ASUS P4RD1-MX User Manual

P4RD1-MX

Motherboard

E2223

First Edition September 2005

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Contents

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

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

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

Typography ......................................................................................... ix

P4RD1-MX speciﬁcations summary ...................................................... x

Chap t e r 1 : Pr oduct in t r od uc ti on

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

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7

1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7

1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7

1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9

Installing the CPU .................................................................. 1-9

1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-11

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-11

1.7.2 Memory Conﬁgurations ......................................... 1-12

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-13

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 1-13

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-14

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-14

1.8.2 Conﬁguring an expansion card .............................. 1-14

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 1-15

1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-16

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-16

1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-16

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-17

1.10 Connectors .........................................................................1-20

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-20

1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-21

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Contents

Chap t e r 2 : BI OS setup

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

2.1.1 Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-3

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 2-8

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-9

2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 2-12

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-13

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-13

2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-13

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-14

2.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 2-14

2.2.6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds ............................................... 2-14

2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-14

2.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-14

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-14

2.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-15

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-15

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-15

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ...............................................2-15

2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-16

2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-17

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18

2.4.1 USB Conﬁguration ................................................. 2-18

2.4.2 JumperFree Conﬁguration ..................................... 2-19

2.4.3 CPU Conﬁguration ................................................. 2-21

2.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 2-22

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration ............................. 2-25

2.4.6 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-26

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-28

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-28

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-28

Contents

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-28

2.5.5 APM Conﬁguration ................................................2-29

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-30

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-31

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-31

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conﬁguration ................................. 2-32

2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-33

2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-35

Chap t e r 3 : So ftware s u p po rt

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 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-6

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

Notices

Fed e ral C ommun i cati o ns Co mmiss i on S t ateme n t

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 manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Can a dian Depar t ment of Co mmuni c atio n s Sta t emen t

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.

Safety information

Ele c tric a l saf e ty

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

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

•

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

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

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

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

Ope r atio n safe t y

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

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

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

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

How this guide is o r ganiz ed

This manual contains the following parts:

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

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

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

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

• Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Whe r e to find m ore i nform ation

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

1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides 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 ﬂyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Con v enti o ns us e d in this guide

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

DANGER/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 help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bol d te x t Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key

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

<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>

Command

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets

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

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

names are linked with a plus sign (+)

afudos /i[ﬁlename] afudos /iP5GD1P.ROM

P4RD1-MX speciﬁcations summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Integrated Graphics

Storage

High Deﬁnition Audio

LAN

Overclocking features

USB

ASUS special features

BIOS features

Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron® processor Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: ATi® RADEON XPRESS 200 Southbridge: ULI® M1573

800/533 MHz

2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules Dual channel memory architechture

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

ATi® RADEON X300 Graphics Processing Unit

ULI® M1573 Southbridge supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

- 4 x Serial ATA with RAID 0*, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD* RAID conﬁgurations

*Due to chipset limitation, you cannot conﬁgure a RAID 0 set or JBOD with more than two hard disk drives.

ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC Support Jack-sensing and enumeration technology Supports S/PDIF out

RLC8201CL 10/100 Mbps PCI LAN controller

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR/PCIe ratio with ﬁxed PCI frequencies

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo

4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

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P4RD1-MX speciﬁcations summary

Rear panel

Internal connectors

Power requirement

Form Factor

Support CD contents

1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x TV-out connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector System panel connector

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in (24.5 cm x 21.8 cm)

Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility

*Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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

Product

introduction

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P4RD1-MX motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P4RD1-MX motherboard

Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories I/O shield

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation User guide

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

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1.3 Special features

1.3 . 1 Pro d uct h ighli g hts

Late s t pr oc es sor tech n o lo gy

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 or 0.09 micron process. This motherboard supports 533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows

4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.

ATi R A D EO N® XPR E S S 2 00 /U LI M1573 c h i p se t

The ATi RADEON® XPRESS 200 Northbridge and the ULI M1573 Southbridge provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ATi RADEON 200 Northbridge integrates the RADEON® X300, an integrated graphics processing unit (GPU) for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The Northbridge also provides 533/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), one PCI Express x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card.

The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high deﬁnition audio.

TV-o u t su pp or t

The motherboard comes with a TV-out connector that allows you to enjoy full TV functions using an optional TV-out module. See page 1-23 for details.

XPRESS

PCI E x p re ss ™ interfac e

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI speciﬁcations. See page 1-16 for details.

Seri a l AT A te chnology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The SATA speciﬁcation allows for thinner, more ﬂexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.

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6-ch a n n el a ud io suppo r t

The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A high-deﬁnition audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

S/PD I F di gi ta l sound r e ad y

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-26 for details.

USB 2 . 0 t ec hn ol ogy

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 speciﬁcation, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20, 1-21, 1-24 and 2-18 for details.

Temp e r a tu re , fan, and v ol ta ge monitor i n g

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the ITE Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

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1.3 . 2 Inn o vati v e ASU S fea t ures

Cras h F r ee B IO S 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.

ASUS M y Lo go ™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-32.

C.P. R . (C PU P arameter R ec al l)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter.

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1.4 Before you proceed

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

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

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

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

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

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

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1.5 Motherboard overview

P4RD1-MX

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

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

1.5 . 1 Pla c emen t dire c tion

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

1.5 . 2 Scr e w ho l es

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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P4RD1-MX

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

4Mb

BIOS

ATX12V

FLOPPY

AAFP

SB_PWR

USBPW12

USBPW34

USB78

USB56 USBPW78 USBPW56

CLRTC

SATA1

PCIEX1_1

ULI

M1573

PWR_FAN

CPU_F

PRI_IDE

RTL8201CL

EATXPWR

SATA3

SATA2

SATA4

PCIEX16

PCI1

PCI2

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: K

eyboard

USB12

LAN_USB34

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

KBPWR

Socket 478

Below:Mic In

Center:Line Out

Top:Line In

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_

(64 bit,184-pin module)

SEC_IDE

CHA_FAN

AD1986A

TV_C

CHASSIS

GAME

ATI

RADEON

XPRESS

200

21.8cm (8.6in)

24.5cm (9.6in)

1.5 . 3 Mot h erbo a rd la y out

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX CPU Socket 478

Gold Arrow

90 -

100

The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a speciﬁc corner of the CPU socket.

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

Ins t alli n g 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.

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

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

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Socket Lever

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

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

The CPU ﬁts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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

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

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

Gold Mark

Note s o n In te l® Hyp e r - Th re ad ing Tech n o lo gy

• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 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 Technology 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.

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To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

80 Pins 104 Pins

DIMM_B1

1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Reboot the computer.

1.7 System memory

1.7 . 1 Ove r view

The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The motherboard supports dual channel memory architechture.

The following ﬁgure illustrates the location of the sockets:

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1.7 . 2 Mem o ry C o nfigu r atio n s

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory conﬁgurations in this section.

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For dual channel conﬁguration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM A1=DIMM B1).

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Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended conﬁgurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended conﬁgurations in Table 1.

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

• Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.

• Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR 400 MHz (FSB 800/533) Qualiﬁed Vendors Lists.

Table 1 Recommended memory conﬁgurations

For dual-channel conﬁguration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance.

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1

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1.7 . 3 Ins t alli n g a D IMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

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.

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ﬁts in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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

DDR DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7 . 4 Rem o ving a DIM M

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

Support the DIMM lightly with your ﬁngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ﬂips out with extra force.

DDR DIMM notch

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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1.8 Expansion slots

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

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

1.8 . 1 Ins t alli n g an expan s ion c ard

To install an expansion card:

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8 . 2 Con f igur i ng an expa n sion card

After installing the expansion card, conﬁgure it 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 on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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1.8 . 3 Int e rrup t assi g nmen t s

Stan d a r d in terrupt a s si gn me nts

IRQ Priority Standard Function

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

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

IRQ a s s ig nm en ts for t h i s motherbo a r d

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 — shared — — — — — — PCI slot 2 — — shared — — — — — PCIe x1 slot — shared — — — — — — PCIe x16 slot — — shared — — — — — Onboard USB controller 1 — shared — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 2 — — shared — — — — — Onboard USB controller 3 — — — used — — — — Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — — — — used Onboard SATA — — — — — used — — Onboard LAN — — — — used — — — Onboard HD audio — — — — — — used — Onboard VGA — shared — — — — — —

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conﬂicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8 . 4 PCI slot s

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI speciﬁcations. The ﬁgure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8 . 5 PCI Expr e ss x1 6 slo t

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express speciﬁcations. The ﬁgure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

1.8 . 6 PCI Expr e ss x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express speciﬁcations. The ﬁgure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

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1.9 Jumpers

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

2 1

1. 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. Re-install the battery.

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

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

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

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

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

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX USB device wake-up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW56 USBPW78

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW12 USBPW34

USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

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

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

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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Keyboard power setting

(Default)

+5V +5VSB

KBPWR

2 31 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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1.10 Connectors

LED

10Mbps

LED

LAN port

100Mbp

2 3

1.1 0 .1 Re a r pan el co n necto rs

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN p o r t LE D indicati o n s

10M Linking / Orange 100M Linking/ Green

Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF No Link Blinking 10M Activity Blicking 100M Activity

4. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-channel conﬁguration, the function of this port becomes Surround Out.

5. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.

6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Center/Bass.

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

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Audi o 2 , 4, o r 6-chan n e l co nf ig uration

P4RD1-MX

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

P4RD1-MX Floppy disk drive connector

PIN 1

FLOPPY

Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel

Light Blue Line In Surround Out Surround Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Bass

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. VGA port. This port connects to VGA or LCD monitor.

10. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.

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

1.1 0 .2 In t ernal conn e ctors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided ﬂoppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the ﬂoppy disk drive.

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

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2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

SEC_IDE

1 1

These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives to the same cable, you must conﬁgure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

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

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

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3. Serial ATA connectors

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX SATA connectors

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA

_RXP1

RSATA

_RXN1

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA

_RXP4

RSATA

_RXN4

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA

_RXP3

RSATA

_RXN3

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA

_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX TV out connector

TV_C

CVBS out

S-video Y out

S-video C out

GND

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

Important notes on Serial ATA

•

Due to chipset limitation, you cannot conﬁgure a RAID 0 set or JBOD with more than two hard drives.

•

Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA.

4. TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV_C) This 6-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows

you to connect a television to your system. Connect one end of the TV-out cable to this connector and the other end to the TV-out module.

The TV-out module is purchased separately.

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5. CPU, Power, and Chassis fan connectors

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Fan connectors

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

Rotation

+12V

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX USB 2.0 connectors

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

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

or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.36W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

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

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME

module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The USB/Game module is purchased separately.

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

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

ATX12V

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

GND

+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

PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts +3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX CD audio connector

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

These connectors are for an ATX 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.

•

It is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Speciﬁcation

2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

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

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

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

8. 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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P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

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

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX 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 pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

10. Di g i t a l A u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound

output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX Analog front panel connector

AAFP

Legacy AC 97

compliant definition

Azalia

compliant definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 R

PRESENCE#

GND

BLINE_OUT_L

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

BLINE_OUT_R

MICPWR

+5VA

AGND

11. GA M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E )

P5RD1-V

P4RD1-MX GAME connector

GAME

+5V

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

J2CY

J2B2

MIDI_IN

J1B1

J1CX

GND

J1CY

J1B2

+5V

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

The USB/GAME module is purchased separately.

12. Fr o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ʻ97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• Connect a high-deﬁniton front panel audio module to this connector to avail the high-deﬁnition audio features of the motherboard.

• By default, this connector is set to legacy ACʼ97 audio. If you

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want to connect a high-deﬁnition front panel audio module to this connector, enable the HD Audio Controller item in the BIOS.

13. Sy s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L )

P4RD1-MX

P4RD1-MX System panel connector

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

SPEAKERPLED

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWR

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE LED

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

•

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

•

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

•

Power button (Yellow 2-pin PWR) This connector is for the system power button.

•

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

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

BIOS setup

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable ﬂoppy disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable ﬂoppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS ﬁle fails or gets corrupted.)

3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a ﬂoppy disk or the motherboard support CD.)

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 ﬁle to a bootable ﬂoppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

2.1 . 1 Cre a ting a boo t able flopp y dis k

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

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB ﬂoppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB ﬂoppy disk to the ﬂoppy 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

ﬁeld, then click Start.

format A:/S

then press <Enter>.

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Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB ﬂoppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open ﬁeld, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS ﬁle to the bootable ﬂoppy disk.

2.1 . 2 AFU D OS ut ility

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

Copy i n g t he c urrent B I O S

To copy the current BIOS ﬁle using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

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

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

afudos /o[ﬁlename]

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main ﬁlename Extension name

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS

reserved.

Reading ﬂash ..... done

Write to ﬁle ...ok A:\>

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

Upda t i n g th e BIOS fil e

To update the BIOS ﬁle using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

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

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

afudos /i[ﬁlename]

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

A:\>afudos /iP4RD1MX.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iP4RD1MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS

reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ﬂash BIOS

Reading ﬁle ..... done

Reading ﬂash .... done

Advance Check........

Erasing ﬂash .... done

Writing ﬂash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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

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 /iP4RD1MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS

reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ﬂash BIOS

Reading ﬁle ..... done

Reading ﬂash .... done

Advance Check.........

Erasing ﬂash ..... done

Writing ﬂash ..... done

Verifying ﬂash ... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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2.1 . 3 ASU S Cras hFree BIOS 2 uti l ity

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS ﬁle when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS ﬁle using the motherboard support CD or the ﬂoppy disk that contains the updated BIOS ﬁle.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the ﬂoppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS ﬁle in the ﬂoppy disk to P4RD1MX.ROM.

Reco v e r in g th e BIOS f r o m a fl oppy dis k

To recover the BIOS from a ﬂoppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

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

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

corrupted BIOS ﬁle.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for ﬂoppy... Floppy found! Reading ﬁle “P4RD1MX.ROM”. Completed. Start ﬂashing...

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

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

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Reco v e r in g th e BIOS f r o m th e support C D

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

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

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

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

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

When no ﬂoppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the

optical drive for the original or updated BIOS ﬁle. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS ﬁle.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for ﬂoppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading ﬁle “P4RD1MX.ROM”. Completed. Start ﬂashing...

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

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

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

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2.1 . 4 ASU S EZ F lash u tili t y

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS ﬁle for the motherboard and rename the same to P4RD1MX.ROM.

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

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

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for ﬂoppy...

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

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for ﬂoppy... Floppy found! Reading ﬁle “P4RD1MX.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

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

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no ﬂoppy disk in the drive. A “P4RD1MX.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS ﬁle is not found in the ﬂoppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS ﬁle to P4RD1MX.ROM.

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2.1 . 5 ASU S Upda te ut i lity

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

• Save the current BIOS ﬁle

• Download the latest BIOS ﬁle from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS ﬁle

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

Inst a l l in g AS US Updat e

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 VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 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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Upda t i n g th e BIOS thr o u gh t he I nternet

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.

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

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

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

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Upda t i n g th e BIOS thr o u gh a B IO S file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS ﬁle:

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

3. Locate the BIOS ﬁle from the Open window, then click Open.

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

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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable ﬁrmware chip 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 can change the conﬁguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconﬁgure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the ﬁrmware hub.

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

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

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

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 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 ﬁle for this motherboard.

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2.2 . 1 BIO S men u scre e n

Menu bar Conﬁguration ﬁeldsMenu items

System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 09/07/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary Slave : [Not Detected]

System Information

General help

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

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

Navigation keysSub-menu items

2.2 . 2 Men u bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conﬁguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conﬁguration Boot For changing the system boot conﬁguration 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.

2.2 . 3 Nav i gati o n key s

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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2.2 . 4 Men u ite m s

System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected] IDE Configuration

System Information

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

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

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

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

Advanced Chipset settings

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

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto] DRAM Idle Timer [Auto] DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI] Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB] Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

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

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

Main menu items

2.2 . 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>.

2.2 . 6 Con f igur a tion f ield s

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

A conﬁgurable ﬁeld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a ﬁeld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2 . 7 Pop - up w i ndow

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conﬁguration options for that item.

2.2 . 8 Scr o ll b a r

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

Pop-up window

2.2 . 9 Gen e ral h elp

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

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Scroll bar

2.3 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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 10/07/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Third IDE Master : [None] Fourth IDE Master : [None] Fifth IDE Master : [None] Sixth IDE Master : [None]

System Information

2.3 . 1 Sys t em T i me [x x :xx: x x]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3 . 2 Sys t em D a te [D a y xx / xx/xx xx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3 . 3 Leg a cy D i skett e A [ 1 .44M, 3.5 i n.]

Sets the type of ﬂoppy drive installed. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3 . 4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

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

Primary IDE Master

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

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

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

Type [ A ut o]

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

LBA/ L a r ge M od e [Auto]

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

Bloc k ( Mu lt i- sector T r a ns fe r) 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. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO M o d e [A ut o]

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

DMA M o d e [A ut o]

Selects the DMA mode. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]

SMAR T M on it or ing [Aut o ]

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

32Bit D at a Tr ansfer [ D i sa bl ed ]

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

2.3 . 5 Sys t em I n forma t ion

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

AMIBIOS

Version : 0202

Build Date : 08/29/05

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz

Speed : 2800 MHz

Count : 1

System Memory

Size : 512MB

AMI B I O S

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Proc e s s or

Displays the auto-detected CPU speciﬁcation

Syst e m Me mo ry

Displays the auto-detected system memory

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2.4 Advanced menu

Configure CPU.

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

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

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

USB Conﬁguration JumperFree Conﬁguration

CPU Conﬁguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conﬁguration PCIPnP

2.4 . 1 USB Confi gurat i on

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

USB Conﬁguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Controller [USB OHCI + EHCI] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB C o n tr ol le r [USB O H C I + EH CI ]

Allows you to disabled or set the USB controller. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [USB OHCI] [USB OHCI + EHCI]

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Lega c y US B Su pport [A u t o]

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

USB 2 . 0 C on tr ol ler Mode [ Hi Sp ee d]

Allows you to conﬁgure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conﬁguration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]

BIOS E H CI H an d-off [E n a bl ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off function. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.4 . 2 Jum p erFr e e Con f igur a tion

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Conﬁgure System Frequency/Voltage

PCIE Frequency [100] Spread Spectrum Setting [0.2%]

DDR Voltage [Auto]

AI O v e r cl oc ki ng [Auto ]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking conﬁguration options:

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard - loads the standard settings for the system. Overclock Proﬁle - loads overclocking proﬁles with optimal parameters for

stability when overclocking.

PCI E x p re ss F requency [ 10 0]

Sets the PCI Express frequency. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust the frequency values. Conﬁguration options: [100] ~ [255]

Spre a d Sp ec tr um Setti n g [ 0. 2% ]

Sets the clock generator spread spectrum. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [0.1%] [0.2%] ~ [1.0%]

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DDR V o l ta ge [ Auto]

Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [2.50V] [2.60V] [2.70V] [2.80V]

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

The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual].

CPU F r e qu en cy [XXX] ( v a lu e is a uto-dete c t ed )

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

Memo r y Cl oc k Mode [Au t o ]

Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Sync to CPU] [Async Manual Mode]

Memo r y Fr eq ue ncy [300 ]

Allows you to set the memory frequency. This item appears only when the Memory Clock Mode item is set to [Async Manual Mode]. Conﬁguration options: [100] ~ [300]

The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Proﬁle].

Over c l o ck O pt ions [Ov e r cl oc k 5% ]

Allows you to set the oveclocking options. Conﬁguration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] [FSB 900MHz] [FSB 950MHz] [FSB 1000MHz] [FSB 1066MHz]

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2.4 . 3 CPU Confi gurat i on

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

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

Conﬁgure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz

Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB Cache L3 : 0 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked Ratio Actual Value : 18 Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 24]

HyperThreading Function [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Rati o C MO S Se tting [2 4 ]

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.

Hype r T h re ad in g Functi o n [ En ab led]

Enables or disables the Intel® HyperThreading technology function. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Micr o c o de U pd ation [E n a bl ed ]

Disables or enables the microcode updation function. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max C P U ID V al ue Limit [ Di sa bl ed ]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU I n t er na l Thermal C o nt ro l [A uto]

Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

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2.4 . 4 Chi p set

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

NorthBridge Conﬁguration SouthBridge Conﬁguration

Nort h B r id ge configu r a ti on

The NorthBridge conﬁguration submenu allows you to change the NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu items.

Memory Reference Code (MRC) Version 5.9 Boots Graphic Adapter Priority [PEG/IGD] Current Memory Clock 333MHz Surround View Function [Disabled] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]

Advanced NB

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Boot s G ra ph ic Adapter P ri or it y [PEG/I G D ]

Allows you to select the primary graphics boot device. Conﬁguration options: [IGD*] [PEG*/IGD] [PCI/IGD]

* IGD - Integrated Graphics Display

* PEG - PCI Express Graphics

Curr e n t M em or y Clock [ 3 33 MH z]

Displays the current memory clock. This item is not user conﬁgurable.

Surr o u n d Vi ew Functio n [D is ab led]

Allows you to enable or disable the surround view function. This item is user-conﬁgurable only when you installed an ATI PCI Express graphics card. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

UMA F r a me B uf fer Size [ 64 MB ]

Sets the UMA frame buffer size. Conﬁguration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]

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Adva n c e d NB

The Advanced NorthBridge conﬁguration submenu allows you to change advanced NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu items.

DRAM 1T/2T Command [2T] Conﬁgure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM CAS Select [2.5 Clocks] DRAM tRP Select [3.0 Clocks] DRAM tRCD Select [3.0 Clocks] DRAM tRAS Select [7.0 Clocks] Refresh Rate Select [7.8 us]

DRAM 1T/2T Command [2T]

Sets the DRAM 1T/2T command. Conﬁguration options: [1T] [2T]

Conf i g u re D RA M Timing b y SP D [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-tems. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM CAS Select [2.5 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time

the data actually becomes available.

Conﬁguration options: [1.0 Clocks] [1.5 Clocks] [2.0 Clocks]

[2.5 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [3.5 Clocks]

DRAM tRP Select [3.0 Clocks]

Sets the DRAM tRP.

Conﬁguration options: [2.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks] [5.0 Clocks]

DRAM tRCD Select [3.0 Clocks]

Sets the DRAM tRCD.

Conﬁguration options: [2.0 Clocks] [3.0 Clocks] [4.0 Clocks]

DRAM tRAS Select [7.0 Clocks]

Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing.

Conﬁguration options: [1.0 Clocks] [2.0 Clocks] ~ [15.0 Clocks]

Refresh Rate Select [7.8 us]

Sets the refresh rate select.

Conﬁguration options: [15.625 us] [3.9 us] [7.8 us] [31.3 us]

[62.5 us] [125 us]

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Sout h B r id ge c onfigura t i on

The SouthBridge conﬁguration submenu allows you to change the SouthBridge settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu items.

Azalia Controller [Enabled] Serial ATA Controller [Enabled] SATA Mode Controller [SATA Mode]

Ethernet Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Azal i a Co nt ro ller [En a b le d]

Enable or disable Azalia Controller. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enable]

Seri a l AT A Co ntroller [ En ab le d]

Enables or disables the Serial ATA controller. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode Controller [SATA Mode]

Sets SATA Boot ROM. Conﬁguration options: [SATA Mode] [Raid Mode]

Ethe r n e t Co nt roller [ E n ab le d]

Enables or disables the Onboard LAN controller. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Enables or disables the LAN Boot ROM. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4 . 5 Onb o ard D evice s Con f igura tion

Conﬁgure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5]

Allow BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses.

Seri a l Po rt 1 Address [ 3 F8 /I RQ 4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Para l l e l Po rt Address [ 37 8]

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

Para l l e l Po rt Mode [E P P +E CP ]

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

ECP Mod e DMA Cha n n el [ DMA 3 ]

Conﬁguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

EPP Ver s i on [ 1.9 ]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Conﬁguration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Set IRQ for the Parallel Port.

Conﬁguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Onbo a r d G am e Port [En a b le d]

Enables or disables the onboard Game port. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onbo a r d M ID I Port [33 0 ]

Enables or disables the onboard MIDI port. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [300] [330]

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MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5]

Allows you to set the MIDI port IRQ address. Conﬁguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] [IRQ10] [IRQ11]

2.4 . 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 ﬁeld 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 conﬁgure all the devices in the system YES:lets the operation system conﬁg Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

Plug a n d Pl ay O/S [No ]

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

PCI L a t en cy T imer [64 ]

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

Allo c a t e IR Q to PCI V G A [ Ye s]

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

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Pale t t e S no op ing [Dis a b le d]

When set to [Enabled], BIOS informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so the card will function correctly. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRQ- x x as si gn ed to, D M A C ha nn el x [PC I De vi ce ]

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

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2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conﬁguration options.

Suspend Mode [Auto] Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conﬁguration Hardware Monitor

2.5 . 1 Sus p end M ode [ A uto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conﬁguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2.5 . 2 Rep o st V i deo o n S3 R esume [No]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.5 . 3 ACP I 2.0 Suppo r t [N o ]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 speciﬁcations. Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.5 . 4 ACP I API C Supp o rt [ E nable d]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Speciﬁc Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.5 . 5 APM Conf i gurat i on

APM Conﬁguration

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

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

Powe r B ut to n Mode [On / O ff ]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Conﬁguration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Rest o r e o n AC Power L o s s [P ow er 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. Conﬁguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Powe r O n By P S/2 Keyb o a rd [ Di sa bled]

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

Powe r O n By P S/2 Mous e [D is ab le d]

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]

Powe r O n By R TC Alarm [ Di sa bl ed]

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, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Powe r O n By E xternal M o de ms [ 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]

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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.

Powe r O n By P CI Devic e s [ Di sa bled]

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]

Powe r O n By O nBoard L A N [ Di sa bled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through an onboard LAN module. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The Power On By OnBoard LAN item shows up only when the Power On By PCI Devices item is set to Enabled.

2.5 . 6 Har d ware Monit o r

Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Temperature [39ºC/102.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [3902 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.360V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.264V] 5V Voltage [ 5.034V] 12V Voltage [11.855V]

MB T e m p er at ur e [xxx°C / xx x° F] CPU T e m pe ra tu re [xxx° C / xx x° F]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

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CPU F a n S pe ed [xxxxRP M ] o r [N /A ]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the ﬁeld shows N/A.

Chas s i s F an S peed [xx x x RP M] o r [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the speciﬁc ﬁeld shows N/A.

Powe r F an S pe ed [xxxx R P M] o r [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the speciﬁc ﬁeld shows N/A.

VCOR E V ol ta ge , 3.3V V o l ta ge , 5V V oltage, 1 2 V Vo lt ag e

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

2.6 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 Conﬁguration Security

2.6 . 1 Boo t Dev i ce Pr i orit y

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]

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1st ~ x xt h Bo ot Devic e [1 st F lo pp y Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Conﬁguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

2.6 . 2 Boo t Set t ings C onfi g urati on

Boot Settings Conﬁguration

Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

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

Quic k B oo t [E nabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full S c re en L ogo [Ena b l ed ]

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

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

Add O n RO M Display M o de [ Fo rc e BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conﬁguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Boot u p Nu m- Lo ck [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conﬁguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 M o us e Su pport [A u t o]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait f o r ʻF 1ʼ If Erro r [E na bl ed ]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Hit ʻ D E Lʼ M es sage Dis p l ay [ En abled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Inte r r u pt 1 9 Capture [ D is ab le d]

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

2.6 . 3 Sec u rity

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conﬁguration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

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

Chan g e Su pe rv isor Pas s w or d

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. Conﬁrm the password when prompted.

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

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

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

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 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.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed

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

User A c ce ss L evel [Fu l l A cc es s]

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

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

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

Chan g e Us er P assword

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. Conﬁrm 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.

Clea r U se r Pa ssword

Select this item to clear the user password.

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Pass w o r d Ch ec k [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. Conﬁguration options: [Setup] [Always]

2.7 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.

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 & Sa ve C hanges

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. 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 conﬁrmation 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.

Exit & Di sc ar d Chang e s

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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Disc a r d C ha ng es

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

Load S e tu p De faults

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 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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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software

support

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

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

• Make sure that you install Windows® 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 motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

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

3.2 . 1 Run n ing t he su p port 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 ﬁle ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2 . 2 Dri v ers m enu

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

ASUS I n st al l- Installa t i on W iz ar d for Dr i v er s

Installs the ASUS Driver Installation Wizard.

ULI C h i ps et D river

Installs the ULI® chipset drivers.

ATI R A D EO N XP RESS 200 C h ipset Dr i v er

Installs the ATI® RADEON® XPRESS 200 chipset drivers.

Soun d M A X AD I1 986A Aud i o Driver

Installs the ADI AD1986A SoundMAX audio driver and application.

ULI P C I F as t Ethernet D ri ve r

Installs ULI® PCI Fast Ethernet Driver.

USB 2 . 0 D ri ve r

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

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3.2 . 3 Uti l ities menu

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

ASUS P C P ro be 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 U p da te

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). See page 2-9 for details.

ASUS S c re en S aver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

ADOB E A cr ob at Reader V 7 .0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0.

Micr o s o ft D ir ectX 9.0 c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.

Anti - v i ru s utility

The anti-virus application scans, identiﬁes, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

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3.2 . 4 Mak e Dis k menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to create a driver disk for the onboard SATA RAID controller.

Make U L I 32 bi t SATA D r i ve r Di sk

Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the ULI® SATA RAID conﬁguration.

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3.2 . 5 Man u als m enu

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

• Most user manual ﬁles are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ﬁle.

• Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model.

3.2 . 6 ASU S Cont act i n form a tion

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also ﬁnd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual