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Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-23 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 Chapter 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 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers 1-23 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26 Chapter 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 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter...
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P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel...VT8251 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 & JBOD function Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller Realtek ALC653 AC'97 6-channel Audio CODEC ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 1 x Parallel port 1 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x VGA out 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-Channel Audio...
P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage LAN Audio Other ASUS Special Features Back panel I/O Ports LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel...VT8251 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0, 1, 0+1 & JBOD function Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller Realtek ALC653 AC'97 6-channel Audio CODEC ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo 1 x Parallel port 1 x RJ-45 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x VGA out 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-Channel Audio...
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xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector ... S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Internal I/O connectors Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector supports additional 4 USB ports 4 x SATA connector ... S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-30 for details. See details ...The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel ...
... fan speed according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-30 for details. See details ...The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC"97 CODEC that allows 6-channel ...
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... Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, ... tab. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...
... Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under Linux, ... tab. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...
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... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage...
... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage...
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...1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear...pins 1-2. 4.Re-install the battery. 5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6.Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset ...
...1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-23 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) CLEAR You do not need to clear...pins 1-2. 4.Re-install the battery. 5.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6.Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset ...
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...BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Chapter 1: Product introduction The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you to additional USB ports. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P5VDC-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 ® USBPW78 12 23 1-24 P5VDC-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature...
...BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Chapter 1: Product introduction The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you to additional USB ports. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5VDC-MX ® P5VDC-MX... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 P5VDC-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 ® USBPW78 12 23 1-24 P5VDC-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature...
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... up when you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue... chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33
... up when you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue... chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5VDC-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-33
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... sections for Windows® 2000: a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. d. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. d. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot...
... sections for Windows® 2000: a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click S t a r t from the menu, then select F o r m a t. d. e. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. d. A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot...
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... Checking for floppy... 4. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 To use EZ Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you rename the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Floppy...
... Checking for floppy... 4. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is no floppy disk in the drive. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-3 To use EZ Flash feature on motherboards with onboard VGA, you rename the BIOS file to P5VDCMX.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Floppy...
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.... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...The utility returns to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as ...
.... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-...The utility returns to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as ...
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... ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS....reserved. done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM 4. ...
... ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-5 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS....reserved. done Erasing flash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iP5VDCMX.ROM 4. ...
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... failure! 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated...
... failure! 4. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5VDCMX.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you rename the original or updated...
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... floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy...
... floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-7 When no floppy disk is found ! Completed. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Remove any floppy...
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... 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 information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. This utility...
... 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 information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. This utility...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 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. Click N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. 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. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS P5VDC-MX 2-9 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. Click N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t.
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... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 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. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then...
... complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. 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. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then...