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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 help 2-...
... 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 help 2-...
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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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...; This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-31. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. See page 2-5. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize...
...; This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-31. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. See page 2-5. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to the system builder's website for details about updating the BIOS. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). c.... press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. Press . 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Windows® XP environment a. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to ...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to the system builder's website for details about updating the BIOS. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). c.... press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. b. Press . 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Windows® XP environment a. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to ...
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... screen may not be exactly the same as shown. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to store the file. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is for reference only. All...
... screen may not be exactly the same as shown. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to store the file. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Download the latest BIOS file from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that the floppy disk is for reference only. All...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done A:\> 6. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! When the BIOS update process is for reference...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done A:\> 6. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! When the BIOS update process is for reference...
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... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Completed. ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- You can cause system boot failure! 4. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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...checks the optical drive for floppy... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The ...utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM...
...checks the optical drive for floppy... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The ...utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file" P5V-VM...
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... "Floppy not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Floppy found !" Rebooting. is not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P5VVMUT.ROM. User recovery requested...
... "Floppy not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS P5V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2- Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Floppy found !" Rebooting. is not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to P5VVMUT.ROM. User recovery requested...
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...requires you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Do this utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this program. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the..., you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. This section explains how to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can...
...requires you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Do this utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this program. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use the..., you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. This section explains how to "Run Setup". This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can...
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... Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36...
... Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer. 3-36...