ASUS M2NPV-VM User Manual

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Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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Contents

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

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

M2NPV-VM specifications summary .................................................. viii

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-9

1.5.3 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-9

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

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ................................................. 1-10

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

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-12

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-12

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

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

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-15

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

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

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-19

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

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

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

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

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

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-25

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Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-12

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

2.2.3 Legend bar ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-14

2.2.8 General help .......................................................... 2-14

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-15

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-15

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-15

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-15

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-15

2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............ 2-18

2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 2-19

2.3.7 Installed Memory .................................................. 2-19

2.3.8 Usable Memory ..................................................... 2-19

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-20

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ..................................... 2-20

2.4.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 2-22

2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-22

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2.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 2-24

2.4.5 PCIPnP ................................................................... 2-25

2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26

Contents

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-30

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

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

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

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

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

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

2.6.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 2-34

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

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

2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-35

2.6.6 Security ................................................................ 2-38

2.7 Tools menu ......................................................................... 2-40

2.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile .................................................. 2-40

2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................................................... 2-42

2.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-43

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-7

3.2.7 Other information ................................................... 3-7

Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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

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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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M2NPV-VM specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

GraphicsGraphics

Graphics

GraphicsGraphics

Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/

Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors

AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and

64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready

Northbridge: NVIDIA

GeForce™ 6150 GPU

Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™430 MCP

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB of

unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules

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

Integrated in the NVIDIA

GeForce™ 6 Graphics

Processing Unit (GPU) Dual VGA output: DVI-D and RGB High definition video processing with maximum

resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels (@75Hz) for RGB

display Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

DVI-D only supports digital display. You cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to CRT display.

TV-out: SDTV& HDTV (with TV-Out module) Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

RGB and TV-Out cannot be used simultaneously.

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StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

NVIDIA® nForce™430 media and communications

processor (MCP) supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four (4) hard disk drives

- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration

SoundMAX

ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface

NVIDIA

nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with external

Marvell® PHY

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

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M2NPV-VM specifications summary

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

TI IEEE 1394a controller supports:

- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion

ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning

from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output.

4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI

2.0, SM BIOS 2.3

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA/RGB Out port 1 x VGA/DVI-D port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port

5.1-channel audio ports

1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Game/MIDI connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x TV Out connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector

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PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)

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

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

introduction

Product

1.1 Welcome!

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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

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M2NPV-VM motherboard!

M2NPV-VM motherboard! M2NPV-VM motherboard!

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

1 x HDTV/AV/S output module

Application CDApplication CD

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDApplication CD

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

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

1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/ 1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology. See page 1-10 for details.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

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

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

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

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-23 for details.

®®

NVIDIANVIDIA

NVIDIA

NVIDIANVIDIA

and NVIDIAand NVIDIA

and NVIDIA

and NVIDIAand NVIDIA

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GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU

GeForce™ 6150 GPU

GeForce™ 6150 GPU GeForce™ 6150 GPU

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nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets

nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets

nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets

The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface.

The NVIDIA

nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. See pages 1-14 to 1-15 for details.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-19 for details.

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

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

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

The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors.

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 1-30 for details.

HDTV output HDTV output

HDTV output

HDTV output HDTV output

nForce 430

The motherboard features the NVIDIA® GeForce6150 chipset that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the highquality scaling and filtering technology.

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

High Definition Audio High Definition Audio

High Definition Audio

High Definition Audio High Definition Audio

SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio - MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - SoundMAX high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!

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1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-10 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

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

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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

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

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1.4 Before you proceed

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

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

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure

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

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

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

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

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

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

Standby

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Powered

Off

M2NPV-VM

M2NPV-VM Onboard LED

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1.5 Motherboard overview

1.5.11.5.1

1.5.1

1.5.11.5.1

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

DVI

VGA

F_USB12

LAN_USB34

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In

88E1116

1986A

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

KBPWR

PARALLEL PORT

USBPW12

USBPW34

ATX12V

CHA_FAN1

PCIEX1_1

TV_OUT

nVIDIA

GeForce™6150

M2NPV-VM

PCIEX16

PCI1

SB_PWR

PCI2

AAFP

SPDIF_OUT

IE1394_1

USBPW78 USBPW56

CPU_FAN

TSB43AB22A

CMOS Power

USB78USB56

Socket AM2

CHA_FAN2

nVIDIA

nForce™430

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CHASSIS

CLRTC

PWR_FAN

Super

I/O

FLOPPY

EATXPWR

GAME

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

4Mb

BIOS

24.5cm (9.6in)

SATA 3SATA 1

COM1

PRI_IDE

SATA 4SATA 2

COM2

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

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

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor.

The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU.

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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Socket leverSocket lever

Socket lever

Socket leverSocket lever

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

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3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.

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

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.

Small triangleSmall triangle

Small triangle

Small triangleSmall triangle

Gold triangleGold triangle

Gold triangle

Gold triangleGold triangle

6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package.

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

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN PWM

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

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Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make

sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU FanCPU Fan

CPU Fan

CPU FanCPU Fan

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

CPU Heatsink

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

Retention Module Base

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

Retention bracket lock

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.

Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

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1.7 System memory

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

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ChannelChannel

Channel

ChannelChannel

Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 Channel 2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

SocketsSockets

Sockets

SocketsSockets

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1+ DIMM_B2)

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.

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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7 – SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7 •

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7(ECC) – SS M391T3253FZ3-CE7 • •

512 MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX – SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • •

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S6 – SS HYMP564U64AP8-S6 •

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S6 – DS HYMP512U64AP8-S6 • •

512 MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ – SS MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 • • •

1024 MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ – DS MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 • •

1024 MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package – DS CM2X1024-6400PRO • •

256 MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E – SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z •

512 MB Apacer E2508AB-GE-E – DS 78.91091.420 •

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Component Component

Component

Component Component

A A

DDR2-667 MHz capability

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Component Component

Component

Component Component

B B

C C

1024 MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E – DS KVR667D2N5/1G • •

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 – SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 •

512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 – DS M378T6453FZ0-CE6 • •

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 – SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • •

512 MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC – SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • •

256 MB Infineon HYB18T512160AF-3S – SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A •

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S – SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A •

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC)– SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A • • •

1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC)– DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-A • •

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 – SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • •

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 – SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • •

256 MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E – SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •

512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-6E-E – SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •

512 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package – DS BL6464AA664.16FB • • •

1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package – DS BL12864AA664.16FA • •

1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package – DS BL12864AL664.16FA • • •

1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package – DS BL12864AL663.16FA •

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s):

Side(s)Side(s)

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support:

DIMM supportDIMM support AA

A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

AA BB

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS

DSDS

D S - Double-sided

DSDS

one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL.

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Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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

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

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

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

• A DDR2 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.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

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

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

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To install an expansion card:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace the system cover.

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

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

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

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9 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

PriorityPriority

Priority

PriorityPriority

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

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

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1 used — — — PCI slot 2 — used — — IEEE 1394 — — — 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.

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

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

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

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

PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot

PCI Express x16 slot

PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot

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1.9 Jumpers

1.1.

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

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

1.1.

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

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

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the onboard battery.

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

4. Reinstall the battery.

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

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

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

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CLRTC

2312

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

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

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

2.2.

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

USBPW56, USBPW78)

USBPW56, USBPW78)USBPW56, USBPW78) 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.

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

USBPW12

2 1

+5V

(Default)

3 2

+5VSB

USBPW34

2 1

+5V

(Default)

3 2

+5VSB

USBPW78

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315

+5V

(Default)

315

+5VSB

642

• 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 will not power up.

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

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

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

3.3.

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

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

KBPWR

2 1

+5V

(Default)

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1.10 Connectors

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1.1.

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

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

1.1.

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

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

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

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

2 4

or other devices.

3.3.

IEEE 1394a port.IEEE 1394a port.

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

3.3.

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

4.4.

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

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

4.4.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port. Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications

ACT/LINKACT/LINK

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LED

ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

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

5.5.

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

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

5.5.

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

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LEDSPEED LED

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

ACT/LINKACT/LINK

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

LAN portLAN port

LAN port

LAN portLAN port

player, or other audio sources.

6.6.

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

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

6.6.

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

7.7.

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

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

7.7.

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

SPEEDSPEED

SPEED

SPEEDSPEED

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

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

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

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

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

PortPort

Port

PortPort

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

8.8.

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

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

8.8.

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

HeadsetHeadset

Headset

HeadsetHeadset

2-2-

speakerspeaker

speaker

2-2-

speakerspeaker

4-speaker4-speaker

4-speaker

4-speaker4-speaker

6-speaker6-speaker

6-speaker

6-speaker6-speaker

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

9.9.

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

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

9.9.

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

10.10.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

10.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a

10.10.

Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

11.11.

DVI-D Out port. DVI-D Out port.

11.

DVI-D Out p o r t . This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-

11.11.

DVI-D Out port. DVI-D Out port. D) card.

12.12.

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

12.

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

12.12.

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

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1.1.

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

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.1.

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

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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

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

FLOPPY

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

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2.2.

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

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

2.2.

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

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

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

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CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

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3.3.

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

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

3.3.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal

cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).

Drive jumperDrive jumper

Drive jumper

Drive jumperDrive jumper settingsetting

setting

settingsetting

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Master Master Slave Slave

ModeMode

Mode

ModeMode of device(s)of device(s)

of device(s)

of device(s)of device(s)

Slave Gray

CableCable

Cable

CableCable connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

Black or gray

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

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

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

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4.4.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors

Serial ATA connectors

4.4.

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

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

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.

The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).

If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration through the

onboard NVIDIA

MediaShield™ controller.

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA 4

SATA 2

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Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA

Important note on Serial ATA

Important note on Serial ATAImportant note on Serial ATA

Install the Windows

2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3

GND

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA 3

SATA 1

Pack1 before using Serial ATA.

• For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD.

• The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the

RAID EnabledRAID Enabled

RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID

RAID EnabledRAID Enabled Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Configuration” for details.

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5.5.

CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors

CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors

5.5.

CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2)CHA_FAN2)

CHA_FAN2)

CHA_FAN2)CHA_FAN2) 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

Only CPU Fan and Chassis Fan1, Fan2 support Q-Fan 2.

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PWR_FAN

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN1

Rotation

+12V GND

PWR_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

CHA_FAN2

GND

+12V

Rotation

6.6.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

6.6.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

GND

+5V

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7.7.

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

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

7.7.

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

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

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Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

damage the motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

8.8.

Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)

Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)

8.8.

Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

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

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Ground

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

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9.9.

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

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

9.9.

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

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

MIDI_IN

J2B2

J2CY

J2CX

J2B1

+5V

GAME

+5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V

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The GAME/MIDI port module is purchased separately.

10.10.

IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [red])IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [red])

10.

IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [red])

10.10.

IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [red])IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [red]) This connector is for an additional IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE

1394a module cable (orange) to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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Never connect a

USB port module cableUSB port module cable

USB port module cable to the IEEE 1394a

USB port module cableUSB port module cable

connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

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TPA1+

GND

TPB1-

GND

TPB1+

+12V

GND

+12V

11.11.

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2)

11.

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2)

11.11.

Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1; 10-1 pin COM2) These connectors are for serial (COM) ports. Connect the serial port

module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

COM1

PIN 1

COM2

PIN 1

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12.12.

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

12.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

12.12.

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

that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

Legacy AC’97-compliant

pin definition

SENSE1_RETUR

PRESENCE#

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT2 L

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• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_L

Line out_R

• If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the set to [Enabled]. See page 2-28 for details.

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HD Audio item in the BIOS is

HD Audio HD Audio

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13.13.

TV-out connector (8-1 pin TV_OUT)TV-out connector (8-1 pin TV_OUT)

13.

TV-out connector (8-1 pin TV_OUT)

13.13.

TV-out connector (8-1 pin TV_OUT)TV-out connector (8-1 pin TV_OUT) This 8-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you

to connect a television to your system. Connect one end of the HDTV-out cable to this connector and the other end to the TV-out module.

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• RGB and TV-out can not be used simultaneously.

TV_OUT

+5V +12V

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14.14.

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

14.

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

14.14.

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

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

•

We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification

2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

•

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

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

•

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

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ATX12V

GND +12V DC

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

-12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground

-5 Volts

+5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

Ground

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

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15.15.

System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)

15.

System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)

15.15.

System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PWR LED SPKR

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Speaker

PANEL

PWR

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System power LEDSystem power LED

•

System power LED

System power LEDSystem power LED

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

HD_LED

Requires an ATX power supply.

Reset

Ground

RESET

PWR BTN

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

Hard disk drive activity LEDHard disk drive activity LED

•

Hard disk drive activity LED

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

System warning speakerSystem warning speaker

•

System warning speaker

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

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Power/Soft-off buttonPower/Soft-off button

•

Power/Soft-off button

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

Reset buttonReset button

•

Reset button

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

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

BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 disk or the motherboard support CD.)

Award BIOS Flash Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility

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

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

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

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

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

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environment.)

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

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

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

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

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

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

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Install ASUS Update

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Utilities Utilities

Utilities screen menu.

Utilities Utilities

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

Drivers Drivers

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

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

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

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

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

drop-down menu, then click NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

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

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

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

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

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

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

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

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by

2. Select file file

file option from the drop-down

file file menu, then click

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

OpenOpen

Open.

OpenOpen

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

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Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

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

DOS environment

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

then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

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

ComputerComputer

Computer.

ComputerComputer

Start Start

Start from the Windows

Start Start

desktop, then select

MyMy

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

e. Select

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

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

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

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

options field, then click

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows

2000:

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

b. Insert the Windows c. Click

StartStart

Start, then select

StartStart

2000 CD to the optical drive.

RunRun

Run.

RunRun

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

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

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

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ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

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

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to

the floppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC

Current ROM Update ROM

BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

PATH: C:\M2NPVOC

WIN98E <DIR>

Note

[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Flash 2Flash 2

Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

Flash 2Flash 2

WIN98E <DIR> NETTERM <DIR> DRIVERS <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> WUTEMP <DIR> NEWFOL~1 <DIR> INSTALL <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

ToolsTools

Tools menu to select

ToolsTools

EZEZ

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when down.

• This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with

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

FAT32/16/12FAT32/16/12

FAT32/16/12 format only.

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Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

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

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file M2NPV-VM.BINM2NPV-VM.BIN

M2NPV-VM.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB

M2NPV-VM.BINM2NPV-VM.BIN

flash disk in

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

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FAT 16/12 format.

FAT 16/12 formatFAT 16/12 format

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

folder of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk, CD ROM

or a USB flash disk you created earlier.

4. Under the DOS mode,

use <X:> (X stands for the name of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you saved the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

awdflashawdflash

awdflash then press

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

6. Type the BIOS file name

in the ProgramProgram

Program field, then

ProgramProgram

File Name toFile Name to

File Name to

File Name toFile Name to

press <Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

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For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

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

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The following screen appears.

8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file.

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

9. The utility displays a Flashing CompleteFlashing Complete

Flashing Complete

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

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

23456789012345678901234567890

Write OK No Update Write Fail

0107.bin

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

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For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0107.bin Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Reset

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Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

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

Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk has enough disk space to save the file.

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

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

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

3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0107.bin

Save current BIOS as:

Message: Please wait...

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0107.bin Checksum: 810DH Save current BIOS as: 0113.bin

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

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Message: Please wait...

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For C51PV-MCP51-M2NPV-VM-00 DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: 0107 .bin

Now Backup Syetem BIOS to

File!

Message: Please wait...

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure tRhat you rename the original or updatedd BIOS file in the floppy disk to

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

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

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

M2NPV-VM.ROMM2NPV-VM.ROM

M2NPV-VM.ROM.

M2NPV-VM.ROMM2NPV-VM.ROM

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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

BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

Found CDROM, try to Boot from it...Pass

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip.

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

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

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

“

2.1

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

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

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

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit

Default SettingsDefault Settings Menu.”

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

LoadLoad

Load

LoadLoad

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

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BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Mon, Mar 2 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ESC: Exit

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month, year and century.

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

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

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

MainMain AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

AdvancedAdvanced PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

PowerPower

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

BootBoot ToolsTools

Tools For changing the system tools configuration

ToolsTools ExitExit

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

ExitExit

settings

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

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

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

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

Navigation KeyNavigation Key

Navigation Key

Navigation KeyNavigation Key <F1><F1>

<F1> Displays the General Help screen

<F5> Loads setup default values

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

Left or Right arrowLeft or Right arrow

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<F10> Saves changes and exit

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Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

a sub-menu

highlighted field

field

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Main Main

Main shows the Main menu items.

Main Main

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Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.

Installed Memory 256MB

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Legacy Diskette A:

Disabled ..... [ ]

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

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

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

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

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

↑↓ ↑↓

↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

↑↓ ↑↓

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Pop-up menu

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Item Specific Help

Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A.

Select Menu

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

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2.3 Main menu

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

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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

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

Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

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

System Time [xx:xx:xx]

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

Allows you to set the system time.

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

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

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

Allows you to set the system date.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month, year and century.

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

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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

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

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

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

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

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 82 GB

Cylinder 39420 Head 16 Sector 255

PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto]

Transfer Mode UDMA 6

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to select

Select Menu

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

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

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

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

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

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

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

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

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

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

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CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

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

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

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

HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

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

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

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

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

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

UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]

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

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Transfer Mode

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

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

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

First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master

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

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary SATA Master

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Slects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.

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

Extended Drive [Auto]Extended Drive [Auto]

Extended Drive [Auto]

Extended Drive [Auto]Extended Drive [Auto]

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

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

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

CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

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

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

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

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HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

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

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Landing Zone

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

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

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

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

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

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Shows the size of installed memory.

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Shows the size of usable memory.

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

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

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

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

Installed Memory [xxx MB]

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

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

Usable Memory [XXX MB]

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

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2.4 Advanced menu

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

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

JumperFree Configuration AI NET2

CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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Advanced

AI Tuning [Auto]

X Overclock Options [Disabled] X CPU Frequency [200.0] X DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] X CPU Miltiplier [Auto]

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓ →←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

JumperFree Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to set.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

DRAM timing and control

AI Tuning [Auto]AI Tuning [Auto]

AI Tuning [Auto]

AI Tuning [Auto]AI Tuning [Auto]

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

ManualManual

Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

ManualManual AutoAuto

Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.

AutoAuto StandardStandard

Standard Loads the standard settings for the system.

StandardStandard AI OverclockAI Overclock

AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for

AI OverclockAI Overclock

stability when overclocking.

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The following item becomes user-configurable when you set to [AI Overclocking].

Overclock Options [Disabled]Overclock Options [Disabled]

Overclock Options [Disabled]

Overclock Options [Disabled]Overclock Options [Disabled]

AI TuningAI Tuning

AI Tuning

AI TuningAI Tuning

Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

The following items become user-configurable when you set to

[Manual].

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

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

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

AI TuningAI Tuning

AI Tuning

AI TuningAI Tuning

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this item. The values range from 200.0 to 400.0.

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

DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]CPU Multiplier [Auto]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]CPU Multiplier [Auto]

Allows you to set the operating CPU multiplier. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] ~ [12x]

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Advanced

AI Net2AI Net2

AI Net2

AI Net2AI Net2

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

AI NET2

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open N/A LAN1(3-6) Open N/A LAN1(4-5) Open N/A LAN1(7-8) Open N/A

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Item Specific Help

DRAM timing and control

Select Menu

Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Advanced

CPU Speed 2600MHz

Cache RAM 1024K

DRAM Configuration

AMD Cool’n’Quiet Function [Auto]

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CPU Configuration

CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

DRAM timing and control

DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration

DRAM Configuration

DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration

The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information autodetected by the BIOS.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

DRAM Configuration

Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] Tcl [Auto] Trcd [Auto] Trp [Auto] Tras [Auto] Trc [Auto] Trwt [Auto] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Bottom of 32-bit[31:24] IO space [E0] Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC]

Item Specific Help

Auto, no user limit MaxMemclk, limit by Memory Clock value Manual, use Memory Clock value

Select Menu

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Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]

Sets the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800]

Tcl [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto][3] [4] [5] [6]

Trcd [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Trp [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Tras [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] ~ [18]

Trc [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13] ~ [26]

Trwt [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] ~ [9]

1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bottom of 32/bit[31:24] IO space [E0]

Min=0000, Max=00E0

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC]

Min=0000, Max=00FC

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]

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

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Advanced

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Chipset

Frame Buffer Size [32M]

ECC [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [Down] RGB/TV Display [Auto] TV Mode Support [Disabled]

Frame Buffer Size [32M]Frame Buffer Size [32M]

Frame Buffer Size [32M]

Frame Buffer Size [32M]Frame Buffer Size [32M]

Item Specific Help

Select Frame Buffer Size for Onboard Graphic

Select Menu

Selects the frame buffer size for Onboard Graphic. Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabled]

ECC [Auto]ECC [Auto]

ECC [Auto]

ECC [Auto]ECC [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Spread Spectrum [Down]Spread Spectrum [Down]

Spread Spectrum [Down]

Spread Spectrum [Down]Spread Spectrum [Down]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for CPU. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for PCI Express. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for SATA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

HT Spread Spectrum [Down]HT Spread Spectrum [Down]

HT Spread Spectrum [Down]

HT Spread Spectrum [Down]HT Spread Spectrum [Down]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for Hyper Transport. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down]

RGB/TV Display [Auto]RGB/TV Display [Auto]

RGB/TV Display [Auto]

RGB/TV Display [Auto]RGB/TV Display [Auto]

Selects the display mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [RGB] [TV]

RGB and TV can not be used simultaneously.

TV Mode Support [Disabled]TV Mode Support [Disabled]

TV Mode Support [Disabled]

TV Mode Support [Disabled]TV Mode Support [Disabled]

Configuration options: [NTSC-M] [NTSC-J] [PAL-M] [PAL-BDGHI] [PAL-N] [PAL-NC] [Disabled]

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Advanced

PCIPnPPCIPnP

PCIPnP

PCIPnPPCIPnP

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PCIPnP

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

x IRQ Resources

** PCI Express relative itmes **

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

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

Plug & Play O/S [No]

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

Item Specific Help

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

Select Menu

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

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

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

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

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

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

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

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

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

item is set to Manual.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

IRQ Resources

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

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

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

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

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

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

Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

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2.4.62.4.6

Advanced

IDE Function Setup

NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard NV LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled] HD Audio [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

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

F1:Help ESC: Exit

IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup

IDE Function Setup

IDE Function SetupIDE Function Setup

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard Device Configuration

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to set

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Select Menu

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

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Advanced

IDE Function Setup

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

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

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable OnChip IDE Channel0

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OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 1 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]

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

SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]

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

SATA DMA transfer [Enabled]

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

SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]

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

SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled]

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

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

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

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

NVRAID Configuration

NVRAID ConfigurationNVRAID Configuration

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

NVRAID Configuration

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

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

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD feature.

RAID Enabled [Disabled]

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

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

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

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

USB Configuration

USB Controller [Enabled]

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

Item Specific Help

Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller

Select Menu

USB Controller [Enabled]

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

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]

Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]

Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]Onboard NV LAN [Enabled]

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

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

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

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

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

Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

HD Audio [Enabled]HD Audio [Enabled]

HD Audio [Enabled]

HD Audio [Enabled]HD Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the High-Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

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

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

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]

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

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

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

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

Parallel Port Mode [EPP]Parallel Port Mode [EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [EPP]Parallel Port Mode [EPP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional]

The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-configurable when the “ Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

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

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

Game Port Address [201]

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

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

Midi Port Address [201]Midi Port Address [201]

Midi Port Address [201]

Midi Port Address [201]Midi Port Address [201]

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

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

Midi Port IRQ [10]

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

Allows you to select the Midi Port IRQ. Configuration options: [5] [10]

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

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

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

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

Item Specific Help

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

Select Menu

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

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

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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

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

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Power

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

F1:Help ESC: Exit

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

APM Configuration

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select system power state when AC Power returns.

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

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

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

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

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

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

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

Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]

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

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

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

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

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

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

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

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

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

Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]

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

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Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled]

To set the time of alarm:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

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

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

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

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

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

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

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Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Hardware Monitor

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Vcore Voltage [1.56V]

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

CPU Temperature 48ºC M/B Temperature 41ºC CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM Chassis Fan1 Speed 0 RPM Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Power Fan Speed 0 RPM

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

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

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

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

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to enable or disable

Select Menu

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

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

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

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The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored]

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

CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

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

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

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

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM]Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM]

Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM]

Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM]Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

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

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM]

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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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

Removable Drives

Hard Disk Drives

CDROM Drives

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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1st Boot Device [Removable]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]

3rd Boot Device [CDROM]

4th Boot Device [Disabled]

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓ →← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot Device Priority

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to Set.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select Your Boot Device Priority

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

1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

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

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

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1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Removable Drives

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Removable Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

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

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Boot

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Hard Disk Drives

1. Bootable Add-in Cards: XXXXXXXXX

1. Bootable Add-in Cards1. Bootable Add-in Cards

1. Bootable Add-in Cards

1. Bootable Add-in Cards1. Bootable Add-in Cards

Item Specific Help

Select Menu

Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system.

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1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

CDROM Drives

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CDROM Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Allows you to assign CDROM drives attached to the system.

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Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6

x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

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

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Halt On [All, But keyboard]

F1:Help ESC: Exit

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot Settings Configuration

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓ →←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to enable or disable.

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

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

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

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

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

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

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

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

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

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

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

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

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

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

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

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

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

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The items (Msec)(Msec)

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

(Msec)(Msec) Setting is enabled.

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

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and

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

Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Typematic Delay (Msec).

Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

Typematic Delay

Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

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

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

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

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

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

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

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

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Boot

SecuritySecurity

Security

SecuritySecurity

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot Settings Configuration

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear

Password Check [Setup]

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password

Supervisor Password

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password

User PasswordUser Password

User Password

User PasswordUser Password

Item Specific Help

Select Menu

These fields allow you to set passwords:

To set a password:

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

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

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

To clear the password:

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

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

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

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

A note about passwords

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

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

Forgot your password?Forgot your password?

Forgot your password?

Forgot your password?Forgot your password?

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

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Password CheckPassword Check

Password Check

Password CheckPassword Check

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

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2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS O.C. Profile

EZ Flash 2

F1:Help ESC: Exit

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Load BIOS Profile

Save BIOS Profile

Load BIOS ProfileLoad BIOS Profile

Load BIOS Profile

Load BIOS ProfileLoad BIOS Profile

Tools

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓ →← →←

→←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→← →←

ASUS O.C. ProfileASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS O.C. Profile

ASUS O.C. ProfileASUS O.C. Profile

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

ASUS O.C. Profile

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to Set.

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to Set.

Load BIOS Profile

Load from Profile 1

Load from Profile 2

Load from File

Load from Profile 1/2Load from Profile 1/2

Load from Profile 1/2

Load from Profile 1/2Load from Profile 1/2

Item Specific Help

Load BIOS Profile from Profile 1.

Select Menu

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the file.

Load from FileLoad from File

Load from File

Load from FileLoad from File

Allows you to load the previous BIOS files saved in the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to load the BIOS file.

1. Insert the storage devices that contain the “xxx.CMO” file.

2. Turn on the system.

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3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select “Load from File”. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear.

4. Press <Tab> to switch between drives before the correct “xxx.CMO” file is found. Then press <Enter> to load the file.

5. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes.

• Suggest only to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version.

• Only the “xxx.CMO” file can be loaded.

Save BIOS ProfileSave BIOS Profile

Save BIOS Profile

Save BIOS ProfileSave BIOS Profile

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Tools

Save BIOS Profile

Save to Profile 1

Save to Profile 2

Save to File

Save to Profile 1/2Save to Profile 1/2

Save to Profile 1/2

Save to Profile 1/2Save to Profile 1/2

Item Specific Help

Save current BIOS Profile to Profile 1.

Select Menu

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the file.

Save to FileSave to File

Save to File

Save to FileSave to File

Allows you to save the current BIOS file to the hard disk/floppy disk/USB flash disk with the FAT32/16/12 format. Follow the instructions below to save the BIOS file.

1. Insert the storage devices with enough space.

2. Turn on the system.

3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select “Save to File”. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will appear.

4. Press <Tab> to switch between drives. Press hot-key <S> to save the file.

5. Key in the file name. Then press <Enter>.

6. A pop-up message will inform you when the loading process finishes.

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ASUSTek O.C. Profile Utility B311

Current CMOS Update CMOS

BOARD: M2NPVVM VER: 04241.bin DATE: 04/24/2006

PATH: C:\M2NPVOC

Note

[Enter] Select [Y] Yes [N/Esc] No [Left/Right]: Switch

WIN98SE <DIR>

CMOS backup is done! Press any key to Exit.

NETTERM <DIR> DOCUME”1 <DIR> PROGRA”1 <DIR> SYSTEM”1 <DIR> M2NPVVM <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> BOOTFONT.BIN 213830 2001-09-05 20:00:00

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

The BIOS file will be saved as “xxx.CMO”.

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ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B311

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC

Current ROM Update ROM

BOARD: M2NPV VM VER: 0122 DATE: 04/24/2006

PATH: C:\M2NPVOC

WIN98SE <DIR>

WIN98E <DIR>

NETTERM <DIR> DRIVERS <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> WUTEMP <DIR> NEWFOL~1 <DIR> INSTALL <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

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[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

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2.8 Exit menu

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

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

F1:Help ESC: Exit and Exit

↑↓ ↑↓

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

↑↓ ↑↓

→← →←

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

→← →←

Item Specific Help

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

Select Menu

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

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

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

YESYES

Y E S to save changes and exit.

YESYES

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

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

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

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Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

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

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

YESYES

Y E S to load default

YESYES

saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Discard Changes

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

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

YESYES

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

YESYES

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

Software

support

3.1 Installing an operating system

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

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

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

XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the

2000 Service Pack 4 or the

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

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Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

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

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

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to

display supportdisplay support

display support

display supportdisplay support CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard informationinformation

information

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Click an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Autorun Autorun

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

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

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for DriversASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for DriversASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers

Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.

NVIDIA nForce Chipset DriverNVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver

NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver

NVIDIA nForce Chipset DriverNVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver

Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program.

NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU DriverNVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver

NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver

NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU DriverNVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver

Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver.

®®

SoundMAXSoundMAX

SoundMAX

SoundMAXSoundMAX

Executes the wizard to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and application.

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

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

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

Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

®®

ADI1986A Audio Driver ADI1986A Audio Driver

ADI1986A Audio Driver

ADI1986A Audio Driver ADI1986A Audio Driver

The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

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

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for UtilitiesASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for UtilitiesASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities

Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.

ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS PC Probe IIASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

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

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

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

The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0cMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Microsoft DirectX 9.0cMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c

The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.

Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c. If your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation.

Anti-Virus utilityAnti-Virus utility

Anti-Virus utility

Anti-Virus utilityAnti-Virus utility

The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

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3.2.43.2.4

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

Make Disk menu

Make Disk menuMake Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.

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32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver

32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver

32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.

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32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver

32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver

32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.

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ASUS M2NPV-VM

ASUS M2NPV-VMASUS M2NPV-VM

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64bit SATA RAID Driver64bit SATA RAID Driver

64bit SATA RAID Driver

64bit SATA RAID Driver64bit SATA RAID Driver

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.

3.2.53.2.5

3.2.5

3.2.53.2.5

Manual menuManual menu

Manual menu

Manual menuManual menu

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

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

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu before opening

Utilities menuUtilities menu

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RAID User’s Manual RAID User’s Manual

RAID User’s Manual

RAID User’s Manual RAID User’s Manual

Allows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID user’s manual.

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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3.2.6

3.2.63.2.6

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

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

3.2.73.2.7

3.2.7

3.2.73.2.7

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

Contact Contact

Other informationOther information

Other information

Other informationOther information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Motherboard Info

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

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Browse this CDBrowse this CD

Browse this CD

Browse this CDBrowse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

Technical support FormTechnical support Form

Technical support Form

Technical support FormTechnical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.

FilelistFilelist

Filelist

FilelistFilelist

Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

ASUS M2NPV-VM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual