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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 63
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file ..... ok A:\>
A:\>afudos /iP5AD2EB.rom
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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 64
...done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
A:\>afudos /iP5AD2EB.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done Reading flash .... done Advance Check .... Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... done Verifying flash .. done Please restart your computer A:\>
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P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
...Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-1 3.1.2 AFUDOS utility 3-2 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 3-7 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility 3-8
3.2 BIOS setup program 3-11 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-12 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-12 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-12 3.2.4 Menu items 3-13 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-13 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-13 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-13 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
... Software support
4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1
4.2 Support CD information 4-1
4.2.1 Running the support CD 4-1
4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2
4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3
4.2.4 Manuals menu 4-5
4.2.5 Contact information 4-5
4.2.6 Other information 4-6
4.3 Software information 4-8
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-8 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-10
4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration 4-11
Appendix: CPU...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
... that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
...contents
EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
DMI2.0, WfM2.0, PXE, RPL, WOL by PME, WOR by PME
1 x Parallel port 1 x S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 8-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan...
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...
thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap
B
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment A l i g n m e n t k e y key should fit into the CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
ASUS P5AD2-E
A 2-7
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
... the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
... [black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
P5AD2-E
GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4
GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4
GND...GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1
GND
P5AD2-E SATA connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA
• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
...the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.)
4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
...The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
... 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...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
... can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 104
... to activate the devices.
The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.
QFE Update
Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target...
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... the USB 2.0 driver.
4.2.3 Utilities menu
The U t i l i t i e s menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 110
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "4.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "3.1.2 AFUDOS utility".
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 113
...and audio DSP modes, and test the speaker output.
Tabs Audio System Status
Smart Jack settings
Mode Selection
Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting
A u d i o S y s t e m S t a t u s. This section displays the output mode status, the real-time audio playback spectrum, and the digital I/O status. The number of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode status.
ASUS P5AD2-E
4-11
P5AD2-E User's Manual for English Edition - Page 119
... memory for faster and more efficient computing.
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA 775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
Using the Intel® EM64T feature
To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64...