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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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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...
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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... the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove...
... the cam box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. 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. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove...
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...the CPU! ASUS P5V-X SE 1-11 com/info/hyperthreading. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper‑Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP...Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is set to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only ...
...the CPU! ASUS P5V-X SE 1-11 com/info/hyperthreading. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper‑Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP...Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is set to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU in only ...
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... Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install Window...
... Pins P5V-X SE 112 Pins P5V-X SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. • If you install Window...
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... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 P5V-X SE SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) is available only if you .... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 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...
... RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA1 SATA2 P5V-X SE SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) is available only if you .... 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/2003 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...
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... , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the post using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need...
... , then follow screen instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS during the post using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. e. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following utilities allow you need...
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P5V-X SE 2- Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
... is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to... complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
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... specific items for that particular menu. To change the settings. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13 Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable...
... specific items for that particular menu. To change the settings. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that is highlighted when selected. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-13 Use the navigation keys to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select items in brackets, and is not user-configurable...
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.... Discard Changes This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-33 Press to discard the selections you made to fields other changes before saving the values to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes ...
.... Discard Changes This option allows you to save the changes while exiting. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. ASUS P5V-X SE 2-33 Press to discard the selections you made to fields other changes before saving the values to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes ...
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... of the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays... that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
... of the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Refer to your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays... that you can install to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The contents of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only.
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... menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...
... menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU...