Asus P5GL-MX manual Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility, Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk

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2.1.4ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

¥ Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

¥Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5GLMX.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1.Turn on the system.

2.Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.

3.The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “P5GLMX.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4.Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Contents Motherboard E2222 Second Edition August Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup Appendix CPU features Software supportFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideP5GL-MX specifications summary Compatible with the Intel¨ PCG 04A and 04B processorsInternal Page Product introduction Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsPCI Expressª interface max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode Dual-channel DDR memory supportSerial ATA technology 10/100 Mbps LAN supportInnovative Asus features Onboard LED Before you proceedP5GL-MX Onboard LED Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout MCHCentral Processing Unit CPU Installling the 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 Memory Configurations System memoryOverview P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR Dimm socketsRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListZ e N d o r D e l A n d D e s C o m p o n e n t Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardExpansion slots Standard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot PCI slotsQualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 P5GL-MX USB device wake-upKeyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr P5GL-MX Keyboard power settingConnectors Rear panel connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsInternal connectors Primary IDE connector 40-1 pin PriideP5GL-MX IDE connector PS/2 keyboard port purple. This port is for a PS/2 keyboardFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy CPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanP5GL-MX Floppy disk drive connector P5GL-MX Fan connectorsSerial ATA connectors Pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Serial ATA Master/Slave connectorsP5GL-MX Sata connectors USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78 Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CDP5GL-MX USB 2.0 connectors P5GL-MX CD audio connector Product introductionATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P5GL-MX ATX power connectorsDigital Audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpP5GL-MX Digital audio connector System panel connector 20-pin Panel ¥ System power LED Green 3-pin Pled¥ Reset button Blue 2-pin Reset P5GL-MX System panel connectorProduct 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 Menu bar Bios menu screenNavigation keys 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, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi-sector Transfer AutoIDE Configuration Alpe and ASP Disabled Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced ModeIDE Detect Time Out Processor System InformationSystem Memory JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Standard CPU FrequencyCPU Vcore Over Voltage Control Disabled Dram Frequency AutoDDR Voltage Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationUSB Configuration CPU Configuration Ratio Cmos SettingMax Cpuid Value Limit Disabled Execute Disable Function DisabledChipset Graphic Adapter Priority PCI/Int-VGA Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Enabled, 8MBGraphics Memory Type Auto Onboard Devices Configuration PCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power OffResume On RTC Alarm Disabled Resume On Ring DisabledResume On PME# Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledWakeup Password Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu CPU Target Temperature xxx¼CChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBoot Settings Configuration Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Full Screen Logo Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BiosBootup Num-Lock On Wait for ÔF1Õ If Error EnabledChange Supervisor Password SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check SetupExit menu Exit & Save ChangesExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus Contact information Software support CPU features Using the Intel¨ EM64T feature Intel EM64TEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Close the Display Properties windowUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology