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... information 3-6 Other information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up...
... information 3-6 Other information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 5-3 5.1.2 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-12 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-12 5.2.3 Navigation keys 5-12 5.2.4 Menu items 5-13 5.2.5 Sub-menu items 5-13 5.2.6 Configuration fields 5-13 5.2.7 Pop-up...
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..., including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system...hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-PH1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system. viii...
..., including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. 6. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system...hardware knowledge of the ASUS T2-PH1. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS T3-P5G965 barebone system. viii...
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ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5G965 3- See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screensaver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for details. ASUS Update Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screensaver. 3.3.4 ASUS contact information The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS T3-P5G965 3- See page 5-8 for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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...Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 4.3 Jumpers 1. R Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS T3-P5G965 4-...
...Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ...RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 4.3 Jumpers 1. R Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS T3-P5G965 4-...
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...-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether...
...-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether...
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Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. BIOS setup
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...® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Copy...
...® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Copy...
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... correct file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS T3-P5G965 5- The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-...in the BIOS chip so it . You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format...
... correct file is found . When the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS T3-P5G965 5- The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-...in the BIOS chip so it . You can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format...
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...characters for reference only. This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name... 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
...characters for reference only. This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name... 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5BBN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ You need to...
..., then at the DOS prompt. 2. A:\>afudos /iP5BBN.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! done Search bootblock version Advance Check........ You need to...
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... disk to P5BBN.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. 5. Reboot the system from a floppy disk: 1. Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ..... Insert the floppy disk with the original or...
... disk to P5BBN.ROM. Turn on the system. 2. 5. Reboot the system from a floppy disk: 1. Erasing flash ..... done Please restart your computer A:\> 5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is completed. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash ..... Insert the floppy disk with the original or...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Bad BIOS checksum. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5BBN.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for floppy... ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Bad BIOS checksum. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5BBN.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the...
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... the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. See page 3-4 for this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the...package. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This...
... the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. See page 3-4 for this utility. 5- Chapter 5: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the...package. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet 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.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS T3-P5G965 5- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet 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.
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... update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
... update the utility to download. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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... compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. ASUS T3-P5G965 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update ...using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. Being...
... compatibility and stability. If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this program. ASUS T3-P5G965 5-11 5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update ...using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip. Being...
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Use the navigation keys to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom ..., press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Mon...
Use the navigation keys to another. 5-12 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Sub-menu items Navigation keys 5.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom ..., press the right or left arrow key on top of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Mon...
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... program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10/20/2004] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information ...] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
... program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup System Time [16:37:21] System Date [Wed,10/20/2004] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information ...] Allows you to set the system time. 5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field.
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...) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...SATA1, SATA2, and SATA3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5G965 5-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-...
...) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and...SATA1, SATA2, and SATA3 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS T3-P5G965 5-15 Select CDROM if you are not user-...
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... devices installed in this menu allow you want to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
... devices installed in this menu allow you want to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 5-16 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.