ASUS K8N-DL User Manual

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Contents

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

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

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

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

K8N-DL specifications summary .......................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-3

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-3

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-7

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-7

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-12

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-13

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-13

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-14

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-14

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-14

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-15

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-16

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-16

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-16

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-17

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-20

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-22

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Contents

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3

3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 Updating the BIOS .................................................. 4-2

4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 4-4

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7

4.1.6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-14

4.2.8 General help .......................................................... 4-14

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-15

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-15

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-15

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-15

4.3.4 Floppy 3 Mode Support ........................................ 4-15

4.3.5 Base/Extended/Total Memory .............................. 4-15

4.3.6 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 4-16

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4.3.7 Primary IDE Slave .................................................. 4-18

4.3.8 Secondary IDE Master ........................................... 4-18

4.3.9 Secondary IDE Slave ............................................. 4-18

4.3.10 Third IDE Master ................................................... 4-19

4.3.11 Fourth IDE Master ................................................. 4-19

4.3.12 IDE Channel 4 Master ............................................ 4-19

4.3.13 IDE Channel 5 Master ............................................ 4-19

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4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20

4.4.2 Memory Configuration .......................................... 4-21

4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-23

4.4.4 Onboard Device .................................................... 4-26

4.4.5 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-30

4.4.6 USB Configuration................................................. 4-32

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-39

4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......................................... 4-40

4.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................... 4-40

4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-41

4.6.5 Security ................................................................ 4-43

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

A.1 K8N-DL block diagram .......................................................... A-1

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 ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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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.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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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

technologies it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting

down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: 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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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring the motherboard.

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

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

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-

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

Command Means that you must type the command

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

format A:/S

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K8N-DL 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

Dual Socket 940 for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous

32-bit and 64-bit computing

NVIDIA® CK8-04 Professional

1600/2000 MT per second

Dual-channel memory architecture 6 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 24 GB system memory

(tested only up to 12 GB on this motherboard due to

4 GB DDR availability)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

NVIDIA

CK8-04 Professional chipset supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

- 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0 configurations

Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports:

- 4 x SATA-I 150 MB/s

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and S/W RAID 5

BROADCOM® BMC5751 Gigabit PCI-E LAN controller

Realtek

ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology

TI 1394a controller supports:

- 1 x IEEE 1394 port (on the rear panel)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 connector (on board)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (on the rear panel) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (on board; supports 6 ports)

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS EZFlash ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2

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K8N-DL specifications summary

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x RAID Serial ATA connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connector 2 x rear fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connectors (CD/AUX) 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector

1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

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

WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

Device drivers Silicon Image NVIDIA® RAID utility ASUS Live Update utility Norton Internet Security 2005 Winbond Voice Editor

RAID Utility

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

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

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

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

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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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

®®

K8N-DL motherboard! K8N-DL motherboard!

K8N-DL motherboard!

K8N-DL motherboard! K8N-DL 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 K8N-DL motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules IEEE1394 (1 port) module

I/O modulesI/O modules

USB 2.0 + GAME port module

CablesCables

Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables (dual plugs)

CablesCables

4 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) 2 x 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

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

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with dual 940-pin sockets for the AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The processors are based on AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology, provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.

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 2-16 for details.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.

Dual Channel DDR memory support Dual Channel DDR memory support

Dual Channel DDR memory support

Dual Channel DDR memory support Dual Channel DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-11.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA chipset. The SATA 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products. Additionally, Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, and reduced voltage requirement. See pages 2-23.

nForce4® PRO

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.

The NVIDIA configuration for four SATA and two PATA connectors. See page 2-23 for details.

The Sil3114R controller supports four additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and a software patch to support RAID 5. See pages 2-24 for details.

Audio technology Audio technology

Audio technology

Audio technology Audio technology

The motherboard supports 8-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 pages2-21 for details.

nForce4® PRO allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD

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. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-21 for details.

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-20 and 2-26 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 2-21 and 2-26 for details.

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Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See section “4.5.2 Hardware Monitor” on page 4-37.

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 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 details on page 4-5.

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.

ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS Smart Fan technology

The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-38 for details.

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See page 3-3 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter 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.

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-3

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-14

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-17

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “8. ATX power connectors” on page 2-25 for details.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to 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 LEDsOnboard LEDs

Onboard LEDs

Onboard LEDsOnboard LEDs

1.1.

Standby power LEDStandby power LED

Standby power LED

1.1.

Standby power LEDStandby power 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_PWR1

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Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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CPU warning LEDCPU warning LED

CPU warning LED

2.2.

CPU warning LEDCPU warning LED The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that CPU1 has not been

installed properly. If this LED stays off, this means that CPU has been installed properly.

CPU_WARN1

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OFF

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2.2 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.

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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.

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place ten (10) 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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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

26.7cm (10.5in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

COM1

Bottom:

Top:

USB1

1394

USB2

USB2.0

T: USB3 B: USB4

Top: Center/Subwoofer Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Rear Surround L/R

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

ALC850

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

CD1

KBPWR1

FP_AUDIO1

SOCKET 940

CPU2

DDR DIMM_B3 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A3 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

CPU1

SOCKET 940

CPU_FAN2

DDR DIMM_A1 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

ATX12V1

Super

I/O

FLOPPY1

DDR DIMM_B1 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

ATXPWR1

30.5cm (12in)

SEC_IDE1

1394_EN1

REAR_FAN1

BCM5751

REAR_FAN2

IEEE1394_1

TSB43AB22A

LAN_EN1

SB_PWR1

PCI_E1

PANEL1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI_E2

PCI2

PCI1

GAME1

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SATA_RAID1

SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4

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SATALink

Sil3114CT176

NVIDIA CK8-04

Professional

USB56 USB78 USB910

BPSMB1

RAID_EN1

PRI_IDE1

CHASSIS1

CLRTC1

4Mb

BIOS

FRNT_FAN1

SATA1®SATA2

SATA4

SATA3

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Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Layout Contents

Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

Slots/Sockets

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

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Page

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1. CPU sockets 2-6

2. DDR DIMM sockets 2-11

3. PCI/PCI Express slots 2-16

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

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Page

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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-17

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-18

3. 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) 2-18

4. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 2-19

5. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) 2-19

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-20

2. Parallel port 2-20

3. IEEE 1394a port 2-20

4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-20

5. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-20

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-20

7. Line In port (light blue) 2-20

8. Line Out port (lime) 2-20

9. Microphone port (pink) 2-21

10. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 2-21

11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-21

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-21

13. Serial (COM 1) port 2-21

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-21

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-21

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-21

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

PagePage

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-22

2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-22

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-23

4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 2-24

5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2) 2-25

6. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-25

7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-26

8. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 2-26

9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-27

10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-28

11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1) 2-28

12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 2-29

13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-29

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-30

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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2.3.1

2.3.12.3.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the notched corner on the CPU. This corner should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

Notched corner

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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.

CPU2

CPU1

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• Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

• If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1.

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

Socket LeverSocket Lever

Socket Lever

Socket LeverSocket Lever

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

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the notched corner matches the socket corner with a triangle mark.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Triangle markTriangle mark

Triangle mark

Triangle markTriangle mark

NotchedNotched

Notched

NotchedNotched cornercorner

corner

cornercorner

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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 Opteron™ 64 processors 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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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate connector on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2.

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CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

GND

+12V

Rotation

CPU_FAN1

Rotation

+12V

GND

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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2.4 System memory

2.4.12.4.1

2.4.1

2.4.12.4.1

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

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

DIMM_B3

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For CPU 1For CPU 1

For CPU 1

For CPU 1For CPU 1

Sockets Sockets

Sockets

Sockets Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

For CPU 2For CPU 2

For CPU 2

For CPU 2For CPU 2

Sockets Sockets

Sockets

Sockets Sockets

DIMM_A3

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

80 Pins104 Pins

Channel A DIMM_A3 Channel B DIMM_B3

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Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

Memory Configurations

Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

•

For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance. Single CPU:Single CPU:

Single CPU:

Single CPU:Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU:Dual CPU:

Dual CPU:

Dual CPU:Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2=DIMM_A3+DIMM_B3

•

When using one DDR DIMM module, install into DIMM_A1 slot only.

•

When using two DDR DIMM modules, install into DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 slots only.

•

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for details.

• 4 GB DDR400 registered ECC DIMMs operate in 2000SER, 2003SER, or 64-bit operating systems.

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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.

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

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.

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining Clip

Locked Retaining ClipLocked Retaining Clip

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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

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 notch

DDR DIMM notchDDR DIMM notch

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2.5 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.

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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.

2.5.22.5.2

2.5.2

2.5.22.5.2

After installing the expansion card, configure 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 4 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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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.

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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.

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

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This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

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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.

PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot

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.

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2.6 Jumpers

1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 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. Re-install 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.

Normal (Default)

Clear CMOS

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2.2.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

2.2.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) 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.

KBPWR1

1 2

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

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2 3

3.3.

1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1)1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1)

1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1)

3.3.

1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1)1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard TI 1394a IEEE

1394 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the 1394 feature.

1394_EN

Disable

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Enable (Default)

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Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)

4.4.

Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom

BCM5751 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.

LAN1_EN1

3 22

Disable

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5.5.

RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1)RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1)

RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1)

5.5.

RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1)RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Silicon Image

3114R RAID controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the RAID feature.

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RAID_EN1

Enable (Default)

Disable

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2.7 Connectors

2.7.12.7.1

2.7.1

2.7.12.7.1

1.1.

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

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.

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 4

1315

or other devices.

3.3.

IEEE 1394a port.IEEE 1394a port.

IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed

3.3.

IEEE 1394a port.IEEE 1394a port. connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

4.4.

LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.

LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by the BROADCOM

4.4.

LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.LAN 1 (RJ-45) port.

BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

7 8 9

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 GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

5.5.

Side Speaker Out port (gray).Side Speaker Out port (gray).

Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side

5.5.

Side Speaker Out port (gray).Side Speaker Out port (gray).

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

speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

6.6.

Rear Speaker Out port (black).Rear Speaker Out port (black).

Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear

6.6.

Rear Speaker Out port (black).Rear Speaker Out port (black). speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

7.7.

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

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

7.7.

Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue). player, or other audio sources.

8.8.

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

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

8.8.

Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime). speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

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9.9.

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

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

9.9.

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

10.10.

Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).

10.

Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects

10.10.

Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). the center/subwoofer speakers.

Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

PortPort

Port

PortPort

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Black • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray •• •Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange ••Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

11.11.

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

11.

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

11.11.

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

8-channel8-channel

8-channel

8-channel8-channel

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

12.12.

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

12.

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

12.12.

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

13.13.

Serial (COM 1) port.Serial (COM 1) port.

13.

Serial (COM 1) port. This 9-pin communication port os for

13.13.

Serial (COM 1) port.Serial (COM 1) port. pointing devices or other serial devices.

14.14.

Optical S/PDIF Out portOptical S/PDIF Out port

14.

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

14.14.

Optical S/PDIF Out portOptical S/PDIF Out port output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.

15.15.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

15.

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

15.15.

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

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

16.

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

16.16.

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

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1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

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.

FLOPPY1

PIN 1

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IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)

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

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 UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE devices.

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(usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

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Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors

Serial ATA connectors

3.3.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

Supported by the NVIDIA

nForce4™ chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, or S/W RAID 5 configuration.

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Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

•

The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXN1

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_RXP3

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXN2

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP2

GND

RSATA_RXP4

hard disks installed.

• See Appendix for instructions on how to install the Serial ATA extension module.

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Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,

Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,

4.4.

Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)

SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)

SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)

Supported by the Silicon Image

Sil3114 RAID controller, these connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA RAID controller.

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

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GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

SATA_RAID1

SATA_RAID2

SATA_RAID3

SATA_RAID4

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• Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA cables to these connectors and have installed the Serial ATA hard disks drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and Serial ATA BIOS setup during POST.

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The RAID 5 driver is not Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified.

• See Appendix for instructions on how to install the Serial ATA extension module.

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5.5.

CPU, front, and rear fan connectorsCPU, front, and rear fan connectors

CPU, front, and rear fan connectors

5.5.

CPU, front, and rear fan connectorsCPU, front, and rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,

(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,

(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2,(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2)REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2)

REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2)

REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2)REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W

max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. 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. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

• The ASUS Smart Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU fans (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2) connectors.

• The chipset fan is synchronized with the CPU fans.

CPU_FAN1

Rotation

+12V

CPU_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

GND

FRNT_FAN1

REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2

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Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

6.6.

Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

GND +12V Rotation

REAR_FAN1

Rotation

+12V

GND

CPU_FAN2

GND

+12V

Rotation

FRNT_FAN2

GND +12V Rotation

REAR_FAN2

+12V

GND

Rotation

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.

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BPSMB1

FAN_PWM

I2C_4_CLK#

GND

I2C_4_DATA#

+5VSB

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

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

7.7.

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 cable from the USB/GAME port module 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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USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB910

GND

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10 +

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

damage the motherboard!

8.8.

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

8.8.

IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

This connector is for the IEEE 1394a module. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

+12V

TPB0+

GND

TPA0+

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Never connect a

USB cable USB cable

USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connectors. Doing so will

USB cable USB cable

damage the motherboard!

GND

+12V

TPA0-

TPB0-

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9.9.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,

9.9.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)8-pin ATX12V1)

8-pin ATX12V1)

8-pin ATX12V1)8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power

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

•

Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See the table below for details.

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24-pin Power Connector

+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

8-pin

GND12V

For Power Supply

with 20-pin

Power Connector

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GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)

10.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)

10.10.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAME cable from

the USB/GAME port module 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.

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

J1B1

J1CX

J1CY

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J1B2

J2B2

J2CY

MIDI_IN

+5V

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

11.11.

Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1)Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1)

11.

Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1)

11.11.

Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1)Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM.

CD1

(Black)

Ground

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Right Audio Channel

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12.12.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)

12.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)

12.12.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 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.

CHASSIS1

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

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GND

(Default)

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13.13.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)

13.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)

13.13.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 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.

FP_AUDIO1

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MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R

BLINE_OUT_L

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System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

14.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

14.14.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

MLED

PLED-

MLED+

SPKO

MLED-

+5V

GND

PWR

PWRSW

Speaker

Ground

GND

Reset

RESET

PLED

PLED+

PANEL1

HD_LED-

HD_LED+

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HD_LED

Requires an ATX power supply.

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The system 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 HDD_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDD_LED)

•

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDD_LED)

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDD_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDD_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 SPKO)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO)

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO)

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO) 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 (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

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

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

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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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This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................................... 3-3

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1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2.13.2.1

If you are using Windows® 2000:

1. Click the

2. Make sure that the the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

If you are using Windows

1. Click the

2. Click the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

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While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.

Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function

Using the OS shut down function

Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function

Start Start

Start button then click

Start Start

Shut DownShut Down

Shut Down option button is selected, then click

Shut DownShut Down

OK OK

O K button to shut down the computer.

OK OK

XP:

Start Start

Start button then select

Start Start Turn Off Turn Off

Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

Turn Off Turn Off

Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch

Using the dual function power switch

Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch

Shut Down...Shut Down...

Shut Down...

Shut Down...Shut Down...

shuts down.

Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.

Turn Off Computer.

Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.

shuts down.

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3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™

This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.

These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that came with your package. You can record your own messages to replace the default messages.

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Vocal POST messagesVocal POST messages

Vocal POST messages

Vocal POST messagesVocal POST messages

Following is a list of the default POST messages and the corresponding actions you can take:

POST MessagePOST Message

POST Message

POST MessagePOST Message

No CPU installed

System failed CPU test

System failed memory test

System failed VGA test

System failed due to CPU

No keyboard detected

No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected an IDE

•

Install a supported processor to the CPU socket. See section “2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)” for details.

•

Check the CPU if properly installed.

•

Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

•

Install supported DDR DIMMs into the memory sockets.

•

Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed.

•

Make sure that your DIMMs are not defective.

•

Refer to section “2.4 System memory” for instructions on installing a DIMM.

•

Install a PCI graphics card into one of the PCI slots, or a PCI Express VGA card into the PCI Express x16 slot.

•

Make sure that your graphics card is not defective.

•

Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters.

•

Check if your keyboard is properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel.

• See section “2.7.1 Rear panel connectors” for the location of the connector.

hard disk drive to one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard.

ActionAction

Action

ActionAction

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POST MessagePOST Message

POST Message

POST MessagePOST Message

ActionAction

Action

ActionAction

CPU temperature too high

CPU fan failed

CPU voltage out of range

Computer now booting from operating • No action required system

•

Check if the CPU fan is working properly.

•

Check the CPU fan and make sure it

turns on after you apply power to the system.

•

Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function.

•

Check your power supply and make

sure it is not defective.

•

Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the “ASUS contact information” on the inside front cover of this user guide.

You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the Reporter Reporter

Reporter item in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.4 for details.

Reporter Reporter

Speech ICSpeech IC

Speech IC

Speech ICSpeech IC

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Winbond Voice EditorWinbond Voice Editor

Winbond Voice Editor

Winbond Voice EditorWinbond Voice Editor

The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD.

To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application.

Launching the Voice EditorLaunching the Voice Editor

Launching the Voice Editor

Launching the Voice EditorLaunching the Voice Editor

You can launch the program from the Windows StartStart

Start

StartStart

> All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor> All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor

> All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor.

> All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor> All Programs > Winbond Voice Editor > Voice Editor

desktop by clicking

The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.

POST EventsPOST Events

POST Events

POST EventsPOST Events

Playing the default wave filesPlaying the default wave files

Playing the default wave files

Playing the default wave filesPlaying the default wave files

Default MessagesDefault Messages

Default Messages

Default MessagesDefault Messages

To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button.

The default language setting is English.

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Changing the default languageChanging the default language

Changing the default language

Changing the default languageChanging the default language

To change the default language:

1. Click the

LoadLoad

Load button from the

LoadLoad Voice Editor main window. A window with the available languages appears.

2. Select your desired language, then click

OpenOpen

Open.

OpenOpen

The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor main window.

Not all events on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints.

3. Click the

Write Write

Write button from the Voice Editor main window to update

Write Write

the EEPROM.

4. Click

Yes Yes

Yes to confirm.

Yes Yes

The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language.

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Customizing your POST messagesCustomizing your POST messages

Customizing your POST messages

Customizing your POST messagesCustomizing your POST messages

The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files.

To customize your POST messages.

1. Launch the Voice Editor application and note the list of POST events on the leftmost column of the screen.

2. Prepare your message for each event.

3. Use a recording software (e.g. Windows

Recorder) to record your

messages, then save the messages as wave files (.WAV).

• The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit, so keep your messages as short as possible.

• To keep file sizes small, save your files at a low quality. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at 22Khz sampling rate.

• Create a separate folder for your wave files so you can locate them easily.

4. From the Voice Editor screen, click the the

Add Add

Add button to display

Add Add

Add Wave File Add Wave File

Add Wave File window.

Add Wave File Add Wave File

5. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database, then close the window when done.

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6. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the Event Sound EditorEvent Sound Editor

Event Sound Editor window

Event Sound EditorEvent Sound Editor

Edit Edit

Edit button. The

Edit Edit

appears.

7. Locate and select your wave file for the event, then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you select appears on the space next to it.

8. Click

OK OK

O K to return to the Voice

OK OK

Editor main window.

9. Do steps 6 to 8 for the other events.

10. When done, click

SaveSave

S a v e. A

SaveSave window appears prompting you to save your configuration.

11. Type a file name with an

.flh.flh

.flh

.flh.flh

extension, then click Save.

12. Click the

Write Write

Write button to

Write Write compress the file and copy into the EEPROM.

13. Click

Yes Yes

Yes on the confirmation

Yes Yes

window that appears.

If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the total allowable size, do any or all of the following:

•

Shorten your messages.

•

Save the wave files at a lower quality

•

Do not include seldom-used events like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc.

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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

Chapter summary

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-15

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

Award BIOS Flash Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility

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

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.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

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

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash motherboard support CD.)

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update

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 AwardBIOS Flash utilities.

environment.)

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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

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

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c. Click

StartStart

Start, then select

StartStart

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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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

K8N-DL.BINK8N-DL.BIN

K8N-DL.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

K8N-DL.BINK8N-DL.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

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

<Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen

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appears.

File Name to Program:

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6. Type the BIOS file name

123

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 V1.01

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin

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

7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. 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 V1.01

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin

Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK

23456789012345678901234567890

Write OK No Update Write Fail

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

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK No Update Write Fail

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>.

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin

Save current BIOS as:

Message:

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin Checksum: DAD6H Save current BIOS as: old.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!

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File Name to Program: 1001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to

File!

23456789012345678901234567890

Message: Please Wait!

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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.

BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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

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 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.

BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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

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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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 V1.01

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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 shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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

• 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.

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

environment. The ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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 5-3 for the

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

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

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

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

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

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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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NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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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

3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

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

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4.2 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.

“

4.1

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 “4.7 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

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

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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 Wed, Feb 2 2005

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Primary IDE Master [None] Primary IDE Slave [None] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] Third IDE Master [None] Fourth IDE Master [None] IDE Channel 4 Master [None] IDE Channel 5 Master [None]

Base Memory 256K Extended Memory 261120K Total Memory 262144K

F1:Help ESC: Exit

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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

→← →←

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the internal clock.

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu 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.

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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> Displays the General Help screen

<F5> Loads setup default values

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

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> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

<F10> Saves changes and exit

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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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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>.

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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 “4.2.7 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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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

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Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Base Memory 256K Extended Memory 261120K Total Memory 262144K

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

→← →←

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

↑↓ ↑↓

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Pop-up menu

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the internal clock.

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

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4.3 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 “4.2.1 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

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Base Memory xxxK Extended Memory xxxxxxK Total Memory xxxxxxK

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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4.3.14.3.1

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

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

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

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

Allows you to set the system time.

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4.3.24.3.2

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]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the internal clock.

Allows you to set the system date.

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4.3.34.3.3

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.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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4.3.44.3.4

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

This feature allows reading and writing of 1.2 MB (as opposed to 1.44 MB) data on a 3.5-inch floppy disk. This is required to support Japanese standard floppy drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A]

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Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxxxxK]Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxxxxK]

Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxxxxK]

Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxxxxK]Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxxxxK]

The base memory, extended memory, and the total memory values are auto-detected. These fields are not user-configurable.

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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.

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4.3.64.3.6

Main

PIO Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Primary IDE Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Transfer Mode None S.M.A.R.T Status None

F1:Help ESC: Exit

Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Primary IDE Master

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. Mode0 through 4 successive increase in performance.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone, Sector, and Transfer Mode, and S.M.A.R.T Status). These values are not user-configurable. These items show “0” or “None” if no IDE device is installed in the system.

PIO ModePIO Mode

PIO Mode

PIO ModePIO Mode

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. The settings Mode 0 to 4 allow successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

UDMA ModeUDMA Mode

UDMA Mode

UDMA ModeUDMA Mode

When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Primary IDE Master [Auto]Primary IDE Master [Auto]

Primary IDE Master [Auto]

Primary IDE Master [Auto]Primary IDE Master [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 BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section “Manually detecting an IDE drive.” If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

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Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the Primary IDE Master to [Manual] to manually enter the drive information. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

Manually detecting an IDE driveManually detecting an IDE drive

Manually detecting an IDE drive

Manually detecting an IDE driveManually detecting an IDE drive

To manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS].

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary IDE Master

PIO Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Primary IDE Master [Manual] Access Mode [CHS]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Transfer Mode None S.M.A.R.T Status None

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Item Specific Help

Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. Mode0 through 4 successive increase in performance.

Select Menu

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.

To enter the number of cylinder, head, precomp, landing zone, sector per track for the drive, highlight an item, key-in the value that you obtained from the drive label or documentation, then press <Enter>.

To enter a value, you may also highlight the item, then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Type in the value indicated in the drive label or documentation, the press <Enter>.

CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders.

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HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads.

PrecompPrecomp

Precomp

PrecompPrecomp

Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any.

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Landing Zone

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Displays the drive’s maximum usable capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information that you entered.

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

Shows the number of sectors per track.

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Transfer Mode

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Shows the data transfer mode if the hard disk supports this feature. Otherwise, this item is grayed out and shows the value [None].

S.M.A.R.T StatusS.M.A.R.T Status

S.M.A.R.T Status

S.M.A.R.T StatusS.M.A.R.T Status

Shows the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) status if the hard disk supports this feature. Otherwise, this item is grayed out and show the value [None].

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information, 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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When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

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When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

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When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

Primary IDE SlavePrimary IDE Slave

Primary IDE Slave

Primary IDE SlavePrimary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE MasterSecondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE MasterSecondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE SlaveSecondary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE SlaveSecondary IDE Slave

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Third IDE MasterThird IDE Master

Third IDE Master

Third IDE MasterThird IDE Master

When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions which are not discussed in this section.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary IDE Master

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Transfer Mode None S.M.A.R.T Status None

F1:Help ESC: Exit

Extended IDE DriveExtended IDE Drive

Extended IDE Drive

Extended IDE DriveExtended IDE Drive

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Item Specific Help

Set a PIO mode for the IDE device. Mode0 through 4 successive increase in performance.

Select Menu

When set to [Auto], allows automatic selection of the extended IDE drive installed, if any. Set this item to [None] if there is no extended IDE drive, or if you do not wish to detect the drive even if installed. Configuration options: [None] [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto]

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Fourth IDE MasterFourth IDE Master

Fourth IDE Master

Fourth IDE MasterFourth IDE Master

When configuring a drive as Fourth IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” and section “4.3.10 Third IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

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IDE Channel 4 MasterIDE Channel 4 Master

IDE Channel 4 Master

IDE Channel 4 MasterIDE Channel 4 Master

When configuring a drive as IDE Channel 4 Master, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” and section “4.3.10 Third IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

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IDE Channel 5 MasterIDE Channel 5 Master

IDE Channel 5 Master

IDE Channel 5 MasterIDE Channel 5 Master

When configuring a drive as IDE Channel 5 Master, refer to section “4.3.6 Primary IDE Master” and section “4.3.10 Third IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.

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4.4 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

CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Onboard Device PCIPnP USB Configuration

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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4.4.14.4.1

Advanced

CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] External Cache [Enabled] CPU Frequency [200.0] AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press Enter to set

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable CPU L1/L2 cache.

F1:Help ESC: Exit

CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]

CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]

CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Disables or enables the CPU L1/L2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

External Cache [Enabled]External Cache [Enabled]

External Cache [Enabled]

External Cache [Enabled]External Cache [Enabled]

Disables or enables the CPU L3 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU Frequency [200.0]CPU Frequency [200.0]

CPU Frequency [200.0]

CPU Frequency [200.0]CPU Frequency [200.0]

Allows you to select the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [200.0] [201.0] [202.0] ... [400.0]

AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]

AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]

AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet Control [Enabled]

Disables or enables the AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

Memory Configuration

Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

Memory Configuration

Timing Mode [Auto]

Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200Mhz] CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5] Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T] RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T] Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]

Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled] S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous] Master ECC Enabled [Enabled] ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One] ECC MCE Enable [Disabled] Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled] ECC Redirection [Disabled] DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled] L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled] DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

Item Specific Help

<Enter> to select DRAM configuration by [Auto] (recommended). [Manual allows you to set each configuration on your own.

Select Menu

Timing Mode [Auto]Timing Mode [Auto]

Timing Mode [Auto]

Timing Mode [Auto]Timing Mode [Auto]

When set to [Auto], BIOS detects the DRAM configurations automatically. Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the DRAM timing configurations from the available options. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The items Active TimeActive Time

Active Time,

Active TimeActive Time become configurable only when the Timing Mode item is set to [Manual].

Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]

Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]

Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]

Memclock Index ValueMemclock Index Value

Memclock Index Value,

Memclock Index ValueMemclock Index Value

RAS# to CAS# DelayRAS# to CAS# Delay

RAS# to CAS# Delay, and

RAS# to CAS# DelayRAS# to CAS# Delay

CAS# latencyCAS# latency

CAS# latency,

CAS# latencyCAS# latency

Row Precharge TimeRow Precharge Time

Row Precharge Time

Row Precharge TimeRow Precharge Time

Min RAS#Min RAS#

Min RAS#

Min RAS#Min RAS#

Allows selection of the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [100Mhz] [133Mhz] [166Mhz] [200Mhz]

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CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5]CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5]

CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5]

CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5]CAS# Latency (Tcl) [2.5]

Sets the latency (in clocks) between the DRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3]

Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T]Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T]

Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T]

Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T]Min RAS# Active Time (Tras) [ 8T]

Controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [5T] [6T] [7T] [8T] [9T] [10T] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T] [15T]

RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]

RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]

RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]RAS# to CAS# Delay (Trcd) [ 4T]

Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] [6T] [7T]

Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]

Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]

Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]Row Precharge Time (Trp) [ 2T]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] [6T] [7T]

Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled]Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled]

Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled]

Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled]Node Memory Interleaving [Disabled]

Enables or disables memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]S/W Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Allows memory hoisting/remapping of the memory-mapped I/O address hole to above 4GB system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous]MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous]

MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous]

MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous]MTRR Mapping Mode [Continuous]

Allows selection of [Continuous] for standard mode, or [Discreet] for aggressive mode. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discreet]

Master ECC Enable [Enabled]Master ECC Enable [Enabled]

Master ECC Enable [Enabled]

Master ECC Enable [Enabled]Master ECC Enable [Enabled]

Enables or disables ECC check/correct mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]

ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]

ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]

Allows selection for DIMMs that are ECC-compliant. Configuration options: [At Least One] [All are]

ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]

ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]

ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], a machine-check exception (#MC) occurs whenever an machine-check error that may not be corrected is encountered. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled]Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled]

Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled]

Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled]Chip-Kill Mode Enable [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], allows ECC checking to be based on a 128/16 data/ECC rather than on a 64/8 data/ECC. You may only enable this feature in 128-bit DRAM data width mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ECC Redirection [Disabled]ECC Redirection [Disabled]

ECC Redirection [Disabled]

ECC Redirection [Disabled]ECC Redirection [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], correctable errors are corrected as the data is passed to the requestor. The data in the DRAM is not corrected if this item is set to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled]DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled]

DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled]

DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled]DRAM Background Scrubber [Disabled]

Specifies the scrub rate of the next address to be scrubbed by the DRAM scrubber. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40.0ns]

L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled]L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled]L2 Cache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

Specifies the scrub rate of the next address to be scrubbed by the L2 cache scrubber. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40.0ns]

DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]DCache Background Scrubber [Disabled]

Specifies the scrub rate of the next address to be scrubbed by the data cache scrubber. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40.0ns]

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Chipset

ChipsetChipset

This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

Chipset

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Hyper Transport Width [ Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled] Init Display First [PCI Slot] IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled] SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

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Disable/Enable OnChip IDE Channel0.

Select Menu

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OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

Enables or disables the on-chip IDE channel 0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

Enables or disables the on-chip IDE channel 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Hyper Transport Frequency [4x]

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

Allows selection of hyper transport frequency. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x]

Hyper Transport Width [Hyper Transport Width [

Hyper Transport Width [

Hyper Transport Width [Hyper Transport Width [

Allows selection of hyper transport frequency. Configuration options:

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Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto]Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto]

Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto]

Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto]Errata 94 Enhanced [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]

System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]

System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the cache function of the system BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables the CPU spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Enables or disables SATA spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Enables or disables PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]

SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]

SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]SSE/SSE2 Instructions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the SSE instructions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

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

Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx]

IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]

IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]

IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]

Enables or disables the switch to support IDE DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]

Enables or disables the on-chip SATA1 (ports 1 and 2). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled]SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled]

SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled]

SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled]SATA DMA Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables the switch to support SATA DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]

Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]

Enables or disables the on-chip SATA2 (ports 3 and 4). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled]SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled]

SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled]

SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled]SATA2 DMA Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables the switch to support SATA2 DMA transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

Enables or disables the IDE Prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard DeviceOnboard Device

Onboard Device

Onboard DeviceOnboard Device

This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options, or a sub-menu with additional items.

Onboard Device

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled] Report IDE Error [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Disabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] NVRAID Configuration Super I/O Device

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable Speech IC controller.

Enables or disables the speech IC controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Report IDE Error [Disabled]Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Report IDE Error [Disabled]Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Enables or disables the speech IC IDE error report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]Report System Booting [Disabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]Report System Booting [Disabled]

Enables or disables the speech IC system error report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]

Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]

Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard Silicon Image SATALink device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 [Enabled]Onboard 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 [Enabled]Onboard 1394 [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled]Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled]

Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled]

Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled]Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN [Enabled]

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

Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled]Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled]

Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled]

Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled]Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

NVRAID Configuration

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

This sub-menu contains RAID-related function items. Select the items that you wish to enable to create a RAID set.

NVRAID Configuration

RAID Enable [Disabled] IDE Primary Master RAID [Disabled] IDE Primary Slave RAID [Disabled] IDE Secondary Master RAID [Disabled] IDE Secondary Slave RAID [Disabled] First SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Second SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Third SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable NVIDIA RAID feature.

RAID Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the NVIDIA RAID feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Primary Master/Slave, IDE Secondary Master/Slave RAID [Disabled]

When enabled, allows you to use the device/s for creating a RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

When enabled, allows you to use the device/s for creating a RAID set. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Super I/O Device

Super I/O DeviceSuper I/O Device

This sub-menu contains RAID-related function items. Select the items that you wish to enable to create a RAID set.

NVRAID Configuration

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

EPP Mode Select EPP1.7 ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Game Port Address [201] Midi Port Address [330] Midi Port IRQ [10]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Set base I/O address for serial port 1.

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the serial port 1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the parallel port base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

Allows you to select the parallel port mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

Allows you to select the version of EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the

Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode

Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or

Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode

[ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7]

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ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the ModeMode

Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [1] [3]

ModeMode

Parallel PortParallel Port

Parallel Port

Parallel PortParallel Port

Game Port Address [201]

Allows you to select the game port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]

Midi Port Address [330]

Allows you to select the MIDI port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]

Midi Port IRQ [10]

Allows you to select the MIDI port IRQ. Configuration options: [5] [10]

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PCIPnPPCIPnP

PCIPnP

PCIPnPPCIPnP

This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

Memory Configuration

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

IRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]

** PCI Express relative items **

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

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

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

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

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you choose Auto, you cannot select IRQ DMA and memory base address fields, since BIOS automatically assigns them.

Allows automatic or manual assignments of IRQ resources to boot devices and Plug and Play devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

When 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.

PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]

PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]

PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using a standard VGA card, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Sets the maximum TLP payload size (in bytes) for PCI Express devices. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

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IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

Set the item

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

item

IRQ Resources and assign the interrupts depending on the type

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By to [Manual] to enable the

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

of installed PCI devices.

Memory Configuration

Resources Controlled By [Manual] IRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]

** PCI Express relative items **

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

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

BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you choose Auto, you cannot select IRQ DMA and memory base address

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 Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

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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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

USB Configuration

USB Controller [Enabled] USB2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]

USB Controller [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]

USB Controller [Enabled]

USB Controller [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable USB 2.0 and legay controller.

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

Select Menu

USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]

USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]

USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for the legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5 Power menu

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

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor

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

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System.

Select Menu

Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

This menu shows the Advanced Powed Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

APM Configuration

Power Management [User Define] HDD Power Down [Disabled] Video Off Method [PDMS Support] Soft-Off by PBTN [Instant-Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled] USB Wake-Up From S1/S3 [Disabled] Power-On By Alarm [Disabled]

Day of Month Alarm 0 Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

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

Power Management [User Define]Power Management [User Define]

Power Management [User Define]

Power Management [User Define]Power Management [User Define]

Item Specific Help

This field allows you to set the automatic power saving features.

Select Menu

Allows you to set the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [User Define] [Min Saving] [Max Saving]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]HDD Power Down [Disabled]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]HDD Power Down [Disabled]

Shuts down any hard disk drives in the system after a period of inactivity as set in this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min]... [15 Min]

Video Off Method [DPMS Support]Video Off Method [DPMS Support]

Video Off Method [DPMS Support]

Video Off Method [DPMS Support]Video Off Method [DPMS Support]

Allows you to select the video off method. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports DPMS. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green” features. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H Sync+Blank] [DPMS Support]

Soft-Off By PBTN [Instant-Off]Soft-Off By PBTN [Instant-Off]

Soft-Off By PBTN [Instant-Off]

Soft-Off By PBTN [Instant-Off]Soft-Off By PBTN [Instant-Off]

When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes to soft-off when you press the power button for less than 4 seconds. When set to [Delay 4 Sec], the system power goes off when you press the power button for more than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Delay 4 Sec] [Instant-Off]

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Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into “off state” after an AC power interruption. When set to [Power On], the system turns on automatically after a power interruption. When set to [Last State], the system goes into whatever was the system state (on or off) before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

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 generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]

WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]

WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]WOR(RI#) From Soft-Off [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable wake-up on ring. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Wake-up From S1/S3 [Disabled]USB Wake-up From S1/S3 [Disabled]

USB Wake-up From S1/S3 [Disabled]

USB Wake-up From S1/S3 [Disabled]USB Wake-up From S1/S3 [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable wake-up from S1/S3 by USB keyboard or mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Power On By Alarm [Disabled]

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

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. When this item is enabled, the items (hh:mm:ss) Alarm(hh:mm:ss) Alarm

(hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values.

(hh:mm:ss) Alarm(hh:mm:ss) Alarm Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Day of Month Alarm [0]Day of Month Alarm [0]

Day of Month Alarm [0]

Day of Month Alarm [0]Day of Month Alarm [0]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Day 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 [0 : 0 : 0]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]

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>.

Date of Month AlarmDate of Month Alarm

Date of Month Alarm and

Date of Month AlarmDate of Month Alarm

TimeTime

Time

TimeTime

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 Function [Disabled]Power On Function [Disabled]

Power On Function [Disabled]

Power On Function [Disabled]Power On Function [Disabled]

Allows you to define specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Ctrl+ESC] [Space Bar] [Power Key] [Any Key]

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

Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

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

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Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select an item, then press Enter to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.

Hardware Monitor

Voltage Monitor Smart Q-Fan Configuration

System Temperature 39 CPU1 Temperature 39 CPU2 Temperature 29oC/84oF CPU Fan1 speed 2925 RPM CPU Fan2 speed 2925 RPM Front Fan1 speed 0 RPM Front Fan2 speed 0 RPM Rear Fan1 speed 0 RPM Rear Fan2 speed 0 RPM

C/102oF

Item Specific Help

Press enter to view.

Select Menu

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Voltage Monitor

Voltage MonitorVoltage Monitor

Voltage Monitor

CPU VCORE A (V) 1.53 V CPU VCORE B (V) N/A +3.3 Voltage 3.28 V +12V Voltage 11.91 V +1.5V Voltage 1.56 V +2.5V Voltage 2.54 V +5VCC Voltage 4.99 V +5VSB Voltage 4.96 V VBAT Voltage 3.10 V

CPU1 DDR Voltage [2.60V] CPU2 DDR Voltage [2.60V] Chipset Voltage [1.50V] CPU1 Voltage Control [Default VID+100mV] CPU2 Voltage Control [Default VID+100mV] Hyper Transport Voltage [1.20V]

CPU VCORE A/B (V), +3.3 Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5VCPU VCORE A/B (V), +3.3 Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V

CPU VCORE A/B (V), +3.3 Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V

CPU VCORE A/B (V), +3.3 Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5VCPU VCORE A/B (V), +3.3 Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,

Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,

Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, VBAT VoltageVBAT Voltage

VBAT Voltage

VBAT VoltageVBAT Voltage

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Select Menu

These fields show the auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators.

CPU1 DDR VoltageCPU1 DDR Voltage

CPU1 DDR Voltage

CPU1 DDR VoltageCPU1 DDR Voltage CPU2 DDR VoltageCPU2 DDR Voltage

CPU2 DDR Voltage

CPU2 DDR VoltageCPU2 DDR Voltage

Allow you to adjust the DDR voltage. Configuration options: [2.60V] [2.70V] [2.80V] [2.90V]

Chipset VoltageChipset Voltage

Chipset Voltage

Chipset VoltageChipset Voltage

Allow you to adjust the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [1.70V] [1.80V]

CPU1 Voltage ControlCPU1 Voltage Control

CPU1 Voltage Control

CPU1 Voltage ControlCPU1 Voltage Control CPU2 Voltage ControlCPU2 Voltage Control

CPU2 Voltage Control

CPU2 Voltage ControlCPU2 Voltage Control

Allow you to select the CPU voltages. Configuration options: [Default VID or plus 100mV] [Default VID]

Hyper Transport VoltageHyper Transport Voltage

Hyper Transport Voltage

Hyper Transport VoltageHyper Transport Voltage

Allow you to adjust the chipset voltage. Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.35V]

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Smart Q-Fan ConfigurationSmart Q-Fan Configuration

Smart Q-Fan Configuration

Smart Q-Fan ConfigurationSmart Q-Fan Configuration

Hardware Monitor

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

System Target Temperature 50 CPU1 Target Temperature 55 CPU1 Target Temperature 55

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

Item Specific Help

Press enter to select enable/disable Smart Fan.

Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select Menu

• The System/CPU1/CPU2 Target Temperature items become configurable only when you set Smart Fan Control to [Enabled].

• When the actual system/CPU1/CPU2 temperature becomes equal to the target temperature set in the following fields, the respective fan will run at full speed.

System Target Temperature [50]System Target Temperature [50]

System Target Temperature [50]

System Target Temperature [50]System Target Temperature [50]

Allows you to set the target temperature for the system. Configuration options: [Min=20] [Max=50]

CPU1 Target Temperature [55]CPU1 Target Temperature [55]

CPU1 Target Temperature [55]

CPU1 Target Temperature [55]CPU1 Target Temperature [55]

Allows you to set the target temperature for CPU1. Configuration options: [Min=30] [Max=60]

CPU2 Target Temperature [55]CPU2 Target Temperature [55]

CPU2 Target Temperature [55]

CPU2 Target Temperature [55]CPU2 Target Temperature [55]

Allows you to set the target temperature for CPU1. Configuration options: [Min=30] [Max=60]

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

ASUS K8N-DL User Manual

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