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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 keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (B). Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-X 1-9 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
... alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (B). Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5VDC-X 1-9 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Retention tab... A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the socket. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4.
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...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 prevent benting the connectors on this motherboard: 1. DO... Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU. 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. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) ...
...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 prevent benting the connectors on this motherboard: 1. DO... Technology on the socket and damaging the CPU. 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. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) ...
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ASUS P5VDC-X 1-29 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0,RAID 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. See page 3-6 ... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 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. 3.
ASUS P5VDC-X 1-29 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0,RAID 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. See page 3-6 ... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 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. 3.
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... System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy ... . Click File from the menu, then select Format. d. e. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert ...
... System (BIOS) setup. 1. c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy ... . Click File from the menu, then select Format. d. e. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Insert ...
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...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. This utility is copied to : • Save the ...using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
...; applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. This utility is copied to : • Save the ...using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-9 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select.
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... the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
... the utility to complete the update process. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version...
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... that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-X 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the iteam has a...
... that is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ...:[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5VDC-X 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that the iteam has a...
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BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 feature.
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 feature.
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... system setup after you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-37 Select Ok to save or discard your changes to save your changes before exiting. To set your password successfully. To change...set a User Password: 1. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load the optimal or failsafe default values for...
... system setup after you to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. ASUS P5VDC-X 2-37 Select Ok to save or discard your changes to save your changes before exiting. To set your password successfully. To change...set a User Password: 1. Exit & Save Changes Once you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to load the optimal or failsafe default values for...
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... than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other...
... than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made changes to fields other...
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Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,...the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support...
Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,...the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in 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 updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support...
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... information. View the online help for details. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...
... information. View the online help for details. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that...