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...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 2.2.1 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 items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
...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 2.2.1 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 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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xi P5V-X SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents OS Compatibility 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ... by PME, WOR by Ring User manual 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software Windows Vista/XP/2000 Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 6.8 in (30.5 cm x 17.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
xi P5V-X SE specifications summary Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD contents OS Compatibility 2 x USB connectors support 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x ... by PME, WOR by Ring User manual 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update utility Anti-virus software Windows Vista/XP/2000 Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 6.8 in (30.5 cm x 17.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
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... socket alignment key into the CPU Alignment key notch. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To...
... socket alignment key into the CPU Alignment key notch. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. Lift the load lever in the direction of the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. To...
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...to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. The item appears only if you...NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Reboot the computer. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-11 Notes on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in ...
...to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.x (kernel) and later versions only. The item appears only if you...NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Reboot the computer. ASUS P5V-X SE 1-11 Notes on the socket and damaging the CPU! If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. B The CPU fits in ...
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...) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 3GB is recommended that you install Window® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 4 GB system memory when...
...) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 128 Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 3GB is recommended that you install Window® XP 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 4 GB system memory when...
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... Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • Please refer to section "Onboard Devices Configuration" in the BIOS for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives. 3. P5V-X SE GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND...
... Server/XP/Vista operation system. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4, the Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later version before using Serial ATA. • Please refer to section "Onboard Devices Configuration" in the BIOS for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk drives. 3. P5V-X SE GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND...
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..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Press , then follow...
..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Press , then follow...
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... the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ...
... the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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.... Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open... window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Follow the...
.... Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open... window, then click Open. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Follow the...
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... menu and change the settings. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 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 with the configuration options for that particular menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is not user-configurable. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13
... menu and change the settings. To change the value of the field opposite the item. 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 with the configuration options for that particular menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items... of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is not user-configurable. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13
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...you made to save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-33 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you do not want to...from the Exit menu to exit.F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option from the legend bar to ensure the values you made and restore the previously saved values. Select ...
...you made to save your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-33 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you do not want to...from the Exit menu to exit.F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option from the legend bar to ensure the values you made and restore the previously saved values. Select ...
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... browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains...CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the ...
... browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains...CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the ...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and...