Asus P5E-VM DO User Manual

Motherboard

P5E-VM DO

E3346

First Edition September 2007

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Contents

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

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

P5E-VM DO specications summary ......................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1-2

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1-2

1.3.2 ASUS Features ..............................................................

1-4

1.3.3 ASUS Special Features ..................................................

1-5

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features .........................

1-6

1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1-7

1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1-8

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................

1-8

1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

1-8

1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

1-9

1.5.4 Layout contents .............................................................

1-10

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................

1-12

1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................

1-13

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................

1-15

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................

1-17

1.7 System memory .........................................................................

1-19

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................

1-19

1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

1-20

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

1-23

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

1-23

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1-24

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

1-24

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

1-24

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

1-25

1.8.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

1-27

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................

1-27

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................

1-27

Contents

1.9 Jumper ........................................................................................ 1-28

1.10 Connectors .................................................................................

1-29

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

1-29

1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

1-30

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................

2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................

2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................

2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................

2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................

2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................

2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................

2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................

2-13

2.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................

2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................

2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................

2-13

2.2.9 General help .................................................................

2-13

2.3 Main menu ..................................................................................

2-14

2.3.1 System Time .................................................................

2-14

2.3.2 System Date ................................................................

2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................

2-14

2.3.4 SATA1-6 ........................................................................

2-15

2.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave .............................................

2-16

2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave ..........................................

2-18

2.3.7 SATA Conguration .......................................................

2-19

2.3.8 System Information .......................................................

2-20

2.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................

2-21

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration .............................................

2-21

2.4.2 USB Conguration ........................................................

2-25

2.4.3 TPM Conguration ........................................................

2-26

2.4.4 Intel TXT (LT) Conguration ..........................................

2-27

Contents

2.4.5 Intel VT-d Conguration ................................................ 2-27

2.4.6 Intel VA Conguration

.................................................... 2-28

2.4.7 CPU Conguration ........................................................

2-28

2.4.8 Chipset ..........................................................................

2-29

2.4.9 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

2-32

2.4.10 PCI PnP ........................................................................

2-34

2.5 Power menu ................................................................................

2-35

2.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................

2-35

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ......................................

2-35

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .........................................................

2-35

2.5.4 ACPI APIC support ......................................................

2-35

2.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................

2-36

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

2-37

2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2-38

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

2-38

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

2-39

2.6.3 Security .........................................................................

2-40

2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

2-42

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................... 2-42

2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

2-43

Chapter 3: Software support

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

3.2 Support CD information ..............................................................

3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD .................................................

3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

3-4

3.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................

3-6

3.2.5 Manuals menu ................................................................

3-7

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

3-7

3.2.7 Other information ............................................................

3-8

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

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

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

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

•

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

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

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

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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

• Chapter 3: Software support

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

Where to nd more information

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

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

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

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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

means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

key 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[lename]

afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

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CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/

Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Pentium® Extreme processor* Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Chipset Intel® Q35 / ICH9DO with Intel® Active Management

Technology

System Bus 1333 /1066 / 800 MHz

Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz, non-ECC,

un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture

* The chipset ofcially supports the memory frequency

up to DDR2 800. Due to the tuning by ASUS exclusive technology, this motherboard natively supports up to

DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual

for Memory (QVL).

Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot

1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel® GMA 3100)

integrated

High Denition Video Processing with Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz)

Max. shared memory of 384MB*

* Only support when installed 1G memory

Storage Southbridge

- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

LAN Intel® 82566DM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller

Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Denition Audio

CODEC

- Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multi streaming

IEEE 1394 Agere® 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

(one at midboard; one at back panel)

TPM Inneon® TPM chip 9635 TT 1.2 on board

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USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back

panel)

ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear 2

- ASUS AI Nap

- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound

- Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

Precision Tweaker:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment

- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1MHz

- increment

- Memory tuning from 667 MHz up to 1066 MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2

BIOS Features 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a.

Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support Intel® vPro technology

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM port 1 x VGA port 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x RJ45 port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports

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Internal Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 1 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector 1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector)

Support CD Contents Drivers

ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version)

Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Product

introduction

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

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM DO 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.

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5E-VM DO Cables Serial ATA power and signal cables for 3 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield 1 x ASUS 3 in 1 Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application CD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction

on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision

of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and

13331066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® next

generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.

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Intel® Q35 Express Chipset

The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support Intel

next generation 45nm CPU, 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU.

Intel® vPro™ Technology

The Intel® vPro™ Technology allows IT organizations to remotely manage corporate PCs, even when they are powered off or with non-functional operating systems. It features the Intel® Active Management Technology and offers IT organizations

a lighter-weight form of virtualization to audit all Intel® AMT-based platforms in

a network environment. PCs with Intel® vPro™ Technology allow IT departments to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security threats, resolve system problems, and increase the uptime of desktops with lower maintenance costs. To enable the Intel® vPro™ Technology, rst enable the related vPro™ Technology settings.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

800/667 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 12.8 GB/s. Without restriction to the

memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See

page 1-19 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial

ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and

doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 1-33 for details.

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S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 1-31 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-

streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See page 1-30 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is powered by Intel Quiet System

Technology; it makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It is better in fan use, and efciently reduce the noise caused by fans’s abruptly

speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant temperature system environment.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitlockerTM Drive Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See page 2-26 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 1-29 and 1-31 for details.

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ASUS EZ DIY

ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-38 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data

from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based ash utility. See page 2-3 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Special Features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-39 for details.

AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows users to choose from proles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. For example, users can

change the mode in real time in the operating system to max power saving mode and save CPU power when using word processing applicaions.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording.

Noise Filter

This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

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1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

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

O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently

store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS

or a seperate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite

settings.

Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior to using C.P.R. function.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

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1.4 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 a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

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

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

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

Onboard LED

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

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Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts 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.

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

1.5.1 Placement 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.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

24.4cm (9.6in

)

24.4cm (9.6in

)

LGA775

PCIEX16_1

PCI1

PCI2

CPU_FAN

Super I/O

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

EATXPWR

FLOPPY

PANEL

SATA2

CHA_FAN

Intel

ICH9DO

Intel

MCH

Q35

USB56

USB78

PRI_EIDE

AAFP

ALC883

Intel

82566 DM

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

AUDIO

LAN_USB12

F_USB34

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

ATX12V

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SB_PWR

SATA1

SATA4 SATA3

SATA6 SATA5

USB910USB1112

SPI

TPM

SPDIF_OUT

IE1394_2

Agere

CHASSIS

CLRTC

PCIEX1_1

LPRS916

PWR_FAN

JMB368

PARALLEL

POR

VGA COM1

Refer to section

1.10 Connectors

for more information about rear panel

connectors and internal connectors.

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1.5.4 Layout contents

Slots Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots

1-19

2. PCI slots

1-27

3. PCI Express x 1 slot

1-27

4. PCI Express x16 slot

1-27

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green)

1-29

2. Parallel port

1-29

3. IEEE 1394a port 1-29

4. LAN (RJ-45) port

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5. Rear Speaker Out port (black)

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6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange)

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7. Line In port (light blue)

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8. Line Out port (lime)

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9. Microphone port (pink)

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10. Side Speaker Out port (gray)

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11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

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12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

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13. VGA port 1-30

14. Serial port

1-30

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

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Jumper Page

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28

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Internal connectors Page

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

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2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

1-31

IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-31

IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-32

5. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

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

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7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1112)

1-34

8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

1-35

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

1-35

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

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

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12. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL)

• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Pentium® Extreme processors.

•

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.

•

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.

•

Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

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

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 tab

Load lever

This side of the socket box

should face you.

PnP cap

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

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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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CPU Socket 775

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

socket then t the socket

alignment key into the CPU notch.

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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

7. If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

and forenger to a 100º angle (A),

then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

Load plate

CPU notch

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Fastener

Motherboard hole

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

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

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.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® 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® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

•

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

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.

Narrow end of the groove

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

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 Fan Connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling.

Narrow end of the groove

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

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240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. Otherwise, system will halt.

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

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

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3GB because the address allocation for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows® Vista 32-bit/ Windows® XP 32-bit version operation system since it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode.

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density

modules are available for this conguration.

• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel® On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.

• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually.

• The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for the Intel® vPro™ Technology and the Intel® Quiet System Technology.

64-bit

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition

1.7.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

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DDR2-1066MHz capability

DDR2-800MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No.

DIMM

support

A B C

512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX8500D2/512

•

1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink PackAge DS CM2X1024-8500C5

• •

Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No.

DIMM support

A B C

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN

• • •

1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 DS KVR800D2N5/1G

•

1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1G

• • •

2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2ULK2/2G

• • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B

• • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B

• • •

512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7

• • •

256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE7 SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7

• • •

512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7

• • •

512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5

• • •

1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5

• • •

512MB MICRON D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4

• • •

1024MB MICRON D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4

• • •

1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4

• •

512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD

• • •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD

• •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL804.16FD3

• •

1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD3

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512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU512E800C5K1C

• •

1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU01GE800C5K1C

• • •

512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53

• • •

1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58

• •

512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A SS KLDC28F-A8KI5

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1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A DS KLDD48F-ABKI5

• •

512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J

• • •

1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS TS128MLQ64V8J

• • •

512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T800UA12C4

• • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T800UB1GC4

• • •

512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT512T64U880BY-25C

• • •

1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C

• • •

512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS AL6E8E63B8E1K

• • •

1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K

• • •

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DDR2-667MHz capability

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

A 1- Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory conguration.

B 1- Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

C 1- Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel

memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL.

Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No.

DIMM

support

A B C

256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5/256

• •

256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG SS KVR667D2N5/256

• • •

2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/2G

• • •

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

• • •

512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B

• • •

1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B

• • •

512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2

• • •

1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG DS VS1GB667D2

• • •

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

• • •

512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52

• • •

1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52

• • •

2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z

• • •

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

•

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

•

1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FD

• • •

512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F SS AU512E667C5KBGC

• •

1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AU01GE667C5KBGC

• •

512MB Transcend K4T51083QE SS TS64MLQ64V6J

• • •

1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE DS TS128MLQ64V6J

• • •

256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C SS KLCB68F-36KH5

• • •

512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5

• • •

1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5

• • •

1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T6UB1GC5

• • •

2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C

• • •

512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C

• • •

512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K

• • •

1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K

• • •

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

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

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

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

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket

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

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out with

extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

DDR2 DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

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

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

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.

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card

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 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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.

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. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

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

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 – Redirect to IRQ#9

3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*

5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*

12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14 9 Primary IDE Channel

15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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A B C D E F G H

I.G.D. shared — — — — — — —

HECI Host#1 shared — — — — — — —

IDE-R Controller — — shared — — — — —

KT Controller — shared — — — — — —

SATA Host Controller — — shared — — — — —

SATA Host Controller1 — — — — — — shared —

JMicron ATA Controller shared — — — — — — —

GbEthernet Controller — — — — shared — — —

USB 2.0 EHCI#0 — — — — — — — shared

USB 2.0 EHCI#1 — — — — — — shared —

UHCI#0 — — — — — — — shared

UHCI#1 — — — shared — — — —

UHCI#2 — — shared — — — — —

UHCI#3 shared — — — — — — —

UHCI#4 shared — — — — — — —

UHCI#5 shared — — — — — — —

UHCI#6 — — — — — shared — —

PCI Slot1 shared — — — — — — —

PCI Slot 2 — shared — — — — — —

IEEE 1394a (Agere) — — — — shared — — —

PCIe X1 Slot shared — — — — — —

—

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

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1.8.4 PCI slots

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.

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

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

specications. The following gure

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

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

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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1.9 Jumper

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on

pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

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

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

to re-enter data.

• 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.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system.

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

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Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

1 2

2 3

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

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

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

devices.

3. IEEE 1394a port.

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

4. LAN (RJ-45) port.

Supported by Intel® 82566 DM Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Data activity ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LAN port LED indications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

7. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

8. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

9. Microphone port (pink).

This port connects a microphone.

10. Side Speaker Out port (gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

1 2

1415

4 6

1011

1213

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Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. VGA port

. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

14. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial

devices.

15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

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

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

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

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

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

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Floppy Disk Drive Connector

PIN1

NOTE:

Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

FLOPPY

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2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

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.

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Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_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.

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IEEE 1394a Connector

IE1394_2

GND

+12V

TPB1-

GND

TPA1-

+12V

TPB1+

GND

TPA1+

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

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4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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.

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

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

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

Drive jumper setting Mode of

device(s)

Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices

Cable-Select

Master

Black

Slave Gray

Master Master

Black or gray

Slave Slave

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IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the ID

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_EIDE

PIN1

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5. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

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

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 huge

graphics cards.

right angle side

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SATA connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA1

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA3

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXN6

GND

RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_RXN6

GND

SATA5

SATA6

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

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

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Internal Audio Connector

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

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7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1112)

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!

You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) rst, and

then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

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USB 2.0 connectors

USB1112

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

USB910

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

The USB module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W 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_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

Rotation

GND

+12V

CHA_FAN1

Rotation

GND +12V

PWR_FAN

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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Chassis Intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature. This motherboard does not support 3-pin CPU fan.

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10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin 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. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

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

to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio capability.

• By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect a AC’ 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the

Front Panel

Type

item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.9 Onboard Device

Conguration for details.

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Front panel audio connector

HP_HD

MIC2_L

HP_R

HP_L

MIC2_JD

Jack_Sense

MIC2_R

PRESENSE#

AGND

AAFP

Legacy AC 97-compliant

pin definition

MIC2_L

Line out_R

Line out_L

MIC2_R

AGND

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

•

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V 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.

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

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.

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ATX Power connector

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground Ground PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

ATX12V

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

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•

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 LED (2-pin +IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

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

•

ATX power button/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.

12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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System Panel Connector

* Requires an ATX power supply

NEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

+IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

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Q-Connector (system panel)

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel

cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector.

Step2.

Carefully connect the ASUS

Q-Connector to the System panel connector.

Step1.

Connect the front panel cables to their

respective connectors on the ASUS QConnector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin

denition.

When installed, the Q-connector appears

as shown.

The ASUS Q-Connector ts only in one orientation; if it doesn’t t, try reversing

it.

BIOS setup

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

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.)

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

disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy, USB Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets

corrupted.)

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk

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

DOS environment

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

b. At the DOS prompt, type

format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

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

b. Click

Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click

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

Disk window appears.

e. Select

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options eld,

then click Start.

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

Windows® Vista environment

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

drive.

b. Click

from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.

c. Right-click

Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3

1/2 Floppy dialog box.

d. Select the

Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

e. Click

Start.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk or a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the

original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

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To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

the motherboard.

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

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

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

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

through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based

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

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the

Tools menu to select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

(1)

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

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

Current ROM

Update ROM

Note

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

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

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5E-VM-DO

VER: 0017 DATE: 08/14/07

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

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

is found. Then press <Enter>.

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

with

FAT 32/16

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.

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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility

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

corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

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

Main lename Extension name

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 V2.29(07.03.02BA))

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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Updating the BIOS le

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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

the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /i[lename]

where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA))

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

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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!

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 /iP5EVMDO.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA))

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

Reading le ....... done

Reading ash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing ash ...... done

Writing ash ...... done

Verifying ash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

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

Recovering the BIOS from a oppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

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

drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5EVMDO.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing...

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

BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB ash disk, or the oppy

disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy

disk or the USB ash disk to P5EVMDO.ROM.

If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. The system will

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

return after the system restarts.

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

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

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading le “P5EVMDO.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...

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

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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility

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

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

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

Recovering the BIOS from the USB ash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le when found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

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

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.

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

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Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

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

Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the

Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the

Utilities screen menu.

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

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

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select

Update BIOS from a le

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

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

2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 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

SPI chip.

The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press

<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the operating system.

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

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2.2.2 Menu bar

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 conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

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.

2.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

Select Screen

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [17:20:30]

System Date [Thu 08/29/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]

SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected]

IDE Primary Master

:[Not Detected]

IDE Primary Slave

:[Not Detected]

IDER Primary Master

:[Not Detected]

IDER Primary Slave

:[Not Detected]

SATA Conguration

System Information

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

Use [+] or [-] to congure system Time.

Navigation keys

General help

Menu bar

Sub-menu items

Conguration eldsMenu items

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2.2.4 Menu items

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, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

2.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- con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.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

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

conguration options for that item.

2.2.8 Scroll bar

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

2.2.9 General help

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

System Time [06:22:54] System Date [Fri 08/10/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 [Not Detected]

SATA 2 [Not Detected] SATA 3 [Not Detected] SATA 4 [Not Detected] SATA 5 [Not Detected] SATA 6 [Not Detected]

IDE Primary Master

IDE Primary Slave

IDER Primary Master IDER Primary Slave

SATA Conguration

System Information

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

Use [+] or [-] to congure system.

Scroll bar

Pop-up window

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2.3 Main menu

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

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 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.

Select Screen

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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

U s e [ + ] o r [ - ] t o congure system Time.

System Time [17:20:30] System Date [Thu 08/29/2007] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected] SATA 3 :[Not Detected] SATA 4 :[Not Detected] SATA 5 :[Not Detected] SATA 6 :[Not Detected] IDE Primary Master :[Not Detected] IDE Primary Slave :[Not Detected]

IDER Primary Master :[Not Detected] IDER Primary Slave :[Not Detected]

SATA Conguration System Information

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2.3.4 SATA1-6

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

Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

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

appropriate SATA 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/Large Mode [Auto]

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

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

SATA 1

Device : Not Detected

Type [Auto]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Smart Monitoring [Auto]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no SATA device is installed in the system.

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave

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.

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

Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system.

IDE Primary Master

Device : Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Smart Monitoring [Auto]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

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LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

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

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDE device is installed in the system.

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave

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

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

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

Not Detected if no IDER device is installed in the system.

IDER Primary Master

Device : Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Smart Monitoring [Auto]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

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

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDER device is installed in the system.

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SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Allows you to disable or enable SATA Conguration function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

SATA Conguration

SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Congure SATA as [IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled

Compatible

Enhanced

2.3.7 SATA Conguration

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the

Southbridge chip.

The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by

allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel

Matrix Storage Technology conguration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives,

set this item to [RAID].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk write protect.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Sets SATA detect time out.

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

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2.3.8 System Information

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

automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

AMIBIOS

Version : 0017 Build Date : 08/24/07

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800MHz Count : 2

System Memory

Usable Size: 503MB

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2.4 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.

2.4.1 Jumperfree Conguration

AI Overclocking [Standard]

Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

Conguration options: [Manual] [Standard]

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

Jumperfree Conguration

USB Conguration TPM Conguration Intel TXT(LT) Conguration Intel VT-d Conguration Intel VA Confoguration

CPU Conguration Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration PCIPnP

Adjust system frequency/voltage

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Congure System Performance Settings

AI Overclocking [Standard]

CPU Ratio Control [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [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 becomes unstable, return to the default.

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU ratio.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual].

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FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1333 333MHz

FSB 1066 266 MHz

FSB 800 200 MHz

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

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-889MHz] [DDR2-1067MHz]

Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings

* Provided for overclocking purpose only.

FSB Conguration options

Auto DDR2-

667

DDR2-

800

DDR2-

833*

DDR2-

889

DDR2-

1000*

DDR2-

1067*

DDR2-

1111*

DDR2-

1333*

FSB 1333 • • • • • • • •

FSB 1066 • • • • • •

FSB 800 • • •

PCIe Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCIe operating frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [100] [101] [102] [103] [104] ~ [150].

FSB Frequency [xxx]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus.

The following item appears only when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to [Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting [7]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

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DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual].

CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the

data actually becomes available. Conguration options: [6 DRAM Clock] [5

DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks].

RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR

SDRAM. Conguration options: [6 DRAM Clock] [5 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM

Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks].

RAS# Activate Time [15 Clocks]

Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [18 DRAM

Clocks].

RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].

Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks] [30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks].

Write Recovery Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].

Write to Read Delay [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].

Read to Precharge Time [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].

CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.

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

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CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The conguration options vary

depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the

voltage of the CPU installed. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] ... [1.1000V]

(with adjustment range of 0.0125V).

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.70V].

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V].

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V].

North Bridge Voltage [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V].

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USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB functions.

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

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options:

[Enabled] [Disabled].

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

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

Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB

aware OSes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.

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

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

2.4.2 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an

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

USB Conguration

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

The following items appear only when the USB Function item is set to [Enabled].

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2.4.3 TPM Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

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

TPM Conguration

TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO]

Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS

TCG/TPM SUPPORT [YES]

Allows you to enable or disable TCG/TPM setting.

Conguration options: [YES] [NO].

The following items show when you set TCG/TPM SUPPORT option to [YES].

Execute TPM Command [Last setting]

Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip.

Conguration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled]

TPM Enable / Disable Status [No State]

The item is not congurable.

TPM Owner Status [No State]

The item is not congurable.

To enable the TPM function, set the Execute TPM Command item to [Enabled] and then save the change (see “2.8 Exit menu” for details). After the system

reboots, the TPM Conguration menu will change into the following one.

Clearing the TPM [Press Enter]

Allows you to clear the user information saved in the TPM security chip. When you press <Enter>, a warning message will appear to ask if you want to clear the user information in the security chip. Use the left/right arrow key

to select between [Ok] and [Cancel], then press <Enter> to conrm your

choice.

After you select [OK] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved in the TPM security chip will be cleared and can never be restored.

TPM Conguration

Execute TPM Command [Last setting]

TPM Enable/Disable Status [Enabled]

Clearing the TPM [Press Enter]

TPM Owner Status [UnOwned]

Enable (Activate)/ Disable (Deactivate) Command to TPM

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2.4.5 Intel VT-d Conguration

Congure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled]

Disabled

Enabled

Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® TXT Initialization.

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

The following items show when you set Intel TXT Initialization option to

[Enabled].

Congure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Intel TXT Initialization [Enabled]

BIOS AC [SCLEAN] [Enabled] BIOS AC [SCHECK] [Enabled] Lock DPR [Enabled] Reset TPM Establishement Flag [Enabled]

Disabled

Enabled

When you set Intel TXT Initialization option to [Enabled], all of these items are

set to [Enabled] automatically.

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Disabled

Enabled

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® VT-d function.

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

2.4.4 Intel TXT (LT) Conguration

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2.4.7 CPU Conguration

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to [Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting: [xx]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

Congure advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz Frequency : 1.86 MHz FSB Speed : 1066 MHz

Cache L1 : 64 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max: 07, Min: 06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 COUID : 6F2

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

C1E Support [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Disabled]

Options

Auto

Manual

2.4.6 Intel VA Conguration

Congure Intel VA Parameters

Virtual Appliance Runtime Ver. [3.0]

Virtual Appliance (VA) [Disabled]

Lock VA ACPI Interface [Disabled]

Conrm Pending Operation [Disabled]

Disabled

Enabled

Virtual Appliance (VA) [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Virtual Appliance (VA).

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

Lock VA ACPI Interface [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Lock VA ACPI Interface.

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

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C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E suupport.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.

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

Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Vanderpool technology.

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

CPU TM function [Enabled]

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

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology.

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

2.4.8 Chipset

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

Advanced Chipset Settings

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

NorthBridge Conguration

ME Subsystem Conguration

Congure North Bridge features.

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Video Function Conguration

Video Function Conguration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

Options

Fixed Mode

DVMT Mode

PEG Port Control [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable PEG port control. Conguration options: [Auto]

[Disabled].

The following item shows when you set this option to [Auto].

PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable PEG port force x1.

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

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.Conguration

options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI].

Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics

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

The Video Function Conguration item shows when you set this option to

[Enabled, 1MB] or [Enabled, 8MB].

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit

operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

North Bridge Conguration

North Bridge Chipset Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] PEG Port Control [Auto] PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]

ENABLED: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.

DISABLED: Do not allow remapping of memory

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DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

Conguration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]

Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

ME Subsystem Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to congure the Intel

Management Engine (ME)

subsystem and enable the Intel® Active Management Technology. Select an item

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

ASF Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF).

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

ME HECI Conguration

ME-Device [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], Host Embedded Communication Interface (HECI) provides an interface for the exchange of message between the host

software and the ME rmware. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME-IDER [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to boot.

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

ME-KT [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message to the remote management console and thus facilitates the control of the client machine through the network.

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

vPro Technology Conguration

ASF Support [Disabled]

ME HECI Conguration

ME-Device [Enabled] ME-IDER [Disabled] ME-KT [Disabled]

Congure Intel AMT Parameters

ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

Options

Disabled

Enabled

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2.4.9 Onboard Devices Conguration

High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

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].

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

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

LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

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

Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Onboard LAN [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Agere Firewaire 1394 [Enabled] J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Enable or Diable High Denition Audio Controller

Congure Intel AMT Parameters

ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ME BIOS Extension. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

The Intel® Active Management Technology requires the Intel® AMT-enabled software. Also, the platform must be connected to a power source and an active LAN port.

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Agere Firevire 1394 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.

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

J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron PATA controller.

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

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

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

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

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

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

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

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

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7].

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2.4.10 PCI PnP

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

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

devices.

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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Plug and Play O/S [No]

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].

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

NO: lets the BIOS congure all the devices in the system.

YES: lets the operating system congure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

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2.5 Power menu

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

conguration options.

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

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].

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

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

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ACPI 2.0 Support.

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

2.5.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

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 [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Conguration Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

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2.5.5 APM Conguration

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]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

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

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date / RTC Alarm Hour / RTC Alarm Minute

/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-congurable with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

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

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.

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.

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

Power On By PCIe Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIe devices to generate a wake event.

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

<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

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].

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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

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

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

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

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

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

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF]

MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2373RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.232V] 5V Voltage [ 5.136V] 12V Voltage [11.928V]

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Prole [Silent]

CPU Temperature

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile

Allows you to select the fan prole. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent].

2.6 Boot menu

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

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

Species the boot sequence from the availabe devices.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu.

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration Security

S p e c i f i e s t h e B o o t Dev ice Boo t Pr ior ity sequence.

A virtual floppy disk dr i ve (Fl o pp y D r i ve B: ) m ay ap p ea r w he n y o u s e t t h e C D - R O M drive as the rst boot device.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of

devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]

The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel® Core™2 processors only.

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2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

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

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current].

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On].

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

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

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

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

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

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

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

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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 “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

2.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

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

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. 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.

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

User Access Level [Full Access]

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.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. 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.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Boot

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]

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

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Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

ASUS EZ Flash 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

Note

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

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

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5E-VM-DO

VER: 0017 DATE: 08/14/07

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support :

1.NTFS format

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Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.

2.8 Exit menu

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

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

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Software

support

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

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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.

3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to

maximize the features of your hardware.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

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

• Make sure that you install Windows

XP Service Pack2 or later versions

before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

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

Click an item to install

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard

information

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

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

ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek Audio driver.

Intel(R) LAN Driver

Installs the Intel® LAN driver.

Inneon TPM Professional Driver

Installs the Inneon TPM Professional Driver.

Intel (R) Management Engine Interface

Installs the Intel® Management Engine Interface.

Local Manageability Service

Install the Local Manageability Service utility.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update

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

ASUS AI Gear 2

AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from proles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore voltage, minimizing system noise and saving power consumption. It allows you to

change the mode in real time in the operating system.

ASUS AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

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ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

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

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

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

Symantec Norton Internet Security

Installs Symantec Norton Internet Security application.

WinDVD Copy5 Trial

Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version.

Corel Snapre Plus SE

Installs Corel Snapre Plus SE.

Install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD if needed..

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3.2.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9 RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

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