the navigation keys to another. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to ...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master...
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... to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen.
... to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the screen.
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to set the system ... Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓... Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to set the system ... Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓... Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
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...LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to Auto, the data transfer from...Hard Disk Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto...
...LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). When set to Auto, the data transfer from...Hard Disk Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto...
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ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 08/29/06 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2666 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...
ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 AMI BIOS Version : 0301 Build Date : 08/29/06 Processor Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz Speed : 2666 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled...