Asus P5AD2-E User Manual

P5AD2-E

Premium

Motherboard

E1792E1792

E1792

E1792E1792

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 October 2004October 2004

October 2004

October 2004October 2004

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Contents

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

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

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

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

P5AD2-E Premium specifications summary ......................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 ASUS AI Proactive features .................................... 1-5

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2

2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ..................................................... 2-3

2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4

2.2.5 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-5

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-7

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... 2-10

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 2-12

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-14

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-14

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-16

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-16

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-17

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-17

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-18

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-19

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-19

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-19

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-20

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-22

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-24

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Contents

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3

3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14

4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-15

4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16

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4.3.7 System Information .............................................. 4-18

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19

4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-19

4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 4-24

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-25

4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-26

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-28

Contents

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-30

4.4.8 Speech Configuration ........................................... 4-31

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-32

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-32

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-32

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-32

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32

4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-33

Wakeup Password ............................................................... 4-34

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-35

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-37

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-37

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-38

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-39

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-42

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software support

Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 Contact information ............................................... 5-6

5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 IEEE 1394b driver information ............................................. 5-8

5.4 Software information ......................................................... 5-11

5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................. 5-11

5.4.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-13

5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ........................... 5-14

5.5 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-19

5.5.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-20

5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations ........................ 5-21

5.5.3 Intel® RAID configurations ................................... 5-31

5.5.4 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations ......................... 5-35

5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-41

Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

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

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

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

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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

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

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

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

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

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

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

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

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

Typography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

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

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

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

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

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

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5GD2.ROM

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P5AD2-E Premium specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

LGA775 socket for Intel

Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel

925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R

1066/800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

711/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules Up to 4 GB system memory Native DDR2-711 support

1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots

ICH6R South Bridge supports:

Intel

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

Wireless LANWireless LAN

Wireless LAN

Wireless LANWireless LAN (optional)(optional)

(optional)

(optional)(optional)

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

High DefinitionHigh Definition AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports:

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (software patch, no WHQL) configuration

ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 hard disks

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration

WiFi-g™ wireless solution provides:

- support for IEEE 802.11g/b standards

- up to 54Mbps wireless data transmission

- Software Access Point (Soft AP) feature on Windows® XP/2003 Server OS

Intel

High Definition Audio (HD Audio) C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC Dolby® Digital Live™ technology support Coaxial and optical S/PDIF out ports S/PDIF In connector at midboard

2 x Marvell

88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

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IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

TI 1394b controller supports:

- 2 x IEEE 1394b connectors

- 1 x IEEE 1394a ports

ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100MHz up

to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E

frequencies

ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Stack Cool™ technology

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

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

1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x Wireless LAN antenna port (Wireless edition only) 1 x Wireless LAN LED (Wireless edition only) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 8-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 2 x IDE RAID connectors 8 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x S/PDIF In connector 1 x Optical drive audio connector 1 x Front panel High Definitian Audio connector 2 x USB connectors 2 x IEEE 1394b port connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI port connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x Gigabit LAN connector Chassis intrusion connector

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InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors (continuation)(continuation)

(continuation)

(continuation)(continuation)

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

CPU, chassis (x2), and power fan connectors ATX power connectors (24-pin and 4-pin) System panel connector

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

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS WiFi-g™ One-Touch Wizard Anti-virus software

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

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

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

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

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

P5AD2-E Premium motherboard! P5AD2-E Premium motherboard!

P5AD2-E Premium motherboard!

P5AD2-E Premium motherboard! P5AD2-E Premium motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P5AD2-E Premium motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules IEEE1394b (2 ports) and RJ-45 (1 port) module

I/O modulesI/O modules

Serial (COM2) port module Serial ATA extension (2 ports) module USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module

CablesCables

Cables 10 x Serial ATA signal cables

CablesCables

4 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) 2 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories Dipolar wireless LAN antenna (Wireless Edition only)

AccessoriesAccessories

I/O shield

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® Platinum (Retail version only)

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

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

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel 04B and 04A processors. See page 2-7 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The Intel® 925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH6R I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH supports the Intel® Performance Accelerating Technology (PAT) that boosts system performance. The MCH also provides the processor, dual-channel memory, and PCI Express interfaces.

The Intel hub that provides the interface for the storage, I/O, PCI Express, and 8-channel high definition audio interfaces.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

925XE chipset 925XE chipset

925XE chipset

925XE chipset 925XE chipset

ICH6R Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support

DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 711/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s. See page 2-14 and 2-15 for details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-26 and 2-27 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution

Triple RAID solution

Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA hard disk drives.

The Intel connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page 2-26 for details.

The Sil3114R controller supports four additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and a software patch to support RAID 5. See page 2-27 for details.

If you are using IDE hard disk drives, the ITE8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. See page 2-25 for details.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-19 for details.

ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for four SATA

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The CMI9880 CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See page 2-22, 2-23, and 5-14 for details.

DolbyDolby

Dolby

DolbyDolby

The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for 7.1-channel playback. See page 5-18 for details.

Digital Live Digital Live

Digital Live™

Digital Live Digital Live

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S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.

IEEE 1394b/a support IEEE 1394b/a support

IEEE 1394b/a support

IEEE 1394b/a support IEEE 1394b/a support

The motherboard implements the IEEE 1394b standard that allows up to 800 Mbps transfer rates, and increases the computer-to-electronic device operational distance from 4.5 meters to 100 meters. IEEE 1394b maintains backward compatibility with IEEE 1394a (400 Mbps), keeping vital characteristics such as plug-and-play and peer-to-peer connectivity. See page 2-22, 2-30, and 5-8 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-23 and 2-29 for details.

Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions

Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions

Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit and onboard wireless LAN controllers to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controllers uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth. The onboard wireless LAN controller supports up to 54 Mbps data transmission for your wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 and 2-23 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-35 for details.

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ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™

ASUS Stack Cool™

ASUS Stack Cool™ ASUS Stack Cool™

ASUS Stack Cool™ is an ideal thermal solution that reduces the heat dissipated by large capacitors and motherboard components. Stack Cool™ is a specially designed PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket that effectively lowers the system temperature by as much as 10º Celsius. Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. See page 2-3 for details.

ASUS WiFi-g™ ASUS WiFi-g™

ASUS WiFi-g™ (Wireless Edition only)

ASUS WiFi-g™ ASUS WiFi-g™

ASUS WiFi-g™ is an IEEE 802.11g-compliant wireless LAN adapter that allows data transmission of up to 54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. The ASUS WiFi-g™ is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. See page 2-23 and the WiFi-g™ user guide for details.

ASUS AI Proactive featuresASUS AI Proactive features

ASUS AI Proactive features

ASUS AI Proactive featuresASUS AI Proactive features

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)

ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. See page 4-22 for details.

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2

AI NET2 AI NET2

AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See page 4-23 and 5-13 for details.

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ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel memory performance without affecting system stability. See page 4-27 for details.

Native DDR2-711 support Native DDR2-711 support

Native DDR2-711 support

Native DDR2-711 support Native DDR2-711 support

This motherboard offers native DDR2-711 memory support to ensure superior system performance. With current processors supporting 1066 MHz FSB, DDR2-711 provides the fastest solution for eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See page 2-14, 2-15, 4-20, and 4-22 for details.

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

PAT improves

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. The ASUS POST Reporter™ provides friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) to inform you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See page 3-3 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. See page 4-14 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-11 for details.

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

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17

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2.1 Before you proceed

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

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

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

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

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

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

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

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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

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

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Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

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

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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

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

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Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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ASUS Stack CoolASUS Stack Cool

ASUS Stack Cool

ASUS Stack CoolASUS Stack Cool

The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed underneath the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.

Motherboard holesMotherboard holes

Motherboard holes

Motherboard holesMotherboard holes (for the CPU fan and(for the CPU fan and

(for the CPU fan and

(for the CPU fan and(for the CPU fan and heatsink assembly pins)heatsink assembly pins)

heatsink assembly pins)

heatsink assembly pins)heatsink assembly pins)

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24.5cm (9.6in)

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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

MS1

KB1

SPDIF_O

SPDIF_O2

Bottom:

Top:

USB1

1394

USB2

USB2.0

Top:

T: USB3

LAN port

B: USB4

Top:

Rear Speaker Out

Center:

Side Speaker Out

Below:

Center/Subwoofer

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In

WL_LED

WL_ANT

PARALLEL PORT

Marvell

88E8053

KBPWR1

ATX12V1

USBPW12 USBPW34

LAN2

CHA_FAN2

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88E8053

LGA775

PCIEX16

PWR_FAN1

Intel

925X

CPU_FAN1

Super

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DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

I/O

PRI_IDE1

EATXPWR

30.5cm (12.0in)

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Marvell

88W8310

AAFP

C-Media CMI9880

SPDIF

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

IE1394B_1IE1394B_2

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

TSB81BA3

SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3

TI TSB82AA2

SB_PWR1

USB56

USBPW56 USBPW78

USB78

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SATA_RAID4

COM1

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CMOS Power

CLRTC1

Speech

Controller

SEC_RAID1

CHA_FAN1

PANEL1

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Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

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1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-14

2. PCI slots 2-19

3. PCI Express slot 2-19

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

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1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-20

2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, 2-21 USBPW56, USBPW78)

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-21

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. Parallel port 2-22

2. IEEE 1394a port 2-22

3. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-22

4. Rear Speaker Out port (gray) 2-22

5. Side Speaker Out port (black) 2-22

6. Line In port (light blue) 2-22

7. Line Out port (lime) 2-22

8. Wireless LAN antenna port (Wireless Edition only) 2-23

9. Wireless LAN LED (Wireless Edition only) 2-23

10. Microphone port (pink) 2-23

11. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 2-23

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23

13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-23

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-23

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-23

17. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24

2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-24

3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], 2-25 SEC_RAID1 [red])

4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], 2-26 SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black)

5. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, 2-27 SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4)

6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-28

7. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) 2-28

8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-29

9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-29

10. IEEE 1394b port connectors (10-1 pin IE1394B_1; IE1394B_2 ) 2-30

11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-30

12. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-31

13. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) 2-31

14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 2-32

15 Gigabit LAN port connector (16-1 pin LAN2) 2-32

16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 2-33

17. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-34

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) System warnsing speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the 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.

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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

Retention tabRetention tab

Retention tab

Retention tabRetention tab

PnP capPnP cap

PnP cap

Load leverLoad lever

Load lever

Load leverLoad lever

PnP capPnP cap

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

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

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

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This side of the

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socket box should

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face you.face you.

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.

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Load plateLoad plate

Load plate

Load plateLoad plate

Alignment keyAlignment key

Alignment key

Alignment keyAlignment key

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

Gold triangle mark

Gold triangle markGold triangle mark

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