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... USB 2.0 ports\ (1 USB connector for P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-A model) 2 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port (COM1) connector EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) System panel connector Device drivers BIOS Flash Utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe 2 Anti virus software...
... USB 2.0 ports\ (1 USB connector for P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-A model) 2 x IEEE 1394a port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Serial port (COM1) connector EATX power connectors (24-pin and 2 x 4-pin) System panel connector Device drivers BIOS Flash Utility under DOS ASUS AI Booster ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe 2 Anti virus software...
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... a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash 2, you to...
... a replacement ROM chip. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 1- ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS EZ Flash 2 BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash 2, you to...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP
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..., then click ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP...
..., then click ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility is available in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP...
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... Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open...
... Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of all its features. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open...
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... 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- You can switch...
... 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Then press . 4. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- You can switch...
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... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iWDG2WSP.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
... at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iWDG2WSP.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
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... latest BIOS from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. Reading file "WDG2WSP.ROM". ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi...
... latest BIOS from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the BIOS file to the FDD/USB port. 3. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. Reading file "WDG2WSP.ROM". ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi...
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.... ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-11 This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." otherwise... chassis. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can also restart by pressing the reset button...
.... ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 4-11 This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for most conditions to reconfigure your system using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." otherwise... chassis. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can also restart by pressing the reset button...
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When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP...
When you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Profile 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC WIN98ESE NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP...
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... the current BIOS file to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5WDG2 WS Pro VER: 0204.rom DATE: 07/03/2006 Update CMOS BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! Profile O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NPVVM RECYCLED TEST-REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO...
... the current BIOS file to run the utility to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility B311 Current CMOS BOARD: P5WDG2 WS Pro VER: 0204.rom DATE: 07/03/2006 Update CMOS BOARD:... Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC CMOS bWaIcNk9u8pSEis done! Profile O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Press to Exit NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NPVVM RECYCLED TEST-REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO...
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7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 5-11
7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional/P5WDG2 WS PRO/WiFi-AP 5-11
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...update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro... it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-5 R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. Save...
...update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro... it is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional 4-5 R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. Save...
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... The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM ...ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help ...
... The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: P5WDG2-WS Pro VER: 0204 DATE: 07/04/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\P5WDG2OC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM ...ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 4-44 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help ...
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... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to Ex C: NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NPVVM RECYCLED TEST-REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional...
... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools O.C. ASUSTek O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to Ex C: NETTERM DOCUME"1 PROGRA"1 SYSTEM"1 M2NPVVM RECYCLED TEST-REB BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00 Note [Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch ASUS P5WDG2 WS Professional...