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EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 4-2 Reading file "P5VD1-X.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Rebooting. • • 4-2 Reading file "P5VD1-X.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Start erasing.......| Start Programming...| Flashed successfully.
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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items...
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... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the...
... settings through the BIOS Setup menus. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the...
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Chapter Summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard
Chapter Summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Power menu 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard
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...disk to the optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Do either one of...the format options field, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk...
...disk to the optical drive. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Do either one of...the format options field, then click Start. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. b. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk...
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.... • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... A "P5VD1-X.ROM not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting...
.... • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... A "P5VD1-X.ROM not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting...
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...for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least...updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5VD1...
...for reference only. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least...updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5VD1...
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... BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iP5VD1-X.ROM 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
... BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Erasing flash .... done Erasing flash .... done A:\> 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iP5VD1-X.ROM 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-5 Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5VD1-X.ROM. Completed. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-5 Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to P5VD1-X.ROM. Completed. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets...
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... CD-ROM... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5VD1-X.ROM". Completed. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut...
... CD-ROM... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5VD1-X.ROM". Completed. Checking for floppy... Floppy not found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut...
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... all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-7 This utility is available in the optical drive. Place...
... all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-7 This utility is available in the optical drive. Place...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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. click Auto Select.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 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. click Auto Select.
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-9 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears...
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 4-9 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Always update the utility to download. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears...
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You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then ... designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use as easy to enter Setup after changing...
You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then ... designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to use as easy to enter Setup after changing...
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... L2 Cache L3 :16 KB :1024 KB :0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting Microcode Updating Max CPUID Value Limit: Hardware Prefetcher: Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [8] [63] [Enabled] [Disabled] [...-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology Configuration options: [Disabled...
... L2 Cache L3 :16 KB :1024 KB :0 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 16 Ratio CMOS Setting: VID CMOS Setting Microcode Updating Max CPUID Value Limit: Hardware Prefetcher: Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch: CPU Internal Thermal Control Hyper Threading Technology [8] [63] [Enabled] [Disabled] [...-related information that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology Configuration options: [Disabled...
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... flash BIOS. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can help for Utiliities Auto Install All Utilities. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-3 Anti...
... flash BIOS. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Please install Network Card and TCP/IP network driver first, otherwise ASUS Update can help for Utiliities Auto Install All Utilities. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-3 Anti...
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... window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to section "4.1.4 ASUS Update utility" for more information. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS utility". • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (... the option Launch MyLogo2 to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-7 Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2™. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support CD. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image...
... window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you wish to section "4.1.4 ASUS Update utility" for more information. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS utility". • Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (... the option Launch MyLogo2 to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. ASUS P5VD1-X Motherboard 5-7 Refer to use ASUS MyLogo2™. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support CD. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software Support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-8 Chapter 5: Software Support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.