Asus G-SURF365 User Manual
G-SURF365
Motherboard
E3497
First Edition
November 2007
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information
About this guide
G-SURF365 specications summary ......................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................
1.4 Before you proceed
1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1.5.2 Placement direction ........................................................
1.5.3 Screw holes ....................................................................
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ......................................
1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1.8 Expansion slots
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................
1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................
1.9 Jumpers
1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1.11 G-Guardian
1.11.1 Installing the Memory Lock ...........................................
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Contents
1.11.2 Installing the Back I/O Lock .......................................... 1-37
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
2.2 BIOS setup program
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................
2.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................
2.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................
2.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................
2.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................
2.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
2.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................
2.2.9 General help .................................................................
2.3 Main menu
2.3.1 System Time .................................................................
2.3.2 System Date .................................................................
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .........................................................
2.3.4. Language ......................................................................
2.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................
2.3.6 Primary IDE Master/Slave .............................................
2.3.7 SATA1/2 ........................................................................
2.3.8 System Information .......................................................
2.4 Extreme Tweaker menu
2.4.1 CPU Level Up ...............................................................
2.4.2 Ai Overclocking .............................................................
2.4.3 Processor Frequency Multiplier ....................................
2.4.4 K8(CPU) to SB Freq Auto .............................................
2.4.5 K8(CPU) to SB Frequency ............................................
2.4.6 K8(CPU) to SB LinkWidth .............................................
2.4.7 Memory Conguration ...................................................
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2-3
2-4
2-5
2-7
2-9
2-13
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Contents
2.4.8 ECC Conguration ........................................................ 2-25
2.4.9 Vcore Voltage ................................................................
2.4.10 Vcore Voltage Offset .....................................................
2.4.11 Chipset Voltage .............................................................
2.4.12 Memory Voltage ............................................................
2.5 Advanced menu
2.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
2.5.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
2.5.4 PCI PnP ........................................................................
2.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................
2.6 Power menu
2.6.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................
2.6.2 ACPI
2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................
2.6.4 APM Conguration ........................................................
2.6.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
2.7 Boot menu
2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
2.7.3 Security .........................................................................
2.8 Tools menu
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................
2.9 Exit menu
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2-28
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2-30
2-31
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2-33
Version Features ................................................. 2-33
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2-34
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Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information
3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................
3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
3.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................
3.2.5 Manual menu ..................................................................
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................
.............................................................. 3-2
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
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3-7
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
a device.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of
electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: 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 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD/DVD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S
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G-SURF365 specications summary
CPU Support AMD® Socket AM2 Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64
Chipset NVIDIA nForce 630a
System bus 2000 / 1600 MT/s
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
Storage - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 interface for two PATA devices
High Denition Audio Realtek® ALC662 High Denition Audio 6-channel
LAN NVidia nForce built-in Gigabit MAC with external Marvell
USB Supports up to 6 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (2 ports at mid-
Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, PXE, WOR by Ring, WOL / WOR by
Special features ASUS CPU Level Up
X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron processors
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
sockets support up to 4 GB of ECC / Non-ECC
unbufferred 800 / 667 / 533 MHz DDR2 memory
modules
2 x PCI slots
- 2 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID
0, 1, and JBOD conguration
CODEC
Supports S/PDIF out interface and Jack-detection
88E1116 PHY
board; 4 ports at back panel)
PME
ASUS MyLogo 3™
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Q-Fan
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G-SURF365 specications summary
BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
Rear panel I/O 1 x PS/2 mouse port
Internal I/O connectors 1 x USB 2.0 connectors for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Support CD contents Drivers
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5cm x 24.5cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
SM BIOS 2.4
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x G-Guardian port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector for two devices
1 x High Denition front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x LPT connector
1 x COM connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
24-pin EATX power connector
4-pin x ATX 12V power connector
1 x System panel connector
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update Utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
introduction
Product
1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® G-SURF365 motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS G-SURF365 motherboard
Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories 1 x G-Guardian (1 set of memory lock and
1 back I/O lock)
1 x I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
ASUS SUPERB Software
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
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The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best
hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we
welcome the best gamers to join in. In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are
only for the weak, and bragging rights means everything. We believe in making
statements and we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then
join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers.
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and
dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache,
which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport
Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet
Technology. See page 1-10 for details.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors
system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool
and quiet operating environment. See page 2-28 for details.
Dual-Core CPU
Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced
processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated
L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability.
64-bit CPU support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit
architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and
increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and
exibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.
NVIDIA® nForce™ 630a
The NVIDIA® nForce™ 630a MCP delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA®
MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID conguration
(RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.
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Dual channel DDR2 800
DDR2 800 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory
demanding applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-14 for
details.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specications. See page 1-22 for details.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the
new SATA 3Gb/s storage specication. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD
congurations for two SATA connectors. See page 1-29 or details.
Gigabit LAN technology
The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. It is enhanced
with an ACPI management function to provide efcient power management for
advanced operating systems. See page 1-25 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD audio
(High Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions technology
that automatically detects and identies what types of peripherals are plugged into
the audio I/O jacks and noties users of inappropriate connection, meaning there
will be no more confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks. See pages 1-25 and
3-3 for details.
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS CPU Level Up
Ever wish that you could have a more expansive CPU? Upgrade your CPU at no
additional cost with ROG’s CPU Level Up! Simply choose a processor you want to
OC to, and the motherboard will do the rest for you. See the new CPU speed and
enjoy the performance instantly! Overclocking is never as easy as this. See page
2-21 for details.
ASUS G-Guardian
G-Guardian is the best protector of your memory modules and PC peripherals!
With G-Guardian assembled on your motherboard, you will never worry about
your keyboard, mouse, webcam, headset and memory modules being stolen. See
pages 1-36 to 1-39 for deails.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system
loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation. See page 2-36 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case
when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to
buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-7 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update
your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash
utility. See pages 2-4 and 2-41 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. See page
1-23 for details.
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ASUS MyLogo 3™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-38 for details.
Green ASUS
The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s
Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with
the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and
packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the
environment.
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1.4 Before you proceed
G-SURF365
®
G-SURF365 Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you
should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
of the onboard LED.
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PANEL
G-SURF365
®
24.5cm (9.6in)
30.5cm (12.0in)
CPU_FAN
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
FLOPPY
Super
I/O
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USB34
CHA_FAN
COM1
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PCI1
PCIEX16_1
LAN1_USB12
CLRTC
SB_PWR
ATX12V
Socket AM2
USBPW1-4
KBPWR
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
PCI2
LPT
SPDIF_OUT
AAFP
USBPW1-4
CHASSIS
USB56
SATA1
NVIDIA
®
nForce630a
ALC662
BIOS
PRI_IDE
SATA2
Bottom:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
Marvell
88E1116
CD
NUT3
NUT4
NUT1 NUT2
1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
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G-SURF365
®
1.5.2 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.3 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
G-SURF365
®
G-SURF365 CPU Socket AM2
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD
Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor.
The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the
AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2
socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the
CPU!
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU.
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.
Socket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the
CPU does not t in completely.
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3. Position the CPU above the socket
G-SURF365
®
G-SURF365 CPU fan connector
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it ts in place.
Small triangle
Gold triangle
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side
tab to indicate that it is locked.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan
following the instructions that came
with the heatsink package.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor
require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal
condition and performance.
Make sure that you use only qualied heatsink and fan assembly.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink
ts properly on the retention module base.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
• You do not have to remove the retention module base when
installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
Retention Module Base
Retention bracket lockRetention bracket
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the
instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the
latter.
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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock)
to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention
bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly ts
the retention mechanism module
base; otherwise, you cannot snap
the retention bracket in place.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure
the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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1.7 System memory
G-SURF365
®
G-SURF365 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1
1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC
DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended memory congurations
Sockets
Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1
Single-Channel
Dual-channel Populated Populated
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– Populated
Populated –
Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualied
Vendors list.
Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version
If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation
of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for
system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory
if you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess
memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users
the benet of manipulating this excess memory space.
Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further
explanation:
http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us
Under General Search, make the
selections as shown, then click Search. Click the article titled “4GB memory
installed but less memory size detected.”
You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue:
http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf
http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm
This motherboard can support 4 GB physical memory on the operating systems
listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.
64-bit
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows® Vista x64 Edition
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability
Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No.
512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC SS KVR800D2N5/512 * *
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2LL/1G * *
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN * *
1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 DS KVR800D2N5/1G * *
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1G * *
2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2ULK2/2G * *
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B * *
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B * *
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5 * *
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5 * *
512MB MICRON D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 * *
1024MB MICRON D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 * *
512MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package SS CM2X512A-6400 * *
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4 * *
1024MB ELPIDA E1108AB-8E-E(ECC) SS EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E * *
2048MB ELPIDA E1108AB-8E-E(ECC) DS EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E * *
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD * *
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD3 * *
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD * *
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 * *
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 * *
512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU512E800C5K1C * *
1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU01GE800C5K1C * *
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 * *
1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 * *
512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 * *
1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 * *
512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J * *
1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS TS128MLQ64V8J * *
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T800UA12C4 * *
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T800UB1GC4 * *
512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT512T64U880BY-25C * *
1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C * *
1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8CE-25D DS NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D * *
512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS AL6E8E63B8E1K * *
1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K * *
256MB TwinMOS E2508AB-GE-E SS 8G-24IK2-EBT * *
1024MB Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C DS M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C * *
DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B*
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability
Size Vendor Chip No.
512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U SS KVR667D2N5/512 * *
256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5/256 * *
256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG SS KVR667D2N5/256 * *
2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/2G * *
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-B * *
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-B * *
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B * *
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B * *
512MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 DS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 * *
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE SS M378T6553EZS-CE6 * *
1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 * *
256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 SS HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 * *
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 * *
256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 SS VS256MB667D2 * *
512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 * *
1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG DS VS1GB667D2 * *
256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E * *
512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E * *
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 * *
1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 * *
2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z * *
512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA663.8FD * *
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD * *
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FD * *
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD2 * *
512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F SS AU512E667C5KBGC * *
1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AU01GE667C5KBGC * *
512MB Transcend K4T51083QE SS TS64MLQ64V6J * *
1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE DS TS128MLQ64V6J * *
256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C SS KLCB68F-36KH5 * *
512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 * *
1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 * *
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T6UA512C5 * *
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T6UB1GC5 * *
2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C * *
512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C * *
512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K * *
1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K * *
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B*
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability (continued)
Size Vendor Chip No.
512MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E SS 8G-25JK5-EBT * *
512MB TwinMOS TMM6208G8M30C SS 8D-23JK5M2ETP * *
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B*
Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability
Size Vendor Chip No.
512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 * *
1024MB KINGSTON D6408TPAGGL3U DS KVR533D2N4/1G * *
2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS KVR533D2N4/2G * *
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B * *
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B * *
256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-C4 SS HYMP532U64CP6-C4 * *
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-C4 DS HYMP512U64CP8-C4 * *
256MB CORSAIR 32M16CEDG SS VS256MB533D2 * *
512MB CORSAIR MI110052432M8CEC DS VS512MB533D2 * *
1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CEDG DS VS1GB533D2 * *
512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E(ECC) SS EBE51ED8ABFA-5C-E * *
512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C * *
512MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E * *
1024MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E * *
512MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 * *
1024MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 * *
512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 * *
1024MB KINGMAX 5MB22D9DCN DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 * *
512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS5D SS AU512E533C4KBGC * *
1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS5D DS AU01GE533C4KBGC * *
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T5UA512C4 * *
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T5UB1G8C4 * *
1024MB PQI 64MX8D2-E DS MEAB-323LA * *
512MB PQI 64MX8D2-E SS MEAB-423LA * *
512MB TwinMOS K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS 8D-22JB5-K2T * *
SS/
DS
Part No.
DIMM socket support (Optional)
A* B*
• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue and white slots
as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL.
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