ASUS P3-P5G33 User Manual

P3-P5G33

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

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E3280

First Edition
July 2007

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Contents

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

Safety information

About this guide

System package contents

Chapter 1: System Introduction

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

1.2 Front panel

1.3 Rear panel

1.4 Internal components

Chapter 2: Basic Installation

2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Before you proceed

2.3 Removing the cover

2.3.1 Removing the system cover ............................................

2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly ................................

2.4 Installing a CPU

2.4.1 CPU installation ..............................................................

2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ................

2.5 Installing a DIMM

2.5.1 Memorycongurations ..................................................

2.5.2 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

2.5.3 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

2.6 Installing an expansion card

2.6.1 Expansion slots .............................................................

2.6.2 Expansion card installation ...........................................

2.7 Installing an optical drive

Uninstalling the optical drive ........................................................

2.8 Removing the card reader

2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs)

2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays .....................................................

2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation ...................................

2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation ......................................

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2.10 Replacing the covers ................................................................. 2-23

2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly ..............................

2.10.2 Replacing the system cover ..........................................

2.11 Installing the foot stands ...........................................................

2.12 Selecting the voltage .................................................................

Chapter 3: Getting started

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

3.2 Support CD information ..............................................................

3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................

3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

3.2.4 Manual menu ..................................................................

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

3.2.6 Other information ............................................................

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 4-2

4.2 Jumper ..........................................................................................

4.3 Connectors ...................................................................................

4.3.1 Rear panel connectors ....................................................

4.3.2 Internal connectors .........................................................

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Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

5.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................

5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

5.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen .........................................................

5.2.2 Menu bar ........................................................................

5.2.3 Navigation keys ..............................................................

5.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................

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5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-12

5.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................

5.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................

5.2.9 General help .................................................................

5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

5.3.1 System Time .................................................................

5.3.2 System Date ................................................................

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .........................................................

5.3.4 SATA, PATA Primary Master/Slave ...............................

5.3.5 IDE Conguration ..........................................................

5.3.6 System Information .......................................................

5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-17

5.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................

5.4.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration ...................................

5.4.4 PCIPnP .........................................................................

5.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

5.5 Power menu ................................................................................

5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................

5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................

5.5.3 ACPI Version ................................................................

5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ......................................................

5.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

5.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

5.6.3 Security .........................................................................

5.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

5.7.2 AI Net 2 .........................................................................

5.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.

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

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

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

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerís instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.

Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem

ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users
and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter
lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel,
and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Basic installation

This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.

3. Chapter 3: Getting started

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your P3-P5G33 system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS P3-P5G33 barebone system with

• ASUS motherboard

• 220 W PFC power supply unit

• 6-in-1 storage card reader

2. Accessories

• Foot stand and screw (1 pair) for vertical placement

• Rubber stand (x 4) for horizontal placement

• Hard disk drive screw (x 8)

• Optical drive screw (x 2)

• Rubber washer (x 8)

3. Cables

• AC power cable

• Serial ATA signal cable (x 2)

• IDE cable (x 1)

4. Support CD and Recover Pro CD

5. Installation manual

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general
description of the barebone system.
The chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

ASUS P3-P5G33

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS P3-P5G33!

The ASUS P3-P5G33 is an all-in-one barebone system with powerful and exible

features.

The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land

package with 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, and 1333 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system

memory.

With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, P3-P5G33
is designed for the sophisticated. The system’s ergonomic design allows vertical or

horizontal placement so you can maximize your desktop space.

With these and many more, the P3-P5G33 denitely delivers the cutting edge

technology for your computing and multimedia needs.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the front panel cover, system and audio control buttons,
and LEDs.

Close Open

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Press here to open
the front panel
cover

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1. Optical drive eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive tray.

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2. Memory Stick

/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot*. This slot is for a Memory

Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.

3. Optical drive/bay cover.

Covers the optical drive or optical drive bay.

4. CompactFlash® card slot* . This slot is for a CompactFlash® storage

card.

5. HDD LED.

This LED lights up when data is being read from or written to the

hard disk drive.

6. Power LED.

This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON.

7. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on or off.

8. Front panel cover.

Covers the 6-in-1 card reader and front panel I/O ports.
Press the indicated area to open the front panel cover. Refer to the illustration
in the previous page.

9. SmartMedia

10. Card reader LED.

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card slot* . This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.

This LED lights up when data is being read from or written

to a storage card inserted in any of the card reader slots.

11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot*

. This slot is for a Secure

Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.

12. Headphone port

. This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-

plug.

13. Microphone port

14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port

. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

. This port provides high-speed connectivity for
IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
PC devices.

15. USB 2.0 ports

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.

*Use and format a storage card according to the documentation that comes with
it.

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1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.

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1. Cover screw. Secures the system cover.

2. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Parallel port

. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other

devices.

4. Air vent.

5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port

Provides ventilation for the system.

. Provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE

1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other
consumer electronic devices.

6. LAN (RJ-45) port

. This port allows Fast Ethernet connection to a Local

Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

7. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).

This port connects the center/

subwoofer speakers.

8. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects a tape player or other audio

sources.

9. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6/8-

channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Metal bracket lock.

11. Voltage selector.

Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets.

Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to

the voltage supply in your area. See the section 2.12 Selecting the voltage
before adjusting this switch.

12. Power connector.

13. USB 2.0 ports

Connects the power cable and plug.

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.

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

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

15. VGA port

16. USB 2.0 ports

. Connects a VGA monitor.

. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner,
camera, PDA, and others.

17. Side Speaker Out port (black).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

18. Rear Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4/6/8-channel audio conguration.

19. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone. In 2/4/6/8-

channel mode, the function of this port becomes Surround Speaker.

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you

select the 6/8-channel conguration. Refer to the table below for audio ports

function variation.

Audio ports function variation

Port

Light Blue

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Gray - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Black - - - Side Speaker Out

Yellow Orange

Headset
2-channel

Line In Line In Line In Line In

- - Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

20. Expansion slots. You can insert expansion boards into these slots to add

memory and graphics capabilities to the system.

21. Power fan vent.

The fan vent allows air to be circulated by the power supply

fan.

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the chassis support bracket. The installed components are labeled
for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional
system components.

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1. 5.25-inch empty optical drive bay

2. Front panel cover

3. Optical drive lock

4. Hard disk drive bays

5. Hard disk drive lock

6. Power supply unit

7. PCI Express x4 slot

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8. PCI slots

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. ASUS motherboard

11. Metal bracket lock

12. LGA775 socket

13. DIMM sockets

14. Chassis fan

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Chapter 2

This chapter provides step-by­step instructions on how to install
components in the system.

ASUS P3-P5G33

Basic installation

2.1 Preparation

P5K-VM

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P5K-VM Onboard LED

SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to
install in the system.

Basic components to install

1. Central processing unit (CPU)

2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3. Expansion card(s)

4. Hard disk drive

5. Optical drive

2.2 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.

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

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

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

The system motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED
lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and
not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure
that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

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2.3 Removing the covers

2.3.1 Removing the system cover

To remove the cover and metal chassis support:

1. On the rear panel, locate the two
thumb screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.

3. Slightly pull the cover toward the
rear panel until the cover hooks
disengages from the chassis
holes.

5. Lift the expansion card lock to a
90º-100º angle.

2. Remove the cover screws.
Keep the screws for later use.

4. Lift the system cover, then set
aside.

6. Lift the chassis support
bracket to a 45º angle, then
carefully pull to release. Set
the chassis support bracket
aside.

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2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly

To remove the front panel assembly:

1. Place the system vertically.

2. Locate the front panel assembly hooks.

3. Pull the hooks outward to release the front panel assembly.

4. Swing the left edge of the front panel assembly outward.

5. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the chassis to
detach.

Hinge-like tab

Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.

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2.4 Installing a CPU

P5K-VM

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P5K-VM CPU Socket 775

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /
Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 processors.

2.4.1 CPU installation

• Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should come
with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention
mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.

•

Check your motherboard to make sure that the socket contacts are not
bent. Contact your retailer immediately if you see any damage to the socket
contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair
only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation or removal.

Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is
released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.

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B

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load
plate window to remove (B).

PnP Cap

This side of the cam box
should face you.

B

A

Load plate

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5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left corner
of the socket. The socket

alignment key should t into

the CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the
Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for
more information on these CPU features.

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2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly

The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
make sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and
fan.

®

• Your Intel
push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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

Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
four fasteners match the holes on
the motherboard.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and fan assembly in
place.

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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable

P5K-VM

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P5K-VM CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

to the connector on the motherboard.

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

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2.5 Installing a DIMM

P5K-VM

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P5K-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A2

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

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

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

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

2.5.1 Memory congurations

You may install up to 8 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2
GB DDR2 DIMMs.

• Installing DDR2 DIMMS other than the recommended congurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended congurations in the table on the next page.

• Install only
DIMM_B.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB
system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 MB
chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.

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identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM in DIMM_A and

DDR2 Qualied Vendors List

The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualied

for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.

DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List

DIMM

Size Vendor Mode CL Side(s) Component A* B* C*

256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 N/A SS E5116AB-5C-E • • •
512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 SS KVR667D2N5/512 • • •
1024MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U 5 DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • •
256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S 5 SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •
256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG 5 SS KVR667D2N5/256 • •
2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E N/A DS KVR667D2N5/2G • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S 5 SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S 5 DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • •
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • •
1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • •
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 5 SS M378T3354CZ3-CE6 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QC 5 SS M378T6553CZ3-CE6 •
1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC 5 DS M378T2953CZ3-CE6 • • •
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QE-ZCE6 5 SS M378T3354EZ3-CE6 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 DS M378T6553EZS-CE6 • • •
1024MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QE 5 DS M378T2953EZ3-CE6 • • •
256MB Hynix HY5PS121621CFP-Y5 5 SS HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 • •
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 • • •
256MB CORSAIR MIII00605 N/A SS VS256MB667D2 • •
512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A SS VS512MB667D2 • • •
1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG N/A DS VS1GB667D2 • • •
256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E 5 SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • •
512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E 5 SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • •
1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG 5 DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • •
2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C N/A DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z • • •
512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 SS BL6464AA663.8FD • • •
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 3 DS BL12864AA663.16FD •
512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F 5 SS AU512E667C5KBGC •
1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E 5 DS AU01GE667C5KBGC •
512MB Transcend K4T51083QE N/A SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • •
1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE N/A DS TS128MLQ64V6J •
256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C 5 SS KLCB68F-36KH5 • • •
512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 •
1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX 5 DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • •
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 5 SS T6UA512C5 • •
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 5 DS T6UB1GC5 • • •
512MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE 5 SS TB3D2667C58S •
1024MB SMART G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE 5 DS TB4D2667C58D •
2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C • • •
512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • • •
512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • • •
1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N 5 DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • •

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DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List

DIMM

Size Vendor Mode CL Side(s) Component A* B* C*

512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC 5 SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • •
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN •
1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 N/A DS KVR800D2N5/1G • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-25F 5-5-5 SS HYS64T32000HU-25F-B • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F 5-5-5 DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B •
512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX 5-5-5 SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • •
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE7 5-5-5 SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC 5-5-5 SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5 • •
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5-5-5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5 • •
512MB MICRON D9GKX N/A SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • •
1024MB MICRON D9GKX N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • •
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 4 DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • •
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 DS BL12864AA804.16FD • • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 • • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package 4 DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 • •
512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 DS AHU512E800C5K1C • • •
1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package 5 DS AHU01GE800C5K1C •
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • •
1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • •
512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 • • •
1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 • • •
512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 N/A SS TS64MLQ64V8J • •
1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 N/A DS TS128MLQ64V8J • • •
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package N/A SS T800UA12C4 • • •
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package N/A DS T800UB1GC4 • •
1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C 5 DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • •
512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 SS AL6E8E63B8E1K •
1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K •

Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Double Sided

DIMM Support:

A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory

conguration.

B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

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2.5.2 Installing a DIMM

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

To install a DIMM:

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

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

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

1

socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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

2.5.3 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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

3

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

2

2

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

1

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.6 Installing an expansion card

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two
PCI, one PCI Express™ x4, and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub­sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

The system supports low prole PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x4
cards. You can only install low prole expansion cards on this system. Ask your

retailer for details.

2.6.1 Expansion slots

PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other

cards that comply with PCI specications.

PCI Express x16 slot

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

PCI Express specications. The following gure shows a graphics card installed on

the PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Express x4 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x4 network cards, SCSI cards and other

cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.

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

2.6.2 Expansion card installation

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

To install an expansion card:

1. Lay the system on its side on a at

and stable surface.

2. Lift the expansion card lock to a 90º­100º angle.

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2. Remove the chassis support
bracket.

3. Remove the metal cover opposite the
slot that you intend to use.

4. Align the card connector with the

slot and press rmly until the card

is completely seated on the slot.

5. If you have already installed a hard
disk drive, replace the chassis

support bracket; otherwise, install

other components before replacing
the chassis support bracket.

6. Replace the expansion card lock to
secure the card to the chassis.

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Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System timer
1 2 Keyboard controller
2
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications port (COM1)*
5
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 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
13 8 Numeric data processor
14 9 Primary IDE channel
15 10 Secondary IDE channel

– Re-direct to IRQ#9

13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –
PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – –
LAN (Marvell8056) – shared – – – – – –
PATA (368) shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x16_1 shared – – – – – – –
PCIE x4 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 0 – – – – – – – shared
USB controller 1 – – – shared – – – –
USB controller 2 – – shared – – – – –
USB controller 3 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 4 shared – – – – – – –
USB controller 5 – – – – – shared – –
USB 2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared
USB 2.0 controller 2 – – shared – – – – –
SATA controller 1 – – shared – – – – –
SATA controller 2 – – – – – – shared –
VIA 1394 – – – – shared – – –
Azalia – – – – – – shared –

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When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.

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2.7 Installing an optical drive

The system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bay for an optical drive.

If you plan to install an IDE hard disk drive, set the optical drive as a slave
device before installing it to the system. Refer to the optical drive documentation
for details on how to set the drive as slave device.

To install an optical drive:

1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section “2.3.2
Removing the front panel assembly.”

2. Drive a screw on the top right
screw hole on both sides of
the drive. The screw holes are
approximately 5 cm from the
drive front panel and 2 cm from
the drive base.

3. Lay the system on its side in a at

and stable surface.

4. Carefully pull the IDE and audio
cables and plugs out from the bay
until the cables are long enough to
connect to the drive.

2

2

5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE
interface at the back of the drive.
Match the red stripe on the cable
with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

6. Connect the optical drive audio
cable to the 4-pin connector at the
back of the optical drive.

The IDE and audio plugs are pre-connected to the primary IDE and internal
audio connectors on the motherboard. If you disconnected these plugs, refer to
page 4-6 and 4-8 for their respective locations.

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IDE cable
and plug

Audio cable
and plug

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7. Carefully push the optical drive all
the way into the bay until the optical
drive lock clicks.

8. Connect a 4-pin power plug from
the power supply unit to the power
connector at the back of the drive.

Uninstalling the optical drive

In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive.

To uninstall the optical drive:

1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section “2.3.2
Removing the front panel assembly”.

2. Locate the optical drive screw lock.

3. Push the lock to release the optical
drive screw (A), then slightly pull
the drive out from the bay (B).

B

4. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and
power cables and plugs from the
back of the drive.

5. Pull out the drive completely from
the bay, then replace it following
the instructions in the previous
section.

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2.8 Removing the card reader

In the future, you may have to remove or replace the 6-in-1 card reader.

To uninstall the card reader:

1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in “2.3.2
Removing the front panel assembly”.

2. Locate the lock on both sides of the
card reader assembly.

3. Press the card reader lock
inwards(A), then slightly pull the
card reader assembly outward (B)
until the USB cable and plug is
exposed.

4. Disconnect the USB cable and plug
from the card reader assembly,
then set the card reader assembly
aside.

A

B

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2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs)

The system comes with two 3.5-inch drive bays (labeled 1 and 2) for installation
of two Serial ATA hard disk drives or one IDE HDD (if you have installed an optical
drive).

2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays

The drive bays incorporate a screw-less
design that allows you to install and
remove a hard disk drive without driving
screws on the chassis. Each drive bay
has a HDD screw lock and four screws
rails (two on each side of the bay) that
trap the HDD screws and secure the
drive in the place.

HDD screw lock

When installing one hard disk drive, install it on the upper HDD bay.

2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation

To install a SATA hard disk drive:

Screw rails

1

2

Screw rails

1. Insert the rubber washers to
the HDD screws. Refer to the
illustration on the right.

2. Drive four screws (two on each
side of the drive) on the drive
screw holes.

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Rubber washer mat

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Rubber washer

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2

3. Connect one end of the supplied
7-pin SATA cable to the SATA
connector at the back of the
drive, then connect the other
end to a SATA connector on
the motherboard. See page
4-7 for the location of the SATA
connectors.

4. Connect the 15-pin SATA power
plug from the power supply unit to
the power connector at the back of
the drive.

5. Place the HDD on the tray. Make
sure that the HDD screws are
aligned with the screw holes and
rails.

6. When the HDD screws align with
the screw rails, push the drive
carefully until it is completely

ushed on the bay.

The HDD screw lock clicks to

indicate that the drive is properly
in place.

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HDD screw lock

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2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation

Set the IDE HDD as master device before connecting the IDE cable and power
plug. Refer to the HDD documentation for details.

To install an IDE hard disk drive:

1. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the previous section.

2. Connect the IDE cable (gray connector) to the IDE interface at the back of
the drive. Match the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1 on the IDE interface.

3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at
the back of the drive.

4. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation.

2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive

In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive.

To uninstall the hard disk drive:

1. Press the HDD screw lock (A),
then push the drive out from the
bay (B) until the drive screws are
released from the screw rails.

B

A

2. Slightly lift the HDD, then remove
all plugs at the back of the drive.

3. Install a new HDD following
the instructions in the previous
section.

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2.10 Replacing the covers

After you install all the necessary components on the system, replace the covers
following the instructions in this section:

2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly

To replace the front panel assembly:

1. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis.

Hinge-like tabs

2. Swing the left edge of the front panel inward, then attach the front panel
assembly hooks to the chassis until they snap in place.

Do not use too much force when replacing the front panel assembly.

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2.10.2 Replacing the system cover

To replace the metal chassis support:

1. Reinstall the metal chassis
support and the expansion card
lock.

2. Match and insert the hooks of the
cover to the elongated holes on
the side of the chassis. All eight
hooks (four hooks on both sides)

of the cover must properly t the

designated holes.

3. Slide the cover toward the front panel
until it is in place.

4. Replace the cover screws.

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2.11 Installing the foot stands

You need to install the foot stands to place the system vertically on your desktop.
To install the foot stands:

1. Lay the system on its side on a at,

stable, and elevated surface, then
locate two screw holes on the left
side of the system.

2. Extend the left side of the system
at least 3 cm from the edge of the
surface to facilitate installation.

3. Align the foot stand and chassis
screw holes.

4. Drive in a screw to secure the
footstand to the chassis.

5. Follow the same procedures when
installing the second foot stand.

The photo on the right shows

the system in a vertical desktop
placement.

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2.12 Selecting the voltage

The system’s power supply unit has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located
beside the power connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input
voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.

If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the switch to 230 V.

Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the
system!

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Chapter 3

This chapter helps you to power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.

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Getting started

3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to

maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.

®

• Make sure that you install Windows
XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.

2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows®

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application.

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection
so you can connect to the ASUS website.

ASUS AI Gear2

Installs the ASUS AI Gear2 application.

ASUS AI Nap

Installs the ASUS AI Nap application.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.

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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software
Library CD.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia
technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX
multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies,
capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website
(www.microsoft.com) for updates.

®

improves the

Symantec Norton Internet Security

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that
destroys data.

WinDVD Copy5 Trial

Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.

Corel Snapre Plus SE

Installs the Corel Snapre Plus SE software.

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3.2.4 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before

opening a user manual le.

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.

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3.2.6 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

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Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when

requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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Chapter 4

This chapter gives information about
the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

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Motherboard info

VGA

PANEL

P5K-VM

®

AAFP

CHASSIS

24.4cm (9.6in)

24.4cm (9.6in)

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

Super

I/O

CD

PCIEX4_1

CLRTC

Intel

®

ICH9

EATXPWR

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Intel

®

MCH

G33

PCI1

PCIEX16_1

CHA_FAN1

SPDIF_OUT

LGA775

IE1394_2

BIOS

SATA1

ATX12V

ALC883

PWR_FAN

PCI2

F_USB34

KB_USB56

LAN1_USB12

VIA

VT6308S

PRI_EIDE

KBPWR

USB78

SB_PWR

COM1

USBPW1-4

USBPW9-12

AUDIO

USB910USB1112

ASM4131

88E8056

USBPW5-8

SATA2

SATA4

SATA3

FLOPPY

PARALLEL PORT

SPDIF

JMicron
JMB368

4.1 Motherboard overview

Motherboard layout

4-2

Refer to 1.3 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.2 Jumper

CLRTC

Normal

(Default)

Clear CMOS

1 2 2 3

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Clear RTC RAM

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the onboard battery.

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

4. Reinstall the battery.

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

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

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

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

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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Keyboard power setting

KBPWR

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

2 31 2

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM USB device wake-up

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW1-4

USBPW9-12

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

1

2

2

3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5-8

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.

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes.

The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5-8 and
USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can
connect to additional USB ports.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system will not power up.

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

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P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Floppy disk drive connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

4.3 Connectors

4.3.1 Rear panel connectors

Refer to section “1.3 Rear panel” for a description of the rear panel I/O ports.

4.3.2 Internal connectors

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

This connector is for the provided oppy 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 oppy disk drive.

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

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_EIDE

PIN 1

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master

Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

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

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

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

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3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM SATA connectors

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA1

SATA3

(7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [black], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [black])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.

Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to
the onboard SATA port to avoid

mechanical conict with huge

graphics cards.

Right angle side

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4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM USB 2.0 connectors

USB1112

NC

GND

USB_P12+

USB_P12-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P11+

USB_P11-

USB+5V

pin1

USB910

NC

GND

USB_P10+

USB_P10-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P9+

USB_P9-

USB+5V

pin1

USB78

NC

GND

USB_P8+

USB_P8-

USB+5V

GND

USB_P7+

USB_P7-

USB+5V

pin1

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the
HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable.

The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are
purchased separately.

5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB,

blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector

onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.

The USB module cable is purchased separately.

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6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM IEEE 1394a connector

IE1394_2

PIN 1

GND

+12V

TPB2-

GND

TPA2-

+12V

TPB2+

GND

TPA2+

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Internal audio connector

CD

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

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

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!

You can connect the front panel 1394 cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (1394,

red) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector

onboard if your chassis supports front panel 1394 ports.

The IEEE 1394a module cable is purchased separately.

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Fan connectors

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

GND

Rotation

+12V

P5K-VM

®

PIN 1

COM1

P5K-VM COM port connector

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

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 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. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the CPU-FAN connectors support the ASUS Q-FAN feature.

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

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.

The serial port module is purchased separately.

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Chassis intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM Analog front panel connector

AAFP

Legacy AC ‘97 audio
pin definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 RPRESENCE#

GND

NC

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

NC

NC

MICPWRNC

AGND

HD Audio-compliant
pin definition

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

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

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module

to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

•

If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio];
if you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to this connector,
set the item to [AC'97]. By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. See
section 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration for details.

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

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground
Ground
PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

ATX12V

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC
GND

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

•

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested

to support the motherboard power requirements with the following
conguration:

CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz
Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4)
Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT
Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive
Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2)
Optical drive: DVD-RW

• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.

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13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

P5K-VM

®

P5K-VM System panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

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

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (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 (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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Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel

cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q­Connector.

Step1.

Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-

Connector rst. You can refer to the marking

on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin

denition.

Step2.

Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

System panel connctor.

Step3.

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Front panel functions are enabled.

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

Chapter 5

This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and descibes the BIOS
parameters.

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BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1.

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.)

2.

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk.)

3.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,

4.

USB ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or

gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or
USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the

original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

5.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the

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

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Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

®

desktop by clicking Start

2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

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 le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

®

desktop by clicking Start

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

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

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5.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk

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

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

format

b. At the DOS prompt, type

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click

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

d. Click File from the menu, then select

e. Select

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

Disk window appears.

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

Windows® Vista environment

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk

drive.

A:/S then press <Enter>.

Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy

b. Click

c. Right-click

d. Select the

e. Click

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy

disk.

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from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.

Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3

1/2 Floppy dialog box.

Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

Start.

5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go

through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based

utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the

system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the

(1)

oppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05

FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80

Current ROM

BOARD: P3-P5G33
VER: 0201
DATE: 06/11/07

PATH: C:\

A:

C:

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools menu to select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le

is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk

with

FAT 32/16

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

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format and single partition only.

5.1.4 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the le.

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

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric

characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main lename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

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

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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

Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy

disk.

A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM

4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM

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

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP3-P5G33.ROM

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

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk, or
the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk

containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• If you use a SATA optical drive, always connect the SATA cable to the

SATA1/SATA2 connector; otherwise, the utility will not function.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

for the BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy found!

Reading le “P3-P5G33.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...

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

Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

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

• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

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

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you
can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

LPC chip.

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

<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.

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

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “5.8 Exit Menu.”

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

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

this motherboard.

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Thu 06/28/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Coniguration
System Information

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Sub-menu items

Conguration eldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system Time.

Select Screen

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

Navigation keys

5.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.

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

5.2.3 Navigation keys

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

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

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5.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main
shows the Main menu items.

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

System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Fri 03/09/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [Not Detected]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

System Information

Main menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

5.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.

Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”

5.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the

conguration options for that item.

5.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not t on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on
the screen.

5.2.9 General help

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

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Pop-up window

Scroll bar

5.3 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 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [10:55:25]
System Date [Thu 06/28/2007]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Master [Not Detected]
PATA Primary Slave [Not Detected]

IDE Coniguration
System Information

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system Time.

Select Screen

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

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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

Sets the type of oppy drive installed.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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5.3.4 SATA 1~4; PATA Primary Master/Slave

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

Main

SATA 1

Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0
Size : 80.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : 4
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported

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

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is

either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the type of
device connected to
the system.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

This item does not appear when you select the PATA Primary Master/Slave
device.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the

device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data

transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

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

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.3.5 IDE Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you want to

congure the item.

IDE Conguration

SATA Conguraton [Enhanced]
Congure SATA as [IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled
Compatiable
Enhanced

SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Congure SATA As [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge

chip. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical

storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE].

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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is

accessed throuh BIOS. Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

5.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Main

AMIBIOS

Version : 0201
Build Date : 06/11/07

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40GHz
Speed : 1200 MHz
Count : 1

System Memory

Available : 503 MB

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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5.4 Advanced menu

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

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

USB Conguration

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

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

5.4.1 CPU Conguration

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

Advanced

Congure advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer:Intel
Brand String:Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.40 GHz
Frequency :2.40GHz
FSB Speed :800 MHz
Cache L1 :32 KB
Cache L2 :512 KB
CPUID :660
Ratio Status:Unlocked (Max:12, Min:06)
Ratio Actual Value :12

CPU Ratio Adjustment [Auto]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
CPU TM function: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Auto
MANUAL

Select Screen

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

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CPU Ratio Adjustment [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to

[Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting: [12]

Use the <+> and <-> keys to select the CMOS ratio values from 6 to 12.

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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without

support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU TM Function. For the processor which
CPUID is below 0F41H, TM2 only can be enabled under the following settings:

1. Freq. >= 3.6GHz FSB800

2. Freq. >= 2.8GHz FSB533
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero
(0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.4.2 Chipset

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

Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

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

North Bridge Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure North Bridge

features.

North Bridge Conguration

Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
PEG Port Control [Auto]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]

Video Function Conguration

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI
memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you

install 64-bit operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot

device. Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD]
[PEG/PCI]

Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Allows you to decide whether to use the internal graphics device and select
the amount of memory used by the device.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]

Set this item to [Disabled] if you intend to install a PCIE x16 graphics card to the

PCIE x16 slot.

PEG Port Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

PEG Force x1 [Disabled]

This item appears when the PEG Port Control item is set to [Auto].
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following item appears when the Internal Graphics Mode Select item is

set to [Enabled, 1MB] or [Enabled, 8MB].

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB]

ASMT Resolution [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Video Function Configuration

Advanced

Video Function Conguration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

ASMT Resolutiom [Enabled]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode

5.4.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration

Advanced

Onboard Device Conguraiton

High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Marvell GigaBit LAN [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

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High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio. The following item

appears only when you enable this item.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy

AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Marvell GigaBit LAN [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when you enable the previous item.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Enable or Disable

High Denition Audio

Controller

Select Screen

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

VIA Firewire1394 [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device support.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron® PATA controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

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Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP]. This item

allows you to set the parallel port ECP DMA.

Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Version [1.9]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [EPP]. This item

allows you to select the parallel port EPP version.

Conguration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

5.4.4 PCIPnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

NO: lets the BIOS

congure all the

devices in the system.
YES: lets the
operating system

congure Plug and Play

(PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.

Select Screen

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

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5.4.5 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Advanced

USB Conguration

USB Devices Enabled:
None

USB Functions [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]

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The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device
is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions. The following sub-items appear

when this item is set to [Enabled]. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled
Enhanced

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). This item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0

Controller item. Conguration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed ]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto]

allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected,
the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the

legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

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5.5 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

conguration options.

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Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI Version [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

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5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state

to be used for system suspend.

Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

Select Screen

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

5.5.3 ACPI Version [Disabled]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)
version supported. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When
set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5.5 APM Conguration

Power

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

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Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss.

Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/

RTC Alarm Second will become user-congurable with set values.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.

Select Screen

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

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer

when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and

applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst

try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off

causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys

on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

5.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [30ºC/86ºF]
MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2311RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.264V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.248V]
5V Voltage [ 4.992V]
12V Voltage [12.152V]

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CPU Temperature

Select Screen

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

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard

and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected

temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The CPU Fan Prole item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control
feature.

CPU Fan Prole [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When

set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU
temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan
operation, or [Performance Mode] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through

the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this

item.

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5.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

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5.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-WDC WD800JD]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot

Device Priority
sequence.

A virtual oppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive B:)
may appear when you set
the CD-ROM drive as the

rst boot device.

Select Screen

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

Species the boot

sequence from the
availabe devices.

A device enclosed
in parenthesis has
been disabled in
the corresponding
menu.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

+-

F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.

Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]

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5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

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Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],

BIOS performs all the POST items.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

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Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

Select Screen

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password :Not Installed
User Password :Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password

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Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

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<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 4.3 Jumper for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.

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Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password :Installed
User Password :Installed

Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

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<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

Select Screen

Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system.

Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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5.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

AI Net 2

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5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 5.1.3 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.05

FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X80

Current ROM

BOARD: P3-P5G33
VER: 0201
DATE: 06/11/07

PATH: C:\

A:

C:

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Update ROM

Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn't
support :

1.NTFS format

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

+-

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

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

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5.7.2 AI Net 2

Advanced

Pair Status Length

1-2 N/A
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

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POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Check LAN cable during
POST.

Select Screen

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

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5.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned

off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select YES to

save changes and exit.

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Select Screen

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

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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