Asus P5GC-MX manual Recovering the Bios from the support CD

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1.Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2.Insert the support CD to the optical 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 no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

Floppy not found!

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM found!

Reading file “P5GCMX.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

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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.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2932 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI PnP Bios setupAppendix CPU features Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureSoftware support Canadian 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 TypographyLAN USB P5GC-MX specifications summaryP5GC-MX specifications summary Xii Product Package contents Special featuresWelcome PCI Express interface Bit CPU supportIntel 945GC chipset DDR2 memory supportAsus EZ Flash Innovative Asus featuresAsus CrashFree Bios High Definition AudioBefore you proceed Onboard LEDP5GC-MX Onboard LED Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes VGA1 Motherboard layoutP5GC-MX CPU Socket Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPULoad plate Page Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove P5GC-MX 240-pin DDR2 Dimm Sockets Memory configurationsSystem memory OverviewDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmTo install a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI Express PCI slotsJumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM +5VSB P5GC-MX USB Device Wake UpConnectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationP5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Priide P5GC-MX IDE ConnectorSerial ATA hard disk drive connection P5GC-MX Sata ConnectorsP5GC-MX Digital Audio Connector P5GC-MX Fan ConnectorsCPU P5GC-MX USB 2.0 Connectors P5GC-MX Internal Audio ConnectorP5GC-MX Intrusion Connector Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis P5GC-MX Front Panel Audio ConnectorFpanel Product introduction Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskPress Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue Asus EZ Flash utility Copying the current Bios To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utilityAfudos utility Updating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering 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 Navigation keys Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barPop-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 M Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoIDE Configuration System Memory System InformationIDE Detect Time Out ProcessorAdvanced menu USB ConfigurationBios Ehci Hand -Off Disabled USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeedCPU Configuration Enhanced C1 Control Auto Hyper Threading Technology EnabledIntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled ChipsetDram Throttling Threshold Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram Frequency Auto Hyper Path 3 AutoPEG Buffer Length Auto Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGAInternal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB Graphics memory type AutoHD Audio Controller Enabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationSlot Power Auto High Priority Port Select DisabledParallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECPConfiguration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4Plug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled PCI PnPAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi 2.0 Support DisabledPower On By External Modems Disabled Power Button Mode On/OffRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm EnabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PCI Devices DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or IgnoredBoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Bootup Num-Lock On Quick Boot EnabledFull Screen Logo Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BiosInterrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit menuExit & Save Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Realtek Audio Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramDrivers menu Intel Graphics Accelerator DriverAsus Update Utilities menuAsus PC Probe WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial versionInstalls the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software Asus Contact informationSoftware support Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresSystem requirements Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology EistUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading Technology