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... kit items 3-9 Chapter 4: Motherboard infomation 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Jumper 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-10 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up...
... kit items 3-9 Chapter 4: Motherboard infomation 4.1 Motherboard overview 4-2 Layout contents 4-3 4.2 Jumper 4-4 4.3 Connectors 4-5 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors 4-5 4.3.2 Internal connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-3 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-8 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-9 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-9 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-9 5.2.4 Menu items 5-10 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-10 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-10 5.2.7 Pop-up...
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... This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings...
... This user guide is intended for different system components. Chapter 3: Installation options This chapter describes how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install optional components into the barebone server. 4. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings...
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EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 4.1 Motherboard overview PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 18.8cm(7.4in) LGA775 ATX12V DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) P5GC-MR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 VGA1 AUX_PANEL1 FPANEL1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 RTM876-660 Intel 945GC MCH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 8056 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_16 SB_PWR Intel ICH7 ICH PCI2 SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 USB34 PRI_IDE 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
EATXPWR 24.4cm(9.6in) 4.1 Motherboard overview PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 18.8cm(7.4in) LGA775 ATX12V DDR2 DIMM_B1(64 bit,240-pin module) P5GC-MR R DDR2 DIMM_A1(64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 VGA1 AUX_PANEL1 FPANEL1 LAN1 LAN2 Marvell 8056 RTM876-660 Intel 945GC MCH CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Marvell 8056 8Mb BIOS Super I/O PCIEX1_16 SB_PWR Intel ICH7 ICH PCI2 SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 USB34 PRI_IDE 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information
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... cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GC-MR R CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MR.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
... cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. P5GC-MR R CLRTC Normal (Default) P5GC-MR.Clear.RTC.RAM Clear RTC 4- Chapter 4: Motherboard Information Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Re-install the battery. 5. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC...
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...(Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 4-11 7. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (Light ...Panel.Connector The system panel connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or ...
...(Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 4-11 7. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (Light ...Panel.Connector The system panel connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on or ...
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BIOS Setup ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
BIOS Setup ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk in a DOS environement: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the ....) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash drive when the...
...allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk in a DOS environement: a. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the ....) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash drive when the...
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...alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least ...1024 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name...
...alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least ...1024 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name...
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...: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMRRS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMRRS.ROM 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot...
...: 1. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMRRS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iP5GCMRRS.ROM 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot...
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... Start, then select My computer. 3. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Follow the instructions in the previous section to the optical...
... Start, then select My computer. 3. Insert the USB flash drive to an available USB port, then place the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button. Follow the instructions in the previous section to the optical...
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... the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility...
... the system while updating the BIOS! Turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility...
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... flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file (P5GCMRRS.ROM) to download the latest BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn...
... flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file (P5GCMRRS.ROM) to download the latest BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn...
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...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The LPC chip on . If you wish to reconfigure your computer in the future. See section "5.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS... your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you...default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup... and stability. Use the BIOS Setup program when you with...any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make your BIOS."...under the Exit Menu. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...
...ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. The LPC chip on . If you wish to reconfigure your computer in the future. See section "5.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS... your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you...default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this motherboard. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup... and stability. Use the BIOS Setup program when you with...any BIOS settings, load the default settings to make your BIOS."...under the Exit Menu. 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a ...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Tue 10/09/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ... until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Tue 10/09/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 ... until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to configure system time. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and...
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... items on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of the selected item. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup A configurable field is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options... arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets...
... items on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that do not fit on the right side of the selected item. 5-10 Chapter 5: BIOS setup A configurable field is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options... arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets...
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...-TAB] to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select a device item, then press to the system. Main Primary IDE Master BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] ...[Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of device connected to display the IDE and SATA device information. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-11 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave,...
...-TAB] to configure system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. Select a device item, then press to the system. Main Primary IDE Master BIOS SETUP UTILITY Device : Not Detected Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] ...[Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of device connected to display the IDE and SATA device information. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-11 5.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave,...
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...Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select ...SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART ...
...Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Select ...SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART ...
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... that you installed. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-13 Main IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when...
... that you installed. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-13 Main IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when...
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... UTILITY Model Name : ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 Model ID : S0060 ASUS-BIOS Version Build Date : 0108 : 10/12/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.2GHz : 2200 MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS-BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The...
... UTILITY Model Name : ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 Model ID : S0060 ASUS-BIOS Version Build Date : 0108 : 10/12/07 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E4500 @ 2.2GHz : 2200 MHz : 2 System Memory Total : 512MB Appropriated : ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup ASUS-BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items on the next...
... [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. ASUS RS100-X5/PI2 5-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items on the next...