Asus P5GC-MX manual Updating the Bios through the Internet

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

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 the Internet option 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.

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2932 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI PnP Bios setupSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB P5GC-MX specifications summaryP5GC-MX specifications summary Xii Product Welcome Package contentsSpecial features Intel 945GC chipset Bit CPU supportDDR2 memory support PCI Express interfaceAsus CrashFree Bios Innovative Asus featuresHigh Definition Audio Asus EZ FlashP5GC-MX Onboard LED Before you proceedOnboard LED Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview VGA1 Motherboard layoutTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU P5GC-MX CPU SocketLoad plate Page Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GC-MX CPU Fan Connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove System memory Memory configurationsOverview P5GC-MX 240-pin DDR2 Dimm SocketsDDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors ListTo install a Dimm Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI Express PCI slotsP5GC-MX Clear RTC RAM JumpersClear RTC RAM Clrtc +5VSB P5GC-MX USB Device Wake UpLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors P5GC-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector Internal connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration 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 ConnectorChassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpP5GC-MX Front Panel Audio Connector P5GC-MX Intrusion ConnectorFpanel Product introduction Bios setup Press Enter, then follow screen instructions to continue Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk Asus EZ Flash utility Afudos utility Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Updating the Bios fileTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility 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 Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -Sector Transfer M AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out System InformationProcessor System MemoryAdvanced menu USB ConfigurationUSB 2.0 Controller Enabled USB Function EnabledUSB 2.0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Bios Ehci Hand -Off DisabledCPU Configuration IntelR SpeedStep Technology Disabled Hyper Threading Technology EnabledChipset Enhanced C1 Control AutoDram Frequency Auto Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledHyper Path 3 Auto Dram Throttling Threshold AutoInternal Graphics Mode Select Enabled, 8MB Boot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/Int -VGAGraphics memory type Auto PEG Buffer Length AutoSlot Power Auto Onboard Devices ConfigurationHigh Priority Port Select Disabled HD Audio Controller EnabledConfiguration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode ECPSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port AddressPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi 2.0 Support Disabled Acpi Apic Support EnabledRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power Button Mode On/OffPower On By RTC Alarm Enabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PCI Devices DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A or Ignored1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Full Screen Logo Enabled Quick Boot EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Bootup Num-Lock OnSecurity Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utilityExit & Save Changes Password Check SetupExit menu Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramIntel Graphics Accelerator Driver Realtek Audio DriverAsus PC Probe Asus UpdateUtilities menu Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial versionAsus Contact information WinDVD Copy5 TrialSoftware support Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading Technology