ASUS N4L-VM DH User Manual

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

N4L-VM DH specifications summary ................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

1.3.2 ASUS Special features ............................................ 1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

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

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

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 2-8

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-10

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-10

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-18

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-18

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21

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2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-26

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1

4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-5

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-9

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

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

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

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12

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

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

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

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

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4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15

4.3.5 IDE configuration .................................................. 4-16

4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-17

Contents

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18

4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20

4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-21

4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-24

4.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-26

4.4.6 USB Configuration................................................. 4-27

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-29

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-29

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-29

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-29

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-29

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-30

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-32

4.5.7 Energy Lake Feature ............................................. 4-33

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-34

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-34

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-35

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-36

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-38

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6

5.2.7 Other information ................................................... 5-7

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-9

5.3.2 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-11

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-18

5.3.4 Intel

Viiv™ ........................................................... 5-24

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-27

5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27

5.4.2 Intel

5.4.3 JMicron

RAID configurations .................................... 5-28

RAID Configuration ................................. 5-36

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 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 adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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

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

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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

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

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

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

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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

down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

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

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

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

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

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

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

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

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

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

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

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

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

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

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iN4L-VM.ROM

N4L-VM DH 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

Socket 479 for Intel

Core™ Duo/Core™ Solo processor

Supports Intel® Viiv™ Technology*

*Note: Requires Intel® Core™ Duo processor

Northbridge: Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub

(MCH)

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7-M (DH)

667/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB

unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 667/533 MHz memory modules

Note: Refer to www.asus.com for the latest memory Qualified Vendors

List (QVL).

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

Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

AI AudioAI Audio

AI Audio

AI AudioAI Audio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

Intel

ICH7-M (DH) Southbridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100 connector for two devices

- 2 x Serial ATA devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configuration

JMicron® Serial ATA controller supports:

- 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s

- 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s (SATA On-the-Go)

- RAID O, RAID 1 configuration

Note: Do not remove/unplug External SATA device when running under

RAID mode .

Realtek® ALC882M 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Jack Sensing, Retasking, and Enumeration

Technology

Supports Multi-Streaming

Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controller (Vidalia)

TI 1394a controller supports:

- 2 x IEEE 1394a connectors at 400 Mbps speed

(1 at midboard, 1 on the rear panel)

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

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ASUS SpecialASUS Special

ASUS Special

ASUS SpecialASUS Special featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 8-channel audio ports

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x Serial (COM1) connector 1 x Game connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x SPDIF In/Out connector 1 x TV Out connector System panel connector

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0,

ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3

PXE, WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB,

WO KB/MS

Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-Virus Utility Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite

uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

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

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

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

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

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

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1.1 Welcome!

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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

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motherboard!motherboard!

motherboard!

motherboard!motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS N4L-VM DH motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

I/O modulesI/O modules

1 x IEEE 1394a module

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable

CablesCables

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

AccessoryAccessory

Accessory I/O shield

AccessoryAccessory

CPU fan and heatsink

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

WinDVD Suite

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

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

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

The motherboard comes with a 479-pin, surface-mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) mPGA479M socket designed for the Intel

Core™ Duo and Core

™

Solo processors. Built on Intel® 65-nanometer process technology with copper interconnect, the Intel® Core™ Duo processor delivers breakthrough dual-core performance and enhanced media experience with low power consumption. The Intel® Core™ Duo processor utilizes the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. See page 2-6 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

Dual-Core Technology CPU support Dual-Core Technology CPU support

Dual-Core Technology CPU support

Dual-Core Technology CPU support Dual-Core Technology CPU support

The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing. See page 2-6 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

945GM/Intel 945GM/Intel

945GM/Intel

945GM/Intel 945GM/Intel

The Intel

®®

945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel

ICH7-M (DH) chipset ICH7-M (DH) chipset

ICH7-M (DH) chipset

ICH7-M (DH) chipset ICH7-M (DH) chipset

®®

ICH7-M

(DH) I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.

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The Intel

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945GM is the latest chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ family processor in the 479-ball Micro FCPGA package to deliver enhanced performance at low power consumption. The chipset supports high-bandwidth interfaces such as PCI Express, Serial ATA, and USB 2.0. The chipset also features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

Intel

Viiv™ Technology support Viiv™ Technology support

Viiv™ Technology support

Viiv™ Technology support Viiv™ Technology support

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Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment center,

allowing you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never

®®

before. With Intel

®®

Viiv™ Technology-based computers, you can record, playback, organize, and edit digital media content easily. Enjoy the entertainment experience even more with sharp graphics, flawless video playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel surround sound. To enable

®®

Intel called You also need to install the Intel

Viiv™ Technology, make sure you enable the Quick Resume function

Energy LakeEnergy Lake

Energy Lake in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS screen on page 4-29.

Energy LakeEnergy Lake

®®

Viiv™ Technology driver and software.

See pages 5-3 and 5-24 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 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

10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-10 to 2-14 for details.

Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution

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

The Intel

ICH7-M (DH) Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel

®®

Matrix Storage configuration with two Serial ATA connectors. See pages 2-27 and 5-28.

The Jmicron

JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports one internal and one external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration. See pages 2-28 and 5-36 for details.

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution

Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with the Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for your networking needs. This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-24 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 2-18 for details.

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

S/PDIF digital sound ready

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

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-35 for details.

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8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio

8-channel High Definition Audio

8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio

Onboard is the Realtek® ALC882M High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel

High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The Realtek transforming your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby

ALC882M CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of

Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for 7.1-channel feedback.

The Realtek

ALC882M CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See pages 2-24, 2-25, and 5-11 for details.

Theater-level audioTheater-level audio

Theater-level audio

Theater-level audioTheater-level audio

®®

(designed for Dolby(designed for Dolby

(designed for Dolby

(designed for Dolby(designed for Dolby

®®

Master Studio) Master Studio)

Master Studio)

Master Studio) Master Studio)

This motherboard offers theater-level 7.1 surround sound and audio specifications higher than that of DVD. Enjoy true home theater experience with the following advanced sound technologies: Dolby IIX, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live. See page 5-16 for details.

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See page 2-24 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-25 and 2-29 for details.

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Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go

Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go

Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements.

Leveraging these Serial ATA II 3Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to 16 devices with port-multiplier functions. See pages 2-25 and 2-26 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Special featuresASUS Special features

ASUS Special features

ASUS Special featuresASUS Special features

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-32 for details.

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 5-9 for details.

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.

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

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

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

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-10

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24

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2.1 Before you proceed

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

• 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

•

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

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Standby

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Powere

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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

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

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

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

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place 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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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

ESATA

Coaxial

S/PDIF-out

Optical

S/PDIF-out

1394_USB12

LAN_USB34

AUDIO

AAFP

VGA

Intel

82573L

ALC882M

KBPWR

JMicron JMB363

USBPW34 USBPW12

SATA

_RAID

PCIEX1_1

SPDIF

CPU_FAN

mPGA479

Intel MCH

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

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CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI1

PCI2

SB_PWR

IE1394_2

USBPW56 USBPW78

TSB43AB22A

USB56

USB78

Intel

ICH7-M

CHASSIS CLRTC

GAME

CHA_FAN

LPT

TV_C

SATA2

SATA

ATX12V

Intel FWH

IDE

8Mb

COM1

I/O

Super

EATXPWR

PANEL

FLOPPY

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Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

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1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-10

2. PCI slots 2-18

3. PCI Express x1 slot 2-18

4. PCI Express x16 slot 2-18

JumperJumper

Jumper

JumperJumper

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1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21

2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, 2-22 USBPW56, USBPW78)

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-23

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-24

2. VGA port 2-24

3. IEEE 1394a port 2-24

4. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-24

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-24

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 2-24

7. Line In port (light blue) 2-24

8. Line Out port (lime) 2-24

9. Microphone port (pink) 2-24

10. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-25

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-25

13. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-25

14. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-25

15. External SATA port 2-25

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-25

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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PagePage

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26

2. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) 2-26

3. Intel

ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors 2-27

(7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])

4. JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector 2-28 (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])

5. CD audio in connector (4-pin CD) 2-28

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-29

7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-30

8. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-30

9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-31

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-31

11. CPU and chassis fan connectors 2-32 (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-32

13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-33

14. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT) 2-34

15. S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) 2-35

16. TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) 2-35

17. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-36

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

•

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

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (Light green 2-pin PWR)

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a 479-pin, surface-mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) mPGA479M socket designed for the Intel Solo processor.

Core™ Duo/Core™

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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.

mPGA479

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

Socket leverSocket lever

Socket lever

Socket leverSocket lever

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

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

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

Small triangleSmall triangle

Small triangle

Small triangleSmall triangle

5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Gold triangleGold triangle

Gold triangle

Gold triangleGold triangle

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

The motherboard supports the Intel® Core™ Duo socket 479 processor.

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Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

Installing the CPU heatsink and fanInstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® Core™ family processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU.

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

CPU fanCPU fan

CPU fan

CPU fanCPU fan

CPU heatsinkCPU heatsink

CPU heatsink

CPU heatsinkCPU heatsink

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention hook holeRetention hook hole

Retention hook hole

Retention hook holeRetention hook hole

2. Push down one end of the retention bracket into the retention hook hole.

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3. Push down the handle until the other end of the retention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to the motherboard.

4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard

labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

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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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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_A1

DIMM_B1

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Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

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

• 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 on the next page for details.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 2048 Mb chips or double sided x16 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)

DDR2-667 MHz capability

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

512 MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E – SS KVR667D2N5/512 –

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

512 MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E – SS KVR667D2E5/512 –

256 MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 – SS KVR667D2N5/256 –

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

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

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6(ECC) – SS M391T3253FZ0-CE6 –

512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6(ECC) – DS M391T6453FZ0-CE6 –

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

512 MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC – SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 –

1024 MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC – DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 –

512 MB MICRON 4VB41D9CZM – DS MT16HTF6464AY-667B4 – • •

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

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

1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S – DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-A – • •

256 MB Infineon HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) – SS HYS72T32000HU-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 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 – DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 – • •

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) – SS HYMP112U72P8-Y5 –

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) – SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) – DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y5 –

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

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 – DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 – • •

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) – SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) – DS HYMP512U72AP8-Y4 –

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

512 MB ELPIDA E5108AE-GE-E – SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E – • •

1024 MB ELPIDA Engineering Sample – DS EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E – • •

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

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

512 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package – DS BL6464AL664.16FB – • •

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

512 MB Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E – SS KLCC28F-A8EB5 – • •

1024 MB Kingmax E5108AE-6E-E – DS KLCD48F-A8EB5 – • •

512 MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E – SS 78.91092.420 – • •

1024 MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E – DS 78.01092.420 – • •

512 MB A-DATA E5108AE-6E-E – SS M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z –

512 MB TwinMOS E5108AE-GE-E – SS 8G-25JK5-EBT –

512 MB GEIL Heat-Sink Package – SS GX21GB5300UDC –

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

Chip No.Chip No.

Chip No.

Chip No.Chip No.

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Component Component

Side(s)

Component

Side(s)Side(s)

Component Component

CLCL

A A

B B

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SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

512 MB GEIL Heat-Sink Package – SS GX21GB5300DC

256 MB NANYA NT5TU32M16AG-3C – SS NT256T64UH4A0FY-3C

512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AE-3C – SS NT512T64U88A0BY-3C

512 MB Elixir N2TU51280AF-3C – SS M2U51264TU88A0F-3C

1024 MB Elixir N2TU51280AF-3C – DS M2U1G64TU8HA2F-3C

512 MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package – SS OCZ26671024EBDCPE-K

1024 MB OCZ Heat-Sink Package – DS OCZ26672048EBDCPE-K

1024 MB PQI E5108AE-5C-E – DS MEAD-403LA

512 MB WINTEC 4UAI2D9CRZ – SS 39127282

1024 MB WINTEC 4WAIID9CWX – DS 39137282

512 MB MDT 18D51280D-30518 – SS M512-667-8

1024 MB MDT 18D51280D-30528 – DS M924-667-16

512 MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 – SS N/A

1024 MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 – DS N/A

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Component Component

Component

Component Component

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

CLCL

A A

B B

CLCL

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s):

Side(s)Side(s)

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support:

DIMM supportDIMM support AA

A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration.

AA BB

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS

DSDS

D S - Double-sided

DSDS

memory configuration.

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

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DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E – SS KVR533D2N4/256

512 MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 – DS KVR533D2N4/512

1024 MB KINGSTON D6408TE7BL-37 – DS KVR533D2N4/1G

2048 MB KINGSTON E1108AA-5C-E – DS KVR533D2N4/2G

512 MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCD5 – SS M378T6553BG0-CD5

256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5 – SS M378T3253FG0-CD5

512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5 – DS M378T6453FG0-CD5

512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5(ECC) – DS M391T6453FG0-CD5

1024 MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCD5(ECC) – DS M391T2953BG0-CD5

256 MB MICRON 4DBIIZ9BQT – SS –

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF3(ECC) – SS HYS72T64000HU-3.7-A

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AC37 – SS HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A

256 MB Infineon HYB18T512160AF-3.7 – SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

Part No.Part No.

Part No.

Part No.Part No.

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Chip No. Chip No.

Chip No.

Chip No. Chip No.

CLCL

A A

B B

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DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF37 – SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A – • •

1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800AF37 – DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A –

2048 MB Infineon HYB18T1G800AF-3.7 – DS HYS64T256020HU-3.7-A –

256 MB Infineon HYB18T5121608BF-3.7 – SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B –

512 MB Infineon HYB18T512800BF37 – SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B –

1024 MB Infineon HYB18T512800BF37 – DS HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B –

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 – SS HYMP564U648-C4 –

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC) – SS HYMP564U728-C4 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 – DS HYMP512U648-C4 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4(ECC) – DS HYMP512U728-C4 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-E3(ECC) – DS HYMP512U728-C4 –

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP-C4(ECC) – SS HYMP564U728-C4 –

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP-C4 – DS HYMP512U648-C4 – • •

512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 – SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 – • •

1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 – DS HYMP512U64AP8-C3 –

512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E(ECC) – SS EBE51ED8ABFA-5C-E –

512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C –

512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E – • •

1024 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E – DS EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E –

2048 MB ELPIDA E1108AA-5C-E – DS EBE21EE8AAFA-5C-E –

256 MB CORSAIR MIII0051832M8CEC – SS VS256MB533D2 –

512 MB CORSAIR MI110052432M8CEC – DS VS512MB533D2 –

256 MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E – SS 78.81077.420 –

256 MB KINGMAX E5116AB-5C-E – SS KLBB68F-36EP4 –

512 MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E – SS KLBC28F-A8EB4 – • •

1024 MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E – DS KLBD48F-A8EB4 –

512 MB Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 – SS TS64MLQ64V5J –

1024 MB Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 – DS TS128MLQ64V5J – • •

256 MB CENTURY K4T56083QF-GCD5 – SS 25V6S8SSD5F4-K43 –

512 MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E – SS 25V2H8EL5CB4-J43 –

1024 MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E – DS 25V0H8EL5CB4-J45 –

1024 MB CENTURY E5108AB-5C-E – DS 25VOH8EL5C –

256 MB elixir N2TU51216AF-37B – SS M2U25664TUH4A0F-37B –

512 MB elixir N2TU51280AF-37B – SS M2U51264TU88A0F-37B –

256 MB Aeneon AET960UD00-37C88X – SS AET560UD00-370A98X –

512 MB Aeneon AET960UD00-37C88X – SS AET660UD00-370A98X –

512 MB Aeneon AET93F370AG0513 – SS AET660UD00-370A98X –

256 MB Aeneon AET94F370A – SS AET560UD00-370A98Z –

256 MB Aeneon AET94F370A – SS AET560UD00-370A98X –

512 MB Aeneon AET93F370A – SS AET660UD00-370A98Z –

512 MB Aeneon AET93F370A – SS AET660UD00-370A98X –

512 MB Aeneon AET93F370 – SS AET660UD00-370A98X –

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

Part No.Part No.

Part No.

Part No.Part No.

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Chip No. Chip No.

Chip No.

Chip No. Chip No.

CLCL

A A

B B

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SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

1024 MB Aeneon AET93F370A – DS AET760UD00-370A98X

256 MB NANYA NT5TU32M16AF-37B – SS NT256T64UH4A0F-37B

512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B – SS NT512T64U88A0F-37B

512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B(ECC) – SS NT512T72U89A0F-37B

1024 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B – DS NT1GT64U8HA0F-37B

1024 MB PQI 64MX8D2-E – DS MEAB-323LA

512 MB PQI 64MX8D2-E – SS MEAB-423LA

512 MB TwinMOS K4T51083QB-GCD5 – SS 8D-22JB5-K2T

256 MB SimpleTech 858S032F25A – SS SVM-42DR2/256

512 MB SimpleTech 858S064F25A – DS SVM-42DR2/512

1024 MB Patriot Heat-Sink Package – SS PDC21G5600+XBLK

512 MB MDT 18D51280D-3.70S20 – SS M512-533-8

1024 MB MDT 18D51280D-3.70448 – DS M924-533-16

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

Part No.Part No.

Part No.

Part No.Part No.

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

Chip No. Chip No.

Chip No.

Chip No. Chip No.

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support

DIMM supportDIMM support

CLCL

A A

B B

CLCL

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s):

Side(s)Side(s)

DIMM supportDIMM support

DIMM support:

DIMM supportDIMM support AA

A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration.

AA BB

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS

DSDS

D S - Double-sided

DSDS

memory configuration.

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2.4.3

2.4.32.4.3

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

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

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

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

• A 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.

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clip

Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip

DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch

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

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2.4.4

2.4.42.4.4

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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

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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2.5 Expansion slots

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

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

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To install an expansion card:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace the system cover.

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2.5.22.5.2

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

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

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

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

Interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

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

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

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IDE — — shared — — — — — Southbridge Serial ATA — — — shared — — — — USB 0 — — — — — — — shared USB 1 — — — shared — — — — USB 2 — — shared — — — — — USB 3 shared — — — — — — — USB 2.0 — — — — — — — shared PCIE shared — — — — — — — PCI 1 — — — — — shared — — PCI 2 — — — — — — used — IEEE 1394 — — — — — shared — — JMB363 Serial ATA — — shared — — — — — Intel® LAN — — — shared — — — — Audio — used — — — — — — Internal graphics display (IGD) shared — — — — — — —

PriorityPriority

Priority

PriorityPriority

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

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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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2.5.62.5.6

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.

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

The figure above shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

This motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2 card for DVI output. The figure below shows an R-DVI-ADD2 card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. Refer to the description and installation instructions on the next page.

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R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L supportR-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support

R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support

R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L supportR-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support

The motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, which is especially designed for Intel® Pentium™ 4 systems with Intel

945GT/945GM chipset and PCI Express x16 slot to support digital visual interface (DVI) output for LCD monitors, flat panel displays, and projectors with DVI capability. The card supports dual screen display with an onboard VGA (video graphics adapter), if available.

The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports:The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports:

The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports:

The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports:The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports:

• Intel

proprietary SDVO technology that provides the display

interface for DVI monitors

• LCD hot-plug detection

• Dual-screen with onboard VGA

• Up to 1600x1200 resolution at 60 Hz fresh rate

• Scaleable output bandwidth from 25 to 162 megapixels per second

• Various display modes and resolutions:

VGAVGA

V G A 640x480

VGAVGA SVGASVGA

SVGA 800x600

SVGASVGA XGAXGA

X G A 1024x768

XGAXGA

Card layoutCard layout

Card layout

Card layoutCard layout

SXGASXGA

SXGA 1280x1024

SXGASXGA SXGA+SXGA+

SXGA+ 1400x1050

SXGA+SXGA+ UXGAUXGA

UXGA 1600x1200

UXGAUXGA

DVI-D portDVI-D port

DVI-D port

DVI-D portDVI-D port

You can adjust the output standard and other graphics configuration using the motherboard BIOS menu. The BIOS options for these configurations may be found in the North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Configuration. Refer section “4.4.3 Chipset” for

North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration details.

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Advanced Menu > Chipset >

Advanced Menu > Chipset >Advanced Menu > Chipset >

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Card installation

Card installationCard installation

Before installing the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, make sure that your system meets the following requirements.

System requirements

• Intel® Pentium™ 4 system with Intel® 945GT/945GM chipset

• Minimum 64 MB system memory

• PCI Express x16 slot

• Windows

The drivers for the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card are included in the support CD that came with your Intel® 945GT/945GM motherboard. Install the card drivers from the support CD after installing the card to the system.

98 SE/ME/2000/XP operating system

Installing the card

Follow these steps to install the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card.

Before handling the card, touch a bare metal portion of your computer to discharge static electricity from your body. Wear a wrist strap grounded to the computer chassis when handling the card.

1. Make sure that the computer is turned off. Unplug the system power cord from the electrical socket.

2. Remove the computer cover, then locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Refer to the motherboard user guide for the slot location.

3. Remove the rear panel bracket opposite the PCI Express x16 slot. Keep the bracket screw for later use.

4. Carefully insert the card to the slot until it fits completely.

5. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier.

6. Replace the computer cover, then plug the system power cord to an electrical socket.

7. Connect the display device to the DVI-D port using a DVI-D cable, then turn on the computer.

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Enabling DVI display and changing resolutions

Enabling DVI display and changing resolutionsEnabling DVI display and changing resolutions

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2.6 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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• Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS.

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Normal Clear CMOS

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

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USBPW34

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 (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

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

USBPW12

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USBPW56

+5VSB

USBPW78

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+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB device; 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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3.3.

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 PS/2 keyboard

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

KBPWR

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(Default)

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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.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port.

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

2.2.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port.

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

3.3.

IEEE 1394a port.IEEE 1394a port.

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

3.3.

IEEE 1394a port.IEEE 1394a port. 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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

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 10Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100Mbps connection BLINKING Acting GREEN 1Gbps connection

5.5.

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

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

5.5.

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

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

SPEED LED SPEED LED

SPEED LED

SPEED LED SPEED LED

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

ACT/LINKACT/LINK

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

LAN portLAN port

LAN port

LAN portLAN port

SPEEDSPEED

SPEED

SPEEDSPEED

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

speakers in a 4/6/8-channel audio configuration.

6.6.

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

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

6.6.

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

7.7.

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

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

7.7.

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

8.8.

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

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

8.8.

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

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

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

9.9.

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

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10.10.

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

10.

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

10.10.

Side Speaker Out port (gray).Side Speaker Out port (gray). speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

•

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

•

See section “5.3.2 Audio configurations” on page 5-11 for details.

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

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

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

PortPort

Port

PortPort

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

11.11.

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

11.

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

11.11.

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

HeadsetHeadset

Headset

HeadsetHeadset

2-channel2-channel

2-channel

2-channel2-channel

4-channel4-channel

4-channel

4-channel4-channel

6-channel6-channel

6-channel

6-channel6-channel

8-channel8-channel

8-channel

8-channel8-channel

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

12.12.

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

12.

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

12.12.

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

13.13.

Optical S/PDIF Out portOptical S/PDIF Out port

13.

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

13.13.

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

14.14.

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

14.

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

14.14.

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

15.15.

External SATA port.External SATA port.

15.

External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box

15.15.

External SATA port.External SATA port. or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 1.5 and 3 Gb/ s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to two meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function.

• Do not insert a different connector to this port.

• Do not remove/unplug the external SATA device when running under RAID mode to prevent data loss or damage.

16.16.

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

16.

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

16.16.

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

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1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin 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 a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

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

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2.2.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

2.2.

IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE)

PIN 1

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

• 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 100 IDE devices.

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

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®®

3.3.

®®

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel (7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])(7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])

(7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])

(7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])(7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black])

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ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors

ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors

PIN 1

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA I (1.5 Gb/s) hard disk and optical disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0,

RAID 1, and Intel Intel® RAID controller. Refer to section “5.4.2 Intel

Matrix Storage configuration through the onboard

RAID configurations” for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations.

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, set

Configure SATA As Configure SATA As

the

Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section

Configure SATA As Configure SATA As

“4.3.5 IDE Configuration” for details.

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GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

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JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connectorJMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector

JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector

4.4.

JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connectorJMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])(7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])

(7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])

(7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])(7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red]) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable. It supports a Serial ATA

hard disk drive

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The Serial ATA port multiplier and external Serial ATA box are purchased separately.

5.5.

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

CD audio in connector (4-pin CD)

5.5.

CD audio in connector (4-pin CD)CD audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio

connector at the back of the optical drive.

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Ground

Left Audio Channel

6.6.

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

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

6.6.

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/GAME

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

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USB_P6-

USB_P6+

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

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Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

damage the motherboard!

An external infrared (IR) module will occupy one (1) USB port.

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

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

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

7.7.

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

AAFP

Azalia

compliant definition

Legacy AC’97

compliant definitio

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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio

SENSE1_RETUR

PRESENCE#

GND

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT1 R

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT2 L

SENSE_SEND

+5VA

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

BLINE_OUT_L

BLINE_OUT_R

Line out_L

Line out_R

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

•

By default, this connector is set to legacy AC`97 audio. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the

Front Panel Support Type Front Panel Support Type

Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS

Front Panel Support Type Front Panel Support Type

setup to [Azalia]. See page 4-24 for details.

8.8.

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

8.8.

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

port port

port

port port

connectorconnector

connector

connectorconnector

(10-1 pin IE1394_(10-1 pin IE1394_

(10-1 pin IE1394_

(10-1 pin IE1394_(10-1 pin IE1394_

))

)

))

This connector is for the IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable 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 cable USB cable

USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connectors.

USB cable USB cable

Doing so will damage the motherboard!

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

IE1394_2

GND

+12V

TPA1-

TPB1-

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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 or

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

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J1CX

GND

J1B1

GND

+5V

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J2B2

J2CY

MIDI_IN

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately.

10.10.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

10.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

10.10.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port

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

COM1

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CPU and chassis fan connectorsCPU and chassis fan connectors

11.

CPU and chassis fan connectors

11.11.

CPU and chassis fan connectorsCPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)

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

max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +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!

CPU_FAN

GND

Rotation

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12.12.

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

12.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

12.12.

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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+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Defaul

13.13.

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

13.

ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR,

13.13.

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

-pin ATX12V)-pin ATX12V)

-pin ATX12V)

-pin ATX12V)-pin ATX12V)

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

EATXPWR

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts

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•

For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power

ATX12V

+12V DC

GND

supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version).

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

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

Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

-5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground

-12 Volt +3 Volts

• Visit www.asus.com for the latest power requirements table.

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Power requirements table

Power requirements tablePower requirements table

HeavyHeavy

Heavy

HeavyHeavy

NormalNormal

Normal

NormalNormal

LightLight

Light

LightLight

CPU Intel® Core™ Duo Intel® Core™ Duo Intel® Core™ Duo

T2600 processor T2600 processor T2600 processor (Dual-Core 2.16 GHz) (Dual-Core 2.16 GHz) (Dual-Core 2.16

GHz) PCIe16 6600 Onboard Gfx Onboard Gfx DDR2-667 DIMMs 2 x 1G 2 x 512M 2 x 512M SATA IDE 2 2 2 Optical drive 2 2 1

(DVD/CD-ROW) PCIe1 Card 1 0 0 PCI Card 2 1 1 USB 6 4 1 Required +12V_V1 >= 10 A >= 5 A >= 4 A

(24 Pin) Required +12V_V2 >= 3 A >= 3 A >= 3 A

(4 Pin) Required wattage >250 W >= 150W >= 120W

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices.

• Different PCI-E x16 Graphics card requires different +12V_V1 power. To support a high-end PCI-E x16 Graphics card, make sure that the PSU can provide more 12V power on the 12V_V1 lead."

14.14.

Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)

14.

Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)

14.14.

Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT)Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module

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

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SPD7 GND

ACK# GND

GND

PE GND

BUSY

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LPT

Pin 1

STB# AFD#

SPD2 SLIN#

SPD1 PINIT#

SPD0 ERROR#

SPD3 GND

SPD4 GND

SPD5 GND

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15.15.

S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF)S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF)

15.

S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF)

15.15.

S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF)S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

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

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GND

+5V

SPDIF_IN

GND

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

16.16.

TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C)TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C)

16.

TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C)

16.16.

TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C)TV Out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This 6-1 pin connector is for the front panel daughter card with the

audio TV-out port. This connector allows dual display (TV+VGA or TV+DVI) with the ASUS AV/S.

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Do not connect the S-Video and composite TV ports simultaneously to prevent abnormal or no display.

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S-video Y out

S-video C out

CVBS out

GND GND

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

17.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

17.17.

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

+5V

Ground

PANEL

PLED+

PLED-

Speaker

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IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

Requires an ATX power suppl

PWR

Ground

PWR

Reset

Ground

RESET

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

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

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

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

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

•

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

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

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

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System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

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

ATX power button/soft-off buttonATX power button/soft-off button

•

ATX power button/soft-off button

ATX power button/soft-off buttonATX power button/soft-off button (Light Green 2-pin PWR)(Light Green 2-pin PWR)

(Light Green 2-pin PWR)

(Light Green 2-pin PWR)(Light Green 2-pin PWR) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

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

•

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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

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

Powering up

Chapter summary

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

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

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

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3.2 Powering off the computer

3.2.13.2.1

3.2.1

3.2.13.2.1

If you are using Windows® 2000:

1. Click the

2. Make sure that the the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

If you are using Windows

1. Click the

2. Click the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

3.2.23.2.2

3.2.2

3.2.23.2.2

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

Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function

Using the OS shut down function

Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function

Start Start

Start button then click

Start Start

Shut DownShut Down

Shut Down option button is selected, then click

Shut DownShut Down

OK OK

O K button to shut down the computer.

OK OK

XP:

Start Start

Start button then select

Start Start Turn Off Turn Off

Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

Turn Off Turn Off

Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch

Using the dual function power switch

Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch

Shut Down...Shut Down...

Shut Down...

Shut Down...Shut Down...

shuts down.

Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.

Turn Off Computer.

Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.

shuts down.

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Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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

BIOS setup

Chapter summary

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

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

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-29

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-34

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-38

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

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

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

environment.)

or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable

ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS floppy disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

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

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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4.1.1

4.1.14.1.1

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

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:

• 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).

• Quit all Windows utility.

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

applications before you update the BIOS using this

To install ASUS Update:

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

2. Click the Utilities Utilities

the

Ut i l i t i e s screen menu.

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update. See page 5-3 for

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

Drivers Drivers

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

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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

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Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet drop-down menu, then click NextNext

Next.

NextNext

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

NextNext

Click

Next.

NextNext

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Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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.

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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

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

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

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

®®

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows disk disk

disk from the format options field, then click

disk disk

XP users: XP users:

XP users: Select

XP users: XP users:

Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup

Create an MS-DOS startup

Create an MS-DOS startupCreate an MS-DOS startup

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

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. In the

Open Open

Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

Open Open

assuming that D is your optical drive letter.

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 utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

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

N4L-VM.ROMN4L-VM.ROM

N4L-VM.ROM.

N4L-VM.ROMN4L-VM.ROM

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

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

EZFlash starting BIOS update... Checking for floppy...

4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “N4L-VM.rom”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

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

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “N4L-VM.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to N4L-VM.ROM.

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AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

AFUDOS utility

AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOS

Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to save the file.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filenameMain filename

Main filename

Main filenameMain filename

Extension nameExtension name

Extension name

Extension nameExtension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Reading flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

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Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS file

Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iN4L-VM.rom

4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iN4L-VM.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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

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A:\>afudos /iN4L-VM.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... done

Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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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 that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to

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

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

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

N4L-VM.ROMN4L-VM.ROM

N4L-VM.ROM.

N4L-VM.ROMN4L-VM.ROM

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “N4L-VM.ROM”. Completed. Start programming...

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

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

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

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

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “N4L-VM.ROM”. Completed. Start programming...

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

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

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 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 or the firmware hub.

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

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

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

“

4.1 Managing and

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

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

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

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit

Default SettingsDefault Settings Menu.”

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

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

LoadLoad

Load

LoadLoad

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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 Exit

System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 02/27/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Configuration System Information

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Time.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Navigation keysNavigation keys

Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

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

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

MainMain AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

AdvancedAdvanced PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

PowerPower

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

BootBoot ExitExit

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

ExitExit

settings

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

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Navigation keys

Navigation keysNavigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

Menu itemsMenu items

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

Main shows the Main menu items.

Main Main

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 02/27/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Configuration System Information

Main menu itemsMain menu items

Main menu items

Main menu itemsMain menu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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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Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

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

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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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.

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A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]

screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

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At the top right corner of the

General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the

Main Main

Main menu screen appears,

Main Main

giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 02/27/2006] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Configuration System Information

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure the System Time.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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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.

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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.] [2.88M, 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

The BIOS automatically detects the connected 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.

Main

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]

Type [Auto]Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IDE configurationIDE configuration

IDE configuration

IDE configurationIDE configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for IDE devices. Select an item, then press <Enter> to configure.

Main

IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled Compatible Enhanced

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]

ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]

ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]ATA/IDE Configuration [Compatible]

Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

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The following item appears if you set the item to [Enhanced].

ATA/IDE ConfigurationATA/IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE Configuration

ATA/IDE ConfigurationATA/IDE Configuration

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the Serial ATA configuration. When set in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode, the SATA controller is set to Native mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

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System InformationSystem Information

System Information

System InformationSystem Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 03/07/06

Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 @ Speed : 1.66GHz Count : 2

System Memory Size : 504 MB

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

AMI BIOS

AMI BIOSAMI BIOS

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

ProcessorProcessor

Processor

ProcessorProcessor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.

System MemorySystem Memory

System Memory

System MemorySystem Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Jumperfree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration

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Configure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto] DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

Advanced

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Adjust system frequency/voltage

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configiuration options.

Manual Manual

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Manual Manual Auto Auto

Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

Auto Auto

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The following two items appear only when you set the Overclocking Overclocking

Overclocking item to [Manual].

Overclocking Overclocking

AIAI

CPU Frequency [166]

Displays the frequency set by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detectedby the BIOS. use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 ~ 500.

CPU Clock Spread Spectrum [Default]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Default] [+/- 0.25%] [+/- 0.35%] [+/-

0.40%]... [+/- 1.00%]

DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]

DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]

DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!

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CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Advanced

Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3C.0F

Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2300 Frequency : 1.66 GHz FSB Speed : 667 MHz Cache L1 : 32 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:10, Min:6) Ratio Actual Value : 10

Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]

Vanderpool Technology: [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. [Automatic] Intel(R) C-STATE tech [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

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Disabled for Windows XP.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Automatic]

Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Technology. When set to [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature.

Set this item to [Disabled] if you

do not want to use the EIST.

Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled]

•

Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.

•

The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.

Intel(R) C-STATE tech. [Enabled]Intel(R) C-STATE tech. [Enabled]

Intel(R) C-STATE tech. [Enabled]

Intel(R) C-STATE tech. [Enabled]Intel(R) C-STATE tech. [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® C-State technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction

North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration

North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Configuration

North Bridge ConfigurationNorth Bridge Configuration

Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphic Memory Type [Auto]

PEG Port Configuration

PEG Port [Auto] PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

Video Display Devices [Auto] TV Standard [Video BIOS default]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Configure North Bridge features.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Options

Disabled Compatible Enhanced

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following sub-items appear when this item is disabled.

DRAM CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [5 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks]

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

DRAM RAS# Precharge [6 DRAM Clocks]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAm Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks]

Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks]

Memory Hole [Disabled]Memory Hole [Disabled]

Memory Hole [Disabled]

Memory Hole [Disabled]Memory Hole [Disabled]

Sets or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB - 16MB]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/PCI]

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Allows you to disable the internal graphcis device (IGD) or select the amount of system memory pre-allocated by the IGD. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]

Graphic Memory TypeGraphic Memory Type

Graphic Memory Type

Graphic Memory TypeGraphic Memory Type

Allows you to select the graphic memory type that the system will support. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX]

[Auto][Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto][Auto]

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PEG Port [Auto]

Allows you to set to Auto or disable the PCI Express Graphics port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

Allows you to set to enable or disable the PEG force x1. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Video Display Devices [Auto]Video Display Devices [Auto]

Video Display Devices [Auto]

Video Display Devices [Auto]Video Display Devices [Auto]

Allows you to select the video display device to use. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT only] [TV only]

TV Standard [Video BIOS default]TV Standard [Video BIOS default]

TV Standard [Video BIOS default]

TV Standard [Video BIOS default]TV Standard [Video BIOS default]

Allows you to select the TV standard in your area. Configuration options: [Video BIOS default] [NTSC] [PAL]

South Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration

South Bridge Configuration

South Bridge ConfigurationSouth Bridge Configuration

Advanced

South Bridge Chipset Configuration

Audio Controller [Auto]

Front Panel Support Type [AC97]

PCIE Ports Configuration

PCIE Port 0 [Auto]

Audio ControllerAudio Controller

Audio Controller

Audio ControllerAudio Controller

[Auto][Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto][Auto]

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Options

Auto Disabled

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Allows you to disable the onboard audio controller, or lets the BIOS automatically configure. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [AC97]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAP) mode to legacy AC97 or High Definition Audio depending on the front panel audio module support. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

PCIE Port 0 [Auto]PCIE Port 0 [Auto]

PCIE Port 0 [Auto]

PCIE Port 0 [Auto]PCIE Port 0 [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Advanced

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Onboard JMB363 Serial-ATA [RAID] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

nboard JMB363 Serial -ATA [RAID]nboard JMB363 Serial -ATA [RAID]

nboard JMB363 Serial -ATA [RAID]

nboard JMB363 Serial -ATA [RAID]nboard JMB363 Serial -ATA [RAID]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Onboard JMB363 Serial-

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Allows you to disable or choose the function of the onboard JMB363 Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [RAID] [IDE]

Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the PCI Express Gigabit LAN

boot ROM configuration. This item appears only when the

PCIEX GbE LANPCIEX GbE LAN

PCIEX GbE LAN item is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options:

PCIEX GbE LANPCIEX GbE LAN

OnboardOnboard

Onboard

OnboardOnboard

[Disabled] [Enabled]

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]

Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]

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

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Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

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

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA channel. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Version [1.9]EPP Version [1.9]

EPP Version [1.9]

EPP Version [1.9]EPP Version [1.9]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. Allows you to select the parallel port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]

Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]

Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Game/MIDI port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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PCI PnPPCI PnP

PCI PnP

PCI PnPPCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

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

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled]

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

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NO: Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

When set to [No], 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]

PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

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

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

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

Advanced

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Module VersionModule Version

The

Module Version and

Module VersionModule Version auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows NoneNone

None.

NoneNone

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USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled

USB Devices Enabled items show the

USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled

Options

Disable Enable

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

USB Functions [Enabled]USB Functions [Enabled]

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB Functions [Enabled]USB Functions [Enabled]

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

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

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

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

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

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

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This item should be enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB aware operating systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Configuration Hardware Monitor

Energy Lake [Enabled]

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Suspend Mode [Auto]Suspend Mode [Auto]

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Suspend Mode [Auto]Suspend Mode [Auto]

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Select the ACPI State used for System Suspend.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Field

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the OS to select the ACPI state. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

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Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

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ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]

ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]

ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [ACPI v1.0] [ACPI v2.0] [ACPI v3.0]

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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 Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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APM Configuration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Advanced Resume Event Controls Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

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

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

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Power

Power Off Power On Last State

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Options

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The succeeding items appear when the item is set to Enabled.

Power On By RTC AlarmPower On By RTC Alarm

Power On By RTC Alarm

Power On By RTC AlarmPower On By RTC Alarm

RTC Alarm Date (Days)

To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.

RTC Alarm Time

To set the alarm time, use <Tab> or <Shift+Tab> to select a field. Use the <+> or <-> key to set the value. Press <Enter> to confirm the setting for each field.

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

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

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

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

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

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

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. 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 use specific keys on the 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] [Enabled]

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]

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Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V]

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

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CPU Temperature

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable CPU fan speed monitoring.

CPU Q-FAN Control [Disabled]CPU Q-FAN Control [Disabled]

CPU Q-FAN Control [Disabled]

CPU Q-FAN Control [Disabled]CPU Q-FAN Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears when you enable the

CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]

CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]

CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]

Allows you to select the CPU fan profile mode. Set to the optimal Q-Fan settings for moderately quiet operation. Set to ModeMode

Mode to minimize fan speed for very quiet operation. Set to

ModeMode Performance ModePerformance Mode

Performance Mode to balance the fan speed and quiet operation.

Performance ModePerformance Mode

CPU Q-FAN ControlCPU Q-FAN Control

CPU Q-FAN Control.

CPU Q-FAN ControlCPU Q-FAN Control

Optimal Optimal

Optimal to enable

Optimal Optimal

SilentSilent

Silent

SilentSilent

Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

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Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring.

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

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Allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]

Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]

Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]Energy Lake Feature [Enabled]

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Configuration Security

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Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A]

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

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Boot

Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence.

A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

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

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Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

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Boot

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

Select Screen Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]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]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

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]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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SecuritySecurity

Security

SecuritySecurity

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Change User Password

Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor Password

Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password

<Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.

Select Screen

Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default After you set a password, this item shows

InstalledInstalled

Installed.

InstalledInstalled

Not InstalledNot Installed

Not Installed.

Not InstalledNot Installed

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of less than six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

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