Asus P5VDC-MX manual Updating the Bios through a Bios file

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4.From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

5.Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1.Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2.Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

3.Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save.

4.Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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Contents Motherboard E2545 Revised Edition March Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup Software support Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guideP5VDC-MX specifications summary Bios Page Product introduction Welcome Package contentsSpecial features Onboard RAID solution Bit CPU supportDual-Core CPU AGP 8X supportInnovative Asus features CrashFree BiosAsus EZ Flash Bios Asus Q-Fan technologyBefore you proceed Onboard LEDScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout MX-P5VDCInstallling the CPU Central Processing Unit CPULoad plate Reboot the computer Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5VDC-MX CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To disengage the heatsink Fan assembly from MotherboardNarrow end of the groove Overview Memory ConfigurationsSystem memory DDR Qualified Vendors List DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT46V32M8TG-5BC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCBInstalling a DDR DIMMblue slots Removing a DDR DimmInstalling a DDR2 DIMMyellow slots Removing a DDR2 DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card IRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments AGP slot PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcKeyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Internal connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Primary/Secondary IDE connector 40-1 pin PRIIDE, Secide Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Internal audio connectors 4-pin CD, AUXCPU and Chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Digital Audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V EatxpwrGAME/MIDI port connector 16-1 pin Game USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin Fpaudio Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisSystem panel connector 20-1 pin Fpanel System power LED Green 3-pin PledReset button Blue 2-pin Reset Hard disk drive activity Red 2-pin IdeledProduct introduction Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility Copying the current Bios Afudos utilityUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityAsus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Navigation keys Bios menu screenMenu bar Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi-sector Transfer M AutoSystem Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationOverclock Mode Auto USB Configuration USB 1.1 Ports Configuration EnabledUSB 2.0 Ports Enable Enable USB 2.0 Controller Mode HispeedCPU Configuration Bios Ehci Hand-Off EnabledRatio Cmos Setting Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledExecute Disable Function Disabled Hyper-Threading Technology DisabledNorthBridge Configuration ChipsetDram Timing Auto Dram Frequency/Timing ConfigurationDram Frequency Auto AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration AGP 3.0 ModeAGP Fast Write Disabled Primary Graphics Adapter AGPSouthBridge Configuration Onboard LAN EnabledLAN Optional ROM Disabled AC’97 Audio Controller EnabledOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Game Port Disabled Onboard Midi Port DisabledPCI Latency Timer PCI PnPIRQ-xx assigned to PCI Device Palette Snooping DisabledAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device PriorityBoot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password SecurityClear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Exit & Save Changes Password Check SetupExit menu Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Intel LGA775 CPU Install User’s Manual Make Disk menuManuals menu Make VIA Sata Driver DiskAsus Contact information RAID configurations Entering VIA Tech RAID Bios Utility Installing hard disksInstalling Serial ATA Sata hard disks Create Array RAID 0 for performanceRAID 1 for data protection If you select N, the following confirmation message appears Creating a RAID driver disk