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E1679E1679
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First Edition V1First Edition V1
First Edition V1
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August 2004August 2004
August 2004
August 2004August 2004
Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
NCCH-DR Series specifications summary ............................................. x
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 CPU heatsink weight support ................................. 2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-9
2.2.5 Layout contents ................................................... 2-11
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-13
2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink(s) ...............................2-15
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-18
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-18
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-19
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-19
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-19
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-20
2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots ...................................................... 2-20
2.6. Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-26
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-27
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Contents
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChapter 4: BIOS Setup
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 4-3
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-7
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-9
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..............................................4-10
4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-14
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-14
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-14
4.2.4 General help .......................................................... 4-15
4.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................. 4-15
4.2.6 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-15
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-15
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-16
4.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 4-17
4.3.2 Primary IDE Slave .................................................. 4-19
4.3.3 Secondary IDE Master ........................................... 4-19
4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave ............................................. 4-19
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20
4.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features ...................................... 4-21
4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22
4.4.3 Memory Configuration .......................................... 4-23
4.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 4-24
4.4.5 Onboard Device .................................................... 4-25
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4.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-29
4.4.7 USB Configuration................................................. 4-31
4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32
4.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-33
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36
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4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38
4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......................................... 4-39
4.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................... 4-39
4.6.4 CD-ROM Boot Priority ........................................... 4-40
4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-40
4.6.6 Security ................................................................ 4-42
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-44
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
A.1 NCCH-DR block diagram ....................................................... A-1
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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
•
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:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
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
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are
using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
••
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
••
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, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
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Appendix: Reference information
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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Typography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly 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 /iNCCH-SR.ROM
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NCCH-DR Series 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
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
®
Support for dual Intel
Xeon™ Processors up to 4.4+ GHz
with Hyper-Threading Technology
Support for Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)
On-die 1MB L2 cache
®
North bridge: Intel
E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
South bridge: Intel® 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
800 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory
Supports PC3200/PC2700 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC
DDR DIMMs
1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)
1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
3 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit slot (PCI 2.3)
IDE modelIDE model
IDE model
IDE modelIDE model
®
6300ESB South Bridge supports:
Intel
- 2 x UltraDMA100/66/33
- 2 x Serial ATA 150 connectors that support
RAID 0, RAID 1 configurations, and the Intel® Matrix
Storage Technology
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
SATA modelSATA model
SATA model
SATA modelSATA model
IDE model storage + Adaptec
®
AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II
controller that supports:
- 4 x SATA-II connectors (300 Mbps)
- RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 configurations
- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)
®
PRO/1000 CT Network Connection (82547GI)
Intel
Intel® PRO/1000 MT Network Connection (82541GI)
USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) / 1.1 (12 Mbps)
8Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS2.3
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial port
1 x Video port
2 x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports
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InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
IndustryIndustry
Industry
IndustryIndustry
standardstandard
standard
standardstandard
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
Floppy disk drive connector
IDE connectors
Serial ATA connectors
Serial ATA RAID connectors (SATA models only)
Hard disk activity LED connector
CPU and system fan connectors
USB port connector
SSI power connectors
Serial port connector
Printer port connector
Backplane SMBus connector
Power supply SMBus connector
BMC connector
Auxiliary panel connector
System panel connector
PCI 2.3, PCI-X 1.0, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
Innovative ASUSInnovative ASUS
Innovative ASUS
Innovative ASUSInnovative ASUS
featuresfeatures
features
featuresfeatures
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
SSI-type power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs)
Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in
(30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS EZFLash
ASUS MyLogo 2
Device drivers
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) software
System utilities
ASUS contact information
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
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Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
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1.1 Welcome!
®®
®
Thank you for buying the ASUSThank you for buying the ASUS
Thank you for buying the ASUS
Thank you for buying the ASUSThank you for buying the ASUS
®®
NCCH-DR motherboard! NCCH-DR motherboard!
NCCH-DR motherboard!
NCCH-DR motherboard! NCCH-DR motherboard!
The ASUS NCCH-DR 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 NCCH-DR motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
CablesCables
Cables
CablesCables
IDE model:IDE model:
IDE model:
IDE model:IDE model:
2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug)
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and floppy drive cable (3-in-1)
SATA model:SATA model:
SATA model:
SATA model:SATA model:
6 x Serial ATA signal cables
3 x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug)
1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and floppy drive cable (3-in-1)
I/O moduleI/O module
I/O module Printer port module
I/O moduleI/O module
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
X-PAD accessory kit
2 x CEK spring
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM)
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets
designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The processor incorporates the Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that
features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit
Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation
system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-13 for details.
IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
The Intel® E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel
controller hub (ICH) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR400 memory, and CSA
interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that
provides the interface for PCI-X 1.0a and other interfaces.
Dual-channel memory supportDual-channel memory support
Dual-channel memory support
Dual-channel memory supportDual-channel memory support
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
®
E7210 and Intel E7210 and Intel
E7210 and Intel
E7210 and Intel E7210 and Intel
®
6300 ESB chipset 6300 ESB chipset
6300 ESB chipset
6300 ESB chipset 6300 ESB chipset
®
®
6300ESB I/O
Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the motherboard
provides a solution that doubles the system memory bandwidth to boost
system performance. The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system
memory using PC3200/PC2700 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to
6.4 GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and
Internet applications. See page 2-16 for details.
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® 6300ESB and the Adaptec AIC8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller (on SATA models only). The SATA
specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count,
reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate for
6300ESB and 300 MB/s for AIC-8130. See page 2-28 to 2-29 for details.
Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution
Built-in SATA RAID solution
Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution
The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA
connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page
2-28 for details.
For SATA models, the Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II (300 Mbps)
controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0,
RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration. See page 2-29 for details.
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Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The Intel® PRO/1000 CT Network Connection allows full-duplex Gigabit
performance on LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications through the
Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). Instead of connecting to the
PCI bus, the controller connects to the dedicated CSA bus on the Memory
Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI
bus for other I/O operations.
®
The Intel
32-bit LAN through the PCI bus. See page 2-26 for details.
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution
The Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller also supports an optional
Zero-Channel RAID card on the 64-bit PCI-X slot to create a RAID solution,
including RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5. The
ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, high-performance RAID sets.
Integrated graphics Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics
Integrated graphics Integrated graphics
PRO/1000 MT Network Connection is also onboard to support
The onboard ATI Rage™ XL graphics controller with 8MB memory provides a
reliable graphics solution for server applications. See page 2-26 for details.
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-26 and 2-30 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See page 4-36 and 4-37 for details.
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1.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-7 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-9 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page
4-37 for details.
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-40 for
details.
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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
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Chapter summary
2
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-13
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-19
2.6. Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
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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 to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
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 power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power
that the power supply is switched off or the power
that the power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power
cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply.
cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply.
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.
SB_PWR1
NCCH-DR
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ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
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 chassis power cord before installing or removing
the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.2.12.2.1
2.2.1
2.2.12.2.1
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.
2.2.22.2.2
2.2.2
2.2.22.2.2
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
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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2.2.32.2.3
2.2.3
2.2.32.2.3
CPU heatsink weight supportCPU heatsink weight support
CPU heatsink weight support
CPU heatsink weight supportCPU heatsink weight support
For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of
the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two solution kits.
• X-PAD accessory kit containing:
– 2 x metal support plates
– 1 x contour sheet
– 3 different sets of metal nuts and rubber pads for varied chassis
standoffs (each set contains 8 metal nuts and 2 rubber pads)
• 2 x CEK spring
You can use any of the two solutions to protect the motherboard.
Using the X-PAD accessory kitUsing the X-PAD accessory kit
Using the X-PAD accessory kit
Using the X-PAD accessory kitUsing the X-PAD accessory kit
To install the support plates:
1. Open and lay your system
chassis on a stable surface, then
locate the motherboard
standoffs.
StandoffStandoff
Standoff
StandoffStandoff
Standoff besideStandoff beside
Standoff beside
2. Align the holes of the contour
sheet with the standoffs on the
Standoff besideStandoff beside
power supplypower supply
power supply
power supplypower supply
base of the chassis. Press the
sheet flat making sure that it is
completely pressed against to
the chassis.
The contour sheet fits in only
one orientation. Make sure
that the hole located about
1 cm from the corner
matches the standoff beside
the power supply.
3. Determine the height of the standoffs on your chassis, and select the
appropriate set of metal nuts and rubber pads from your package.
Use a nut size that is slightly lower than the standoffs on your chassis.
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4. Use a plier to attach four nuts to
the bolts on the metal support
plate.
5. Align a rubber pad to the
rectagular mark on the center of
the plate, then press to attach.
6. Remove the adhesive label
underneath a plate.
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7. Carefully align and place the
plate on a rectangular cut on the
contour sheet.
Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular
cuts on the contour sheet; otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would
not align to the metal nuts.
8. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to prepare
and install the second plate.
9. Remove the contour sheet from
the chassis.
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The support plates appear as
shown when installed.
9. Install the motherboard with the
external I/O ports toward the
chassis rear panel. The CPU
sockets should be right on top
of the support plates.
Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to
Heatsink hole matched to
Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to
a nut on the support platea nut on the support plate
a nut on the support plate
a nut on the support platea nut on the support plate
Make sure that the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard perfectly
match the metal nuts on the support plates; otherwise, you can not
install the CPU heatsinks properly.
10. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw
holes” for illustration.
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Using the CEK springsUsing the CEK springs
Using the CEK springs
Using the CEK springsUsing the CEK springs
Two CEK springs come with the
motherboard package. You can also
use these springs to support the
weight of the CPU heatsinks. Take
note of the four CEK spring hooks
located beside the screw holes.
CEK spring hookCEK spring hook
CEK spring hook
CEK spring hookCEK spring hook
To install the CEK spring:
1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes
on the motherboard.
2. Position the CEK spring
underneath the motherboard,
then match the CEK spring
hooks to the CPU1 heatsink
holes.
3. Press the upper spring hooks
inward, then insert to the upper
CPU heatsink holes until they
snap in place.
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4. Press the lower spring hooks
inward, then insert to the lower
CPU heatsink holes until they
snap in place.
5. Repeat the process to install the
second spring to the CPU2
heatsink holes.
The support plates appear as
shown when installed.
6. Install the motherboard with the
external I/O ports toward the
chassis rear panel. The CPU
sockets should be right on top
of the CEK springs.
Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to
Heatsink hole matched to
Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to
the hole on the CEK springthe hole on the CEK spring
the hole on the CEK spring
the hole on the CEK springthe hole on the CEK spring
7. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw
holes” for illustration.
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2.2.42.2.4
2.2.4
2.2.42.2.4
IDE modelIDE model
IDE model
IDE modelIDE model
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
26.8cm (10.5in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB12
COM1
VGA
LAN1
LAN2
RAGE XL
Controller
Super
CLRTC1
KBPWR1
Intel
82541GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
LAN_EN2
ATI
VGA
VGA_EN1
I/O
8Mbit
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
PSUSMB1
USBPW12
REAR_FAN2
LAN_EN1
Intel
82547GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
REAR_FAN1
PCIX1
(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCIX2
(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
CR2032 3V
BIOS
Flash
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
COM2
BMCCONN1
BPSMB1
LPT1
Intel
MCH
E7210
FM_CPU1
FLOPPY
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CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
FM_CPU2
SB_PWR1
SEC_IDE
PRI_IDE
CPU2
CPU1
Intel
ICH
6300ESB
AUX_PANEL1
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN1
SATA2
SATA1
USBPW34
HDLED
mPGA 604
mPGA 604
30.5cm (12in)
USB34
RECOVERY
PANEL1
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SATA modelSATA model
SATA model
SATA modelSATA model
26.8cm (10.5in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
USB12
COM1
VGA
LAN1
LAN2
RAGE XL
Controller
Super
CLRTC1
KBPWR1
Intel
82541GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
LAN_EN2
ATI
VGA
VGA_EN1
I/O
8Mbit
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
PSUSMB1
USBPW12
REAR_FAN2
LAN_EN1
Intel
82547GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
REAR_FAN1
PCIX1
(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCIX2
(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
CR2032 3V
BIOS
Flash
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
COM2
BMCCONN1
BPSMB1
LPT1
Intel
MCH
E7210
SATA_EN1
FM_CPU1
FLOPPY
NCCH-DR
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
FM_CPU2
SB_PWR1
Adaptec
AIC-8130
SEC_IDE
PRI_IDE
CPU2
CPU1
Intel
ICH
6300ESB
AUX_PANEL1
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN1
SATA2
SATA1
USBPW34
HDLED
8130 LED1
mPGA 604
mPGA 604
USB34
RECOVERY
PANEL1
30.5cm (12in)
SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4
SATA_RAID1
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2.2.52.2.5
2.2.5
2.2.52.2.5
Layout contentsLayout contents
Layout contents
Layout contentsLayout contents
SlotsSlots
Slots
SlotsSlots
1. CPU sockets 2-13
2. DDR DIMM sockets 2-16
3. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-20
JumpersJumpers
Jumpers
JumpersJumpers
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-21
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 2-22
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-22
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-23
SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1)
SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)
Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 2-24
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-25
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY) 2-25
SATA models only
SATA models only
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2-24
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-26
2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-26
3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-26
4. Serial (COM1) port 2-26
5. VGA port 2-26
6. LAN1 (RJ-45) port 2-26
7. LAN2 (RJ-45) port 2-26
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Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-27
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-27
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 2-28
Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, 2-29
SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)
SATA models only
Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin HDLED) 2-29
CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-30
3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-30
SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-31
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-32
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 2-32
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-33
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-33
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 2-34
Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-34
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-35
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) 2-35
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED) 2-35
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD_LED) 2-35
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) 2-35
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) 2-35
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) 2-35
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel
the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™
processor supports 800 MHz system bus and EM64T.
®
Xeon™ processor in
2.3.12.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.12.3.1
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
Installling the CPU
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard.
Intel Xeon
CPU2
CPU1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR CPU Socket 604
If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1.
Gold Arrow
Pin A1
2. Flip up the socket lever and push
it all the way to the other side.
Make sure that the socket
lever is pushed back all the
way, otherwise the CPU does
not fit in completely.
Socket for CPU1
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3. Position the CPU above the
socket as shown.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one
correct orientation. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket
to prevent bending the pins
and damaging the CPU!
5. Carefully push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU. The
lever clicks on the side tab to
indicate that it is locked.
6. Apply the thermal interface
material (thermal grease) to the
top of the CPU. This thermal
grease should come with the
CPU package.
Marked cornerMarked corner
Marked corner
Marked cornerMarked corner
(gold arrow)(gold arrow)
(gold arrow)
(gold arrow)(gold arrow)
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish
to install a second CPU.
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2.3.22.3.2
2.3.2
2.3.22.3.2
The Intel® Xeon™ processors require specially-designed passive heatsinks to
provide optimum thermal condition and performance. Visit the ASUS
website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of qualified heatsinks tested
for use on this motherboard.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four screws on the heatsink
align with the nuts on the
support plate or with the holes
of the CEK spring.
Installing the CPU heatsink(s)Installing the CPU heatsink(s)
Installing the CPU heatsink(s)
Installing the CPU heatsink(s)Installing the CPU heatsink(s)
Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the
CPU before installing the heatsink.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
tighten the four heatsink screws
in a diagonal sequence.
3. Repeat the process to install the
second heatsink on top of the
second CPU, if any.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.12.4.1
2.4.1
2.4.12.4.1
OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets:
80 Pins104 Pins
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
NCCH-DR 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets
2.4.22.4.2
2.4.2
2.4.22.4.2
NCCH-DR
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
DIMM_B2
You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or
non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on
the the ASUS website for details.
• In dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type
and size) DDR DIMM pairs on each channel.
• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory
modules.
• Three DDR DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets will
function in single-channel mode.
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Table 1: Recommended memory configurationsTable 1: Recommended memory configurations
Table 1: Recommended memory configurations
Table 1: Recommended memory configurationsTable 1: Recommended memory configurations
Sockets Sockets
Sockets
Sockets Sockets
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A1DIMM_A1
(black)(black)
(black)
(black)(black)
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A2DIMM_A2
(blue)(blue)
(blue)
(blue)(blue)
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B1DIMM_B1
(black)(black)
(black)
(black)(black)
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B2DIMM_B2
(blue)(blue)
(blue)
(blue)(blue)
Single-channel (1) Populated ———
(DDR400/DDR333) (2) — Populated ——
(3) ——Populated —
(4) ———Populated
Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —
(DDR400/DDR333) (2) — Populated — Populated
(3)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
*
For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:
• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or
• install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (black sockets)
and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (blue sockets)
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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.
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
DDR DIMMDDR DIMM
DDR DIMM
DDR DIMMDDR DIMM
notchnotch
notch
notchnotch
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked retaining clipLocked retaining clip
Locked retaining clip
Locked retaining clipLocked retaining clip
2.4.42.4.4
2.4.4
2.4.42.4.4
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with
your fingers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM
might get damaged when it
flips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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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.
2.5.12.5.1
2.5.1
2.5.12.5.1
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.22.5.2
2.5.2
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.
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2.5.3
2.5.32.5.3
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
Interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9
3 11 Communications Port (COM2)*
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
PCI-X1 slot ————————shared shared shared shared
PCI-X2 slot ————————shared shared shared shared
PCI slot1 ————shared shared shared shared ————
PCI slot2 ————shared shared shared shared ————
PCI slot3 ————shared shared shared shared ————
Onboard USB controller 1 shared ———————————
Onboard USB controller 2 ———shared ————————
Onboard USB 2.0 controller ———————shared ————
Onboard SATA controller —————————shared ——
Onboard LAN2
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard Function
Standard FunctionStandard Function
PXPX
PXPX
PXPX
PX
PX
PXPX
PXPX
IRQ1IRQ1
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
22
2
22
IRQ1
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
FF
A
B
C
D
AA
BB
CC
shared ———————————
E
DD
EE
GG
F
G
FF
GG
IRQ1IRQ1
HH
H
HH
PX
PXPX
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
PXPX
PX
PXPX
33
IRQIRQ
44
3
IRQ
4
33
IRQIRQ
44
2.5.42.5.4
2.5.4
2.5.42.5.4
PCI/PCI-X slotsPCI/PCI-X slots
PCI/PCI-X slots
PCI/PCI-X slotsPCI/PCI-X slots
The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards
such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB
card, and other cards that comply
with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
PCI-X1 slotPCI-X1 slot
The
PCI-X1 slot on SATA models is colored
PCI-X1 slotPCI-X1 slot
Zero-Channel RAID card, it is recommended that you install it on the
PCI-X1 slot for optimum compatibility and performance.
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green. When installing a
green.green.
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2.6. Jumpers
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
CLRTC1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Clear RTC RAM
12
Normal
(Default)
23
Clear CMOS
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2.2.
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)
2.
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)
2.2.
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)
These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin CPU fan
cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set
these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to
pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.
FM_CPU2
3
2
1
DC mode PWM
(Default)
FM_CPU1
12
2
23
NCCH-DR
DC mode PWM
(Default)
NCCH-DR FM_CPU Setting
3.3.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
3.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
3.3.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)
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).
USBPW12
12
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
USBPW34
12
23
23
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+5V +5VSB
(Default)
NCCH-DR USB device wake-up
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the
system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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4.4.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
4.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
4.4.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR1
12
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Keyboard power setting
23
55
..
SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1)
5
.
SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1)
55
..
SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1)
On SATA models only
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec
AIC-8130 SATA RAID controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SATA
controller.
SATA_EN1
3
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR SATA_EN setting
2
1
Enable
(Default)
2
Disable
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6.6.
SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)
6.
SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)
6.6.
SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)SATA controller LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller LED
indicator in the chassis front panel.
HDLED
8130 LED1
RECOVERY
PANEL1
8130 LED1
NCCH-DR
12
Disable
(Default)
23
Enable
NCCH-DR 8130 LED setting
7.7.
Gigabit LAN controller settingGigabit LAN controller setting
7.
Gigabit LAN controller setting
7.7.
Gigabit LAN controller settingGigabit LAN controller setting
(3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2)(3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2)
(3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2)
(3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2)(3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2)
These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN
®
controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper is for the Intel
82547GI Gigabit
LAN controller (CSA) that controls the LAN1 port. The LAN_EN2
jumper is for the Intel® 82541GI Gigabit LAN controller (32-bit) that
controls the LAN2 port. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 to activate
the Gigabit LAN controller.
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR LAN_EN1 setting
NCCH-DR
LAN_EN1
12
Enable
(Default)
12
Enable
(Default)
23
Disable
LAN_EN2
23
Disable
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8.8.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
8.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
8.8.
Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)Integrated graphics controller (3-pin VGA_EN1)
This jumper allows you enable or disable the onboard graphics
controller.
VGA_EN1
23
Disable
NCCH-DR
12
Enable
(Default)
NCCH-DR VGA Setting
9.9.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY)
9.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY)
9.9.
Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY)Force BIOS recovery (3-pin RECOVERY)
This jumper allows you to update or recover the BIOS settings when it
gets corrupted or destroyed.This jumper allows you to update/recover
the BIOS quickly.
To update the BIOS:
1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the
motherboard (xxxx-xxx.BIN) and the AWDFLASH.EXE utility.
2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.
3. Insert the floppy disk, then turn on the system to update the BIOS.
4. Shut down the system.
5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2.
6. Turn on the system.
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR BIOS recovery setting
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0 LED1
RECOVERY
PANEL1
RECOVERY
12
Normal BIOS Recovery
(Default)
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2.7.12.7.1
2.7.1
2.7.12.7.1
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
1
2
PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).
1.
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).
PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
2.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
3.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial (COM1) portSerial (COM1) port
4.
Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing
Serial (COM1) portSerial (COM1) port
devices or other serial devices.
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VGA portVGA port
5.
VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor.
VGA portVGA port
LAN1 (RJ-45) port.LAN1 (RJ-45) port.
6.
LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Controlled by the Intel
LAN1 (RJ-45) port.LAN1 (RJ-45) port.
®
82547GI Gigabit LAN
controller (CSA), this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for
the LAN port LED indications.
LAN2 (RJ-45) port.LAN2 (RJ-45) port.
7.
LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Controlled by the Intel
LAN2 (RJ-45) port.LAN2 (RJ-45) port.
®
82541GI Gigabit LAN
controller (32-bit), this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for
the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LEDACT/LINK LED
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
SPEED LED
SPEED LEDSPEED LED
Description0Description0
Description0
Description0Description0
ACT/LINKACT/LINK
ACT/LINK
ACT/LINKACT/LINK
LEDLED
LED
LEDLED
LAN portLAN port
LAN port
LAN portLAN port
SPEEDSPEED
SPEED
SPEEDSPEED
LEDLED
LED
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2.7.2
2.7.22.7.2
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection
when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
FLOPPY
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
NCCH-DR
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
NCCH-DR Floppy disk drive connector
2.2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
2.2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. The Ultra
DMA 100/66/33 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an
Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive),
and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 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 connectors are 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 100/66/33 IDE devices.
NCCH-DR IDE connectors
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PIN 1
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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3.3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
3.3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or
®
RAID 1 configuration with the Intel
Matrix Storage Technology
through the onboard Intel® 6300ESB integrated RAID controller.
These connectors are set to
SS
tandard IDE tandard IDE
S
tandard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk
SS
tandard IDE tandard IDE
Standard IDE Standard IDE
Standard IDE mode by default. In
Standard IDE Standard IDE
drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set
using these connectors, set the
SATA SATA
SATA
SATA SATA
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
item in the BIOS to [RAID].
See page 4-27 and 4-28 for details.
SATA2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
NCCH-DR
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
NCCH-DR SATA connectors
Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA
Important notes on Serial ATA
Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA
• You must install Windows
®
2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial
ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you are using
Windows® 2000/XP.
• Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1
set.
• When using the connectors in
IDE IDE
IDE mode, connect the primary (boot)
IDE IDE
hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table
below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionSerial ATA hard disk drive connection
ConnectorConnector
Connector
ConnectorConnector
SATA1SATA1
SATA1
SATA1SATA1
SATA2SATA2
SATA2
SATA2SATA2
SettingSetting
Setting
SettingSetting
MasterMaster
Master
MasterMaster
SlaveSlave
Slave
SlaveSlave
UseUse
Use
UseUse
Boot diskBoot disk
Boot disk
Boot diskBoot disk
Data diskData disk
Data disk
Data diskData disk
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Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,
4.
Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,
4.4.
Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1,
SASA
TA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) TA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)
SA
TA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)
SASA
TA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) TA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)
On SATA models only
These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors
support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can configure
as a disk array through the Adaptec AIC-8130 SATA RAID controller.
SATA_RAID4
SATA_RAID3
SATA_RAID2
SATA_RAID1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR SATA RAID connectors
GND
RSATA_TXP6
RSATA_TXN6
GND
RSATA_RXN6
RSATA_RXP6
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP5
RSATA_TXN5
GND
RSATA_RXN5
RSATA_RXP5
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that
you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA
hard disk drives; otherwise, you cannot enter the RAID utility and SATA
BIOS setup during POST.
5.5.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
5.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
5.5.
Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)
For some storage cards, such as SCSI card, with access signals for
external LEDs, this connector allows the access signals to go through
the front panel IDE_LED lead.
HDLED1
1
NC
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR
SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector
NC
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#
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6.6.
CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
6.
CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
6.6.
CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)3-pin REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W
max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 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_FAN1
GND
FANPWR2
Rotation
FANOUT4
CPU_FAN2
GND
Rotation
FANOUT6
FANPWR3
REAR_FAN2REAR_FAN1
Rotation
+12V
GND
GND
+12V
Rotation
Rotation
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Fan connectors
7.7.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
7.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
7.7.
USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)USB port connector (10-1 pin USB34)
FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2
GND
+12V
Rotation
GND
+12V
This connector is for additional USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
Never connect a
damage the motherboard!
1394 cable1394 cable
1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
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USB34
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR USB 2.0 connector
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USB_P4-
USB_P4+
USB+5V
USB_P3-
USB_P3+
GND
NC
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8.8.
SSI SSI
8.
8.8.
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
SSI
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
SSI SSI
power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1,
8 8
8
8 8
-pin -pin
ATX12V1ATX12V1
-pin
ATX12V1
-pin -pin
ATX12V1ATX12V1
These connectors are for SSI 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.
• Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit
(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
• 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.
• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
))
)
))
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Power connectors
24-pin Power Connector
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
1
Ground
Ground
PSON#
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
For Power Supply
Power Connector
8-pin
GND+12V CPU1
GND+12V CPU1
with 20-pin
GND+12V CPU2
GND+12V CPU2
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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
9.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
9.9.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)
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.
COM2
PIN 1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR
Serial port2 (COM2) connector
The serial port module is purchased separately.
10.10.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
10.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
10.10.
Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)
This connector is for a parallel printer port. Connect the parallel printer
port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
SPD6 GND
SPD7 GND
ACK# GND
GND
BUSY
PE GND
SLCT
LPT1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Parallel port connector
Pin 1
STB# AFD#
SPD0 ERROR#
SPD2 SLIN#
SPD1 PINIT#
SPD3 GND
SPD4 GND
SPD5 GND
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11.11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
11.11.
Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management
Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
BPSMB1
1
+5V
GND
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR SMBus connector
12.12.
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
12.
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
12.12.
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)
FAN_PWM
I2C_6_CLK#
I2C_6_DATA#
This connects SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the power
supply unit. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other
SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
PSUSMB1
NC
GND
PSU_I2CCLK
PSU_I2CDATA
+3.3V Remote Sense
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Power supply SMBus connector
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13.13.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
13.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
13.13.
BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)
This connector is for the optional ASUS server management card.
+5VSB
+5VSB
BMC_LANCLK#
BMC_SMBCLK#
PSON#
BMC_RSTBTN#
PWROK
1
BMCCONN1
2
PSONEN
+5VSB
+5VSB
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR BMC connector
14.14.
Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
14.
Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
14.14.
Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1)
BMC_LANDATA#
GND
SMIOUT#
PRESENCE#
BMC_PWRBTN#
BMC_SMBDATA#
This connector supports several front panel chassis-mounted
functions including chassis intrusion, LAN1/LAN2 link and activity
LEDs, Locator LED1/2, Locator switch, and front panel System
Management bus (SMBus).
LAN_LED1
I2CDATALOCLED1+
+5VSBLOCLED1-
LANLINK1
LOCBTN#
LAN_LED2
LANACT1
LANLINK2
LANACT2
GND
LOCLED2-
LOCLED2+
Locator LED2
AUX_PANEL1
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR Auxiliary panel connector
SMBus
I2CDATA
GNDGND
1
+5VSB
INTTUDER
Chassis Intrusion
Locator LED1 Locator switch
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15.15.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
15.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
15.15.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
SPEAKERMessage LED
Power LED
MLED-GND
NCPWRBTN#
+5VGND
GNDNC
GNDFP_RESET#
PANEL1
PLED+HDLED+
NCGND
PLED-
MLED+NMIBTN#
SPKROUTGND
NCCH-DR
NCCH-DR System panel connector
HDD LED
NMI Button
RESET
PWRSW
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector descriptions on the next page 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.
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
•
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)
This connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the
front panel message LED. The message LED indicates the booting
status. The LED blinks when the system is in the boot process until
the operating system is loaded.
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
•
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
•
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HDD LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
•
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
•
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
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Chapter summary
3
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
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 withATX power supplies, the system
LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor
complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby”
feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and
green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the
tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below)
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power,
the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
Award BIOS beep codesAward BIOS beep codes
Award BIOS beep codes
Award BIOS beep codesAward BIOS beep codes
Beep DescriptionBeep Description
Beep Description
Beep DescriptionBeep Description
One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected
High frequency beeps when CPU overheated; System running at a lower
system is working frequency
ErrorError
Error
ErrorError
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2.13.2.1
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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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
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-16
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20
4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-44
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
Award BIOS Award BIOS
1.
Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a
Award BIOS Award BIOS
floppy disk.)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
2.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
3.
ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk
ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
or the motherboard support CD.)
ASUS Update ASUS Update
4.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
ASUS Update ASUS Update
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities.
®
environment.)
4.1.14.1.1
4.1.1
4.1.14.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click
ComputerComputer
Computer.
ComputerComputer
Start Start
Start from the Windows
Start Start
®
desktop, then select
MyMy
My
MyMy
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
e.
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
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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
d. In the
StartStart
Start, then select
StartStart
Open Open
Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
Open Open
2000 CD to the optical drive.
RunRun
Run.
RunRun
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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4.1.24.1.2
4.1.2
4.1.24.1.2
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the
AwardBIOS Flash Utility. The following sections tell you how to update the
BIOS or how to save the current BIOS file.
Updating the current BIOS fileUpdating the current BIOS file
Updating the current BIOS file
Updating the current BIOS fileUpdating the current BIOS file
To update the current BIOS file:
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Extract the
zipped file, then save it to a floppy disk as
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software
folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you
created earlier.
4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the
floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash
Utility.
AwardBIOS Flash UtilityAwardBIOS Flash Utility
AwardBIOS Flash Utility
AwardBIOS Flash UtilityAwardBIOS Flash Utility
*.BIN*.BIN
*.BIN.
*.BIN*.BIN
Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the
wrong BIOS file.
5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press <Enter>. The Award BIOS
Flash Utility screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program :
Message: Please input File Name!
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6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press
2
2
<Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program : 1001.bin
Message: Do You Want To Save BIOS (Y/N)
7. The utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. Press <Y> to
save the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, or <N> to continue.
If you intend to save the current BIOS file, make sure that the floppy
disk has enough disk space to save the file. See the next section for
details on saving the current BIOS file.
8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing
the BIOS file.
Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program : 1001.bin
Program Flashing Memory - 0FE00 OK
234567890123456789012345678901212345678901
234567890123456789012345678901212345678901
Write OK No Update Write Fail
Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
9. After the flashing process is completed, press <F1> to restart your
computer.
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Copying the current BIOS fileCopying the current BIOS file
Copying the current BIOS file
Copying the current BIOS fileCopying the current BIOS file
You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You
can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the
flashing process.
To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:
1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section.
2. Press <Y> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file.
The following screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program : 1001.bin
Save current BIOS as :
Message:
3. Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as
field, then press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program : 1001.bin
Checksum : 0E00
Save current BIOS as : old.bin
Message: Please Wait!
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2
2
4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns
to the BIOS flashing process.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V
File Name to Program : 1001.bin
Now Backup System BIOS to
File!
234567890123456789012345678901212345678901
234567890123456789012345678901212345678901
Message: Please Wait!Reset
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4.1.34.1.3
4.1.3
4.1.34.1.3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the
updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe)
and 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 automatically opens
the AwardBIOS Flash Utility.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section “Award
BIOS Flash Utility”.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. 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. After finding the
updated BIOS file, the utility opens the AwardBIOS Flash Utility.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section “Award
BIOS Flash Utility”.
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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4.1.44.1.4
4.1.4
4.1.44.1.4
ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to
go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
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 opens the
AwardBIOS Flash Utility.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
5. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section “Award
BIOS Flash Utility”.
• 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. An error message also appears if the correct BIOS
file is not found in the floppy disk.s
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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The
2. Click the
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
VX.XX.XX.
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Utilities Utilities
Utilities tab, then click
Utilities Utilities
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Install ASUS Update
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Drivers Drivers
Drivers menu appears.
Drivers Drivers
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Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select
the Internet the Internet
the Internet option from the
the Internet the Internet
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
Update BIOS from
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
drop-down menu, then click
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
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nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click
NextNext
Click
Next.
NextNext
Auto SelectAuto Select
Auto Select.
Auto SelectAuto Select
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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by
2. Select
file file
file option from the drop-down
file file
menu, then click
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
Update BIOS from a
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
Open Open
Open window, then click
Open Open
SaveSave
Save.
SaveSave
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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4.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard includes a Flash ROM that you can update using the
provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the
power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system
using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM 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 <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter
the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
System Time 11: 10 : 30
System Date Wed, Jul 21 2004
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
Primary IDE Master [None]
Primary IDE Slave [None]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
Third IDE Master [None]
Fourth IDE Master [None]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 260096K
Total Memory 261120K
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
Field settingsField settings
Field settings
Field settingsField settings
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Change the internal
clock.
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4.2.24.2.2
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
MainMain
Main For changing the basic system configuration settings
MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
AdvancedAdvanced
PowerPower
Power For changing the power configuration settings
PowerPower
BootBoot
Boot For changing the system boot configuration settings
BootBoot
ExitExit
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
ExitExit
To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.3
4.2.34.2.3
At the
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
bottom bottom
bottom of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
bottom bottom
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and
change the settings.
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On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
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4.2.5
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An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid
triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and
press <Enter>.
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4.2.6
4.2.64.2.6
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are
items that do not fit on the screen. Press
PageUp/PageDown keysPageUp/PageDown keys
PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen.
PageUp/PageDown keysPageUp/PageDown keys
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Select an item in the menu, then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window
with the configuration options for that item.
Sub-menuSub-menu
Sub-menu
Sub-menuSub-menu
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Up/Down arrow keysUp/Down arrow keys
Up/Down arrow keys or
Up/Down arrow keysUp/Down arrow keys
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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
System Time 11: 10 : 30
System Date Wed, Jul 21 2004
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
Primary IDE Master [None]
Primary IDE Slave [None]
Secondary IDE Master [None]
Secondary IDE Slave [None]
Third IDE Master [None]
Fourth IDE Master [None]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 260096K
Total Memory 261120K
System Time (hh:mm:ss)System Time (hh:mm:ss)
System Time (hh:mm:ss)
System Time (hh:mm:ss)System Time (hh:mm:ss)
Item Specific Help
Change the internal
clock.
Select Menu
Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
The format is hour:minute:second. Valid values for hour, minute, and
second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use
the <Tab> key to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
System Date (mm:dd:yy)System Date (mm:dd:yy)
System Date (mm:dd:yy)
System Date (mm:dd:yy)System Date (mm:dd:yy)
Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date).
The format is month:day:year. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (1999 to 2099). Use the <Tab>
key to move between the month, day, and year fields.
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.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support Floppy 3 Mode Support
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Floppy 3 Mode Support Floppy 3 Mode Support
[Disabled][Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled][Disabled]
Enables support for older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode
feature allows reading and writing of 1.28 MB (as opposed to 1.44 MB) on
a 3.5-inch floppy disk. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A]
Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK]Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK]
Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK]
Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK]Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK]
The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are
auto-detected. These fields are not user-configurable.
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Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master
Primary Master
Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0
Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0
PIO Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]
Transfer Mode None
S.M.A.R.T Status None
Primary IDE Master [Auto]Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Primary IDE Master [Auto]Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Item Specific Help
Selects the type of
fixed disk connected to
the system. ‘Manual’
will let you select the
number of cylinders,
heads, etc.
Note: PRECOMP=65535
means none!
Select Menu
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE drive. If automatic detection
is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the
remaining fields on this sub-menu.
If automatic detection fails, this may be because the IDE drive is too old or
too new. If the drive was already formatted on a previous system, the BIOS
may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [Manual] to
manually enter the IDE drive parameters. Refer to the section “Manually
detecting an IDE drive.”
If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,
select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]
The IDE drive information items are grayed out when this item is set to
[Auto].
Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]
Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allows
automatic detection of an IDE drive. Set this item to [CHS] if the
IDE MasterIDE Master
IDE Master item is set to [Manual] so you can manually enter the drive
IDE MasterIDE Master
PrimaryPrimary
Primary
PrimaryPrimary
values. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
Sets the PIO mode for the IDE drive. The settings Mode 0 to 4 allow
successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
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UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]UDMA Mode [Auto]
When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved
transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Manually detecting an IDE drive
If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE
Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS].
Primary Master
Primary IDE Master [Manual]
Access Mode [CHS]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder [ 0]
Head [ 0]
Precomp [ 0]
Landing Zone [ 0]
Sector [ 0]
PIO Mode [Auto]
UDMA Mode [Auto]
Transfer Mode None
S.M.A.R.T Status None
Item Specific Help
Selects the type of
fixed disk connected to
the system. ‘Manual’
will let you select the
number of cylinders,
heads, etc.
Note: PRECOMP=65535
means none!
Select Menu
Before attempting to manually configure an IDE drive, make sure that
you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive
manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to
recognize the installed IDE drive!
To manually enter the number of cylinder, head, precomp, landing zone,
and sector per track for the drive, highlight an item, key-in the value that
you obtained from the drive documentation, then press <Enter>. Refer to
the drive documentation or the drive label for this information.
To enter a value, you may also highlight the item, then press <Enter> to
display a pop-up menu. Type in the value from the drive documentation,
then press <Enter>.
Capacity [xxxxx MB]Capacity [xxxxx MB]
Capacity [xxxxx MB]
Capacity [xxxxx MB]Capacity [xxxxx MB]
Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. The value is not
user-configurable.
CylinderCylinder
Cylinder
CylinderCylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders.
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HeadHead
Head
HeadHead
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads.
PrecompPrecomp
Precomp
PrecompPrecomp
Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any, on the
motherboard.
Landing ZoneLanding Zone
Landing Zone
Landing ZoneLanding Zone
Displays the drive’s maximum usable capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.
SectorSector
Sector
SectorSector
Shows the number of sectors per track.
Transfer ModeTransfer Mode
Transfer Mode
Transfer ModeTransfer Mode
Shows the data transfer mode if the IDE hard disk drive supports the
feature. Otherwise, this item is grayed out and shows the value [None].
S.M.A.R.T. StatusS.M.A.R.T. Status
S.M.A.R.T. Status
S.M.A.R.T. StatusS.M.A.R.T. Status
Shows the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology
(S.M.A.R.T.) status if the IDE hard disk drive supports the feature.
Otherwise, this item is grayed out and shows the value [None].
After entering the IDE hard disk drive information, use a disk utility, such
as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE drives. This is necessary so
that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the
partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drive to “Active.”
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4.3.24.3.2
When configuring a drive as Primary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.1
Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.
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4.3.3
4.3.34.3.3
When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.1
Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.
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4.3.44.3.4
Primary IDE SlavePrimary IDE Slave
Primary IDE Slave
Primary IDE SlavePrimary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE MasterSecondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE MasterSecondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE SlaveSecondary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE SlaveSecondary IDE Slave
When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave, refer to section “4.3.1
Primary IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions.
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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU,
memory, chipset, and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction!
Advanced BIOS Features
CPU Configuration
Memory Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Device
PCIPnP
USB Configuration
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Virus Protection, Boot
Sequence...
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4.4.14.4.1
Advanced BIOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS FeaturesAdvanced BIOS Features
This menu shows the console redirection and agent information. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration
options.
Advanced BIOS Features Select Menu
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Baud Rate 19200
Agent Address [Auto]
Agent after boot [Disabled]
Console Redirection [Disabled]Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection [Disabled]
Console Redirection [Disabled]Console Redirection [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Enabled - Attempt to
redirect console via COM
port.
Disabled - Attempt to
redirect console when
keyboard is absent.
Allows you to redirect the console through the serial port. when set to
[Enabled], the
Baud RateBaud Rate
Baud Rate option is activated.
Baud RateBaud Rate
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Baud Rate [19200]Baud Rate [19200]
Baud Rate [19200]
Baud Rate [19200]Baud Rate [19200]
Allows you to set the console redirection Baud rate. This item is
user-configurable only when the
Console Redirection Console Redirection
Console Redirection option is set to
Console Redirection Console Redirection
[Enabled]. Configuration options: [9600] [19200] [38400] [57600]
[115200]
Agent Address [Auto]Agent Address [Auto]
Agent Address [Auto]
Agent Address [Auto]Agent Address [Auto]
This option allows you to select the agent address.
Configuration options: [3F8h] [2F8h] [3E8h] [2E8h] [Auto]
Agent after boot [Disabled]Agent after boot [Disabled]
Agent after boot [Disabled]
Agent after boot [Disabled]Agent after boot [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the agent after boot-up.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.2
4.4.24.4.2
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
This menu shows the CPU configuration settings. Select an item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
CPU Configuration
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Disable/Enable CPU L1
L2 cache.
Select Menu
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU L1 and L2 cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.34.4.3
Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration
Memory Configuration
Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration
This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
Memory Configuration Select Menu
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]
Cache Latency Time 3
Active to Precharge Delay 8
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 4
DRAM RAS# Precharge 4
Memory Parity Check Disabled
Item Specific Help
Set DRAM Frequency.
DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
This item sets the DRAM operating frequency.
Configuration options: [DDR266] [DDR320] [DDR400] [Auto]
Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]
Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]
Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD]
The DRAM clock are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence
Detect). Select [By SPD] for automatic DRAM clock detection. Select
[Manual] to allow setting the succeeding memory items to optimal timings.
Configuration options: [Manual] [By SPD]
The items CAS Latency Time, Active to Precharge Delay, DRAM RAS# to
CAS# Delay, and DRAM RAS# Precharge are configurable only when the
Memory Timing Selectable item is set to [Manual].
CAS Latency Time [2.5]CAS Latency Time [2.5]
CAS Latency Time [2.5]
CAS Latency Time [2.5]CAS Latency Time [2.5]
This item sets the latency (in clocks) between the DRAM read command
and the time the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [2] [2.5] [3]
Active to Precharge Delay [7]Active to Precharge Delay [7]
Active to Precharge Delay [7]
Active to Precharge Delay [7]Active to Precharge Delay [7]
This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters.
Configuration options: [8] [7] [6] [5]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3]
Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/
write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2]
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DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]DRAM RAS# Precharge [3]
This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the
DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2]
Memory Parity Check [Enabled]Memory Parity Check [Enabled]
Memory Parity Check [Enabled]
Memory Parity Check [Enabled]Memory Parity Check [Enabled]
Allows memory parity checking option. This item is not user-configurable
and set to [Enabled] by default.
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ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a popup menu with the configuration options.
Chipset Select Menu
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]
Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Press <Enter> to enable
or disable BIOS
cacheable.
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the cache function of the system BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the cache function of the video BIOS.
Setting to [Enabled] improves the display speed by caching the display
data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]
Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]
Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]Init Display First [PCI VGA Card]
Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [Onboard VGA]
Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]
Allows you to select the maximum PCI bus speed to be programmed.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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Onboard DeviceOnboard Device
Onboard Device
Onboard DeviceOnboard Device
This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a
pop-up menu with the configuration options.
Onboard Device
H/W Jumper of CSA LAN Enabled
Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
H/W Jumper of ONB LAN Enabled
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Super I/O Device
SATA Configuration
H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled]H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled]
H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled]
H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled]H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Enable/Disable Onboard
CSA LAN device boot ROM
support.
Select Menu
This option tells whether the CSA LAN jumper labeled LAN_EN1 on the
motherboard is enabled or disabled. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for details.
Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard CSA LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard CSA LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
H/W Jumper of ONB LAN [Enabled]H/W Jumper of ONB LAN [Enabled]
H/W Jumper of ONB LAN [Enabled]
H/W Jumper of ONB LAN [Enabled]H/W Jumper of ONB LAN [Enabled]
This option tells whether the onboard LAN jumper labeled LAN_EN2 on the
motherboard is enabled or disabled. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for details.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Super I/O Device
Super I/O DeviceSuper I/O Device
Super I/O Device
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
EPP Mode Select EPP1.7
ECP Mode Use DMA 3
Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3]
Item Specific Help
Set Base I/O address
for serial port 1.
Select Menu
Allow you to select the serial port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]
[2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Allows you to select the parellel port base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
Allows you to select the parallel port mode.
Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal]
EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]
EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]
EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]
Allows you to select the EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
the
Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP].|
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
Configuration options: [EPP 1.9] [EPP 1.7]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Allows you to select the ECP mode. This item becomes configurable only if
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
the
Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP].
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
Configuration options: [1] [3]
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SATA Configuration
SATA ConfigurationSATA Configuration
SATA Configuration
*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ***
On-Chip Serial ATA [Auto]
SATA Mode IDE
Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATA0 master
Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 master
***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting******On-Chip Serial ATA Setting***
***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting***
***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting******On-Chip Serial ATA Setting***
The SATA Mode and Serial ATA Port0 Mode items are configurable
only when the On-Chip Serial ATA item is set to [ Combined Mode]
[Enhanced Mode] or [SATA Only].
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
[Disabled]: Disable
SATA Controller.
[Auto]: Auto-arrange
the BIOS.
[Combined Mode]: PATA
and SATA are combined.
Max. of 2 IDE drives on
each channel.
[Enhanced Mode]: Enable
both SATA and PATA.
Max. of 6 IDE drives
are supported.
[SATA Only]: SATA is
opeating in legacy
mode.
On-chip Serial ATA [Auto]On-chip Serial ATA [Auto]
On-chip Serial ATA [Auto]
On-chip Serial ATA [Auto]On-chip Serial ATA [Auto]
This item allows you to configure your serial ATA devices, if present.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Combined Mode]
[Enhanced Mode] [SATA Only]
a. Setting to [
AutoAuto
A u t o] allows BIOS to automatically configure the SATA
AutoAuto
devices.
b. Setting to [
serial ATA devices at the same time. You may install
devices on any of the parallel ATA channelsdevices on any of the parallel ATA channels
devices on any of the parallel ATA channels, and
devices on any of the parallel ATA channelsdevices on any of the parallel ATA channels
device on each serial ATA channeldevice on each serial ATA channel
device on each serial ATA channel for a maximum of
device on each serial ATA channeldevice on each serial ATA channel
Combined ModeCombined Mode
Combined Mode] allows you to install parallel ATA and
Combined ModeCombined Mode
two IDEtwo IDE
two IDE
two IDEtwo IDE
one IDEone IDE
one IDE
one IDEone IDE
fourfour
four
fourfour
devices. Use ths option when you installed a legacy operating system
like MS-DOS, Windows ME/98/NT4.0.
c. Setting to [
serial ATA devices at the same time, with a maximum of
Enhanced ModeEnhanced Mode
Enhanced Mode] allows you to install parallel ATA and
Enhanced ModeEnhanced Mode
six six
six IDE
six six
devices on each channel. Use this option when you installed a native
operating system like Windows 2000/XP.
d. Setting to [
SATA OnlySATA Only
SATA Only] allows you to install IDE devices on the
SATA OnlySATA Only
Serial ATA channels only.
e. Setting to [
DisabledDisabled
Disabled] disables the onboard SATA controller. The
DisabledDisabled
RAID feature is also disabled.
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SATA Mode [IDE]SATA Mode [IDE]
SATA Mode [IDE]
SATA Mode [IDE]SATA Mode [IDE]
When set to [RAID], this item allows configuration of the installed IDE
devices into a disk array. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID]
Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]
Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]
Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 master]
Serial ATA Port1 Mode [SATA1 master]Serial ATA Port1 Mode [SATA1 master]
Serial ATA Port1 Mode [SATA1 master]
Serial ATA Port1 Mode [SATA1 master]Serial ATA Port1 Mode [SATA1 master]
Allow you to set the SATA Port0 and Serial ATA Port1 modes. The options
for these items vary depending on the setting of the
ATA ATA
ATA item. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave]
ATA ATA
[Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave] [SATA0 master] SATA1 master]
On-Chip SerialOn-Chip Serial
On-Chip Serial
On-Chip SerialOn-Chip Serial
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PCIPnPPCIPnP
PCIPnP
PCIPnPPCIPnP
This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
PCIPnP Select Menu
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]
INT Pin 1 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 3 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 4 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 5 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 6 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 7 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 8 Assignment [Auto]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Default is Disabled.
Select Enabled to reset
Extended System
Configuration Data
(ESCD) when you exit
Setup, if you installed
a new add-on card and
the system
reconfiguration has
caused a serious
conflict that the OS
cannot boot.
Allows you to enable or disabled resetting of the Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit the Setup. The ESCD includes
information on non-PnP devices. Set this item to [Enabled] if you installed
an expansion card that conflicts with other devices and cause system boot
failure. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]
When set to [Auto(ESCD)], allows BIOS to automatically configure of all
boot and Plug and Play devices. When set to [Manual], you can assign the
available IRQ Resources to the PCI devices.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
When the item
IRQ Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the
section “IRQ Resources” for information on how to enable this item.
PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]
PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]
PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]
Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By
Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item
Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By
Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video
cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects
this problem. If you are using a standard VGA card, leave this field to the
default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto]
Allows you to select the appropriate interrupt to the specific devices to
avoid conflict. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11]
[12] [14] [15]
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IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources
IRQ Resources
IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources
Set the item
the item
Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By
Resources Controlled By is set to [Manual] to enable
Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By
IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources
IRQ Resources and assign the interrupts depending on the
IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources
type of installed PCI device.
PCIPnP Select Menu
Reset Configuration Data [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Manual]
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop [Disabled]
INT Pin 1 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 2 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 3 Assignment [Auto]
INT Pin 4 Assignment [Auto]
IRQ Resources
IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
Item Specific Help
BIOS can automatically
configure all the boot
and Plug and Play
compatible devices. If
you choose auto, you
cannot select IRQ DMA
and memory base address
fields, since BIOS
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Legacy ISA for devices
compliant with the
original PC AT bus
specification, PCI/ISA
PnP for devices
compliant with the Plug
and Play standard
whether designed for PCI
or ISA bus architecture.
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI device]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI device]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI device]
The IRQ Resources sub-menu is activated when the Resources Controlled by
parameter is set to [Manual]. Select [PCI Device] to assign an IRQ address
to a Plug and Play device. Setting to [Reserved] reserves the IRQ address.
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
USB Configuration
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press
<Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
USB Configuration
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]
USB Controller [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]
USB Controller [Enabled]
USB Controller [Enabled]USB Controller [Enabled]
Allows you enable or disable the USB controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Configures the USB
controller.
Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller. Setting this item to
[Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on
automatically when you install high speed USB devices.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]
USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]
USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled]
Allows you enable or disable support for the legacy USB devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display
the configuration options.
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Configuration
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Item Specific Help
Enable/Disable ACPI
support for Operating
System.
Select Menu
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with
the configuration options.
APM Configuration
Power Management [User Define]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Suspend Type [Stop Grant]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Video Off Method [DPMS]
Video Off In Suspend [Yes]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]
Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
POWER ON Function [Button Only]
KB Power On Password Enter
Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1
Resume By Alarm [Disabled]
Date (of Month) Alarm 0
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
Power Management [User Define]Power Management [User Define]
Power Management [User Define]
Power Management [User Define]Power Management [User Define]
Item Specific Help
This field allows you
to set the automatic
power saving features.
Select Menu
Allows you to set the automatic power saving features.
Configuration options: [User Define] [Min. Saving] [Max. Saving]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]HDD Power Down [Disabled]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
HDD Power Down [Disabled]HDD Power Down [Disabled]
Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of
inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] ... [15 Min]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Suspend Mode [Disabled]Suspend Mode [Disabled]
Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [12 Min]
[20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hr]
Suspend Type [Stop Grant]Suspend Type [Stop Grant]
Suspend Type [Stop Grant]
Suspend Type [Stop Grant]Suspend Type [Stop Grant]
Allows you to select the suspend type.
Configuration options: [Stop Grant] [PwrOn Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to [Power Off], the system goes into “off state” after an AC
power interruption. When set to [Power On], the system turns on
automatically after an power interruption. When set to [Last State], the
system goes into whatever was the system state (on or off) before the
power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]
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Video Off Method [DPMS]Video Off Method [DPMS]
Video Off Method [DPMS]
Video Off Method [DPMS]Video Off Method [DPMS]
This item determines the video off features. The Display Power
Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video
display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the
screen. Use this for monitors without power management or “green”
features. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS]
Video Off In Suspend [Yes]Video Off In Suspend [Yes]
Video Off In Suspend [Yes]
Video Off In Suspend [Yes]Video Off In Suspend [Yes]
This item determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]MODEM Use IRQ [3]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]MODEM Use IRQ [3]
Allows you to select the IRQ assignment for the modem.
Configuration options: [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]
Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]Soft-Off by PWR-BTN [Instant-Off]
When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes to soft off when you press the
power button for
the power button for
Configuration options: [Instant-Off] [Delay 4 Sec.]
less less
less than 4 seconds. When set to [Delay 4 Sec], press
less less
more more
more than 4 seconds to power off the system.
more more
Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to generate a wake-up event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
Power On By External Modem [Disabled]Power On By External Modem [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external modem
receives a call while in soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY]Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY]
Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY]
Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY]Power On Function [BUTTON ONLY]
Allows you to select a device to turn the system power on.
Configuration options: [Password] [Hot Key] [Any KEY] [BUTTON ONLY]
[PS/2 Mouse]
KB Power On Password [Enter]KB Power On Password [Enter]
KB Power On Password [Enter]
KB Power On Password [Enter]KB Power On Password [Enter]
Allows you to set a password to turn the system power on. Highlight this
item then press enter to set a password.
To configure this item, you should set the
to [Password].
Power On FunctionPower On Function
Power On Function item
Power On FunctionPower On Function
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Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1]Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1]
Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1]
Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1]Hot Key Power On [Ctrl-F1]
Allows you to set a hot key combination to turn the system power on.
Configuration options: [Ctrl-F1] ... [Ctrl-F12]
To configure this item, you should set the
to [Hot Key].
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]Resume by Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is enabled, you can set the date and time of alarm using the two
following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Date (of Month) Alarm [0]Date (of Month) Alarm [0]
Date (of Month) Alarm [0]
Date (of Month) Alarm [0]Date (of Month) Alarm [0]
To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a
pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>.
Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]
To set the time of alarm:
1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the
hour field.
2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.
Power On FunctionPower On Function
Power On Function item
Power On FunctionPower On Function
3. Press tab to move to the minutes field, then press <Enter>.
4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
5. Press tab to move to the seconds field, then press <Enter>.
6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
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4.5.2
4.5.24.5.2
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select a sub-menu then
press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Hardware Monitor
Voltage Monitor
Smart Q-Fan Configuration
System Temperature 42oC/107oF
CPU1 Temperature 56oC/132oF
CPU2 Temperature 45oC/113oF
M/B Front Temperature 29oC/ 84oF
M/B Rear Temperature 36oC/ 96oF
Front Fan1 Speed 0 RPM
CPU Fan1 Speed 5152 RPM
CPU Fan2 Speed 5100 RPM
Front Fan2 Speed 0 RPM
Rear Fan1 Speed 0 RPM
Rear Fan2 Speed 0 RPM
Voltage MonitorVoltage Monitor
Voltage Monitor
Voltage MonitorVoltage Monitor
Voltage Monitor
CPU VCORE A (V) 1.48V
+3.3V Voltage 3.26V
+12V Voltage 11.79V
+1.5V Voltage 1.49V
+2.5V Voltage 2.47V
+5VCC Voltage 4.99V
+5VSB Voltage 4.75V
VBAT Voltage 3.10V
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Press Enter to view.
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
CPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5VCPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V
CPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V
CPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5VCPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V
Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage,Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage,
Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage,
Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage,Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage,
+5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage,+5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage,
+5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage,
+5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage,+5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage,
These fields show the auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage
regulators.
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Smart Q-Fan ConfigurationSmart Q-Fan Configuration
Smart Q-Fan Configuration
Smart Q-Fan ConfigurationSmart Q-Fan Configuration
Smart Q-Fan Configuration Select Menu
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
System Target Temperature 50
CPU1 Target Temperature 55
CPU2 Target Temperature 55
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Smart Fan Control [Disabled]Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
Item Specific Help
Press Enter to enable
or disable the Smart
Fan.
Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Fan feature. This feature smartly
adjusts the CPU/system fan rotations based on the user-assigned
threshold temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
System Target Temperature [50]System Target Temperature [50]
System Target Temperature [50]
System Target Temperature [50]System Target Temperature [50]
CPU1 Target Temperature [55]CPU1 Target Temperature [55]
CPU1 Target Temperature [55]
CPU1 Target Temperature [55]CPU1 Target Temperature [55]
CPU2 Target Temperature [55]CPU2 Target Temperature [55]
CPU2 Target Temperature [55]
CPU2 Target Temperature [55]CPU2 Target Temperature [55]
Allows you to set the threshold temperature at which the Smart Fan
Control feature is disabled.
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4.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or
show a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
4.6.14.6.1
4.6.1
4.6.14.6.1
1st Boot Device [Removable]
2nd Boot Device [CDROM]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Boot Device Priority
Hard Disk Boot Priority
Removable Device Priority
CD-ROM Boot Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Select Boot Device
Priority.
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Select your Boot Device
Priority.
1st Boot Device [Removable]1st Boot Device [Removable]
1st Boot Device [Removable]
1st Boot Device [Removable]1st Boot Device [Removable]
2nd Boot Device [CDROM]2nd Boot Device [CDROM]
2nd Boot Device [CDROM]
2nd Boot Device [CDROM]2nd Boot Device [CDROM]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
Allows you to select your boot device priority.
Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN]
[Disabled]
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