Pundit P3-PH5
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
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E2789
First Edition V1
October 2006
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents ........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel .................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Rear panel ..................................................................................... 1-4
1.4 Internal components .................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Removing the covers ................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Removing the system cover ............................................ 2-3
2.3.2 Removing the front panel assembly ................................ 2-4
2.4 Installing a CPU ............................................................................ 2-5
2.4.1 CPU installation .............................................................. 2-5
2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ................ 2-8
2.5 Installing a DIMM .......................................................................... 2-9
2.5.1 Memory congurations .................................................... 2-9
2.5.2 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................2-11
2.5.3 Removing a DIMM .........................................................2-11
2.6 Installing an expansion card ..................................................... 2-12
2.6.1 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Expansion card installation ........................................... 2-12
2.7 Installing an optical drive .......................................................... 2-15
2.8 Removing the card reader ......................................................... 2-17
2.9 Installing hard disk drives (HDDs) ............................................ 2-18
2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays ..................................................... 2-18
2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation ................................... 2-18
2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation ...................................... 2-20
2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive ........................................ 2-20
2.10 Replacing the covers ................................................................. 2-21
2.10.1 Replacing the front panel assembly .............................. 2-21
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2.10.2 Replacing the system cover .......................................... 2-22
2.11 Installing the foot stands ........................................................... 2-23
2.12 Selecting the voltage ................................................................. 2-24
Chapter 3: Getting started
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.2.4 Make disk menu .............................................................. 3-5
3.2.5 Manual ............................................................................ 3-6
3.2.6 ASUS contact information ............................................... 3-6
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Jumper .......................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................... 4-5
4.3.2 Internal connectors ......................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 5-2
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 5-3
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-4
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 5-6
5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-8
5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-11
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 5-12
5.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 5-12
5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 5-12
5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-13
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 5-13
5.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 5-13
5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-13
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5.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 5-13
5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-13
5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-14
5.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 5-14
5.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 5-14
5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 5-14
5.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave ............ 5-15
5.3.5 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 5-16
5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-18
5.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration ............................................. 5-18
5.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................ 5-20
5.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 5-21
5.4.4 Chipset ......................................................................... 5-23
5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 5-25
5.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-27
5.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 5-28
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................................... 5-28
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled] ....................... 5-28
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ......................................... 5-28
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 5-28
5.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 5-29
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-30
5.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 5-32
5.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-33
5.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 5-35
5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-36
Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ..................................................................................A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)........................A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST ................................................................A-3
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-4
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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 modications 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 qualied
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 qualied
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 Pundit P3-PH5 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.
6. Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
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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.
System package contents
Check your Pundit P3-PH5 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS Pundit P3-PH5 barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• 275 W PFC power supply unit
• 6-in-1 storage card reader
2. Accessories
• CPU fan and heatsink assembly
• 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.
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System introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pundit P3-PH5!
The ASUS Pundit P3-PH5 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 1066 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.
With audio capabilities, extensive connectivity, and Fast Ethernet LAN, Pundit
P3-PH5 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 Pundit P3-PH5 denitely 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.
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® card slot* . This slot is for a SmartMedia® storage card.
10. Card reader LED. 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 . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
14. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port . 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 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
3. Parallel port . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other
devices.
4. Air vent. Provides ventilation for the system.
5. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . 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 conguration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
10. Metal bracket lock. Secures the expansion slot/card metal brackets.
11. Voltage selector. Allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to
the voltage supply in your area. See the “Voltage selector” section on page
2-x before adjusting this switch.
12. Power connector. Connects the power cable and plug.
13. PS/2 keyboard port . This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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14. External SATA port (eSATA). Connects to an external SATA box or a Serial
ATA port multiplier.
15. VGA port . Connects a VGA monitor.
16. 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.
17. Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
18. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers in a
4/6/8-channel audio conguration.
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 conguration. 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.
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
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7. PCI Express x4 slot
8. PCI slots
9. PCI Express x16 slot
10. ASUS motherboard
11. Metal bracket lock
12. LGA775 socket
13. DIMM sockets
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-bystep instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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2.1 Preparation
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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
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CPU Socket connector
The ASUS motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
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.
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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 forenger 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.
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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 system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and heatsink
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.
To install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU.
2. Drive four screws into the fan
holes to secure the fan to the
motherboard.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fai to plug this connector.
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2.5 Installing a DIMM
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240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket
128 Pins 112 Pins
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
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 congurations
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 congurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended congurations in the table on the next page.
• Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM in DIMM_A and
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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DDR2 Qualied Vendors List
The following tables list the memory modules that have been tested and qualied
for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
DDR2 533 Qualied Vendors List
Size Vendor Model Brand
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 N/A SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 N/A DS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB Inneon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A Inneon SS HYB18T512800AC37 • •
256MB Inneon HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A Inneon SS HYB18T512160AF-3.7 • • •
1024MB Inneon HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A Inneon DS HYB18T512800AF37 • • •
512MB Inneon HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A Inneon SS HYB18T512800AF37 • • •
512MB CORSAIR CM2X512-4200 N/A DS N/A • • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9BQM • •
1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON DS 4JAIID9CRZ • • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 MICRON SS 4FBIID9CHM • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 MICRON DS 4FBIID9CHM • • •
1024MB Kingston D6408TE7BL-37 N/A DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
256MB Kingston E5116AB-5C-E N/A SS HYB18T512160AC-3.7 • • •
512MB Kingston HY5PS56821F-C4 ELPIDA SS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
512MB Hynix HYMP564U648-C4 N/A SS HY5PS12821F-C4 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS1282AFP-C3 N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648-C4 N/A DS HY5PS12821FP-C4 • • •
512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA-5C ELPIDA DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E ELPIDA DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
SS/
DS
Component
DIMM support
A B C
DDR2 667 Qualied Vendors List
Size Vendor Model Brand
512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • • •
512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-667B5 MICRON SS 4SB42D9CZM • • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-667B6 MICRON SS 5FB42D9DPN • • •
512MB Inneon HYS64T64000HU-3S-A Inneon SS HYB18T512800AF3S • • •
256MB Inneon HYS64T32000HU-3S-A Inneon SS HYB18T512160AF-3S • • •
1024MB Inneon HYS64T128020HU-3S-A Inneon DS HYB18T512800AF3S • • •
256MB ELPIDA EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E ELPIDA SS E2508AB-GE-E • • •
512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E ELPIDA SS E5108AE-GE-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E ELPIDA DS N/A • • •
SS/
DS
Component
DIMM support
A B C
Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Double Sided
DIMM Support:
A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory
conguration.
B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of
Dual-channel memory conguration.
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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 prole PCI, PCI Express x16, and PCI Express x4
cards. You can only install low prole 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 specications.
PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the
PCI Express specications. 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 specications.
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 Standard function
0 System Timer
1
2 Programmable Interrupt
4 Communications Port (COM1)
6 Floppy Disk Controller
7 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 ACPI mode when used*
10 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*
11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 Numeric Data Processor
14 Primary IDE Channel*
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
Keyboard Controller
IRQ assignments for the system motherboard
A B C D E F G H
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2 - - - - - - used -
PCI Express x16 slot shared - - - - - - -
PCI Express x1 slot - shared - - - - - -
USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared
USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - -
USB controller 3 - - shared - - - - -
USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - -
USB 2.0 controller - - - - - - - shared
LAN controller - - - - shared - - -
Audio controller
- - - - - used - -
shared - - - - - - -
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, conicts 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.
Audio cable
and plug
IDE 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.
A
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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.
Rubber washer mat
1
Rubber washer
2
2
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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.
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.
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 power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
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Getting started
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3.1 Installing an operating system
This system supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the
features of your system.
• 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows®
XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better
compatibility and system stability.
3.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the system package contains the drivers, software
applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all system 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 -Installation Wizard for Drivers
Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver.
SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver
Installs the SoundMAX ADI1988 audio driver.
JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver
Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver.
Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver
Executes the wizard to install the Realtek® ALC655 audio driver and application.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
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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
Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.
ASUS AI Gear
ASUS AI Nap
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®
improves the 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.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identies, and removes computer viruses. View
the online help for detailed information.
USB 2.0 Card Reader Software
Installs the USB 2.0 card reader software.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
3.2.4 Make disk menu
The Make disk menu contains items to create the JMicron® JMB36X 32/64bit RAID
/AHCI driver disk.
JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an JMicron® JMB36X 32bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an JMicron® JMB36X 64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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3.2.5 Manual
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
3.2.6 ASUS contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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3.2.7 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
specied information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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
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4.1 Motherboard overview
24.5cm (9.6in)
24.5cm (9.6in
)
LGA775
PCIEX16
PCI1
PCI2
PCIEX4_1
EATXPWR
CD
KBPWR
CPU_FAN
Super I/O
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
Intel G965MCH
Intel ICH8
FLOPPY
SATA1
SATA2
CHASSIS
F_PANEL
CLRTC
USB78USB56
PRI_EIDE
IE1394_2
AAFP
AD1988
RTL8111B
TSB43AB22A
JMicron
JMB363
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AUDIO
LAN_USB34
1394_USB12
PARALLE PORT
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATX12V
R
P5B-VM
SB_PWR
ESATA
VGA
BUZZ
Motherboard layout
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4.2 Jumper
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
Normal
Clear CMOS
(Default)
1 2 2 3
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You
can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by
erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the
RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system
passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins
2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Keyboard Power Setting
(Default)
+5V
+5VSB
KBPWR
2
3
1
2
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.
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R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
PIN 1
NOTE:
Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to 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. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
IDE Connector
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the ID
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PRI_EIDE
PIN1
This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra
DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the
primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra
DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray
connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you
install an optical drive and an IDE HDD, you must congure the optical drive
as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the optical drive
or HDD documentation for the jumper settings.
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
SATA Connectors
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
SATA1
SATA2
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
CPU Fan Connector
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
Important notes on Serial ATA
• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
• When using the connectors in standard IDE mode, you can connect the
primary (boot) hard disk drive to any of the SATA connectors.
4. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connector supports cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or
a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cable to the
fan connector on the motherboard, making sure that the cable’s black wire
matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air
ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
USB 2.0 connectors
USB56
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB78
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
GND
NC
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Internal Audio Connector
CD
(black)
Right Audio Channel
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module
cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at
the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio
connector at the back of the optical drive.
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7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
ATX Power Connector
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
EATX12V
GND
+12V DC
GND
+12V DC
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power
supply are pre-connected to these connectors. If you have disconnected
them during installation, nd the proper orientation and push down the plugs
rmly to the connectors until they t.
Important notes on the motherboard power requirements
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot up.
• The system comes with a proprietary ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 power
supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 275 W power rating.
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8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Chassis Intrusion Connector
CHASSIS
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
(Default)
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.
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R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
IEEE 1394a Connector
IE1394_2
1
GND
+12V
TPB1-
GND
TPA1-
+12V
TPB1+
GND
TPA1+
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
Front Panel Audio Connector
HP_HD
MIC2_L
HP_R
HP_L
MIC2_JD
Jack_Sense
MIC2_R
PRESENSE#
AGND
AAFP
Legacy AC’97-compliant
pin definition
NC
MIC2_L
Line out_R
Line out_L
NC
NC
MIC2_R
NC
AGND
Azalia-compliant
pin definition
This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports with either legacy
AC’97 or High Denition Audio standard.
We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to
this connector to avail of the motherboard’s High Denition Audio capability.
10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)
This connector supports the 4-pin IEEE 1394 port on the system front panel.
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
R
P5B-VM
P5B-VM
System Panel Connector
HDLED+
HDLED-
GND
RESET
PLED+
PLED-
PWR
GND
F_PANEL
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the
connector description below for details.
•
System power LED (Green 2-pin PWRLED)
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 (Red 2-pin PWRLED)
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.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
•
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.
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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.
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BIOS setup
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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 EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, USB Flash, or the
motherboard support CD during POST.)
2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy
disk.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy, USB
Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets
corrupted.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
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
a 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 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.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,
then click Start.
Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
d. From the Open eld, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.
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2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.
5.1.2 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-Test (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.
(1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
oppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH
Current ROM
BOARD: P5B-VM
VER: 0024 [0101]
DATE: 05/16/06
PATH: A:\
A:
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!
format only.
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• 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!
format only.
5.1.3 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.
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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.
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 /iP5B-VM.ROM
4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5B-VM.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 /iP5B-VM.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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5.1.4 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 USB ash
disk, or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB ash disk, or the oppy
disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy
disk or the USB ash disk to P5BVMP. ROM.
If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector,
the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while
CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. The system will
beep once again while the process is nished, and the display will
return after the system restarts.
Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk
drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated 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 “P5BVMP.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive
for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading le “P5BVMP.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.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.
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• 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!
5.1.5 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 Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for the
Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from
the Internet option from the
drop-down menu, then click Next.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> 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.
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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5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware 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, reconguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration 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 recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The rmware 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 Setup Defaults 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 [Mon 05/22/2006]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
IDE Conguration
System Information
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
Sub-menu items
Conguration eldsMenu items
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
U s e [ + ] o r [ - ] t o
congure 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 conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For conguring 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 specic items for
that menu. For example, selecting
Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu
bar have their respective menu
items.
System Time [06:22:54]
System Date [Fri 05/04/2006]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
SATA 1 [Not Detected]
SATA 2 [Not Detected]
IDE Conguration
System Information
Main menu items
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system.
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 Conguration elds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable 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
conguration 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.
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
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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 [Mon 05/22/2006]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
IDE Conguration
System Information
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a eld.
U s e [ + ] o r [ - ] t o
congure 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.]
[1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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5.3.4 SATA1 and SATA 2
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.
SATA 1
Device : Not Detected
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Select the type of
device connected
to the system.
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-congurable. 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 specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.3.5 IDE Conguration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to
congure the item.
IDE Conguration
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Options
Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced
SATA Conguration [Enhanced]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
Allows you to enable to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective
only if device is accessed through BIOS.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IDE Detect Time Out [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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5.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version : 0103
Build Date : 08/04/06
Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Speed : 2800MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Usable Size: 240MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication
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.
Jumperfree Conguration
USB Conguration
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
PCIPnP
Adjust system
frequency/voltage
5.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration
Advanced
Congure System Frequency/Voltage
AI Tuning [Standard]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
AI Tuning [Standard]
Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters.
Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to
be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Conguration
options: [Manual] [Standard]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Select the target CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system
becomes unstable,
return to the default.
The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to [Manual].
CPU Frequency [xxx]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
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FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency
FSB 1066 266 MHz
FSB 800 200 MHz
FSB 533 133 MHz
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
Conguration options:
Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings
FSB Conguration options
Auto DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2-
533 667 800 889* 1067*
FSB 1066 • • • • • •
FSB 800 • • • •
* Provided for overclocking purpose only.
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
The DRAM Frequency item also appears when you set the AI Tuning item to [AI
NOS].
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select PCI Express frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92] [93]... [150]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to auto for safe mode.
Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V]
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The conguration options vary
depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the
VCore voltage of the CPU installed.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage. A very
high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU!
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5.4.2 USB Conguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
USB Conguration
Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4
USB Devices Enabled:
4 Drives
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Enables support for
legacy USB. AUTO
option disables
legacy support if
no USB devices are
connected.
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB
aware OSes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off
feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.3 CPU Conguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Advanced
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Congure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 3C.0E
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Frequency : 2.80GHz
FSB Speed : 800MHz
Cache L1 : 32 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value: 14
CPUID :F44
Modify Ratio Support [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
CPU TM function [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
Options
Disabled
Enhanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Modify Ratio Support [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears when the item Modify Ratio Support is set to
Enabled.
Ratio CMOS Setting: [14]
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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU TM function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the CPU internal thermal control function. In TM
mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. Conguration 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). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU
that supports the Hyperthreading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST).
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. When set to
[Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to
use the EIST feature.
Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. The
CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set this item to
[Minimum]. Conguration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled]
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5.4.4 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.
NorthBridge Conguration
Congure North Bridge
feature.
NorthBridge Conguration
North Bridge chipset Conguration
Memory Remap Feature [Disabled]
Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
Fixed Graphic Memory Size [128MB]
DVMT Graphic Memory Size [128MB]
PEG Port Conguration
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
Memory Remap Feature [Disabled]
Allows you to enable 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to
the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually
set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.
Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]
Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]
Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal
graphics device.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]
ENABLED: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLED: Do not allow
remapping of memory
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Fixed Graphic Memory Size [128MB]
Allows you to select the Fixed graphic memory size.
Conguration options: [0MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
DVMT Graphic Memory Size [128MB]
Allows you to select the DVMT graphic memory size.
Conguration options: [0MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [224MB]
PEG Force x1 [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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5.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration
Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
JMicron Controller Mode [BASIC]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Enable or Diable
High Denition Audio
Controller
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Onboard PCIE Gb LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIE Gigabit LAN controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/PATA controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
JMicron Controller Mode [Basic]
Conguration options: [BASIC] [AHCI]
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
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5.4.6 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either
PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA
devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
NO: Lets the BIOS
congure all the
devices in the system.
YES: Lets the operating
system congure Plug
and Play (PnP) devices
not required for boot
if your system has a
Plug and Play operating
system.
Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency
timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for
an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even
if requested. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration
options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
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
conguration options.
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Conguration options: [S1(POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]
Allows you to determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set
to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.5 APM Conguration
APM Conguration
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]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.
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.
Conguration 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-congurable with set values.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [48ºC/118ºF]
MB Temperature [38ºC/100ºF]
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [2596RPM]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.272V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]
5V Voltage [ 5.017V]
12V Voltage [12.091V]
ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control
Fan Prole [Silent]
CPU Temperature
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 (RPM) [Ignored] or [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan
speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display
the detected speed.
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 wish to display these
items.
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Fan Prole [Enabled]
Allows you to select the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan control.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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.
Boot settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
Species the Boot
Device Boot Priority
sequence.
A virtual oppy disk
drive (Floppy Drive B:)
may appear when you set
the CD-ROM drive as the
rst boot device.
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
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. Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Species the boot
sequence from the
availabe devices.
A device enclosed
in parenthesis has
been disabled in the
corresponding menu.
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5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration
Boot
Boot Settings Conguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Conguration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 conguration options.
Boot
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Passward
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. Conrm 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.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.2 Jumpers” for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
Boot
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Conguration 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. Conrm 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.
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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.
Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]
5.7 Tools menu
The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn't
support :
1.NTFS format
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 5.1.2 for details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH
Current ROM
BOARD: P5B-VM
VER: 0024 [0101]
DATE: 05/16/06
PATH: A:\
A:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
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 Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
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 conrmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
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 conrmation 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 conrmation appears. Select
OK 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 conrmation
window appears. Select OK 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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Appendix
The Appendix describes the CPU
features and technologies that the
system supports.
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CPU features
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A.1 Intel® EM64T
• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775
processors running on 32-bit operating systems.
• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T. You can
download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS le. See Chapter 5 for
details.
• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.
• Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.
Using the Intel® EM64T feature
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or
Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition).
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support CD.
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the
related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
Technology (EIST)
• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST. You can
download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/
support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 5 for
details.
• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.
A.2.1 System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:
• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support
• BIOS le with EIST support
• Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server
2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
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A.2.2 Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature:
1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration,
then press <Enter>.
3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],
then press <Enter>. See page 5-22 for details.
4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then
select Properties from the pop-up menu.
6. When the Display Properties
window appears, click the Screen
Saver tab.
7. Click the Power button on the
Monitor power section to open
the Power Options Properties
window.
8. On the Power schemes section, click ,
then select any option except Home/Ofce
Desktop or Always On.
9. Click Apply, then click OK.
10. Close the Display Properties window.
After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU
internal frequency slightly decreases when
the CPU loading is low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating
system.
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
Hyper-Threading Technology.
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server
and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the
Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other
operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the
BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
• Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before
installing a supported operating system.
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.
com/info/hyperthreading.
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu,
make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled.
See page 5-22 for details.
The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-
Threading Techonology.
3. Restart the computer.
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