ASUS P4BGL-ED User Manual

P4BGL-ED

for Prodigy

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

E1072
First Edition

July 2002

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Contents

Contents ......................................................................................... iii

FCC/CDC statements.....................................................................vi

Federal Communications Commission Statement ................ vi

Canadian Department of Communications Statement ..........vi

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

About this guide............................................................................ viii

How this guide is organized ................................................ viii

Conventions used in this guide .............................................ix

Where to find more information .............................................ix

ASUS contact information ...............................................................x

Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info ................................................... 1-1

1.1 Introduction ................................................................ 1-3

1.2 Motherboard components.......................................... 1-3

Features

1.3 Motherboard layout..................................................... 1-6

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................... 1-7

1.5 System memory........................................................... 1-7

1.6 Expansion Slots........................................................... 1-8

1.6.1 Configuring an expansion card .................................. 1-8

1.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ................................ 1-8

1.6.3 IRQ Assignments for this motherboard ....................... 1-8

1.7 Jumpers ....................................................................... 1-9

1.8 Connectors ................................................................. 1-12

Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ................................................... 2-1

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................... 2-3

2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to Update the BIOS............... 2-3

2.1.1 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS................. 2-5

Updating BIOS procedures........................................ 2-7

2.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................. 2-9

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ....................................................... 2-10

2.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 2-10

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Safeguards

Contents

2.3 Main Menu .................................................................. 2-12

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave...................... 2-14

2.3.2 Keyboard Features .................................................. 2-18

2.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................ 2-19

2.4.1 Chip Configuration .................................................... 2-21

2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ........................................... 2-24

2.4.3 PCI Configuration ..................................................... 2-26

2.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion ................................ 2-27

2.6 Boot Menu .......................................................................... 2-34

2.7 Exit Menu ............................................................. 2-36

Chapter 3 - Starting Up .............................................................. 3-1

3.1 Install an operating system......................................... 3-3

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

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

3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus .................... 3-4

3.3 Software Information................................................... 3-6

3.3.1 ASUS Update ............................................................. 3-6

3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................... 3-7

Starting ASUS PC Probe ...................................... 3-7

Using ASUS PC Probe ......................................... 3-8

ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon .......................... 3-10

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FCC/CDC statements

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation safety

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

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

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

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

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

WARNING/DANGER: 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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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

Where to find 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. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page viii.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [e-mail]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,

Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail]

Technical Support

Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: +1-877-918-ASUS (2787)
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe)

Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [e-mail] (for marketing requests only)

Technical Support

Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives information about the
ASUS P4BGL-ED motherboard that came
with the system.This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

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Motherboard Info

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Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info .................................. 1-1

1.1 Introduction ................................................... 1-3

1.2 Motherboard components............................ 1-3

1.3 Motherboard layout....................................... 1-6

1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................... 1-7

1.5 System memory............................................. 1-7

1.6 Expansion Slots............................................. 1-8

1.6.1 Configuring an expansion card .................... 1-8

1.6.2Standard Interrupt Assignments ................... 1-8

1.6.3 IRQ Assignments for this motherboard ........ 1-8

1.7 Jumpers ......................................................... 1-9

1.8 Connectors .................................................... 1-12

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Chapter Contents

1.1 Introduction

The ASUS P4BGL-ED motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS
Prodigy barebone system. For future upgrades or system reconfiguration,
this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard.

1.2 Motherboard components

1

2 3 4 5

6

7

8

14

26 24

15 17

25

16

12

23

9

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202122

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1

ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V

plug from the ATX 12V power supply.

2

CPU Sockets. A 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)

socket for the Intel

®

Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor with
533/400 MHz system bus that allows 4.3 GB/s and 3.2 GB/s data
transfer rates respectively.

3

NorthBridge Controller. This Intel Brookdale G/GL i845G/GL

controller integrates a high performance host interface for the Intel

®

Pentium® 4 processor, a memory controller and an integrated
graphics interface.

4

DDR DIMM Sockets. These two 184-pin DIMM sockets support up

to 2GB using non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM DIMMs with

2.1GBytes/sec of transfer rate.

5

Super I/O chipset. This interface provides the commonly used

Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a high-performance
floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk
drive, a PS/2 keyboard and mouse port, a multi-mode parallel port,
a game port and, a serial port.

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7

8

9

10

Flash ROM. This 2MB firmware contains the programmable BIOS

program.
IDE Connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors

support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE
devices. Both the primary(blue) and secondary(black) connectors
are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.

Floppy Disk connector. This connector connects the provided
ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is
slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.

ATX power connector. This standard 20-pin connector connects to
an ATX 12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A
on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).

South bridge controller. This Intel ICH4 FW82801DB controller
integrates the AC’97 Interface, four Universal Serial Bus Host
controllers, two IDE Master/Slave controllers, the ITE 8708F Super
I/O, Flash BIOS, and PCI bus for two PCI Slots.

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PCI slot. This 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slot supports bus master

PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output.

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Single-Chip Fast Ethernet controller. This highly integrated

single-chip fast ethernet controller is enhanced with an
ACPI(Advanced Configuration Power Interface) management
function for PCI in order to provide efficient power management for
advanced operating systems with OSPM (Operating System Power
Management)

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14
15

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17

18

19

20
21

Audio/Modem CODEC. This audio CODEC is AC ’97 compliant.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network

(LAN) through a network hub.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a

scanner, or other devices.
MIDI/Game port. This port allows connection to a joystick, game

pad and other musical MIDI enable musical instruments.
S/PDIF port. This port allows transfer of audio from one file to

another without the convertion to and from an analog format.
LCD port. This DVI integrated port outputs digital signal that

connects to your LCD monitor.

Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or

other audio sources.

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24

25

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

a speaker.

Video port. This port connects a VGA monitor.
Serial port. This port connects to your serial mouse and other

serial devices.
USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)

ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse
and PDA.

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

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1.3 Motherboard layout

20.6cm (8.1in)

PS/2

T: Mouse
B:Keyboard

USB

Top:

T: USB1

RJ-45

B: USB2

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA

Line
Out

Line

In

Mic

In

GAME_AUDIO

KBPWR1

USBPWR1

CHA_FAN1

Socket 478

P4BGL-ED

Intel 845GL

Graphic
Memory

Controller

Hub (GMCH)

CPU_FAN1

Super

LED2

DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

I/O

ASUS

Mozart

IDE2

Hub

2Mbit

Firmware

IDE1

FLOPPY1

24.4cm (9.6in)

DVI1

SPDIFOUT1

DVI

Controller

Audio

Codec

AUDIO1

ATX12V1

JPCI1 JPCI2

RTL8100

AUX1

PCI1

CD_IN1

0 1

2 3

Intel I/O

Controller

Hub

(ICH4)

SERIRQ1

CMOS Power

CLRTC1

CHASSIS1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

BUZZ1

USB1

USBPWR2

ATX Power Connector

CONTROL1

PCIPWR1

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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the Intel
Pentium® 4 478/Northwood Processor.

Gold Arrow

P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED Socket 478

®

1.5 System memory

The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that
supports up to 2GB non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs.

A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it
has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a
DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched.

80 Pins

P4BGL-ED

104 Pins

P4BGL-ED 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

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1.6 Expansion slots

The P4BGL-ED has only one expansion slot exclusive for a PCI riser;
when a PCI riser is installed, it allows slots for two PCI expansion cards.

1.6.1 Configuring an expansion card

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

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

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

1.6.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments

IRQ Standard Function

0 System Timer
1 Keyboard Controller
2 Programmable Interrupt Controller
3 USB Universal Host Controller
4 Communications Port (COM1)
5 USB Universal Host Controller
6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 Generic Cardbus Controller
10 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
11 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 Numeric Data Processor
14 Ultra A T A Controller
15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller

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

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1.7 Jumpers

This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.

1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USB_PWR1 and USB_PWR2)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power
supply in reduced power mode).

The USB_PWR2 jumper is for the rear USB ports.

This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to +5VSB. Otherwise, the
system does not power up.

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

P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED USB Device Wake Up

USBPWR1

1
2

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

USBPWR2

3
2
1

+5V +5VSB

2

(Default)

2
3

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2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

These solder points allow 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
RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as
system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the battery.

3. Short the solder points.

4. Re-install the battery.

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

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

P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED Clear RTC RAM Setting

CLRTC1

12 32

Normal

(Default)

CLRTC

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1.8 Connectors

This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.

1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)

This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard
disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray
connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive)
and the black connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device.
It is recommended that you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66
devices to the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks,
you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its
jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the
jumper settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you have
more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another
UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. You may configure two hard disks to be
both master devices with two ribbon cables – one for the primary IDE
connector and another for the secondary IDE connector.

Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.

For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE
cable.

P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED IDE Connectors

IDE2

PIN 1

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

IDE1

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2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

FLOPPY1

P4BGL-ED

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

P4BGL-ED Floppy Disk Drive Connector

3. OnBoard LED

This Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power
and lights-OFF when the power is turned off.

P4BGL-ED

LED2

ON OFF

Standby

Power

P4BGL-ED Onboard LED

Powered

Off

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4. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATX_POWER1, 4-pin ATX12V1)

These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs
from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.

In addition to the 20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.

P4BGL-ED

+12V DC GND

+12V DC GND

P4BGL-ED ATX Power Connectors

If you will need to replace the power supply in the future, make sure
that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead
and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system.
The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty
powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

ATX12V1

ATX_POWER1

Pin 1

+12.0VDC

+5VSB

PWR_OK

COM

+5.0VDC

COM

+5.0VDC

COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC

+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC

-5.0VDC
COM
COM
COM
PS_ON#
COM

-12.0VDC
+3.3VDC

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5. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1)

The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or
a total of 1A (12W) at +12V. Orient the fans so that the heat sink fins
allow air flow to go across the onboard heat sinks instead of the
expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug may vary depending on the
fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector matching
the black wire to the ground pin.

CPU_FAN1

GND

Rotation

+12V

P4BGL-ED

CHA_FAN1

GND

Rotation

+12V

P4BGL-ED 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!

6. USB headers (10-1 pin USB2)

The USB1 panel is connected to the USB2 connector in the UAEX
extension module on the front panel for two additional USB 2.0 ports.

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P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED USB Headers

USB1

910

NC

GND

USB P3+

USB P3-

USB Power

2

GND
USB P4+
USB P4-

USB Power

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7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1, CD1, MODEM1)

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

P4BGL-ED

CD_IN1

(Black)

Ground

Ground

Right Audio Channel

AUX1

(White)

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

Left Audio Channel

P4BGL-ED Internal Audio Connectors

8. Front panel audio connectors (5-1 pin MIC_LOUT1)

This connector connects to the front panel audio module using an
audio cable.

P4BGL-ED

AUDIO1

P4BGL-ED Audio Panel Connectors

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AGND

MIC2

AGND

Line out_L

+12V

+5VA

AGND +12V

Line out_R

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10. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

P4BGL-ED

P4BGL-ED Control Panel Connectors

CONTROL1

HD_LED+ HD_LED-

PLED-

PLED+

PWRBTN#

GND

1

• Hard Disk Lead (2-pin HD_LED)

This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights
up on every read/write activity of any of the disc drives connected to
the primary or secondary IDE slots.

• System Power LED Lead (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED
lights up when you turn on the system power.

• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWRBTN#)

This connector connects a switch that controls the system power.
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP,
or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4
seconds turns the system OFF.

• Ground Lead (2-pin GND)

This 2-pin connector connects to ground cable to prevent noise or
emitting radio frequency interference.

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Chapter 2

This chapter gives information about the
ASUS P4BGL-ED Binary Input/Output
System (BIOS).This chapter includes
updating the BIOS using the ASUS EZ
Flash or the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is
bundled with the support CD.

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BIOS Information

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Chapter 2 - BIOS Information .................................. 2-1

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............. 2-3

2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to Update the BIOS.. 2-3

2.1.1 Using ASUS AFLASH to update the BIOS... 2-5

Updating BIOS procedures........................... 2-7

2.2 BIOS Setup Program .................................... 2-9

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ............................................ 2-10

2.2.2Legend bar ................................................... 2-10

2.3 Main Menu ..................................................... 2-12

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave.......... 2-14

2.3.2 Keyboard Features ...................................... 2-18

2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................ 2-19

2.4.1 Chip Configuration ....................................... 2-21

2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration .............................. 2-24

2.4.3 PCI Configuration ......................................... 2-26

2.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion ........... 2-27

2.5 Power Menu ................................................... 2-28

2.5.1 Power-up Control ......................................... 2-30

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2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ........................................ 2-32

2.6 Boot Menu ..................................................... 2-33

2.7 Exit Menu ....................................................... 2-35

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Chapter 2: BIOS Information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard’s original
BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the original

BIOS later.

2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS

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

Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS
contact information on page x). Save the file to a floppy disk.

Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type
the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen.

2. Reboot the computer.

3. To use EZ Flash, press <Alt> + <F2> right after POST to display the
following screen.

ASUS EZ Flash V1.00

Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

[Onboard BIOS Information]
BIOS Version : ASUS P4BGL-ED ACPI BIOS Revision 1002
BIOS Model : P4BGL-ED
BIOS Built Date : 07/11/02

Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _
*Note: EZ Flash will copy file from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot

The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What
you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

4. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. You
will receive the error message, “

WARNING! Device not ready.” if you

proceed to step 5 without the disk in the drive.

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5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the
BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then
press <Enter>.

EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that
you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.

[BIOS Information in File]
BIOS Version: P4BGL-ED Boot Block

WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _

If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error
message, “WARNING! File not found.” appears. Press <Enter> to
remove the message, then type in the correct file name. Press
<Enter>.

6. At the above prompt, type Y to continue with the update process.
Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without
updating the BIOS.

The following prompts appear if you typed Y.

Flash Memory: SST 49LF002A

1. Update Main BIOS area (Y/N)? _

2. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _

7. Press Y for both items to completely update the main BIOS area and
the boot block area.

DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot
block area! Doing so may cause system boot failure.

8. When the update process is done, the message, “Press a key to

reboot

” appears. Press any key to reboot the system with the new

BIOS.

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2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS

Creating a bootable disk

AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by
uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the
motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS
version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code
displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup.
Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file.

1. Type

FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system

disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to the disk.

2. Type

COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your

CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.

AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt
within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that
may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended
that you reboot using a floppy disk.

3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.

BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot
sequence.

4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH /boot <Enter> to run AFLASH.

If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip
is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and
therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.

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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.

6. Type a filename and the path, for example,
press <Enter>.

A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then

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Updating BIOS procedures

Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and
you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems.
Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard!

1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or
FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and
save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot from the floppy disk.

3. At the “

4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.

5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example,

A:\” prompt, type AFLASH /boot and then press <Enter>.

A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press <Enter>.

To cancel this operation, press <Esc>.

6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press
update.

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7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash
ROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when necessary.
This minimizes the possibility of boot problems in case of update
failures. When the programming is done, the message “Flashed
Successfully” appears.

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

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If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn
off the system because this may cause boot problems. Just repeat the
process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you
saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to
successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If
this happens, call the ASUS service center for support.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

2.2 BIOS Setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”

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

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

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start
up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this
program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter
the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

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

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is
a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.

Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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2.2.1 BIOS menu bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system

configuration.

ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the

advanced features.

POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power

Management features.

BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device

used to locate and load the Operating System.

EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the

Setup program.

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

2.2.2 Legend bar

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

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> or <Alt + H> Displays the General Help screen from any-

where in the BIOS Setup

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main

menu from a sub-menu

Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right
Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields

- (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the

highlighted field

+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the high-

lighted field

<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted

field

<Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field
<End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

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General help

In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also
provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any
menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The
General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding
functions.

Saving changes and exiting the Setup program

See “2.7 Exit Menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting
the setup program.

Scroll bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that
there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use
<PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the
entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press
<End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or
<Esc>.

Sub-menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left

of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can
display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu
contains additional options for a field parameter. To
display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field
and press <Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use
the legend keys to enter values and move from
field to field within a sub-menu as you would within
a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main
menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with the
legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating
through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make
unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5> to
load the Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup
program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window
located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for
the currently highlighted field.

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2.3 Main Menu

When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The
format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second
are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab>
or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second
fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or
<Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K,

5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3
Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB)
on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]

These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password, highlight the
appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password then press
<Enter>. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and
other characters are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password
again and press <Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This
password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the
password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as
above appears. Press <Enter>. The password is set to [Disabled].

Make a copy of the original BIOS on a bootable floppy disk before
setting passwords. You will need to upload the BIOS file in case you
erase the CMOS RAM in the future.

A note about passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main
menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system
startup. Passwords are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords typed
in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted. The BIOS Setup
program allows you to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor
password and a User password. If you did not set a Supervisor
password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. If you did, the
Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and
to gain full access to the configuration fields.

Forgot the password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password
information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need
to erase the CMOS RAM, unplug the all the power cables and remove
the button cell battery. Re-install the battery after about 2 seconds,
then power up the system. Refer to section “4.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS” on how to update the BIOS.

Halt On [All Errors]

This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but
Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory
detected by the system during the boot process.

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2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave

Type [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may
be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was
already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect
parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.

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

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[User Type HDD]

Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for
the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on the drive label for this
information.

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

If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,
select [None].

Other options for the Type field are:

[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives
[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other A TAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here

After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to
return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk
drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured.

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Translation Method [LBA]

Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing
(LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without
regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary
for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. Configuration options:
[LBA] [LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

Head

This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

Sector

This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this
field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method
field to [Manual].

CHS Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity as calculated by the
BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity as calculated by the
BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]

This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the
highest number that the drive supports. Note that when this field is
automatically configured, the set value may not always be the fastest
value for the drive. You may also manually configure this field. Refer to the
documentation that came with the hard drive to determine the optimum
value and set it manually. To make changes to this field, set the Type field
to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4
Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]

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SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology) system that utilizes internal hard disk
drive monitoring technology. This parameter is normally disabled because
the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease
system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the
IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in
performance. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA
capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type
HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled]

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2.3.2 Keyboard Features

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec]

This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second
characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]

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CPU Speed

This displays the current speed of the CPU installed.

CPU Frequency Multiple

This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU’s internal
frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency.

CPU External Frequency (MHz)

This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the system
bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the
bus multiple equals the CPU speed.

CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [Auto]

This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to be in
synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the system frequency.
The options that appear in the popup menu vary according to the CPU
Frequency (MHz). Configuration options: [Auto]

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CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose
[Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS Update [Enabled]

This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply
the processor with the required data. When set to [Enabled], the BIOS
loads the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

The default setting [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at
startup. If a mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to the PS/2
mouse. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. When you set
this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse
is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The
default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If not detected, the
USB controller legacy mode is disabled.

When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is
disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]

When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than
64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the
default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.1 Chip Configuration

SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]

This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5,
depending on the memory modules that you are using. The default setting
is [By SPD], which configures items 2–5 by reading the contents in the
SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory
module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type,
size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
Configuration options: [User Defined] [By SPD]

The SDRAM parameters (items 2~5) become configurable only when
you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined].

SDRAM CAS Latency [1.5T]

This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and
the time the data actually becomes available.

SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T]

This item controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command
and the read/write command.

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SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [3T]

This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to
the DDR SDRAM.

SDRAM Active Precharge Delay [5T]

This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used for DDR
SDRAM parameters.

SDRAM Idle Timer [Infinite]

Configuration options: [Infinite] [0T] [8T] [16T] [64T]

Onboard VGA [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA feature. Set to
[Enabled] if you wish to use the onboard VGA. Set to [Disabled] if you
installed an AGP device. If you did not install an external AGP device into
the AGP slot, BIOS will enable the onboard VGA regardless of the setting
of this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Graphics Aperture Size [128MB]

This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP
graphic data. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB]

Video Memory Cache Mode [UC]

USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache
technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve
the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC
(uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise
the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]

Memory Hole At 15M-16M [Disabled]

This field allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards.
Setting the address space to a particular setting makes that memory
space unavailable to other system components. Expansion cards can only
access memory up to 16MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Delayed Transaction [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is
accessing 8-bit ISA cards. This process normally consumes about 50-60
PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Set this field to [Disabled]
when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration
options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Onboard PCI IDE [Both]

This field allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or
secondary IDE channel, or both. You can also set both channels to
[Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]

USB 2.0 Reference Voltage [Medium]

This item allows control of the USB 2.0 high-speed drive strength
reference voltage. Configuration options: [Low] [Medium] [High]
[Maximum]

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2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration

Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W]

When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to
floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive.
The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration
options: [R/W] [Read Only]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]

These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial
connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different addresses.

UART2 Use As [COM Port]

This field allows you to select the device on which to assign UART2.
Configuration options: [COM Port] [IR] [Smart Card Reader]

Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]

This field allows you to set the address of the onboard parallel port
connector . If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA
Select configurations are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]

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Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
[Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP]
allows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to
operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed
operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP]
[ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the
selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or
[ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Onbaord AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]

[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio
device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio
controller is enabled; if no modem/audio device is detected, the controller is
disabled. If there are conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, set

the appropriate field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Onboard MIDI I/O [Disabled]

This field allows you to select the I/O address for the MIDI port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H]

Onboard Game Port [200H-207H]

This field allows you to select the I/O address for the game port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH]

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2.4.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1, Slot 2 IRQ [Auto]

These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. The default
setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to determine IRQ
assignments. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11]
[12] [14] [15]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video
cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects
this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the
default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Latency Timer [32]

Leave this field to the default setting [32] for best performance and
stability.

USB 1.1 Controllers [Enabled/Disabled]

This field allows you to select the number of USB 1.1 controllers that you
wish to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3 Controllers]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard USB 2.0 controller.
Set to [Enabled] if you wish to install USB 2.0 devices. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]

This field allows you to select the primary graphics card or the onboard
VGA. The option [Onboard VGA] appears only if you installed a PCI or
AGP card. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP VGA Card]
[Onboard VGA]

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard
LAN chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.4.3.1 PCI IRQ Resource Exclusion

IRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is
being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. The setting [No/ICU] for an
IRQ field indicates that you are using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU),
and that this particular IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the
IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ
and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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2.5 Power Menu

The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature
turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of
inactivity.

Power Management [User Defined]

This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving
features. When set to [Disabled], the power management features do not
function regardless of the other settings on this menu. The [User Defined]
option allows you to set the period of inactivity before the system enters
suspend mode. Refer to “Suspend Mode” later in this section.

When set to [Max Saving], system power is conserved to its greatest
amount. This setting automatically puts the system into suspend mode
after a brief period of system inactivity. [Min Saving] allows the least power
saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of
inactivity. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving]
[Max Saving]

You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to
keep the system time updated even when the computer enters
suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install
Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is
automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon
labeled “Power Management” in the Control Panel. Select the item
“Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box.

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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]

Video Off Method [DPMS OFF]

This field defines the video off features. The Display Power Management
System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if
it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use
this for monitors without power management or “green” features.

Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select
[Blank Screen] for the above field.

[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal
scanning. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank]
[DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON]

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

Shuts down any IDE hard disk drives in the system after a period of
inactivity as set in this user-configurable field. This feature does not affect
SCSI hard drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3
Min]...[15 Min]

ACPI Suspend To RAM [Disabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the ACPI Suspend-to-RAM
feature. To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should
have the capacity to provide more than 720mA current. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min]
[20 Min] [30 Min]

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

When set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as a normal system
power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows
the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds
puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX
switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration
options: [Soft off] [Suspend]

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2.5.1 Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]

This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power
interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the
system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before
the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
[Previous State]

Wake/Power Up On Ext. Modem [Disabled]

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

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

Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar]

This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at
least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Automatic Power Up [Disabled]

This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may
configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting
[Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date].
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

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2.5.2 Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures.

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any
of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows
N/A.

VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.

If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error
message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power
setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to
continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.

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2.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence

The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot
devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or
<Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can
demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which
the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up.
Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI
CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device.

Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS-120] [ZIP]
[ATAPIMO] [USB FDD] [USB ZIP]

IDE Hard Drive

This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot
sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE
hard disk drives.

ATAPI CD-ROM

This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the
boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your
connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives.

Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device
(Network)]

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Plug & Play O/S [No]

This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to
configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. When [Yes] is
selected, interrupts may be reassigned by the OS. If you installed a non­PnP OS or if you want to prevent reassigning of interrupt settings, keep
the default setting [No]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Reset Configuration Data [No]

The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contain information
about non-PnP devices. It also holds the complete record of how the
system was configured the last time it was booted. Select [Yes] if you want
to clear these data during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST).
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]

This field allows you to set boot virus detection, ensuring a virus-free boot
sector. The system halts and displays a warning message when it detects
a virus. If this occurs, you can either allow the operation to continue or use
a virus-free bootable floppy disk to restart and investigate your system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

This field speeds up the Power-On-Self Test (POST) routine by skipping
retesting a second, third, and fourth time. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine
whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt Mode [APIC]

The Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC) setting allows
you to distribute interrupt routings other than the 16 IRQs. The
Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) setting allows you to use the 16
IRQs only. Configuration options: [PIC] [APIC]

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2.7 Exit Menu

When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the
Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the
menu bar to display the following menu.

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

Exit Saving Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] 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. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes
while exiting.

Exit Discarding Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.

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Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default
values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving
the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation
appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously
saved values.

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You
can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select
this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any
changes to the non-volatile RAM.

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Chapter 3

This chapter helps you power up your
system and install drivers and utilities that
came with the support CD.

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Chapter 3 - Starting Up ............................................ 3-1

3.1 Install an operating system.......................... 3-3

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

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

3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus ...... 3-4

3.3 Software Information..................................... 3-6

3.3.1 ASUS Update ............................................... 3-6

3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe ........................................... 3-7

Starting ASUS PC Probe .............................. 3-7

Using ASUS PC Probe ................................. 3-8

ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon .................... 3-10

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3.1 Install an operating system

The P4BGL-ED motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and
OS/2 operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your
hardware.

Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the
setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.
Refer to your OS documentation for more information.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software
and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

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

3.2.1 Running the support CD

To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the software and drivers
menu automatically appears on your screen.

If the installation menu did not appear automatically, locate and double­click on the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the support CD to
display the menu.

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3.2.2 Software and drivers installation menus

The menu lists the drivers and utilities that are available for this
motherboard. Also, included is the contact information for technical
support. Simply click on the specific tab of your choice.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Chipset
update driver.

Intel Application Accelerator Driver

Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the Intel Application
Accelerator.

Intel Brookdale-G Graphics Driver

This item installs the Intel Brookdale-D Graphics driver.

Avance Logic AC’97 Audio Driver

This item prepares setup for Avance Logic AC’97 Audio compliance.

Realtek LAN Driver

This item installs the Realtek LAN driver.

PCI Modem Card Driver

This menu option displays setup notes for PCI Modem card driver.

ENE CB1410 CARDBUS CONTROLLER Driver

This menu option displays setup notes for manual installation of ENE
CB1410 cardbus controller.

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ASUS PC Probe V2.17.01

Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature.

ASUS Update v3.30.05 Beta 1

Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers.

Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver

This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver.

PC-cillin 2002 V9.02

This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 V9.02 anti-virus software.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0

This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen Saver

This item installs the ASUS screen saver.

E-Color 3Deep

This item installs application to optimize 3D graphics output.

MISC ICONS

Show Motherboard Information

Click this item to display the specifications for the P4BGL-ED motherboard.

Browse Support CD

Click this item to display the ASUS Prodigy P4BGL-ED support CD contents.

Technical support request form

This item displays for print the ASUS technical support form.

File List

Click this item to view the file list of support software for P4BGL-ED.

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3.3 Software information

3.3.1 ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and
drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.

1. Launch the utility from your
Windows Start menu:

Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/
AsusUpdate

The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.

2. Select desired update method.
Click Next.

3. If you selected Updating or
Downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network traffic,
or choose Auto Select.
Click Next.

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

5. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens to complete
the update process.

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If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window
pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save,
then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your
computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and
temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information
about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU
type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI
Explorer.

Starting ASUS PC Probe

When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to
select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not.
To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution
check box.

To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to
Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the
status of your PC.

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Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Temperature Warning

Threshold Adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease the

threshold level)

Monitor Summary

Shows a summary of the items
being monitored.

Fan Warning

Threshold Adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease the

threshold level)

Temperature Monitor

Shows the PC temperature (for
supported processors only).

Fan Monitor

Shows the PC fan rotation.

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Voltage Monitor

Shows the PC voltages.

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Settings

Lets you set threshold levels and
polling intervals or refresh times of
the PC’s temperature, fan rotation,
and voltages.

Lets you select when to enable software CPU

cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected,

the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the

CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

CPU Cooling System Setup

History

Lets you record the monitoring
activity of a certain component of
your PC for future reference.

Fan Control

Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan
Control. Smart Fan Control adjusts
the fan speed automatically based
on the current CPU temperature
and predefined threshold.

Hard Drives

Shows the used and free space of
the PC’s hard disk drives and the
file allocation table or file system

Memory

Shows the PC memory load,
memory usage, and paging file
usage.

used.

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Device Summary

Shows a summary of devices
present in your PC.

Utility

NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable.

DMI Explorer

Shows information pertinent to the
PC, such as CPU type, CPU
speed, and internal/external
frequencies, and memory size.

ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

Right clicking the PC Probe icon
brings up a menu to open or exit
ASUS PC Probe and pause or
resume all system monitoring.

When the ASUS PC Probe
senses a problem with your PC,
portions of the ASUS PC Probe
icon change to red, the PC
speaker beeps, and the ASUS
PC Probe monitor appears.

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