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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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...
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... description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings...
... description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings...
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... connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD/AUX audio-in (23.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xi P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form...
... connector 1 x COM connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD/AUX audio-in (23.5 cm x 21.8 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) (continued on the next page) xi P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH specifications summary Overclocking Features Rear panel BIOS features Manageability Internal connectors Form...
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...range. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 eliminates the need to use Skype as a true replacement for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due ...to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can ...
...range. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 1-5 eliminates the need to use Skype as a true replacement for P5V-VM DH) The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due ...to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. The ASUS WiFi-AP Solo can ...
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... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update...
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
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... utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. 4. Follow the screen instructions...
... utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. 4. Follow the screen instructions...
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...P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. ...
...P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for ASUS... while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. ...
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... appears. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. M X . At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The ... a floppy disk. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: 0104.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-7 B I N and...
... appears. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. M X . At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The ... a floppy disk. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: 0104.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-7 B I N and...
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...ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update... 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 7. ...
...ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-P5VD2-MX-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue restart the system. 111222333 Write OK 111222333 No Update... 111222333 Write Fail F1 Reset 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 7. ...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-9 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to P 5 V D 2 M X . Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VD2MX...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-9 Install a graphics card into the expansion slot before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to P 5 V D 2 M X . Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "P5VD2MX...
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...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD...
...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. CD...
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...your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility....your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-11 This requires you to use the Setup program, you...
...your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your computer in this program. Even if you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility....your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-11 This requires you to use the Setup program, you...
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... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus...
... the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for details. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in healthy operating condition. Anti-Virus...
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Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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...
Contents 1.10 Connectors 1-26 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-9 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...
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... chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
... chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
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... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied 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...
... original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied 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...
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....14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved . M X . Save only the updated BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . File Name to Program: 0104.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-7 Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy...
....14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved . M X . Save only the updated BIOS file in the F i l e N a m e t o P r o g r a m field, then press . File Name to Program: 0104.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-7 Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to display BIOS recovery message. Start flashing... ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-9 R O M. Install a graphics card...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before rebooting the computer to display BIOS recovery message. Start flashing... ASUS P5VD2-MX/P5V-VM DH 2-9 R O M. Install a graphics card...
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...message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system... BIOS file. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version...
...message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system... BIOS file. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version...