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K8V
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist
E1529
First Edition
February 2004
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Contents
Notices ...........................................................................................vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
Conventions used in this guide ........................................... viii
Typography.......................................................................... viii
K8V specifications summary ..........................................................ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 Product Highlights.................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6
1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7
1.5.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7
Features
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-8
1.6.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-9
1.7 System memory ............................................................... 1-10
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location......................................... 1-10
1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-13
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13
1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-13
1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-14
1.8.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14
1.8.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-15
1.9 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-16
1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 1-18
1.10.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-19
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Safeguards
Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS Information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 2-4
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-9
2.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 2-9
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-9
2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-10
2.2.5 Sub-menu items................................................... 2-10
2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-10
2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-10
2.2.8 Scroll bar.............................................................. 2-10
2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-10
2.3 Main menu.........................................................................2-11
2.3.1 System Time .........................................................2-11
2.3.2 System Date .........................................................2-11
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................2-11
2.3.4 Language ..............................................................2-11
2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 2-12
2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-13
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-14
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-14
2.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 2-19
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-21
2.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-23
2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 2-24
2.4.6 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 2-25
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-26
2.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 2-26
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 2-26
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-26
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 2-26
2.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 2-27
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-29
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2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-30
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-30
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-31
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-32
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-34
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information..................................... 3-4
3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite..................................................... 3-5
3.4 VIA RAID configurations..................................................... 3-7
3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks............ 3-7
3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ..................... 3-8
3.4.3 Create Array........................................................... 3-9
3.4.4 Delete Array ..........................................................3-1 1
3.4.5 Select Boot Array ................................................. 3-12
3.4.6 Serial Number View ............................................. 3-12
®
3.5 Promise
3.5.1 Install the hard disks ............................................ 3-13
3.5.2 Entering the MBFastBuild™ utility ....................... 3-14
3.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 3-15
3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 3-16
3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 3-18
RAID configurations.......................................... 3-13
3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk.............................................. 3-20
3.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................ 3-21
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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 Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact
Information on the inside front cover.
2. Optional 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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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a
device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that
all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These
devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you
are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your
local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any
area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service
technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
indicates that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> indicates that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously,
the key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must enter the command exactly as
shown then supply the appropriate values that
appear in brackets. Example:
At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
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In this example, you must supply a filename for
[filename].
afudos /iK8VB.ROM
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K8V specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
System Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB
L2 cache
AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
VIA K8T800
VIA VT8237
800 MHz
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered
ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
SDRAM memory
1 x AGP 8X/4X
5 x PCI
South Bridge supports
- 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors
- 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1
®
Promise
20376 RAID controller
- 1 x UltraDMA133/100/66 connector
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors
- RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations
Audio
LAN
USB
Overclocking
Features
Special features
ADI AD1980 SoundMAX
support for S/PDIF out interface
Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller
Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports
Memory and VLink voltage adjustable
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to
300 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS AI NET
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS Instant Music Lite
ASUS Q-Fan
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
Support S/PDIF out interface
®
6-channel audio Codec
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K8V specifications summary
Back panel I/O
Internal I/O
BIOS features
Industry standard
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x S/PDIF out
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports
CPU/Chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
CD/AUX connectors
S/PDIF out connector
GAME/MIDI connector
4Mb Flash EEPROM
AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS EZ
Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3,
Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
Manageability
Power Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WOL by PME, WOR by PME
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ 2002 anti-virus software
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the
motherboard components, and illustrations of the
layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the
VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform
solution.
Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Dual Serial ATA RAID,
USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the
world of power computing!
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.
ASUS K8V motherboard
ASUS motherboard support CD
2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables
2 x Serial ATA cables
1 x IDE cable
1 x Floppy disk cable
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product Highlights
Latest processor technology
The AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture,
which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64
technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility,
performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and
development.
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.
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
Serial ATA solution
The motherboard supports four interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA)
specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface.
The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin
count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.
Dual SATA RAID
The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that
enhances hard disk performance and data back-up protection without the cost of
additional RAID cards. The Promise® 20376 RAID controller incorporates two
Serial ATA and one parallel connector with RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions while the
onboard VIA® VT8237 RAID controller provides an additional two Serial ATA
connectors for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.
AGP 8X support
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced
graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s.
S/PDIF out
The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems.
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USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast
480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher
bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video
conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage
units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
6-Channel Audio solution
The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality
6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features
AI NET solution
The Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The controller
integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control
(IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to support high
performance network applications. The controller is equipped with the
net-diagnosing utility VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that intelligently diagnoses and
reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps
maintain a more stable network connection.
ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-29.
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and
BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 2-31.
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ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
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d
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
floppy disk. See page 2-5.
Instant Music Lite
This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the
system to Windows®. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and
enjoy the music! See details on pages 2-25 and 3-5.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. 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.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. When lit, this green LED
indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that
you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
K8V
ON
Standby
Power
K8V Onboard LED
OFF
Powere
Off
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1.5 Motherboard overview
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24.5cm (9.6in)
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
KBPWR
SPDIF_O
COM1
F_USB12
Bottom:
Top:
USB3
RJ-45
USB4
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
ATX12V
PARALLEL PORT
Socket 754
USBPWR12
USBPWR34
VIA
K8T800
CPU_FAN
PRI_IDESEC_IDE
DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM3 (64 bit,184-pin module)
ATX Power Connector
Marvell
Gigabit
LAN
SPDIF_OUT
CD
ADI
AD1980
FP_AUDIO
AUX
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
K8V
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
USB78
CLRTC
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
USB56
RAID
Promise
PDC20376
VIA
VT8237
PRI_RAID
CHASSIS
SATA2
SATA1
SEC_SATA PRI_SATA
Super
I/O
GAME
4Mbit
BIOS
SB_PWR
30.5cm (12.0in)
FLOPPY
CHA_FAN
PANEL
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1.5.2 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.3 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard
to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1.6.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
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.
K8V
K8V Socket 754
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely
damage the CPU!
Gold Arrow
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1.6.2 Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.
Socket Lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the
CPU does not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
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.
Gold triangle
Small triangle
6. Install specifically designed heatsink
and fan assembly.
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1.7 System memory
®
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
K8V
80 Pins 104 Pins
K8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
• It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first.
• 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.
• When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory
modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the
memory sockets.
1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes
• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may
cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended configurations in Table 1.
• For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors.
See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12.
• Use the blue DIMM slot first.
• Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not
supported.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12.
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations
Number of DIMM Slot
DIMMs DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Max Speed
1 Single Side - - DDR 400
1 - Single Side - DDR 400
1 - - Single Side DDR 400
1 Double Side - - DDR 400
1 - Double Side - DDR 400
1 - - Double Side DDR 400
2 Single Side Single Side - DDR 400
2 Single Side Double Side - DDR 400
2 Single Side - Single Side DDR 400
2 Single Side - Double Side DDR 400
2 Double Side Single Side - DDR 400
2 Double Side Double Side - DDR 400
2 Double Side - Single Side DDR 400
2 - Single Side Single Side DDR 333
2 - Single Side Double Side DDR 200
2 - Double Side Single Side DDR 200
2 - Double Side Double Side DDR 200
2 Double Side - Double Side DDR 400
3 Single Side Single Side Single Side DDR 333
3 Single Side Single Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Single Side Double Side Single Side DDR 200
3 Single Side Double Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Single Side Single Side DDR 333
3 Double Side Single Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Double Side Single Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Double Side Double Side DDR 200
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DDR Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
Size Vendor Model Chip Brand SS/DS Chip
256M Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
256M Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
512M Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 Micron DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
128M Infineon HYS64D16301GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256160BT-5B
256M Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon SS HY25D256160BT-5B
512M Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon DS HY25D256800BT-5B
256M Infineon HYS64D3230HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5
512M Infineon HYS64D6320HU-5-C Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5
512M Samsung M368L6432ETM-CCC Samsung DS K4H560838E-TCCC
256M ATP AG32L64T8SQC4S Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
256M Brain Power B6U808-256M-SAM-400 Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
512M Brain Power B6U808-512M-SAM-400 Samsung DS K4H560838D-TCC4
512M Apacer 77.10736.464 Samsung DS K4H560838D-TCC4
256M ADATA MDOSS6F3G31YK1EZZ Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
128M NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5T NANYA SS NT5DS16M16BT-5T
512M NANYA N512D64S8HB1G-5T NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T
256M Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43
256M Kingston KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DV56822BT-D43
512M Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DV56822BT-D43
512M Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5
256M Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond SS W942508BH-5
256M ADATA MDOWBFF3G31JB1EAE Winbond SS W942508BH-5
512M TwinMOS M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D
256M TwinMOS M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T PSC SS A2S56D30ATP
256M KINGMAX MPXB62D-38KT3R KINGMAX SS KDL388P4EA-50
512M KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R KINGMAX DS KDL388P4EA-50A
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified
Vendor List for this motherboard.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance.
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
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.
1.8 Expansion slots
To install and configure an expansion card:
DDR DIMM
Unlocked
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering
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
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
INT A INT B INT C INT D
PCI slot 1 shared — — —
PCI slot 2 — shared — —
PCI slot 3 — — shared —
PCI slot 4 — — — used
PCI slot 5 shared — — —
Gigabit LAN — shared — —
Onboard RAID — — shared —
Serial A T A — — shared —
AGP slot shared — — —
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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1.8.4 AGP slot
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The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V
specification.
Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on
the motherboard.
Install only +1.5V AGP cards.
K8V
Keyed for 1.5v
K8V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card
version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking
stability.
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1.9 Jumpers
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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters
by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include
system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the
onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. 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.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. 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 the jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
K8V
K8V Clear RTC RAM
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 BIOS can automatically reset
parameter settings to its previous values.
CLRTC
2
1
Normal Clear CMOS
(Default)
3
2
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
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)
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3
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set
this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you
press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the
BIOS.
KBPWR
2312
+5V +5VSB
K8V
(Default
K8V Keyboard Power Setting
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,
USBPWR78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU
stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the
connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced
power mode).
USBPWR12
2
1
+5V
(Default)
K8V
3
2
+5VSB
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
21
USBPWR34
21
+5V
(Default)
2
3
2
+5VSB
K8V USB Device Wake Up
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide
500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would
not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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1.10 Connectors
1
4
5
6
2 3
This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal
connectors.
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
11
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through
a network hub.
4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio
sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/Center.
5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.
6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/
2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
910
8
7
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
10. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.10.2 Internal connectors
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1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary
IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the Ultra ATA133 slave device
(hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraA TA133 master device.
• Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master
or slave mode.
• Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you
connect the cables.
• The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional.
NOTE: Orient the red marking
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
K8V
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
K8V IDE Connectors
SEC_IDE
PIN 1
2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy
drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables
with pin 5 plug).
PIN 1
FLOPPY
K8V
NOTE: Orient the red markings o
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
K8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
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®
l
These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the
power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find
the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that
you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the
CPU.
Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead
and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The
system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the
power supply is inadequate.
ATXPWR ATX12V
Pin 1
+12.0VDC
+5VSB
PWR_OK
COM
K8V
+5.0VDC
COM
+5.0VDC
COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC
-5.0VDC
COM
COM
COM
PS_ON#
COM
-12.0VDC
+3.3VDC
+12V DC
GND
+12V DC
GND
K8V ATX Power Connectors
4. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
CD (Black)
K8V
K8V Internal Audio Connectors
AUX (White)
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channe
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5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)
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The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a
total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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 within the system may damage the motherboard components. These
are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
CPU_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
K8V
CHA_FAN
GND
+12V
K8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors
Rotation
6. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available
for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of the USB 2.0 module to this
header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. The
module has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals
such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
K8V
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
NC
GND
K8V USB 2.0 Header
USB78
1
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
NC
GND
USB56
1
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
• Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
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)
This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient connection
and control of audio devices.
Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins
LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps
only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
K8V
BLINE_OUT_L
BLINE_OUT_R
+5VA
AGND
Line out_L
NC
Line out_R
MICPWR
MIC2
K8V Front Panel Audio Connector
8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This
requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor
or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers
and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a
jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove
the jumper cap from the pins.
FP_AUDIO
CHASSIS
K8V
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
K8V Chassis Alarm Lead
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9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)
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This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is
available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI
port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and
MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
K8V
J2B1
J2CX
MIDI_OUT
J2CY
J2B2
MIDI_IN
GAME
K8V Game Connector
GND
GND
J1B2
J1CY
+5V
+5V +5V
J1B1
J1CX
The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately.
10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for
primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s
(Ultra A T A/133).
SATA2
GND
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
K8V
K8V SATA Connectors
SATA1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
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11. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin PRI_SATA, SEC_SATA)
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®
These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may configure
®
as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise
PDC20376 RAID controller, you
may create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration together with the RAID ATA133
connector. See Chapter 3 for details on RAID configuration.
SEC_SATA
GND
GND
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_TXN2
K8V
PRI_SATA
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_RXN1
K8V SATA RAID Connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA solution:
• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing
inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates
the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA
interface.
• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections is not available in
this motherboard.
• Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
• Refer to sections “3.4 VIA RAID Configurations” or “3.5 Promise
®
RAID
Configurations” for details on SATA RAID configuration.
12. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.
Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other
end to the S/PDIF module.
SPDIF_OUT
K8V
+5V
GND
SPDIFOUT
K8V Digital Audio Connector
The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
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13. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)
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.
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
Speaker
PLED-
Connector
Speaker
Ground
+5V
Ground
Power LED
PLED+
K8V
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-
PWR
Reset
Ground
Reset SW
Ground
ATX Power
K8V System Panel Connectors
IDE_LED
*
Requires an ATX power supply
Switch*
• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep
mode.
• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to
hear system beeps and warnings.
• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
the system without turning off the system power.
• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN )
This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the
power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT
OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while
in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF.
• Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write
activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection.
Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
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Chapter 2
This chapter tells how to change system settings
through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed
descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS information
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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS
mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
the motherboard support CD.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you 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 AFUDOS (refer to
section “2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC”)
• Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type:
format A:/S then press <Enter>.
®
Windows
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk
window appears.
e. If you are using Windows
from the format options field, then click Start.
OR
If you are using Windows
the format type, then click Start.
98SE/ME/2000/XP environment
®
XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk
®
98SE/ME/2000, select Full option button from
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
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2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for
your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
file name at the prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk
that contains the BIOS file.
3. Boot the system from the floppy disk.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to
the bootable floppy disk.
5. Press <Enter>. The succeeding screen displays the status of the update
process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your
screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iK8VB.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may
cause system boot failure!
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When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS
prompt.
A:\>afudos /iK8VB.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a floppy
or hard disk and use it as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or gets
corrupted.
To copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS.EXE:
1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /o[filename]
where [filename] string of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric characters
for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric characters for the extension
name.
2. Press <Enter>.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your
screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
Main filename
Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
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3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy
disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk
space and is not write-protected.
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt + F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for
your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as K8VB.ROM. Save the
BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt+F2> during POST to display the following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message
“Floppy not found!” appears.
• If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message “Floppy
not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as
“K8VB.ROM”.
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are
found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and
automatically reboots the system when done.
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DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may
cause system boot failure!
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8VB.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the
motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case
the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
• Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk
that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS
update process.
• If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a bootable
floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the BIOS. See section
“2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.”
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS
update process continues.
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8VB.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may
cause system boot failure!
2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically checks the
CD-ROM.
3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the a working
BIOS for this motherboard.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “K8VB.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may
cause system boot failure!
2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
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2.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “4.1 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 may want to change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to
enable the security password feature or change the power management settings.
This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so
that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS
RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you 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.
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. It is a menudriven program, which means you can 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 Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See
section “2.7 Exit Menu.”
The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and
BIOS information.
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
System Information
Configuration fields
Sub-menu items
General helpMenu bar
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keys
2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default 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.
2.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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2.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu. For
example, selecting Main shows the Main
menu items.
System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
System Information
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
and Exit) on the menu bar have their
Main menu items
respective menu items.
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle
before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
2.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,
you may change the value of the field opposite the item. You can not select an item
that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”
2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.
2.2.8 Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not fit on the screen. Press Up/Down
arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys
to display the other items on the screen.
2.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen
is a brief description of the selected item.
Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
Search for MDA Resources [Yes]
AGP Mode [AGP 8X]
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Pop-up window
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Scroll bar
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2.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
System Time [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field.
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] configure system time.
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
System Information
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 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.]
2.3.4 Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the available options.
Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]
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2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, BIOS auto-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.
Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk Select the type
Vendor : ST320413A of device connected
Size : 20.0GB to the system
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block
Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE
device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring
a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your
device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if
the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted
with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items
in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.
AMI BIOS
Version : 08.00.08
Build Date : 08/04/03
ID : K8V_031
System Memory
Size : 256MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
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2.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration Configure CPU.
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
JumperFree Configuration
Speech Configuration
Instant Music Configuration
2.4.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
HyperTransport(HT) Configuration HyperTransport
Memory Configuration Configuration
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Options
Processor
Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Speed : 2000MHz
HyperTransport Configuration
HyperTransport Configuration Enabled link tristate
HT Tristate Enabled [Enabled] state of an LDTSTOP
CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]
HT Frequency [800 MHz]
HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]
HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]
during the disconnect
HT Tristate Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables the HyperTransport Tristate that enables the tristate link during
the disconnected state of an LDTSTOP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]
Enables or disables the CRC Flood that enable the generation of syncronized
packets on CRC Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HT Frequency [800 MHz]
Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to AGP.
Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz]
HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]
Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]
HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]
Allows selection of HyperTransport downstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration
Memory Configuration
The Memory configuration menu item allows you to change thememory settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Memory Configuration MEMCLK can be set
Memclock Mode [Auto] AUTO, or if you use
Bank Interleaving [Auto] LIMIT, you can set
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] one of the standard
TRC [Auto] values.
TRFC [Auto]
TRCD [Auto]
TWR [Auto]
TRWT [Auto]
TRAS [Auto]
TRP [Auto]
DDR Clock Delay [Auto]
2T Command [Auto]
by the code using
Memclock Mode [ Auto]
Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or
select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit]
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Memclock to CPU Ratio [1:1 (DDR 200)]
Sets the memory clock to CPU ratio.
Configuration options: [1:1 (DDR 200)] [4:3 (DDR 266)] [3:2] [5:3 (DDR 333)]
[2:1 (DDR 400)]
Bank Interleaving [ Auto]
Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the
same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]
Sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]
TRC [Auto]
Sets the TRC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK]
[12 CLK] [13 CLK]
TRFC [Auto]
Sets the TRFC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK]
[14 CLK] [15 CLK]
TRCD [Auto]
Sets the TRCD.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
TWR [Auto]
Sets the TWR. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]
TRWT [Auto]
This item sets the TRWT.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
TRAS [Auto]
This item sets the TRAS.
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK]
[11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]
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TRP [Auto]
Sets the TRP.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
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DDR Clock Delay [Auto]
Sets the DDR clock delay.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
2T Command [Auto]
Sets the 2T command clock.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
ECC Configuration
ECC Configuration Master ECC Enables
Master ECC Enable [Disabled] for ECC error detect
support on all nodes
and correction.
Master ECC Enable [Disabled]
Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Master ECC Enable item is set to
[Enabled].
DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]
Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct
memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Disables or sets the L2 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us]
[2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us]
[655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms]
[84.00ms]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Disables or sets the L1 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us]
[2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us]
[655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms]
[84.00ms]
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The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to
[Enabled].
DRAM BG Scrub [60ns]
Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites
memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is not
being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns]
[80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us]
[41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms]
[10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur,
even if background scrubbing is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ECC Chip Kill [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Enable/Disable AMD
Cool N’Quiet [Disabled] function.
K8 Cool N’Quiet
Cool N’ Quiet [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
• Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the
AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.
• This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan package with monitor
chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the
ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan
speed according to your system loading.
Processor
Displays the processor type and speed.
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2.4.2 Chipset
The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
AGP Bridge Configuration Options for VIA AGP
SouthBridge Configuration Chipset
USB Configuration
AGP Bridge Configuration
Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
Search for MDA Resources [Yes]
AGP Mode [AGP 8X]
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card. This allows
you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers.
Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP]
Search for MDA Resources [Yes]
Sets whether to allow search for MDA resources.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
AGP Mode [AGP 8X]
Allows you to set the data throughput of your AGP graphics card. This
motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s.
The default and configuration options vary depending on the speed of AGP card
you installed. If you installed an AGP 8X graphics card, the configuration options
are as follows: [8X] [4X] or if you installed an AGP 4X graphics card, the
configuration options are as follows: [4X] [2X].
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]
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SouthBridge Configuration
MPS Revision [1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]
MPS Revision [1.4]
Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]
Enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration Enables USB
Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed]
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected
values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
host controllers.
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports]
[USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto
allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the
legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed]
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]
OnChip SATA BOOTROM [Enabled]
OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled]
Promise Boot ROM [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
OnBoard Game Port [Disabled]
OnBoard MIDI Port [Disabled]
OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio
device is detected, the controller is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnChip SATA Boot ROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Promise RAID controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Promise Boot ROM [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Promise Boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]
EPP Version [1.9]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. This item allows you
to to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you
to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Sets the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game Port [Disabled]
Enables or disables the onboard GAME port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled]
Enables or disables the onboard MIDI port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.4 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either
PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: Lets the BIOS
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system.
may cause system to malfunction. YES: Lets the
Plug And Play O/S [No] configure Plug and
PCI Lantency Timer [64] Play (PnP) devices not
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] required for boot if
Palette Snooping [Disabled] your system has a Plug
IRQ3 [Available]
IRQ4 [Available]
IRQ5 [Available]
IRQ7 [Available]
IRQ9 [Available]
IRQ10 [Available]
IRQ11 [Available]
IRQ14 [Available]
IRQ15 [Available]
configure all the
operating system
and Play operating
system.
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IRQ xx [Available]
When set to [Available], 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: [Available] [Reserved]
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2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
CPU FSB Frequency [200 MHz]
CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto]
DDR Voltage [Auto]
AGP Voltage [1.5V]
V-Link Voltage [2.5V]
Performance Mode [Auto]
CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz]
Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.
Configuration options: [200MHz] [201 MHz] ~ [300MHz]
CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU speed and voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
CPU Speed [800 MHz]
Allows you to manually set the CPU speed. This item appears only when the CPU
Speed/Voltage Setting item is set to Manual.
Configuration options: [800 MHz] [900 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1100 MHz] [1200 MHz]
[1300 MHz] [1400 MHz] [1500 MHz] [1600 MHz] [1700 MHz] [1800 MHz]
[1900 MHz] [2000 MHz]
CPU Voltage [1.400 V]
Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. This item appears only when the CPU
Speed/Voltage Setting item is set to Manual.
Configuration options: [1.750 V] [1.725 V] [1.700 V] [1.675 V] [1.650 V] [1.625 V]
[1.600 V] [1.575 V] [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425 V]
[1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V]
[1.200 V] [1.175 V] [1.150 V] [1.125 V] [1.100 V] [1.075 V] [1.050 V] [1.025 V]
[1.000 V] [0.975 V] [0.950 V] [0.925 V] [0.900 V] [0.875 V] [0.850 V] [0.825 V]
[0.800 V] [Shutdown]
DDR Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR operating voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.7V] [2.8V]
AGP Voltage [1.5V]
Adjusts the AGP voltage setting.
Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.7V]
V-Link Voltage [2.5V]
Adjusts the V-Link voltage setting. Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.6V]
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Performance Mode [Auto]
Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [TurboX] may cause the system
to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Standard].
Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo]
2.4.6 Instant Music Configuration
Instant Music Option If enabled, power up
Instant Music [Disabled] function will be
by PS/2 keyboard
disabled.
Instant Music [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is
automatically disabled. See page 3-5 for details.
Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]
Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music
CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave]
[IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]
The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item.
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2.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power
Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.
Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] used for System
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend.
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Select the ACPI state
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)]
Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR) Auto]
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI
APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.5 APM Configuration
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Suspend Power Saving Type [C3]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On External Modems [Disabled]
Power On PCI Device [Disabled]
Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is set
to [Enabled].
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power
button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Standby] [Suspend]
Suspend Power Saving Type [C3]
Allows you to set the suspend power saving type.
Configuration options: [C3] [S1]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state
before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend
mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min]
[20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
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Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes on
standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the video power down mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk power down mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,
and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On External Modems [Disabled]
Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer
when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try.
Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On PCI Device [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable power on PCI device feature. This feature requires
an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to
resume 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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2.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature
CPU Temperature [40.5ºC/102.5ºF]
MB Temperature [33ªC/91ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]
Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.504V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.360V]
5V Voltage [ 5.160V]
12V Voltage [11.328V]
CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display
the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and
chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not
connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the
fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.
If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message
appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for
details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter
SETUP”.
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2.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings Specifies the Boot
Boot Device Priority sequence.
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Device Priority
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices.
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A]
3rd Boot Device [SM-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in
sequence from the
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number
of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip
Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the
Bootup Num-Lock [On] system.
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
certain tests while
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the ASUS
MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings <Enter> to change
Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to
User Password : Not Installed disable password.
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Bott Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
password.
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you
have set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed”
appears after you have successfully set your password.
The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
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Security Settings <Enter> to change
Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to
User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
password.
User Access Level (Full Access]
Allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows change only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password,
this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six
(6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed”
appears after you have successfully set your password.
The User Password item now shows Installed.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Clear User Password
Select this item if you wish to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing
Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.7 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Exit Options Exit system setup
Exit & Save Changes changes.
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes F10 key can be used
Load Setup Defaults
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
after saving the
for this operation.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure that the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An
onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on even when the PC
is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select
Yes to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the
Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved
values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard
any changes and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation
window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes the contents of the
support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
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3.1 Install an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP operating
system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to
maximize the features of your hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures
presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for more information.
®
3.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and
several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The
CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer. Click on an item to install.
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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
Click an icon to display
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3.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
VIA 4 in 1 drivers
This item installs the following drivers:
- VIA Registry (INF) driver
- VIA AGP VxD driver
- VIA ATAPI vendor support driver
- VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.
VIA 6420 RAID Controller driver
Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application.
AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver
Installs the ADI 1980 AC’97 compliant audio controller and application.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver
Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver.
For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to
support USB 2.0.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
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ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS
website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet
connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also
installs ASUS Mylogo2™.
PC-CILLIN
Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin online help for detailed
information.
Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for
viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information
Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite
The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called
Instant Music Lite. This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 Codec,
and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).
• Instant Music Lite only supports CDs in audio format.
• Instant Music Lite does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on
sound card.
• Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard.
To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite:
1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,
or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the
motherboard. See section “1.10 Connectors” for the connector location.
Make sure to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. Otherwise, you cannot control
the audio volume using the Instant Music Lite function keys.
2. Turn on the system and enter the BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the
Power On Self-Tests (POST).
3. In the Advanced Configuration menu, select the item Instant Music and set
it to Enabled. See section “2.4 Advanced Menu” in the user guide.
4. Highlight the Instant Music CDROM item and press Enter to display the
CD-ROM options. Select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for this
feature. See section “2.4 Advanced Menu” in the user guide.
If you have only one optical drive (either CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW)
installed in the system, you don’t have to set Instant Music CDROM item. BIOS
automatically detects and displays the installed drive type.
5. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
• The Scroll Lock LED is fixed to ON after enabling Instant Music.
• The Caps Lock LED is turns ON when you pause the CD playback.
• When set to Instant Music Lite mode, the system wake-up features (LAN,
keyboard, mouse, USB) are deactivated. In this case, power up the system
using the power switch.
• If the system loses connection or does not detect any optical drive, the
Instant Music Lite feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. A “beep”
indicates this condition.
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To use ASUS Instant Music Lite:
SCROLL
CAPS
1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the
system has a standby power.
2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to
play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the
Instant Music item in the BIOS.
Instant Music function keys (Set 1)
CD
ON/OFF
Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8
PLAY/PAUSE STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT VOL. DOWN VOL. UP
Instant Music function keys (Set 2)
LOCK
LOCK
LED
CD ON/OFF
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP/EJECT
PREVIOUS NEXT
VOL. DOWN VOL. UP
LED
3. Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line Out (lime colored) port on the
rear panel for audio output. You may also connect a headphone to the
headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel.
4. Press Esc to turn ON Instant Music Lite.
5. Place an audio CD into the drive.
6. Press F1 or the Space Bar to play the first track on the CD.
If there is no CD in the drive and you press F1 or Space Bar, the drive tray
ejects.
7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to
select other tracks or control the volume.
8. Press F2 or Enter once to stop playing the CD.
Press F2 or Enter one more time to eject the CD.
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3.4 VIA RAID configurations
The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in
the VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two
independent Serial ATA channels.
RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and
write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as
a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk
alone, thus improving data access and storage.
RAID 1 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data
from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management
software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete
copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data
protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.
3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
The VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when
creating a RAID set.
If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two new drives.
If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use two new
drives or use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive must be of the same
size or larger than the existing drive). If you use two drives of different sizes, the
smaller capacity hard disk will be the base storage size. For example, one hard
disk has an 80GB storage capacity and the other hard disk has 60GB storage
capacity, the maximum storage capacity for the RAID 1 set is 60GB.
• Before setting up your new RAID array, verify the status of your hard disks.
Make sure the Master/Slave jumpers are configured properly.
• Both the data and power SATA cables are new cables. You cannot use
older 40-pin 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables with Serial ATA
drives. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks require the use of new Serial
ATA cable (4-conductor) which supports the Serial ATA protocol and a
Serial ATA power cable.
• Either end of the Serial ATA data cable can be connected to the SATA hard
disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.
Follow these steps to install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration.
1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s primary Serial
ATA connector.
3. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the master Serial ATA hard disk.
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4. Connect one end of the second Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s
secondary Serial ATA connector.
5. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the secondary Serial ATA hard
disk.
6. Connect the Serial ATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
7. Proceed to section 3.4.2 “Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility” for the next
procedure.
3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility
1. Boot-up your computer.
2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. The
following menu options will appear.
The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown below is for reference
only. What you see on your screen may not exactly match what is shown here.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
F1 : View Array/Disk Status
, : Move to next item
Enter: Confirme the selection
ESC : Exit
On the upper-right side of the screen is the message and legend box. The keys on
the legend box allows you to navigate through the setup menu options. The
message describes the function of each menu item. The following lists the keys
found in the legend box with their corresponding functions.
<F1> : View Array/Disk Status
↑↑
↓↓
↑,
↓ : Move to the next item
↑↑
↓↓
<Enter> : Confirm the selection
<ESC> : Exit
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3.4.3 Create Array
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press
<Enter>. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are
replaced with create array menu options.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Auto Setup For Data Security
Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring)
Select Disk Drives
Start Create Process
Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
F1 : View Array/Disk Status
, : Move to next item
Enter: Confirm the selection
ESC : Exit
RAID 0 for performance
1. Select the second option Array Mode, then press <Enter> to display the
RAID system setting pop-up menu.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 0/1
RAID SPAN for capacity
2. Select RAID 0 for performance from the menu and press <Enter>.
From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting
Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the RAID array for
stripped sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with
next step, otherwise, proceed to step 5.
3. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk
drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk is placed
before the selected drive.
4. Select Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list of valid
array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.
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4K
8K
16K
32K
64K
TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array block
size is recommended. For multimedia computer
systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a
higher array block size is recommended for optimum
performance.
Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select.
5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID
system. The following confirmation message appears:
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N
The same confirmation message appears when you select the Auto Setup for
Performance option.
Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.
RAID 1 for data protection
1. Select the second option item Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The RAID
system setting pop-up menu appears.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 0/1
RAID SPAN for capacity
2. Select RAID 1 for data protection from the menu and press <Enter>. Select
next task from pop-up menu. The task Create only creates the mirrored set
without creating a backup. Create and duplicate creates both mirrored set
and backup.
Create only
Create only
Create and duplicate
3. Select task and press <Enter>. The screen returns to Create Array menu
items. From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by
selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array
for mirrored sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue
with next step, otherwise, proceed to step 5.
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4. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk
drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. (An asterisk is placed
before a selected drive.)
5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID
system. The following confirmation message appears:
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N
The same confirmation message appears when you select the Auto Setup for
Data Security option.
Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.
6. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID
system. The following confirmation message appears:
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N
The same confirmation message appears when you select the Auto Setup for
Capacity option.
Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.
3.4.4 Delete Array
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Delete Array then press
<Enter>. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays.
2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array to delete. The following confirmation
message appears.
The selected array will be destroyed.
Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N
Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.
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3.4.5 Select Boot Array
ESC
it
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then press
<Enter>. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays.
2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array for boot. The Status of the selected
array will change to Boot. Press <ESC> to return to menu items. Follow the
same procedure to deselect the the boot array.
: Ex
Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
3.4.6 Serial Number View
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View then
press <Enter>. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID
arrays. Move the selection bar on each item and the serial number is displayed
at the bottom of the screen. This option is useful for identifying same model
disks.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status
Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxx xxx.xx Hdd
Serial Number: xxxxxxxx
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
F1 : View Array/Disk Status
, : Move to next item
Enter: Confirme the selection
ESC : Exit
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3.5 Promise® RAID configurations
The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20376 controller chipset to support
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Using two Serial
ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces, and two ATA133 hard
disks on the PRI_RAID interface, you may set up RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, and
Multi-RAID configurations. Use the MBFastTrak376™ BIOS and the FastBuild™
utility to configure a disk array.
RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and
write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as
a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk
alone, thus improving data access and storage.
RAID 1 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data
from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management
software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete
copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data
protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system.
• If you use either Windows® XP/2000 operating system (OS), copy first the
Promise FastTrak 376 Driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before
creating RAID configurations.
• The chipset supports RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirroring) for master
drives only.
• The Promise PDC20376 chipset only supports one Master HDD on the
Primary RAID connector. HDDs set to Slave mode and ATAPI devices such
as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. are not supported.
• Refer to the FastTrak 376 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start
Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations
under different operating systems.
3.5.1 Install the hard disks
The PDC20376 chipset supports Ultra ATA/133/100/66 hard disk drives. For
optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when
creating a disk array.
• If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two new
drives.
• If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use two
new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive must be of
the same size or larger than the existing drive).
Follow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.
1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slave.
2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays.
3. Connect the HDD cables. These connection options are available for creating a
RAID 0 or RAID 1 array:
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[ 2 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 4 ]
[ 5 ]
a. Connect two Parallel ATA HDDs to the RAID connector and one
Serial ATA HDD to either one of the two Serial ATA connectors, using
separate parallel ATA or serial ATA cables.
b. Connect one Serial ATA HDD to each Serial ATA connector, using
separate serial ATA cables.
4. Connect the power cable to the power connector on each drive.
5. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
6. Go to the Advanced menu in BIOS and set the appropriate IDE configuration
settings.
7. Save your changes and Exit Setup.
8. Proceed to section 3.5.2 for the next procedure.
3.5.2 Entering the MBFastBuild™ utility
1. Boot the system.
If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disks installed
and connect to the ATAIDE connectors on the motherboard, the
MBFastTrak376™ BIOS displays the following:
MBFastTrak376 (tm) BIOS version 1.00
(c)2000-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No Array defined...
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility
Or press <ESC> key to continue booting.
2. Press <Ctrl+F> simultaneously to display the FastBuild™ utility main menu.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Main Menu ]
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . [ 1 ]
View Drive Assignments . . . . [ 2 ]
Define Array . . . . . . . . . [ 3 ]
Delete Array . . . . . . . . . [ 4 ]
Rebuild Array. . . . . . . . . [ 5 ]
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3.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup. The
following screen appears.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
Optimize Array for: Performance
Mode ........................................
Spare Drive.................................. 0
Drive(s) Used in Array....................... 2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)............. 8650
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]
[ Array Setup Configuration ]
Stripe
[ Keys Available ]
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select
Performance with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Stripe”.
3. After making a selection, press <Ctrl+Y> to save and create a RAID 0 array.
4. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the
MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information.
5. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to format the array as a single
hard drive.
6. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS).
The OS will treat the RAID 0 array as a single drive unit.
7. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install
the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
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3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
Creating a Security Array with New Drives
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
Optimize Array for: Security
Mode ........................................
Spare Drive.................................. 0
Drive(s) Used in Array....................... 2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)............. 4000
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]
[ Array Setup Configuration ]
Mirror
[ Keys Available ]
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select Security
with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Mirror”.
3. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save your selection.
4. The following message appears:
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
5. Press <N> for the Create Only option. A message appears confirming that your
Security array has been created.
Array has been created.
<Press any key to reboot>
6. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the
MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information.
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7. Use the FDISK utility and follow the format procedure for installing a new hard
drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system
(OS).
8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install
the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
Creating a Security Array with Existing Data Drive
If you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data and/or is the
bootable drive in your system, make sure that the new hard drive you will use in
the array has the same or larger capacity as the existing drive.
Backup all important data before creating an array. Failure to do so
may cause data loss.
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup.
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select Security
using the space bar. The Mode field displays “Mirror”.
3. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save your selection. The following message appears:
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
5. Press <Y> for the Create and Duplicate option. The next window prompts you
to select the source drive to use.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the source drive. The FastBuild utility will copy all
the data from the source drive to the target drive.
7. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save the selection and start the duplication. The following
message appears:
Start to duplicate the image...
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y - Continue N - Abort
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8. Press <Y> to continue. Press <N> to return to the main menu.
9. When the duplication process is completed, a message appears confirming
that your Security array has been created.
10. Press any key to reboot the system.
11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing (or that is already
installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary.
3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands
Command options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility main menu are not required for
setting up an array, but they are useful for reconfiguring an array.
View Array (3): This command allows you to view the drive assignments of hard
disks in an array.
Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to reconfigure the system.
Deleting an array does not remove information on the hard disks. If an array is
deleted by mistake, recover it immediately by redefining it as the deleted array.
Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data after faults
on RAID 1 arrays.
Follow these steps to rebuild and restore data in the array:
1. On boot-up, an error message notifies of a system failure.
2. Press <Ctrl+F> to enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu.
3. Select <3> for View Array to verify the ID of the defunct hard disk.
4. Power off the system and replace the hard disk with an identical model.
5. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again.
6. Select 5 for Rebuild Array. The malfunctioning array is highlighted. Press
<Enter> to select.
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[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity Status
Array 1 Mirror/Stripe 4 7999 Critical
Array 2 ----- ----- ----- ----Array 3 ----- ----- ----- ----Array 4 ----- ----- ----- -----
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
[ Rebuild Array Menu ]
[ Keys Available ]
7. Select the replacement drive. Press <Enter>.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Status
Array 1 Mirror/Stripe 4 Critical
Stripe Block: Not Available Gigabyte Boundary: ON
Channel: ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)
3:Mas FUJITSU MPD3043AT 4325
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
[ View Array Definition Menu ]
[ Select Drive for Rebuild ]
[ Keys Available ]
8. Confirm the command to copy data from the intact source hard disk onto a new
replacement hard disk. A progress gauge displays the copy progress for the
duration of the task.
9. After the rebuild process is complete, the user is prompted to reboot the
system.
Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for Controller
Configuration. The default value is [Enabled].
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3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the Promise® SATA 376 or FastTrak 376 driver is required when
installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk
using Makedisk.exe utility.
To create a RAID driver disk:
1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the
Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller.
A. The Makedisk.exe utility for the FastTrak 378 driver is located in
“\Drivers\Promise\378RAID\Makedisk.exe” of the motherboard
support CD.
B. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is located in
“\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe” of the
motherboard support CD.
2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe.
Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
3. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to install
third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk
drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the
Promise® RAID installation guide found in “\Drivers\Promise\Setup” or the VIA
RAID readme file found in “\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\Readme.txt”.
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3.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology:
1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the
Power On Self-Tests (POST).
2. In the Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD CPU Cool & Quiet
Configuration menu, select the item Cool N’Quiet and set it to Enabled. See
section “2.4 Advanced Menu” for details.
3. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes. See
section “2.5 Power Menu” for details.
4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on
your operating system.
®
If you are using Windows
1. From the Windows
Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.
3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.
4. Click the Power... button. The
following dialog box appears.
5. From the Power schemes combo
list box, select Minimal Power
Management.
6. Click OK to effect settings.
2000/XP operating system:
®
2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select
Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this
feature.
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If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME operating system:
®
1. From the Windows
98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select
Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon in the
Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.
3. From the Energy saving features of
monitor group, click the Settings...
button.
4. From the Power Options
Properties dialog box, select the
AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet(tm)
Technology tab.
5. Click the Performance combo list
box to select desired mode.
Automatic Mode is the
recommended setting.
6. Click OK to effect settings.
• Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before
using this feature.
• The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD
heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip.
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• If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with fan package, use
the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan
speed according to your system loading.
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