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... 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 items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window ...
... 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 items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window ...
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Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-X 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the ... the CPU on the socket, making sure that the gold triangle fixes on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-X 1-9 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the ... the CPU on the socket, making sure that the gold triangle fixes on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.
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... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating...Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under the Advanced BIOS Features Menu, make sure that the item HyperThreading Function is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.
... if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating...Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Under the Advanced BIOS Features Menu, make sure that the item HyperThreading Function is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only.
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3. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In P5VDC-X R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN2 GND P5VDC-X SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. For detailed instructions on how to confi... 3-6 for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P5VDC-X 1-29
3. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In P5VDC-X R SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN2 GND P5VDC-X SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. For detailed instructions on how to confi... 3-6 for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS P5VDC-X 1-29
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.... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type...
.... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type...
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... • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is a utility...
... • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility is a utility...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-9 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next.
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... the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
... the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to download. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet...
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...configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-X 2-13 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items System... Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows...
...configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-X 2-13 You cannot select an item that do not fit on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items System... Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS EHCI Hand-off feature.
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... CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. Confirm the password when prompted. When you want to exit. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-37 To set your password successfully. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you.... If you attempt to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting...
... CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. Confirm the password when prompted. When you want to exit. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-37 To set your password successfully. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you.... If you attempt to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation window appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes while exiting...
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... previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears.
... previously saved values. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you press , a confirmation window appears.
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...updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2....asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows&#...
...updates to maximize the features of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2....asus.com) for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows&#...
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... Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Anti-Virus utility The anti-... motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. 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 alerts you of...
... Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Anti-Virus utility The anti-... motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0. 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 alerts you of...
