ASUS K8N4-E SE User Manual

K8N4-E SE

Motherboard

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First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1
November 2005November 2005

November 2005

November 2005November 2005

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

Typography ......................................................................................... ix

K8N4-E SE specifications summary ..................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-3

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-7

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-8

1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-8

1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-8

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-9

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................... 1-10

1.6.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-10

1.6.2 Installing the CPU..................................................1-10

1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-12

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-15

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-15

1.7.2 Memory Configurations .........................................1-15

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-16

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-16

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-17

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-17

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-17

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-18

1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-18

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-19

1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-19

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1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-23

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-24

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-5

2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-6

2.1.4 Updating the BIOS .................................................. 2-7

2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 2-9

2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility .............................. 2-10

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-12

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-13

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-13

2.2.3 Legend bar ........................................................... 2-14

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-14

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-14

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-14

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-15

2.2.8 General help .......................................................... 2-15

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-16

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-16

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-16

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-16

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-17

2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............ 2-19

2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 2-20

2.3.7 Installed Memory .................................................. 2-20

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2.3.8 Usable Memory ..................................................... 2-20

Contents

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-21

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-21

2.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-23

2.4.3 PCIPnP ................................................................... 2-25

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-29

2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type............................................... 2-30

2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-30

2.5.3 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-30

2.5.4 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-33

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-34

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-34

2.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 2-35

2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 2-35

2.6.4 CDROM Drives ....................................................... 2-35

2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-36

2.6.6 Security ................................................................ 2-37

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-39

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Manual menu ........................................................... 3-6

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

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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
modifications 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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.

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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.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports. It 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.

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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 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.

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

1.

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

2.

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, 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 guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions 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: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE:
task.

Typography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

means that you must press the enclosed key

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key

the key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets
Example:
At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

awdflash K8N4-ESE.BIN

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K8N4-E SE specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

System busSystem bus

System bus

System busSystem bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™

processors

AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and

64-bit computing

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X

1600 MT per second

3 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules

Supports up to 3 GB system memory

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card
3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots
3 x PCI slots

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NVIDIA

nForce™4-4X chipset supports:

- 4 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations

AI AudioAI Audio

AI Audio

AI AudioAI Audio

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

Realtek

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ALC850 6-channel CODEC
Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support
3 x Universal Audio Jacks (UAJ®)
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports

NVIDIA Gb MAC with external PHY

4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS MyLogo2
NVIDIA

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Firewall™

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Overclocking Overclocking

Overclocking

Overclocking Overclocking
features features

features

features features

Internal Internal

Internal

Internal Internal
connectors connectors

connectors

connectors connectors

ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB

tuning from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz
increment

1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Secondary IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chipset fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
3 x USB 2.0 connectors for six additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD audio connector
1 x AUX connector
1 x Game/MIDI port connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector

Rear panel Rear panel

Rear panel

Rear panel Rear panel

Support CD Support CD

Support CD

Support CD Support CD
contents contents

contents

contents contents

Form factor Form factor

Form factor

Form factor Form factor

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial (COM1) port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
6-Channel audio ports

Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update
ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.9 cm)

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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

introduction

Product

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1.1 Welcome!

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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

K8N4-E SE motherboard! K8N4-E SE motherboard!

K8N4-E SE motherboard!

K8N4-E SE motherboard! K8N4-E SE 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.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS K8N4-E SE motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoryAccessory

Accessory I/O shield

AccessoryAccessory

Application CDApplication CD

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDApplication CD

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

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Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD
processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory
controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system
bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse
computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media
experience. See page 1-10.

NVIDIANVIDIA

NVIDIA

NVIDIANVIDIA

The NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset supports the vital interfaces of the
motherboard in a single chip architecture for 64-bit platforms. The NVIDIA
nForce™4-4X chipset features PCI Express™ support for the latest graphics
and expansion cards, increased security with NVIDIA
advanced storage solutions with NVIDIA® RAID technology for faster and
more reliable computing.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™

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nForce™4-4X chipset nForce™4-4X chipset

nForce™4-4X chipset

nForce™4-4X chipset nForce™4-4X chipset

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Firewall™, and

Built-in NVFirewall™ Built-in NVFirewall™

Built-in NVFirewall™

Built-in NVFirewall™ Built-in NVFirewall™

The NVIDIA® Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) is an easy-to-use high-performance
desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders.
Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4®-4X chipset with the NVIDIA® Gigabit
Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote
management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that improves
overall system security.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage, and amount
of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See page 2-24 for
details.

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PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface 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 specifications. See page 1-19 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns
your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital
connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-24 for
details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset. The Serial ATA
specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count,
reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See
page 1-26 for details.

Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN

The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the
NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset to meet your growing networking needs.
The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data
bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page
1-23 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24 and 1-28 for details.

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AI Audio technology AI Audio technology

AI Audio technology

AI Audio technology AI Audio technology

The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850
CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible
multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides
Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes
the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages
1-23 and 1-24 for details.

The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with a software application that
features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack,
impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined
equalization for various audio devices. See page 1-24 for details.

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

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 ROM chip. See page 2-10 for
details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See
page 2-33 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-37 for
details.

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1.4 Before you proceed

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, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a green 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.

SB_PWR

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ON

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

1.5.11.5.1

1.5.1

1.5.11.5.1

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement 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.

1.5.21.5.2

1.5.2

1.5.21.5.2

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place six (6) 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 towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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1.5.3

1.5.31.5.3

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

21.9cm (8.6in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

COM1

USB1
USB2

USB2.0

T: USB3
B: USB4

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

CD AUX

USBPW34

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

Attansic

Gbit LAN

F001

ALC850

FP_AUDIO

KBPWR

USBPW12

CHA_FAN1

USBPW910

Super

I/O

ATX12V

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

USB910_WFG

GAME

DDR DIMM3 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

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PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

SB_PWR

FLOPPY

USBPW56
USBPW78

Socket 754

NVIDIA

nForce™ 4-4X

USB56

®

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB78

4Mbit
BIOS

CLRTC

CHIP_FAN

PRI_IDE

SEC_IDE

CHASSIS

CPU_FAN

EATXPWR

30.5cm (12.0in)

SATA 2

SATA 1

SATA 4

SATA 3

PANEL

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.11.6.1

1.6.1

1.6.11.6.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with a surface
mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/
AMD Sempron™ processor.

Take note of the marked corner (with gold
triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match
a specific corner on the socket to ensure
correct installation.

1.6.21.6.2

1.6.2

1.6.21.6.2

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Gold triangleGold triangle

Gold triangle

Gold triangleGold triangle

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Gold Arrow

2. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways, then lift it up
to a 90°-100° angle.

Make sure that the socket
lever is lifted up to 90°-100°
angle; otherwise the CPU does
not fit in completely.

SocketSocket

Socket

SocketSocket
leverlever

lever

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3. Position the CPU above the
socket 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 fits in place.

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.

GoldGold

Gold

GoldGold
triangletriangle

triangle

triangletriangle

6. Refer to the succeeding section for details.

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the
motherboard.

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1.6.31.6.3

Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

The AMD 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 qualified 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 fits 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 FanCPU Fan

CPU Fan

CPU FanCPU Fan

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

CPU Heatsink

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

Retention Module Base

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

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.

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

Retention bracket lock

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

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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
fits 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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5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
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1.7 System memory

1.7.11.7.1

1.7.1

1.7.11.7.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with three 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

104 Pins

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1.7.2

1.7.21.7.2

Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

Memory Configurations

Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

80 Pins

DIMM3

DIMM2

DIMM1

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

•

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from
the same vendor.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
3 GB system memory when you installed three 1 GB DDR memory
modules.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

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1.7.3

1.7.31.7.3

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket.

2

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

1

1

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.

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1.7.4

1.7.41.7.4

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

2

1

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.

We recommend that you install the memory modules before installing a
PCI Express x16 card.

1.8.11.8.1

1.8.1

1.8.11.8.1

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.21.8.2

1.8.2

1.8.21.8.2

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 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.

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1.8.3

1.8.31.8.3

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

Interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

PriorityPriority

Priority

PriorityPriority

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

AA

A

AA

PCI slot 1 shared — — — ————
PCI slot 2 — used — — ————
PCI slot 3 — — used — ————
Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared — — — ————
Onboard LAN1 shared — — — ————

BB

B

BB

CC

C

CC

DD

D

DD

EE

E

EE

FF

F

FF

GG

G

GG

HH

H

HH

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8.4

1.8.41.8.4

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

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1.8.51.8.5

1.8.5

1.8.51.8.5

This motherboard supports PCI
Express x16 graphic cards that
comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure
shows a graphics card installed on
the PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot

PCI Express x16 slot

PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot

In Normal mode, only the PCI Express black slot can be used for PCI
Express x16 graphics cards. The PCI Express white slot functions as a PCI
Express x1 slot.

1.8.61.8.6

1.8.6

1.8.61.8.6

This motherboard supports PCI
Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards
and other cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifications. The figure
shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.

PCI Express x1 slotsPCI Express x1 slots

PCI Express x1 slots

PCI Express x1 slotsPCI Express x1 slots

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1.9 Jumpers

1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

CLRTC

21 3

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

2

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2.2.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,

2.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,

2.2.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910)USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910)

USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910)

USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910)USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).

The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The
USBPW56, USBPW78, and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

USBPW12
USBPW34

3

2

+5VSB

2

+5VSB

3

USBPW56
USBPW78

21

2

3

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+5V

(Default)

USBPW910

21

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+5V

(Default)

K8N4-E SE USB device wake up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

3.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

3.3.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is
the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in
the BIOS (see section 2.5.3 APM Confguration

KBPWR

2312

+5V +5VSB

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.11.10.1

1.10.1

1.10.11.10.1

1

11

1.1.

PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).

1.

PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

1.1.

PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

2.

Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

2 3

910

8

7

or other devices.

3.3.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port.

3.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local

3.3.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port.
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
for the LAN port LED indications.

4

5

6

LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

4.4.

Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).

4.

Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD

4.4.

Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

SPEED LED SPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LED SPEED LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

ACT/LINK

SPEED

LED

LAN port

LED

player, or other audio sources.

5.5.

Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).

5.

Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a

5.5.

Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).
speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this
port becomes Front Speaker Out.

6.6.

Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).

6.

Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

6.6.

Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function
of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.

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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

PortPort

Port

PortPort

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Speaker

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

HeadsetHeadset

Headset

HeadsetHeadset

2-channel2-channel

2-channel

2-channel2-channel

4-channel4-channel

4-channel

4-channel4-channel

6-channel6-channel

6-channel

6-channel6-channel

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8.8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

8.8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9.9.

Serial portSerial port

9.

Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other

9.9.

Serial portSerial port
serial devices.

10.10.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out portCoaxial S/PDIF Out port

10.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio

10.10.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out portCoaxial S/PDIF Out port
output device via an coaxial S/PDIF cable.

11.11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

11.11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

1.10.21.10.2

1.10.2

1.10.21.10.2

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable
connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

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2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The

Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue
connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black
connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical
drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/
100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk
drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting
its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the
jumper settings.

• The Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA133/100/66 IDE
devices.

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®

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SEC_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

PIN 1PIN 1

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3.3.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors

3.

Serial ATA connectors

3.3.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black],(7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black],

(7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black],

(7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black],(7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [black],
SATA4 [black])SATA4 [black])

SATA4 [black])

SATA4 [black])SATA4 [black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 1+0, or JBOD configuration. Refer to the RAID manual in
the support CD. See page 3-5.

These connectors are set to

SATA SATA

SATA by default. In SATA mode, you can

SATA SATA
connect Serial ATA boot or data hard disk drives to these connectors. If
you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors,
enable the
configuration configuration

configuration sub-item in the BIOS. See section “2.4.4 Onboard

configuration configuration

RAID RAID

RAID function of each port from the

RAID RAID

NVRAIDNVRAID

NVRAID

NVRAIDNVRAID

Devices Configuration” for details.

SATA2

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

SATA1

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

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®

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA3

K8N4-E SE SATA connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

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Important note on Serial ATA

Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA
The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard
disks installed.

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4.4.

CPU, Chassis and fan connectorsCPU, Chassis and fan connectors

4.

CPU, Chassis and fan connectors

4.4.

CPU, Chassis and fan connectorsCPU, Chassis and fan connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHIP_FAN)(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHIP_FAN)

(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHIP_FAN)

(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHIP_FAN)(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHIP_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W

max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12 V. Connect
the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the
connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors.

CPU_FAN

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN1

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GND

+12V

Rotation

CHIP_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

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5.5.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

5.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)

5.5.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME

module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.

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USB56

USB+5V

1

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB78

1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB910

USB+5V

1

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

NC

K8N4-E SE USB 2.0 connectors

Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

damage the motherboard!

The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

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6.6.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

6.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

6.6.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the

power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.

•

We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification

2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350 W
power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make
sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V
and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.

EATXPWR

ATX12V

GND

K8N4-E SE

®

+12V DC

K8N4-E SE ATX power connector

GND
+12V DC

+3 Volts

-12 Volts
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
Ground

-5 Volts

+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts

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7.7.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

7.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

7.7.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card.

AUX (White)

K8N4-E SE

CD (Black)

Right Audio Channel

®

Left Audio Channel

Ground

K8N4-E SE Internal audio connectors

8.8.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)

8.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)

8.8.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices
for playing or editing audio files.

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®

J2B1

J2CX

GAME

K8N4-E SE Game connector

+5V +5V

J1B1

J1CX

The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.

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MIDI_OUT

J2CY

J2B2

MIDI_IN

GND

GND

J1B2

J1CY

+5V

9.9.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

9.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

9.9.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or

switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis
intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

K8N4-E SE

®

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

K8N4-E SE Chassis intrusion connector

10.10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

10.10.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

that supports legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the
front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

BLINE_OUT_L

+5VA

BLINE_OUT_R

K8N4-E SE

®

FP_AUDIO

K8N4-E SE Front panel audio connector

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

NC

Line out_L

Line out_R

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11.11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

11.11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED

PLED+

PLED-

SPEAKER

Speaker

Ground

+5V

Ground

PANEL

PWR

Reset

Ground

K8N4-E SE

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

®

IDE_LED

* Requires an ATX power supply.

Ground

RESET

PWRSW

K8N4-E SE System panel connector

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector description below for details.

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

•

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

Power/Soft-off button (Lime 2-pin PWRSW)Power/Soft-off button (Lime 2-pin PWRSW)

•

Power/Soft-off button (Lime 2-pin PWRSW)

Power/Soft-off button (Lime 2-pin PWRSW)Power/Soft-off button (Lime 2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.

BIOS setup

2

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

ASUS Update ASUS Update

1.

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update
ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

2.

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
motherboard support CD.)

Award BIOS Flash Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility

3.

Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a

Award BIOS Flash Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility
bootable floppy disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

4.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)

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 Award BIOS Flash utilities.

2.1.12.1.1

2.1.1

2.1.12.1.1

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

®

environment.)

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated 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 UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Install ASUS Update

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Utilities Utilities

Utilities screen menu.

Utilities Utilities

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

Drivers Drivers

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

®

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select
the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

drop-down menu, then click
NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click

NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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4. From the FTP site, select 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 fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

®

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by

2. Select
file file

file option from the drop-down

file file
menu, then click

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

OpenOpen

Open.

OpenOpen

4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1.22.1.2

2.1.2

2.1.22.1.2

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S

then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click

ComputerComputer

Computer.

ComputerComputer

Start Start

Start from the Windows

Start Start

®

desktop, then select

MyMy

My

MyMy

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click

e. Select

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

options field, then click

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows

®

2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

®

b. Insert the Windows
c. Click

StartStart

Start, then select

StartStart

2000 CD to the optical drive.

RunRun

Run.

RunRun

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.

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2.1.3

2.1.32.1.3

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to
go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.

3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST

4. Insert the floppy disk
that contains the BIOS
file to the floppy disk
drive then press
<Enter>. The following

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

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For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE:11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

screen appears.

Message: Please wait...

5. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!

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2.1.42.1.4

2.1.4

2.1.42.1.4

Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the
AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using
this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file
K8N4-ESE.BINK8N4-ESE.BIN

to

K8N4-ESE.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

K8N4-ESE.BINK8N4-ESE.BIN

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the
wrong BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software

folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you

created earlier.

4. When the

A:>A:>

A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the

A:>A:>
floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash
Utility.

5. At the prompt, type
awdflashawdflash

awdflash then press

awdflashawdflash
<Enter>. The Award
BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.

6. Type the BIOS file name
in the
ProgramProgram

Program field, then

ProgramProgram

File Name toFile Name to

File Name to

File Name toFile Name to

press <Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

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File Name to Program: 0104.bin

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)

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7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file.

3

1

3

123

123

123

3

323

The following screen appears.

8. The utility verifies the
BIOS file in the floppy
disk and starts flashing
the BIOS file.

Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!

9. The utility displays a
Flashing CompleteFlashing Complete

Flashing Complete

Flashing CompleteFlashing Complete
message indicating that
you have successfully
flashed the BIOS file.
Remove the floppy disk
then press <F1> to
restart the system.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

23456789012345678901234567890

2

Write OK No Update Write Fail

0104.bin

2

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0104.bin
Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

2

Write OK No Update Write Fail

2

F1

Reset

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Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You
can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the
flashing process.

Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file.

To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of
the previous section.

2. Press <Y> when the
utility prompts you to
save the current BIOS
file. The following screen
appears.

3. Type a filename for the
current BIOS file in the
Save current BIOSSave current BIOS

Save current BIOS

Save current BIOSSave current BIOS
as as

a s field, then press

as as
<Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Save current BIOS as:

Message:

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0104.bin
Checksum: 810DH
Save current BIOS as: 0103.bin

0104.bin

4. The utility saves the
current BIOS file to the
floppy disk, then returns
to the BIOS flashing
process.

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Message: Please Wait!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14

(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved

For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0103.bin
Now Backup System BIOS to

File!

23456789012345678901234567890

23456789012345678901234567890

Message: Please Wait!

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2.1.6

2.1.62.1.6

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS 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.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the CD for the BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.

BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.

BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Pass

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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Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then 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.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.

BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy drive
for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the
corrupted BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.

BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Fail

Detecting floppy drive A media...

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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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that
you can update using the provided utility described in section
Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you 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 LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start
up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this
program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the

Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

“

2.1

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Default SettingsDefault Settings

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 Exit

Default SettingsDefault Settings
Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.

LoadLoad

Load

LoadLoad

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• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for this motherboard and .

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

2.2.12.2.1

2.2.1

2.2.12.2.1

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
First SATA Master [None]
Second SATA Master [None]
Third SATA Master [None]
Fourth SATA Master [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 512MB
Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

2.2.22.2.2

2.2.2

2.2.22.2.2

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month,
year and century.

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

AdvancedAdvanced
PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

PowerPower

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

BootBoot
ExitExit

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

ExitExit

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
information.

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2.2.32.2.3

2.2.3

2.2.32.2.3

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend
bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding
functions.

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

Navigation KeyNavigation Key

Navigation Key

Navigation KeyNavigation Key

<F1><F1>

<F1> Displays the General Help screen

<F1><F1>
<F5><F5>

<F5> Loads setup default values

<F5><F5>

<Esc><Esc>

<Esc> Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu

<Esc><Esc>

Left or Right arrowLeft or Right arrow

Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right

Left or Right arrowLeft or Right arrow
Up or Down arrowUp or Down arrow

Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields

Up or Down arrowUp or Down arrow
Page Down or – (minus)Page Down or – (minus)

Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the

Page Down or – (minus)Page Down or – (minus)

Page Up or + (plus)Page Up or + (plus)

Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted

Page Up or + (plus)Page Up or + (plus)

<Enter><Enter>

<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

<Enter><Enter>
<F10><F10>

<F10> Saves changes and exit

<F10><F10>

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2.2.4

2.2.42.2.4

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that
menu. For example, selecting

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

from a sub-menu

highlighted field

field

Main Main

Main shows the Main menu items.

Main Main

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.

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2.2.5

2.2.52.2.5

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.

2.2.62.2.6

2.2.6

2.2.62.2.6

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is
user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.
You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

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2.2.7

2.2.72.2.7

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
First SATA Master [None]
Second SATA Slave [None]
Third SATA Master [None]
Fourth SATA Slave [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 256MB

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

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2.2.82.2.8

↑↑

↑

↑↑

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Legacy Diskette A:

Disabled ..... [ ]

360K , 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

1.2M , 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

↑↑

↓ ↓

↓ ↓

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↓ ↓

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Pop-up menu

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Item Specific Help

Specifies the capacity
and physical size of
diskette drive A.

Select Menu

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.

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2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,
giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36
System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]
Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
First SATA Master [None]
Second SATA Master [None]
Third SATA Master [None]
Fourth SATA Master [None]
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 512MB
Usable Memory 512MB

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

2.3.12.3.1

2.3.1

2.3.12.3.1

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]

System Time [xx:xx:xx]

System Time [xx:xx:xx]System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.22.3.2

2.3.2

2.3.22.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month,
year and century.

2.3.32.3.3

2.3.3

2.3.32.3.3

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.42.3.4

2.3.4

2.3.42.3.4

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 82 GB

Cylinder 39420
Head 16
Sector 255

PIO Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]

Transfer Mode UDMA 6

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to
select

Select Menu

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not
user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the
system.

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]
Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already
formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect
parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive
parameters. If no drive is installed select [None].
Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive.
Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to
[Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have
the correct configuration information supplied by the drive
manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to
recognize the installed hard disk.

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CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not
configurable.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not
configurable.

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3]
[Mode 4]

UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Transfer Mode

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.
Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to
active.

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2.3.52.3.5

2.3.5

2.3.52.3.5

First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA MasterFirst, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master

First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master

First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA MasterFirst, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial
ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a
device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary SATA Master

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0
Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Slects the type of fixed
disk connected to the
system.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). These
values are not user-configurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is
installed in the system.

Extended Drive [Auto]Extended Drive [Auto]

Extended Drive [Auto]

Extended Drive [Auto]Extended Drive [Auto]

Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.
Configuration options: [None] [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Sets the sector addressing mode. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have
the correct configuration information supplied by the drive
manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to
recognize the installed hard disk.

CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not
configurable.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

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HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not
configurable.

PrecompPrecomp

Precomp

PrecompPrecomp

Shows the number of precomp per track. This item is not configurable.

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Landing Zone

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable.

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.
Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to
active.

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2.3.62.3.6

Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and
Reporting Technology (SMART) feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.3.7

2.3.72.3.7

Shows the size of installed memory.

2.3.82.3.8

2.3.8

2.3.82.3.8

Shows the size of usable memory.

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory [xxx MB]Installed Memory [xxx MB]

Installed Memory [xxx MB]

Installed Memory [xxx MB]Installed Memory [xxx MB]

Usable Memory [XXX MB]Usable Memory [XXX MB]

Usable Memory [XXX MB]

Usable Memory [XXX MB]Usable Memory [XXX MB]

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2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

JumperFree Configuration

CPU Configuration
PCIPnP
Onboard Device Configuration

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

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2.4.1

2.4.12.4.1

Advanced

Overclock Profile [Auto]

x Overclock Options Disabled
x CPU Frequency 200.0
x PCI Express Clock 100Mhz
x DDR Voltage Auto
x CPU Multiplier Auto
x CPU Voltage Auto
x PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

JumperFree Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Adjust system frequency/
voltage.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to
select overclock
profile

Overclock Profile [Auto]Overclock Profile [Auto]

Overclock Profile [Auto]

Overclock Profile [Auto]Overclock Profile [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking
configuration options:

ManualManual

Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

ManualManual
AutoAuto

Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.

AutoAuto
StandardStandard

Standard Loads the standard settings for the system.

StandardStandard
AI OverclockAI Overclock

AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for

AI OverclockAI Overclock

stability when overclocking.

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Overclock Options [Disabled]Overclock Options [Disabled]

Overclock Options [Disabled]

Overclock Options [Disabled]Overclock Options [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or set the oveclocking options. The Overclock
Options item is user-configurable only when the
to [AI Overclock]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%]
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock10%]

The following items are user-configurable only when the Overclock
Profile item is set to [Manual].

CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus
multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by
BIOS. The values range from 200 to 300. Refer to the following table for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

Overclock ProfileOverclock Profile

Overclock Profile is set

Overclock ProfileOverclock Profile

PCI Express Clock [100Mhz]PCI Express Clock [100Mhz]

PCI Express Clock [100Mhz]

PCI Express Clock [100Mhz]PCI Express Clock [100Mhz]

Allows you to set the PCI Express clock. Key-in a decimal value between
100-145 Mhz. Configuration options: [100Mhz] [101Mhz]~[145Mhz]

DDR Voltage [Auto]DDR Voltage [Auto]

DDR Voltage [Auto]

DDR Voltage [Auto]DDR Voltage [Auto]

Sets the operating DDR voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.60V]
[2.65V] [2.70V] [2.75V] [2.80V] [2.85V] [2.90V] [2.95V] [3.00V]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]CPU Multiplier [Auto]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]CPU Multiplier [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU Multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4]

[x4.5].....[x10]

CPU Voltage [Auto]CPU Voltage [Auto]

CPU Voltage [Auto]

CPU Voltage [Auto]CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]

[1.650v] [1.625v].....[0.800v]

PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]

PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]

PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]

Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU
frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [To CPU] [33.33MHz]

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2.4.2

2.4.22.4.2

Advanced

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Configuration

CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+

CPU Speed 2000MHz

Cache RAM 1024K

DRAM Configuration

Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]

DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration

DRAM Configuration

DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration

Item Specific Help

DRAM timing and
control

Select Menu

The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information
auto-detected by the BIOS.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

DRAM Configuration

Timing Mode [Auto]

x Memclock index value (Mhz) 166Mhz

x CAS# latency (Tcl) 2.5
x Min RAS# active time(Tras) 7T
x RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) 3T
x Row precharge Time (Trp) 3T
x 1T/2T Memory Timing 1T

S/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Enabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

<Enter> select DRAM
configuration by [Auto]
is recommended.

[Manual] allows you to
set each configuration on
your own.

Timing Mode [Auto]

Sets the timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following items are user-configurable only when the Timimg Mode
item is set to [Manual].

Memclock index value (Mhz) [166Mhz]

Sets the memory clock index value.
Configuration options: [100Mhz] [133Mhz] [166Mhz] [200Mhz]

CAS# latency (Tcl) [2.5]

Sets the CAS# latency.
Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3]

Min RAS# active time (Tras) [7T]

Sets the minimum RAS# active time.
Configuration options: [5T] [6T] [7T] [8T] [9T] [10T] [11T] [12T]
[13T] [14T] [15T]

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RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [3T]

Sets the RAS# to CAS# delay to Rd/Wr command on the same bank.
Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] [6T] [7T]

Row precharge Time (Trp) [3T]

Sets the Row precharge time. Precharge to Active or Auto-Refresh of
the same bank. Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] [6T] [7T]

1T/2T Memory Timing [1T]

Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [1T] [2T]

S/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Enabled]

Enables or disables the software DRAM remapping when using over 4G
of system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The default value of the items above may vary depending on the type of
memory installed.

Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]

Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]

Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]

Sets the Hyper Transport frequency.
Configuration options:[1x] [2x] [3x] [4x]

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]

Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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2.4.32.4.3

Advanced

PCIPnPPCIPnP

PCIPnP

PCIPnPPCIPnP

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PCIPnP

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Init Display First [PCI]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

x IRQ Resources

Plug & Play O/S [No]Plug & Play O/S [No]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Plug & Play O/S [No]Plug & Play O/S [No]

Item Specific Help

Select Yes if you are
using a Plug and Play
capable operating system
Select No if you need the
BIOS to configure non-boot
devices

Select Menu

When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When
set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the
operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for
boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Init Display First [PCI]Init Display First [PCI]

Init Display First [PCI]

Init Display First [PCI]Init Display First [PCI]

Sets which graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and
Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the
IRQ DMA and memory base address fields.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ
Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section
“IRQ Resources” for information on how to enable this item.

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

item is set to Manual.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

IRQ Resources

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Legacy ISA for devices
compliant with the
original PC AT bus
specification, PCI/ISA
PnP for devices
compliant with the

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When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

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2.4.4

2.4.42.4.4

Advanced

IDE Function Setup

NVRAID Configuration
USB Configuration
Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
AC97 Audio [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Game Port Address [201]
Midi Port Address [330]
Midi Port IRQ [10]

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup

IDE Function Setup

IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard Device Configuration

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to set

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Select Menu

This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then
press <Enter> to edit.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

IDE Function Setup

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]
SATA DMA transfer [Enabled]
SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]
SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled]
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable OnChip
IDE Channel0

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller .

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 1 controller .

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 1 and 2 ports.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 3 and 4 ports.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE prefetch mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

NVRAID Configuration

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then
press <Enter> to edit.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

NVRAID Configuration

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

x First SATA Master RAID Disabled
x Second SATA Master RAID Disabled
x Third SATA Master RAID Disabled
x Fourth SATA Master RAID Disabled

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable nVIDIA
RIAD feature.

Select Menu

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to
[Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled]

Enables or disables the RAID function of the first, second, third or
fourth SATA master drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller [Enabled]

USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB Legacy support [Enabled]

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable USB 2.0
and Legacy Controller

Select Menu

USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy

operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]

Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]

Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]Onboard Giga LAN [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® Gigabit LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

AC97 Audio [Enabled]AC97 Audio [Enabled]

AC97 Audio [Enabled]

AC97 Audio [Enabled]AC97 Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enabled the onboard AC97 audio controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]
[2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Game Port Address [201]Game Port Address [201]

Game Port Address [201]

Game Port Address [201]Game Port Address [201]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]

Midi Port Address [330]Midi Port Address [330]

Midi Port Address [330]

Midi Port Address [330]Midi Port Address [330]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300]

Midi Port IRQ [10]Midi Port IRQ [10]

Midi Port IRQ [10]

Midi Port IRQ [10]Midi Port IRQ [10]

Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10]

2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power
Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

Item Specific Help

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

Select Menu

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

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↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

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2.5.12.5.1

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]

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2.5.22.5.2

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant Off]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Alarm 0
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

APM Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [ENTER] to
select whether or not
to restart the system
after AC power loss.

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more
than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices
& NV Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By External Modems [Disabled]Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss)
Alarm items become user-configurable with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]

Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]

Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display
the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified
range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [Disabled]

To set the time of alarm:

1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the
hour field.

2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.

3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>.

4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>.

6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

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Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set
specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]

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Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values
automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan
feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display
the configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Hardware Monitor

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Vcore Voltage 1.56V

3.3V Voltage 3.18V
5V Voltage 5.05V
12V Voltage 11.58V

CPU Temperature 48ºC
M/B Temperature 41ºC
CPU FAN Speed 3068 RPM
Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM
CHIP FAN Speed 7758 RPM

x CPU Target Temperature 72ºC

CPU Fan Speed warning [1200 RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]
CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to
enable or disable

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators. These items are not
user-configurable.

CPU Temperature, M/B TemperatureCPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

CPU Temperature, M/B TemperatureCPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]
CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU,
Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the
fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items
are not user-configurable.

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CPU Target Temperature [XX ºC]CPU Target Temperature [XX ºC]

CPU Target Temperature [XX ºC]

CPU Target Temperature [XX ºC]CPU Target Temperature [XX ºC]

Allows you to set the temperature threshold before the CPU fan rotates at
full speed. Configuration options: [51ºC] [54ºC] [57ºC] [60ºC] [63ºC]
[66ºC] [69ºC] [72ºC] [75ºC] [78ºC] [81ºC]

CPU Fan Speed warning [XXX RPM]CPU Fan Speed warning [XXX RPM]

CPU Fan Speed warning [XXX RPM]

CPU Fan Speed warning [XXX RPM]CPU Fan Speed warning [XXX RPM]

Enables, disables, or sets the CPU fan speed warning feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM]

Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]

Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]

Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]Chassis Fan Speed warning [Disabled]

Enables, disables, or sets the Chassis fan speed warning feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [500 RPM] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM]

CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]

CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]

CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]CHIP Fan Speed warning [Enabled]

Enables or disables the chipset fan speed warning feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Hard Disk Drives
CDROM Drives
Boot Settings Configuration
Security

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

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↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to Set.

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Power

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [CDROM]
4th Boot Device [Disabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select Your Boot
Device Priority

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1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled]

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1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Removable Drives

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Removable Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.

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Boot

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Hard Disk Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.

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Boot

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

CDROM Drives

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CDROM Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system.

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Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Boot Settings Configuration

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Halt On [All Errors]

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

Case Open Warning [Enabled]Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Enabled]Case Open Warning [Enabled]

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to
enable or disable.

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,
clears the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal
connectors” for setting details. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When
Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,
clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Typematic Delay (Msec).

Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The items
(Msec)(Msec)

(Msec) become user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate

(Msec)(Msec)
Setting is enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

Typematic Delay

Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a
key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating
system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.
Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the
ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Halt On [All Errors]Halt On [All Errors]

Halt On [All Errors]

Halt On [All Errors]Halt On [All Errors]

Allows you to error report type.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard]
[All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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Boot

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear

Password Check [Setup]

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password

Supervisor Password

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password
User PasswordUser Password

User Password

User PasswordUser Password

These fields allow you to set passwords:

To set a password:

SecuritySecurity

Security

SecuritySecurity

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot Settings Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8)
alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

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3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters
again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to
Set.

To clear the password:

1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following
message appears:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Press any key to continue...

2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to
Clear.

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

A note about passwords

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program
preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to
boot the system preventing unauthorized use.

Forgot your password?Forgot your password?

Forgot your password?

Forgot your password?Forgot your password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password
information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need
to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for
instructions.

Password CheckPassword Check

Password Check

Password CheckPassword Check

This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS
setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before
entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before
entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

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2.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes

↑↑

F1:Help
ESC: Exit

↓ ↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓ ↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Item Specific Help

This option save data
to CMOS and exiting
the setup menu.

Select Menu

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select

YESYES

Y E S to save changes and exit.

YESYES

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while
exiting.

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.

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Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select
values. Select

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

YESYES

Y E S to load default

YESYES

saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Discard Changes

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.
Select

YESYES

Y E S to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

YESYES

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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.

Software

3

support

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding
updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for detailed information.

®

• Make sure that you install Windows
Windows
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

®

XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the

2000 Service Pack 4 or the

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
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.

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Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers Drivers

Dr i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to
display supportdisplay support

display support

display supportdisplay support
CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard
informationinformation

information

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Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Autorun Autorun

If

Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

Autorun Autorun
the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Nvidia Chipset Driver ProgramNvidia Chipset Driver Program

Nvidia Chipset Driver Program

Nvidia Chipset Driver ProgramNvidia Chipset Driver Program

Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4-4X chipset.

Realtek Audio DriverRealtek Audio Driver

Realtek Audio Driver

Realtek Audio DriverRealtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application.

AMD Cool’n’Quiet DriverAMD Cool’n’Quiet Driver

AMD Cool’n’Quiet Driver

AMD Cool’n’Quiet DriverAMD Cool’n’Quiet Driver

Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology drivers.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

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The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

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ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

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 UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS
website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet
connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet SoftwareASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet SoftwareASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software

Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet software.

ASUS AI BoosterASUS AI Booster

ASUS AI Booster

ASUS AI BoosterASUS AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a
Windows® environment.

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ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 that allows you to open, view,
and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Anti-virus UtilityAnti-virus Utility

Anti-virus Utility

Anti-virus UtilityAnti-virus Utility

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses
that destroys data.

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Make Nvidia RAID Driver DiskMake Nvidia RAID Driver Disk

Make Nvidia RAID Driver Disk

Make Nvidia RAID Driver DiskMake Nvidia RAID Driver Disk

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

Make Disk menu

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® nForce™ 4-4X RAID driver disk.

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The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an
item to open the manual.

Manual menuManual menu

Manual menu

Manual menuManual menu

• Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before
opening a user manual file.

• Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this
motherboard model.

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Click the
also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

Contact Contact

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