Asus P5GL-MX manual Updating the Bios file, To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility

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Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1.Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2.Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3.Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5GLMX.ROM

4.The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5GLMX.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

5.The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5GLMX.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Verifying flash .. done

A:\>

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2222 Second Edition AugustContents Bios setup Software support Appendix CPU featuresCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyCompatible with the Intel¨ PCG 04A and 04B processors P5GL-MX specifications summaryInternal Page Product introduction Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special features10/100 Mbps LAN support PCI Expressª interface max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 modeDual-channel DDR memory support Serial ATA technologyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDP5GL-MX Onboard LED Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes MCH Motherboard layoutInstallling the CPU Central Processing Unit CPUP5GL-MX CPU Socket Load plate Asus P5GL-MX Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Asus P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR Dimm sockets Memory ConfigurationsSystem memory OverviewDDR400 Qualified Vendors List Recommended memory configurationsZ e N d o r D e l A n d D e s C o m p o n e n t Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmInstalling an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardExpansion slots Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slots PCI Express x16 slotQualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM P5GL-MX USB device wake-up USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting Keyboard power 3-pin KbpwrLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationPS/2 keyboard port purple. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard Internal connectorsPrimary IDE connector 40-1 pin Priide P5GL-MX IDE connectorP5GL-MX Fan connectors Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyCPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan P5GL-MX Floppy disk drive connectorSerial ATA Master/Slave connectors Serial ATA connectors Pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4P5GL-MX Sata connectors P5GL-MX CD audio connector Product introduction USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD P5GL-MX USB 2.0 connectorsP5GL-MX ATX power connectors ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp Digital Audio connector 4-1 pin SpdifoutP5GL-MX Digital audio connector P5GL-MX System panel connector System panel connector 20-pin Panel¥ System power LED Green 3-pin Pled ¥ Reset button Blue 2-pin ResetProduct introduction Bios setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosAsus EZ Flash utility Afudos utility Copying the current BiosTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileRecovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Bios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys Pop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu itemsLegacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi-sector Transfer Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoIDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Alpe and ASP DisabledIDE Detect Time Out System Information ProcessorSystem Memory CPU Frequency JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu AI Overclocking StandardFSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization CPU Vcore Over Voltage Control DisabledDram Frequency Auto DDR Voltage AutoUSB Configuration Execute Disable Function Disabled CPU ConfigurationRatio Cmos Setting Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledChipset Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Enabled, 8MB Graphic Adapter Priority PCI/Int-VGAGraphics Memory Type Auto Onboard Devices Configuration Plug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled PCI PnPRepost Video on S3 Resume No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledResume On Ring Disabled APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Resume On RTC Alarm DisabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Wakeup PasswordCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled Hardware MonitorVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Boot menuCPU Target Temperature xxx¼C Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot Device Priority Boot Settings ConfigurationHard Disk Drives Wait for ÔF1Õ If Error Enabled Full Screen Logo EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnSecurity Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password User Access Level Full AccessExit & Save Changes Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit menuLoad Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus Contact information Software support CPU features System requirements Using the Intel¨ EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EistClose the Display Properties window Using the EistIntel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper-Threading Technology