ASUS P5945G User Manual

V-Series P5945G

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

Installation Manual

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Firs t E diti o n V1
Sept e m b er 2 0 0 6

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Table of contents

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

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

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

System package contents .................................................................... x

Cha p te r 1 : S y ste m I n tro d uc t ion

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

1.2 Front panel (external) ...........................................................

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1.3 Rear panel .............................................................................

1-4

1.4 Internal components .............................................................

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1.6 LED panel ............................................................................

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Cha p te r 2 : Bas i c I nst a ll a tio n

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

2.2 Before you proceed ..............................................................

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2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly .............

2-3

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..............................................

2-4

2.4.1 Overview .................................................................

2-4

2.4.2 Installing the CPU ....................................................

2-4

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

2-6

2.5 Installing a DIMM ...................................................................

2-8

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

2-8

2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM .........................................

2-10

2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM ........................................

2-10

2.6 Expansion slots ...................................................................

2-11

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ..................................

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2.6.2 Conguring an expansion card ..............................

2-11

2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................

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2.6.4 PCI slots ................................................................

2-13

2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................

2-13

2.7 Installing an optical drive ....................................................

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2.8 Installing a hard disk drive ..................................................

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2.9 Installing a oppy disk drive

................................................ 2-19

2.10 Re-connecting cables ..........................................................

2-20

2.11 Reinstalling the cover .........................................................

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Cha p te r 3 : Sta r ti n g u p

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

3.2 Powering up ..........................................................................

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3.3 Support CD information ........................................................

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3.3.1 Running the support CD ..........................................

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3.3.2 Utilities menu ..........................................................

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3.3.3 Make disk ................................................................

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3.3.4 ASUS contact information ......................................

3-5

3.4 Software information ............................................................

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Cha p te r 4 : Mot h er b oar d I n fo

4.1 Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Motherboard layout ..............................................................

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4.3 Jumpers ................................................................................

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4.4 Connectors ...........................................................................

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Cha p te r 5 : BIO S I n for m at i on

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

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

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

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

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5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility ...........................................

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5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le ....................................

5-9

5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ..............................

5-10

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

5-11

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

5-12

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

5-12

5.2.3 Legend bar ............................................................

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5.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 5-13

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

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5.2.6 Conguration elds ...............................................

5-13

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

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5.2.8 General help ..........................................................

5-14

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

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

5-15

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

5-15

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

5-14

5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ........

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5.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave ......................................

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5.3.6 First/Second SATA Master ...................................

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5.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring .........................................

5-19

5.3.8 Installed Memory ...................................................

5-19

5.3.9 Usable Memory ......................................................

5-19

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

5-19

5.4.1 CPU Conguration .................................................

5-20

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

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5.4.3 PCIPnP ...................................................................

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5.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration ..............................

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

5-25

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

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5.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...............................................

5-26

5.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ................................................

5-26

5.5.3 APM Conguration ................................................

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5.5.4 Hardware Monitor ..................................................

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

5-30

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

5-30

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

5-31

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

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5.7 Exit menu ............................................................................

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Notices

Fed er al Co mm un ica ti on s C om mi ssi on S tat em en 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

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

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

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

Can ad ia n D ep ar tme nt o f C om mu nic at io ns St at eme nt

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.

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

Changes or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

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Safety information

Ele ct ri cal s af ety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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

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

Ope ra ti on sa fe ty

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

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

•

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

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

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

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

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

manufacturer’s instructions.

VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der

Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller

empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.

LASER PRODUCT WARNING

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About this guide

Aud ie nc e

This guide provides general information and installation instructions
about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. This guide is
intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of
personal computers.

How t hi s g ui de is o rg ani ze d

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chap t e r 1: S y s tem i n t rodu c t i on
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS

V-Series P5945G. The chapter lists the system features, including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chap t e r 2: B a s ic i n s t alla t i o n
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install

components in the system.

3. Chap t e r 3: S t a rtin g u p
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and

utilities from the support CD.

4. Chap t e r 4: M o t herb o a r d in f o r mati o n
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes

with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.

5. Chap t e r 5: B I O S in f o r mati o n
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Con ve nt ion s us ed in t his g ui de

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.

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

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

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

Whe re t o f in d mor e in for ma ti on

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

1. ASUS W e bsit e s
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on

ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.

2. Opti o n a l Do c u m enta t i o n
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items.

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

Ite m d escri p t i on

1. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with

• ASUS motherboard

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support CD

4. User guide

5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

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Chapter 1

System introduction

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-Series P5945G. The chapter
lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G!

The ASUS V-Series P5945G is an all-in-one barebone system with a
versatile home entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using
DDR2-667/533/400 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated
graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and
6-channel audio feature the system and take you ahead in the world of
power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, oppy disk drive slot, power

button, and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. These bays are for IDE optical drives.

2. 3.5-inch drive bays. These slots are for 3.5-inch oppy or hard disk
drives.

3. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

4. Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning
off the power.

5. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the
hard disk drive.

6. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.

7. Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with
a stereo mini-plug.

8. Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to
choose, please refer to your product package for the front panel type
you purchased.

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1.3 Rear panel

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

1. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.

2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input
voltage according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section
“Voltage selector” on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch.

3. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

5. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.

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

7. VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.

8. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

10. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel and 6-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

11. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player,
or other audio sources.

12. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides
ventilation inside the power supply unit.

13. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation
inside the system chassis.

14. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.

15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
cards.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio
ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration

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

Por t He adse t 4-s p e a ker 6- s p eake r
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Vol ta ge se le ct or

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

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

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

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

115 V / 2 30V

Vol t a g e sel e c t or

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1.4 Internal components

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

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1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. Hard disk drive bay

4. Floppy disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

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Chapter 2

Basic installation

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

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2.1 Preparation

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

Bas i c c omp o ne n ts t o i nst a ll

1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

3. Expansion card(s)

4. Hard disk drive

5. Optical drive

6. Floppy disk drive

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Phillips (cross) screw driver

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

•

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

•

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

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

2.2 Before you proceed

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

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Onboard LED

SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

OFF

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2.3 Removing the side cover and front

panel assembly

1. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.

2. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage
from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.

3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they
disengage from the chassis.

4. Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs
on the right side of the assembly are exposed.

5. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.

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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.4 .1 Ove rv ie w

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket supports
the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /
Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package.

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

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

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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the

motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.4 .2 Ins ta ll ing C PU

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.

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

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

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B

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

4. Lift the load plate with your

thumb and forenger to a 100º

angle (4A), then push the PnP
cap from the load plate window
to remove (4B).

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

then t the socket alignment

key into the CPU notch.

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

6. Apply Thermal Interface Material
on the CPU before closing the
load plate.

A

B

DO NOT eat the Thermal
Interface Material. If it gets
into your eyes or touches
your skin, make sure to wash
it off immediately, and seek
professional medical help.

2.4 .3 Ins ta ll ing t he CP U f an a n d he a ts in k a ss em bly

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

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

• Your Intel

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Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in

a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

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

3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard.

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B

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

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

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CPU_FA N

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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2.5 Installing a DIMM

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

The following gure illustrates the location of the sockets:

2.5 .1 Mem or y con fi gu rat io ns

You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB,
and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs.

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240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

128 Pins

112 Pins

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A1

Ch a n nel Sock e t s

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

• For dual-channel conguration, the total size of memory module(s)

installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 =
DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2).

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

from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualied Vendors List for

details.

• Some odd version DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel On-Die­Temination (0DT) requirement and may downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If
this happen, contact your retailer for the ODT value.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips.

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Siz e Ve n d o r Mod e l Side(s) Co m p onen t A B C

Qua l if i ed V en d ors Li s ts ( QV L )

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DIM M S uppor t

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2N5/512 V V V

1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1G V V V

512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E SS KVR667D2E5/512 V V V

256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 V V V

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A V V V

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A V V V

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-A V V V

256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B V V V

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B V V V

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B V V V

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 V V V

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 V V V

1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 V V V

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 V V V

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 V V V

256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E V V

512MB ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E V V V

512MB A-DATA AD29608A8B-3EG SS M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 V V V

512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA663.8FD V V V

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD V V

1024MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E DS 78.01092.420 V V V

512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J V V V

1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E DS TS128MLQ64V6J V V V

512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS JM367Q643A-6 V V V

1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 DS JM388Q643A-6 V V

Side(s):
SS - Single-sided
DS - Double-sided
CL: CAS Latency

DIMM support:
A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel

memory conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair

of Dual-channel memory conguration.

C - Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as

two paris of Dual-channel memory conguration.

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2.5 .3 Rem ov in g a D DR 2 D IM M

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2.5 .2 Ins ta ll ing a D DR2 D IM M

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

1. Unlock a DDR2 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.

Loc k e d Reta i n i ng Cl i p

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.

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

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DDR 2 D IMM n o t c h

1

2

1

3

Unl o c k ed re t a i ning c l i p

1

1

DDR 2 D IMM n o t c h

2

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2.6 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.

2.6 .1 Ins ta ll ing a n ex p an si on ca rd

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 rmly 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.

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

2.6 .2 Con fi gu rin g an e x pa ns io n c ar d

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software

settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 5 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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* T h e s e IRQ s a re us u a l l y av a i l a ble f o r ISA o r P CI d e v i c es.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,

conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system

unstable and the card inoperable.

Sta n da r d i n te r rup t a s sig n me n ts

IRQ S t a n dard F u n ction

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

IRQ as s ign m en t s f o r t his mo t her b oa r d

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 shared — — — — — — —
PCI slot 2 — shared — — — — — —
PCI Express x16 slot shared — — — — — — —
PCI Express x1 slot — shared — — — — — —
Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — — — — shared
Onboard USB controller 2 — — — shared — — — —
Onboard USB controller 3 — — shared — — — — —
Onboard USB controller 4 — — — shared — — — —
Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — — — — shared
Onboard IDE port — — — shared — — — —
Onboard HD audio shared — — — — — — —
Onboard LAN — shared — — — — — —

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2.6 .4 PCI s lo ts

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

specications. The gure shows a

LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

2.6 .3 PCI E xp res s x1 sl ot

This motherboard supports PCI
Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards
and other cards that comply with the

PCI Express specications. The gure

shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.

2.6 .5 PCI E xp res s x1 6 s lo t

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

specications. The gure shows a

graphics card installed on the PCI
Express x16 slot.

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2.7 Installing an optical drive

Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical
drive.

Follow these steps to install an optical drive:

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.

3. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and
carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align
with the holes on the bay as shown.

4. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.

4

4

3

IDE r i bbon c a b le

Pow e r cable

5. Connect a power cable from
the power supply to the power
connector at the back of the
optical drive.

6. Connect one end of the IDE
ribbon cable to the IDE interface
at the back of the optical drive,
matching the red stripe on the
cable with Pin 1 on the IDE
interface.

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7. Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE
connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for
the location of this connector.

8. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel.

9. Replace the front panel.

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2.8 Installing a hard disk drive

The system may have one pre-installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA or IDE hard disk
drive. Refer to this section to install additional Serial ATA or IDE hard disk
drive(s).

To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:

4. Secure the drive with two screws on both sides.

4

4

3

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Use a screw driver to remove the HDD drive slot metal plate cover.

3. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch
bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the
holes on the drive bay.

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If your Serial ATA HDD has both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the
back, use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy
4-pin power connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to
components and to keep the system from becoming unstable.

5. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at
the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA
connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the
Serial ATA connectors.

6. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to
the 15-pin power connector at the back of the drive.

- OR -

Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to

the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the drive.

Ser i a l ATA c a b le

Ser i a l ATA p o w er
cab l e

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To install an IDE hard disk drive:

1. Follow steps 1-4 of the previous section.

2. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE
connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See
page 4-7 for the location of the connector.

• If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to congure

your hard disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE
cable and power plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to
set the drive as a Master device.

• If you will install two IDE hard disk drives, congure the other device

as Slave.

3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE
connector on the drive.

4. If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of
the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE
hard disk drive.

5. Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power
connector at the back of the drive(s).

IDE r i bbon c a b le

Pow e r cable

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2.9 Installingaoppydiskdrive

The Vintage2-PE2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a oppy

disk drive.

To install a oppy disk drive:

1. Remove the front panel cover.

2. Carefully insert the oppy disk drive into the oppy drive bay until the

screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

3. Secure the oppy disk drive with two screws on both sides.

4. Connect the oppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at

the back of the drive.

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3

2

5. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the oppy disk drive

connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the

oppy disk drive connector.

6. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power

connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Flo p p y ribb o n
cab l e

Pow e r cable

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2.10 Re-connecting cables

You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing
components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace the
chassis cover.

LED c ab les

Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED
cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the
motherboard.

HDD L E D

Pow e r LED

Pow e r Switc h

Res e t butto n

P5L-VM 1394

R

System Panel Connector

F_PANEL

PLED-

PWR

PLED+

Ground

GNDReset

IDELED+

IDELED-

HD LED RESET

PLED PWRSW

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2.11 Removing the bay covers and
reinstalling the front panel assembly
and side cover

If you installed an optical and/or oppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s)

on the front panel assembly before
reinstalling it to the chassis. To do
this:

1. Locate the bay cover locks.

2. Press the locks outward to
release the bay cover.

3. Push the bay cover inward, then
set it aside.

4. Follow the same instructions to remove the 3.5” drive bay cover.

To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover:

1. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the
right side of the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to

the chassis until the front panel assembly ts in place.

3. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes .

4. Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it ts in place.

5. Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier.

If the air duct interferes with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly.

Air d u ct

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3

2

5

5

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2

2

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Cha s s i s tab h o les

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Chapter 3

Starting up

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

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3.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems
(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so

you can maximize the features of your hardware.

3.3 Support CD information

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

3.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Pre s s to tu r n ON th e s y stem

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

•

Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different
operating system versions.

•

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

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives
without the necessary drivers. Use the bundled oppy disk when

installing Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then
follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

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3.3 .1 Run ni ng th e su ppo rt C D

To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The
CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.

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

support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

Cli c k an it e m to in s t a ll

Cli c k an ic o n to
dis p l a y sup p o r t
CD/ m o t herbo a r d
inf o r m ation

ASU S I n stA l l- D riv e rs Ins t al l ati o n W iza r d

Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for all drivers.

Int e l( R ) C h ip s et I nf Upd a te Pro g ra m

This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver
enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the
motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the

method for conguring the chipset components.

You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user
input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver
in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme

le that came with the utility for details.

Int e l( R ) G r ap h ics Ac c ele r at o r D r iv e r

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver.

Rea l te k Au d io Dri v er

Installs the Realtek® ALC883 high-denition audio driver and application.

Att a ns i c L 1 G i gab i t E the r ne t Dr i ve r

Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver.

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3.3 .2 Uti li ti es me nu

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

ASU S I n stA l l- I nst a ll a tio n W i zar d f o r U t ili tie s

Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for all ASUS utilities.

ADO B E A cro b at Rea d er V7. 0

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

ASU S U p dat e

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).

ASU S P C Pr o 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.

Mic r os o ft D ir e ctX 9. 0 c

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

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3.3 .4 ASU S Co nta ct i nfo rm at ion

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also

nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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

the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a

user manual le.

3.2 .3 Man ua ls me nu

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

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3.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will

conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or

readme le that came with the software for more information.

ASU S PC Pr ob e II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components

and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses
fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC
Probe II is software-based, allowing you to start monitoring your computer
the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your
computer is always at a healthy operating condition.

Ins t al l ing PC Pro b e I I

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The

Drivers installation tab

appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

Cli c k to cl o s e the
Pre f e r ence p a n el

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Lau n ch i ng P C P rob e I I

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the
Windows® desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All
Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II. The
PC Probe II main window appears.

After launching the application,
the PC Probe II icon appears in the
Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to
close or restore the application.

Usi n g P C P r ob e II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your

system and change the utility conguration. By default, the main window

displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference
section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle.

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

support CD to locate the setup.exe le from the ASUS PC Probe II folder.
Double-click the setup.exe le to start installation.

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But t o n F u n c tion

Opens the Conguration window
Opens the

Report window

Opens the

Desktop Management Interface window

Opens the

Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Opens the

Windows Management Instrumentation window
Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window
Shows/Hides the

Preference section

Minimizes the application

Closes the application

Sensor alert

When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle
turns red, as the illustrations below show.

When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to
the Monitor panels section for details.

Pre f er e nce s

You can customize the application using the

Preference section in the main window. Click
the box before each preference to activate or
deactivate.

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Har d wa r e m o ni t or p an e ls

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor
such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.

The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large)
and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel
option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your

computer’s desktop.

Changing the monitor panels position

To change the position of the monitor panels on the desktop,
click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then
select another position from the list box. Click OK when

nished.

Moving the monitor panels

All monitor panels move together using
a magnetic effect. If you want to detach
a monitor panel from the group, click the
horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move
or reposition the panel independently.

Adjusting the sensor threshold value

You can adjust the sensor threshold
value in the monitor panel by clicking
the arrow buttons. You can also
adjust the threshold values using the
Cong window.

You cannot adjust the sensor threshold
values in a small monitoring panel.

Lar g e displ a y

Sma l l displ a y

Cli c k to

inc r e a se

val u e

Cli c k to

dec r e a se

val u e

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Monitoring sensor alert

The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower
than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Lar g e displ a y

Sma l l displ a y

WMI br o wse r

Click to display the
WMI (Windows Management
Instrumentation) browser. This
browser displays various Windows®
management information. Click an
item from the left panel to display
on the right panel. Click the plus
sign (+) before WMI Information to
display the available information.

You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right

corner of the browser.

DMI br o wse r

Click to display the DMI
(Desktop Management Interface)
browser. This browser displays
various desktop and system
information. Click the plus sign (+)
before DMI Information to display
the available information.

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PCI br o wse r

Click to display the
PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) browser. This
browser provides information on
the PCI devices installed on your
system. Click the plus sign (+)
before the PCI Information item to
display available information.

Usa g e

The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk
drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.

CPU usage

The CPU tab displays real-time CPU
usage in line graph representation.
If the CPU has an enabled Hyper­Threading, two separate line graphs
display the operation of the two
logical processors.

Hard disk drive space usage

The Hard Disk tab displays the used
and available hard disk drive space.
The left panel of the tab lists all
logical drives. Click a hard disk drive
to display the information on the
right panel. The pie chart at the
bottom of the window represents
the used (blue) and the available
HDD space.

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Memory usage

The Memory tab shows both used
and available physical memory.
The pie chart at the bottom of the
window represents the used (blue)
and the available physical memory.

Con f ig u rin g P C Pr o be II

Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.

The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The
Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the
sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor
alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.

Loa d s the d e f a u lt

thr e s h old v a l u es

for e a ch se n s o r

App l i e s you r

cha n g e s

Can c e l s or

ign o r e s you r

cha n g e s

Lo ads y our s ave d
co nfigu ratio n

Sav e s your
con f i g urati o n

Chapter 4

Motherboard introduction

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

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4.1 Introduction

The Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system comes with an ASUS
motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the

motherboard for future upgrades or system reconguration.

4.2 Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

24.5cm (9.6in

)

LGA775

CPU_FAN

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

CHA_FAN1

Super I/O

FLOPPY

PRI_EIDE

EATXPWR

SATA3

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

COM1

PANEL

CHASSIS

CLRTC

USB56

USB78

USBPW56

SPI_J1

4MB
BIOS

IE1394_2

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Intel GMCH945G

Intel ICH7

SPDIF_OUT

CD

AAFP

PCI2

PCI1

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

SB_PWR

VIA

VT6308P

Attansic L1

ALC883

P5L-VM 1394

USBPW12

KBPWR

PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

PARALLE PORT

VGA

LAN_USB34

F_USB12

AUDIO

ATX12V

VGA

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4.3 Jumpers

1. Clea r R TC R A M (CLR T C )
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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Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

1 2 2 3

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2. Keyb o a r d po w e r (3- p i n KBP W R )
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.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can

provide 500 mA 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.

3. USB d e v ice w a k e-up ( 3 -pin U S BPW1 2 , U SBPW 5 6 )
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 USBPW12 jumper is for the rear USB ports (USB port 1-4). The
USBPW56 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8)
that you can connect to additional USB ports.

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Keyboard Power Setting

(Default)

+5V

+5VSB

KBPWR

2

3

1

2

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USB Device Wake Up

3
2

2
1

USBPW12

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

3

2

2

1

USBPW56

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

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4.3 Jumpers

1. Flop p y disk d r ive c o n nect o r (34- 1 p in F L O P PY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other

end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

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

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Floppy Disk Drive Connector

NOTE:

Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

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2. IDE c o n nect o r s (40 - 1 pin P R I _IDE )
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal

cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33
signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to

the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following
modes to congure your device(s).

Black or gray

Drive jumper Mode Cable
setting of device(s) connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Two devices Cable-Select Master Black
Slave Gray

Master Master
Slave Slave

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IDE Connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

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

PRI_IDE

PIN1

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

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE
devices.

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

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3. Seri a l ATA c o n nect o r s
(7-p i n SATA 1 , SATA 2 , SATA 3 , S ATA 4 )

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

When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table
below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

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

conict with a long card in

PCI2 slot.

right angle side

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector Color Setting Use

SATA1/2 Red Master Boot disk

SATA3/4 Black Slave Data Disk

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SATA Connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA3

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA1

SATA2

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5. Digi t a l Aud i o conn e c t or ( 4 - 1 pin S P DIF_ 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 out module is purchased separately.

4. CPU, P o wer a n d Cha s s i s fa n c onne c t o rs
(4-p i n CPU_ F A N , 3- p i n CHA _ F A N )

The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W
max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the
motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches
the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard

components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors.

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Fan Connectors

CPU_FA N

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

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Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

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6. IEEE 1 3 94a p o r t co n n e c tor ( 1 0 -1 p i n IE13 9 4 _ 2)
This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE1394a connector. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!

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IEEE 1394a Connector

IE1394_2

GND

+12V

TPB1-

GND

TPA1-

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

1

7. Seri a l port c o nnec t o r (10 - 1 pin C O M 1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module

cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis.

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COM Port Connector

PIN 1

COM1

The COM module is purchased separately.

The IEEE 1394 module is purchased separately.

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8. ATX p ower con n e ctors
(24- p i n EAT X P W R an d 4 -pin A T X12V)

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

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

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;

otherwise, the system will not boot.

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

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

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

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least
the minimum power required by your system.

•

If you intent to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make
sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V
and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant PSU passed the

motherboard power requirement test with the following

conguration:

CPU : Intel

®

Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz
Memory : 512 MB DDR (x 4)
Graphics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900
Parallel ATA devices : IDE hard disk drive (x 2)
Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive
Optical drive : CD-ROM (x2)
SCSI devices : SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive

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

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EATXPWR

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volt

s

Ground

Ground
Ground
PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

EATX12V

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

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9. Opti c a l dri v e audi o c onne c t o r (4 - p i n CD )
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio

connector at the back of the optical drive.

Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this
connector.

10. U S B con n e c tors ( 1 0-1 p i n USB 5 6 , USB7 8 )
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

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

comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

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

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CD

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Ground

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USB 2.0 Connectors

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

1

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

1

The USB module is purchased separately.

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12. C h a ssis i n trus i o n con n e c tor ( 4 - 1 pi n C HASS I S )
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.

11. F r o nt p a n e l au d i o con n e c tor ( 1 0 -1 p i n AAFP )
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.

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Front Panel Audio Connector

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1L

PORT1R

PORT2R

SEBSE_SEND

PORT2L

SENSE1_RETUR

PRESENSE#

GND

AAFP

Legacy AC’97

compliant definitio

n

NC

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

NC

NC

MICPWR

NC

AGND

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

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Intrusion Connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

•

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

audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high­denition audio capability.

• By default, this connector is set to AC97 Audio. If you want to

connect a High Denition front panel audio module to this connector,

set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].

See section “2.4.5 Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

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13. S y s tem p a n el c o n n ecto r ( 10-1 p i n F_ P A N EL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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System Panel Connector

F_PANEL

PLED-

PWR

PLED+

Ground

GNDReset

IDELED+

IDELED-

HD LED RESET

PLED PWRSW

•

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

• Hard disk drive activity (2-pin HDLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD

Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power
button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

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

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Chapter 5

BIOS setup

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

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, USB Flash, or
the motherboard support CD during POST.)

2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy
disk.)

3.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy,

or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets

corrupted.)

4.

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

5.1 .1 Cre at in g a b oo tab le f lop py d isk

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

DOS environment

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

b. At the DOS prompt, type

format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

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

b. Click

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click

File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2

Floppy Disk window appears.

e. Select

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options

eld, then click Start.

Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows

®

2000:

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

b. Insert the Windows

®

2000 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click

Start, then select Run.

d. From the Open eld, type

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

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy

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

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

le for the motherboard.

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

system.

5.1 .2 ASU S EZ Fl as h 2 u ti li ty

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

to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using

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

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools menu to select EZ

Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

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

correct le is found. Then press <Enter>.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1)

Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le
to the oppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

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

disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only.

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

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

update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

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

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

FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5L-VM-1394
VER: 0106
DATE: 07/26/06

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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5.1 .3 AFU DO S uti li ty

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

the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Cop y in g th e c u rre n t B IOS

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

Mai n f ilena m e Exte n s i o n na m e

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

CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /o[lename]

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

alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

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

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

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

le.

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

disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

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

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

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS fi l e

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS

le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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

CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /i[lename]

A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM

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

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 /iP5LVM139.ROM

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

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

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

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

A:\>afudos /iP5LVM139.ROM

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

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

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

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

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

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

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5.1 .4 ASU S Cr ash Fr ee BI OS 2 ut il it y

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

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

• Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the oppy disk containing

the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the
oppy disk to P5LVM139.ROM.

Rec o ve r ing th e BI O S f rom a f lop p y d isk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the
oppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy found!

Reading le “P5LVM139.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...

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

corrupted BIOS le.

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

If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the
display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while the
CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. The system will beep

once again while the process is nished, and the display will return after

the system restarts.

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Rec o ve r ing th e BI O S f rom th e su p po r t C D

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the

system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!

Reading le “P5LVM139.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...

When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

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

latest BIOS le.

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

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Ins t al l ing AS U S U p dat 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.

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

5.1 .5 ASU S Up dat e ut ili ty

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

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

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

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

Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS th r oug h t h e I n te r net

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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Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS th r oug h a BIO S f i le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

®

desktop by
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The
ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select

Update BIOS from a le

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

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.

3. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

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

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can

update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,

reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to congure your system using this utility.

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

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

enable the security password feature or change the power management

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

The rmware 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+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this

last option only if the rst 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 “2.8 Exit Menu.”

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

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

le for this motherboard and .

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Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

5.2 .2 Men u ba r

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For setting EZ Flash 2 and O.C. Prole.
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

5.2 .1 BIO S me nu sc re en

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

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

Nav i g a tion k e y s

Gen e r a l hel p

Men u b ar

Sub - m e nu it e m s

Con f i g urati o n field sMen u i tems

5.2 .3 Nav ig at ion k ey 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.

System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

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

Third IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

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5.2 .4 Men u it ems

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that menu.

For example, selecting Main shows the
Main menu items.

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

5.2 .5 Sub -m en u i te ms

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

5.2 .6 Con fi gu rat io n fie ld s

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

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

display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

5.2 .7 Pop -u p win do w

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

the conguration options for that item.

5.2 .8 Scr ol l bar

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

5.2 .9 Gen er al he lp

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

Scr o l l bar

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]

Pop - u p wind o w

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

Mai n m enu i t e m s

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5.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,
giving you an overview of the basic system information.

5.3 .1 Sys te m Tim e [x x:x x: xx xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3 .2 Sys te m Dat e [D ay xx /x x/x xx x]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3 .3 Leg ac y Dis ke tt e A [ 1. 44M , 3. 5 i n. ]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration 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.]

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

Use [ENTER], [TAB]

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

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

Third IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

IDE Conguration

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5.3 .4 Pri ma ry , T hi rd an d Fo urt h ID E M as te r/S la ve

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.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items

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

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

Typ e [ A uto ]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection

of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically
conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options:

[Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA / La r ge M od e [A u to ]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously

formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Auto]

Blo c k ( Mul t i- s ect o r T ran s fe r ) [ A ut o ]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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]

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PIO Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Selects the PIO mode.

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

DMA Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]

[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMA R T M oni t or i ng [ Au t o]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32B i t D ata Tra nsf e r [ Dis a ble d]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.3 .5 IDE C on fig ur at ion

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

the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>

if you wish to congure the item.

IDE Conguration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Onb o ar d ID E O p era t e M ode [E n han c ed Mod e ]

Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the
operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are
using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP.

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

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Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA
and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the
default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may
use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any
Serial ATA device.

The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If
you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the

default setting S-ATA. Conguration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA]

[P-ATA]

IDE De t ect Ti m e O u t [ 35]

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

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

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5.3 .6 Sys te m Inf or ma tio n

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

BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BI O S

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Pro c es s or

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

Sys t em Mem o ry

Displays the auto-detected system memory

AMIBIOS

Version : 0106

Build Date : 07/26/06

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Speed : 3200 MHz

Count : 1

System Memory

Size : 512MB

Appropriated : 0MB

Available : 504MB

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5.4 Advanced menu

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

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

Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Conguration
USB Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration

PCI PnP

5.4 .1 Jum pe rF ree C on fig ur at ion

AI O ve r clo c ki n g [ A ut o ]

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

conguration 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.

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Select the target CPU

frequency, and the

relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.

Frequencies higher

than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system

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FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1066 266 MHz
FSB 800 200 MHz
FSB 533 133 MHz

DRA M F r equ e nc y [A u to ]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz]
[DDR-667MHz]

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

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

CPU Fr e que n cy [20 0 ]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus. The
value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The values range from 200
to 450.

PCI Ex p res s F r equ e nc y [A u to ]

Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by

default. Conguration options: [Auto] [90]...[150]

CPU VC o re V ol t age [A u to]

Sets the operating VCore voltage. Conguration options: [Auto]
[1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V]
[1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V]
[1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V]
[1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V]
[1.3000V] [1.2875V]

• Setting to a very high CPU VCore voltage can damage the CPU or
may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert
to default settings.

• The conguration options may vary depending on the CPU you

installed.

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USB Fu n cti o n [ Ena b le d ]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Leg a cy USB Su p por t [ A uto ]

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

USB 2.0 Co n tro lle r [E nab l ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Co n tro lle r Mo de [ HiS pee d ]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]

BIO S E H CI H an d -of f [ E nab l ed ]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI

hand-off feature. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

5.4 .2 USB C on fig ur at ion

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

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

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.23.0-F.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

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

Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a
Windows® operating system with USB device.

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5.4 .3 CPU C on fig ur at ion

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

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

Congure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Frequency : 3200 MHz

FSB Speed : 800 MHz

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

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 19

CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
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.

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

Hyper Threading Technology [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Automatic]

CPU Ra t io A dj u stm e nt [Au t o]

Allows you to set adjust the CPU ratio. Conguration options: [Auto]

[Manual]

Rat i o C MOS Se t tin g [ 14]

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.

VID CM O S S e tt i ng [ 6 2 ]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the values.

Mic r oc o de U pd a tio n [ E nab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The Ratio CMOS Setting item appears only when you set the CPU Ratio
Adjustment item to [Manual].

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• Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST.

Max CP U ID V al u e L i mi t [D i sa b led ]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Exe c ut e Di s ab l e F u nc t ion [D i sab l ed ]

Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only
when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enh a nc e d C 1 C o ntr o l [ Aut o ]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability

to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is

lower when idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CPU In t ern a l T her m al Con t ro l [A u to ]

Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Hyp e r- T hre a di n g T e ch n olo g y [ Dis a bl e d]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vir t ua l iza t io n Te c hn o log y [ E nab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium®
4 and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

Technology (EIST).

Int e l( R ) S p ee d Ste p T e chn o lo g y [ A ut o mat i c]

Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. When set
to [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating
system to use the EIST feature.

Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.
The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set
this item to [Minimum].

Conguration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled]

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5.4 .4 Chi ps et

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

Advanced Chipset Settings

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/Int-VG]
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Graphics memory type [Auto]

Con f ig u re D RA M Ti m in g by SP D [E n ab l ed]

When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time
the data actually becomes available.

Conguration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR

SDRAM. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks]

[5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and

the read/write command. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks]

[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]
Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing.

Conguration options: [1 Clock] [2 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]
Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time.
Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
[6 Clocks]

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5.4 .5 Onb oa rd De vi ce s C on fi gur at io n

Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [AC97]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

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

Gra p hi c Ad a pt e r P r io r ity [P C I/P C I E xpr e ss ]

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Conguration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA]
[PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA]

Int e rn a l G r ap h ics Mo d e S e le c t [ E na b led , 8 M B]

Sets the internal graphics mode.

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

Gra p hi c s m e mo r y t y pe [Au t o]

Sets the graphics memory type. Conguration options: [Auto] [DVMT]

[FIX] [DVMT+FIX]

HD A ud i o C o nt r oll e r [ Ena b le d ]

Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Fro n t P ane l S u ppo r t T ype [A C 97]

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

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

OnB o ar d 13 9 4 C ont r oll er [ Ena ble d ]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnB o ar d PC I EX GbE LA N [E n ab l ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN

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

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LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set

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

Ser i al Por t 1 A ddr e ss [3F 8 /IR Q4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

[2E8/IRQ3]

Par a ll e l P o rt Add r es s [3 7 8]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

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

Par a ll e l P o rt Mod e [ E CP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

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

ECP M o d e DM A C h anne l [ D MA3]

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

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

EPP V e rsion [ 1 .9]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears
only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP.

Conguration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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5.4 .6 PCI P nP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources

for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block

for legacy ISA devices.

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

Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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

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]

Plu g a n d P l ay O/S [N o ]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set

to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating

system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI La t enc y T i mer [6 4 ]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device

latency timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]

[192] [224] [248]

All o ca t e I R Q t o P C I V GA [ 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. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

Pal e tt e Sn o op i ng [ Di s abl e d]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the

latter can function correctly. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IRQ - xx ass i gn e d t o [ P CI D ev i ce]

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP

devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA

devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

5.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power

Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

conguration options.

5.5 .1 Sus pe nd Mo de [ Aut o]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

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

5.5 .2 Rep os t Vid eo o n S 3 Re sum e [N o]

Allows you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR

resume. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

5.5 .3 ACP I 2. 0 S up po rt [N o]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

5.5 .4 ACP I AP IC Su pp ort [ En abl ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit

(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the

RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

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5.5 .5 APM C on fig ur at ion

Enabled or disable
APM.

APM Conguration

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

Res t or e on AC Pow e r L oss [P o wer Of f ]

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

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

Pow e r O n B y R T C A l ar m [D i sa b led ]

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. Conguration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Pow e r O n B y E x ter n al Mod e ms [Di s ab l ed]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in

Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the

rst try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system

power on.

Pow e r O n B y P C I D e vi c es [ Di s abl e d]

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Pow e r O n B y P C IE D ev i ces [D i sab l ed ]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Pow e r O n B y P S /2 K ey b oar d [ D isa b le d ]

Allows you to use specic 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc]

[Power Key]

Pow e r O n B y P S /2 M ou s e [ D is a ble 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. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

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5.5 .6 Har dw ar e M on it or

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

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]
MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813 RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V]
5V Voltage [ 5.094V]
12V Voltage [11.880V]

CPU Te m per a tu r e [ x xx C /xx x F]
MB T em p era t ur e [x x xC / xxx F ]

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

Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]

CPU Fa n Sp e ed [xx x xR P M] o r [ N/A ] o r [I g no r ed]

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

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.
Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]

CPU Q- F an C on t rol [D i sab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly

adjusts the fan speeds for more efcient system operation.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Cha s si s Fa n S p eed [x x xxR P M] or [ N/ A ] o r [ I gno r ed ]

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 specic eld shows N/A.
Conguration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]

VCO R E V olt a ge , 3. 3 V V olt a ge, 5V Vol tag e , 1 2 V V olt a ge

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

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5.6 Boot menu

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

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

5.6 .1 Boo t De vic e Pr ior it y

1st ~ x xth Boo t D e vic e [ 1 st Flo p py Dri v e]

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

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

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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5.6 .2 Boo t Se tti ng s Con fi gu rat io n

Boot Settings Conguration

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.

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

Qui c k B oot [E n abl e d]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ful l S c ree n L o go [ En a ble d ]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Add On ROM Di s pla y M o de [ Fo r ce B IO S ]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

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

Boo t up Num - Lo c k [ O n]

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

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/ 2 M o use Su p por t [ A uto ]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

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

Wai t f o r ‘ F 1’ If E rr o r [ E na b led ]

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

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

Hit ‘D E L’ M es s age Di s pla y [ E nab l ed ]

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

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

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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing
the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

Int e rr u pt 1 9 C apt u re [Di s abl ed]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap

Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

5.6 .3 Sec ur it y

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

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

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

Cha n ge Sup e rv i sor Pa s swo r 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. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

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

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

Use r A c ces s L e vel [F u ll A cc e ss]

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

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

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

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

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

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

utility.

Cha n ge Use r P a ssw o rd

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

To set a User Password:

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

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

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

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

Cle a r U ser Pa s swo r d

Select this item to clear the user password.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

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

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Pas s wo r d C h ec k [S e tu p ]

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

Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

5.7 Tools menu

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS O.C.Prole

5.7 .1 ASU S EZ Fl as h 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a

conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select
between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please

see page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

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

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

FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5L-VM-1394
VER: 0106
DATE: 07/26/06

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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Select Screen

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

v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Tools

O.C. PROFILE Conguration

O.C. Prole 1 Status : Not Installed
O.C. Prole 2 Status : Not Installed

Save to Prole 1
Load from Prole 1

Save to Prole 2
Load from Prole 2

Start O.C. Prole

Save to Prole 1

5.7 .2 ASU S O. C. Pr of ile

This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.

Sav e t o Pr o fl e 1/ 2

Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to
save the le.

Loa d f r om P ro f ile 1/ 2

Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.

Press <Enter> to load the le.

Sta r t O .C. Pr o fil e

Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press <Enter> to run
the utility.

ASUSTek O.C. Prole Utility V1.00

Current CMOS

Restore CMOS

A:

Note

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

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

FLASH TYPE: SST 25VF040/B

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5L-VM-1394
VER: 0106
DATE: 07/26/06

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown