P5GD2
Motherboard
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First EditionFirst Edition
First Edition
First EditionFirst Edition
August 2004August 2004
August 2004
August 2004August 2004
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
How this guide is organized .................................................... ix
Where to find more information .............................................. ix
Conventions used in this guide ................................................ x
Typography .......................................................................................... x
P5GD2 specifications summary .......................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-5
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ..................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4
2.2.5 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-5
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 2-10
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-12
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-12
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17
2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13
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4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-13
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14
Contents
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................4-14
4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-15
4.3.6 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16
4.3.7 System Information ..............................................4-18
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-19
4.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-22
4.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 4-23
4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-24
4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-25
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-27
4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-29
4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-31
4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-31
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-31
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-31
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-31
4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-32
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-34
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-36
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-36
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-37
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-38
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-41
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3
5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6
5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6
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5.4 Software information ........................................................... 5-9
5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-9
5.4.2 AI NET 2 ............................................................... 5-11
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ........................... 5-11
5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ........................... 5-12
5.5 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-17
5.5.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-18
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5.5.2 Intel
5.5.3 ITE
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-29
RAID configurations .................................... 5-19
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8212F RAID configurations ........................... 5-23
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
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Chapter 3: Powering up
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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
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Chapter 5: Software support
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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Typography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
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P5GD2 specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor
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Compatible with the Intel
PCG 04A and 04B processors
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
Northbridge: Intel
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915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R
800/533 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules
Supports up to 4 GB system memory
Native DDR2-600 support
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
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Intel
ICH6R Southbridge supports:
-1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33
-4 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration
and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports:
-2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 with RAID 0, RAID 1,
RAID 0+1, JBOD configuration
High DefinitionHigh Definition
High Definition
High DefinitionHigh Definition
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
InnovativeInnovative
Innovative
InnovativeInnovative
thermal solutionthermal solution
thermal solution
thermal solutionthermal solution
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
OverclockingOverclocking
Overclocking
OverclockingOverclocking
C-Media CMI9880 High Definition Audio solution with
7.1-channel CODEC
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port
Supports Dolby® Digital Live™ Technology
ASUS Stack Cool patented fanless cooling system
Marvell® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller
Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology
Supports POST Network-diagnostic program
ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature
ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable
Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-E
frequencies
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USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Special featuresSpecial features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS Q-Fan2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
8-channel audio ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x Primary IDE connector
2 x IDE RAID connectors
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Serial port connector (COM port)
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x Optical drive audio connector
1 x GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
System panel connector
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PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
requirementrequirement
requirement
requirementrequirement
Form factorForm factor
Form factor
Form factorForm factor
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Live Update Utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
1
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
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1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard!
P5GD2 motherboard!
P5GD2 motherboard! P5GD2 motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS P5GD2 motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
I/O modulesI/O modules
I/O modules Serial port module (COM port)
I/O modulesI/O modules
USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module
CablesCables
Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables
CablesCables
1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs)
2 x Ultra DMA/133 cables
40-conductor IDE cable
Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel
and 04A processors. See page 2-7 for details.
IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the
775-land package with 533/800MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel
DDR2 at speeds of up to 533MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for
graphics card. The Intel® 915P MCH platform is compliant to the Direct
Media Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I/O Controller Hub
(ICH6).
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
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915P 915P
915P
915P 915P
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DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support
DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer
rates of 533/400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the
latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel
DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost
system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up
to 8.6 GB/s. See page 2-13 for details.
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-26.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution
Dual RAID solution
Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID
functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or
Serial ATA devices.
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The Intel
connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See pages
2-26 and 5-19 for details.
If you are using IDE hard disk drives, the ITE 8212F controller provides
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels
that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. See pages 2-25 and 5-23
for details.
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details.
ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for four SATA
8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio
8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio
Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is
fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit
audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you
can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce
crystal-clear digital audio.
The CMI9880 CODEC comes with a software application that features jack
detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing
to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various
audio devices. See page 2-22, 2-23, and 5-12 for details.
DolbyDolby
Dolby
DolbyDolby
The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of
transforming your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby
Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces
to an AC-3 or DTS decoder for 7.1-channel playback. See page 5-16.
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Digital Live Digital Live
Digital Live™
Digital Live Digital Live
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S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready
S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns
your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity
to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See section “4.5.5 Hardware Monitor” on page 4-34.
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1.3.21.3.2
1.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
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ASUS Stack Cool
ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool
ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution that reduces the heat
dissipated by large capacitors and motherboard components. By placing a
specially designed PCB under the motherboard CPU socket, Stack Cool
effectively lowers the system temperature by 10º Celsius. Cooler system
temperature means more stable system performance, longer component
life, and more silent operation. See page 2-3 for details.
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed
only when needed. See page 4-20 for details.
AI NET 2 AI NET 2
AI NET 2
AI NET 2 AI NET 2
ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features
ASUS Proactive features
ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features
AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s).
During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN
cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter
accuracy. See pages 4-22 and 5-11 for details.
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ASUS Hyper Path 2 technologyASUS Hyper Path 2 technology
ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology
ASUS Hyper Path 2 technologyASUS Hyper Path 2 technology
The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel
chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system
memory. See page 4-26 for details.
Native DDR2-600 supportNative DDR2-600 support
Native DDR2-600 support
Native DDR2-600 supportNative DDR2-600 support
This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure
superior system performance. With current processors supporting 800 MHz
FSB, DDR2-600 provides the fastest solution for eliminating system
bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See pages 2-13,
2-14, and 4-20 for details.
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 4-5.
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
®
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technologyASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technologyASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page
4-34 for details.
ASUS Multi-language BIOSASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Multi-language BIOS
ASUS Multi-language BIOSASUS Multi-language BIOS
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure
easier and faster. See page 4-14 for details.
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ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-12 for
details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
information
Hardware
2
Chapter summary
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22
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Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED 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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Standby
Power
SB_PWR1
OFF
Powered
Off
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
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2.2.1
2.2.12.2.1
Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
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2.2.2
2.2.22.2.2
Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
Place this side towards
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
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2.2.32.2.3
2.2.3
2.2.32.2.3
ASUS Stack CoolASUS Stack Cool
ASUS Stack Cool
ASUS Stack CoolASUS Stack Cool
The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal
solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack
Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to conduct
heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers
the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.
Motherboard holesMotherboard holes
Motherboard holes
Motherboard holesMotherboard holes
(for the CPU fan and(for the CPU fan and
(for the CPU fan and
(for the CPU fan and(for the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly pins)heatsink assembly pins)
heatsink assembly pins)
heatsink assembly pins)heatsink assembly pins)
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2.2.4
2.2.42.2.4
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
MS1KB1
SPDIF_O
USB1
USB2
USB2.0
Top:
T: USB3
RJ-45
B: USB4
Top:
Rear Speaker Out
Center:
Side Speaker Out
Below:
Center/Subwoofer
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
PARALLEL PORT
C-Media
CMI9880
KBPWR1
ATX12V1
USBPW34
CHA_FAN2
USBPW12
Marvell
88E8053
CD
AAFP
PCIEX1_1
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Intel
915P
CPU_FAN1
Intel FWH
4Mbit
I/O
Super
FLOPPY1
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
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PWR_FAN1
PRI_IDE1
30.5cm (12.0in)
PCIEX1_2
PCIEX1_3
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
CHA_FAN1
ITE
8212F
USB56
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USBPW56
USBPW78
Intel
ICH6R
SEC_RAID1
SB_PWR1
GAME1USB78
CLRTC1
PRI_RAID1
SATA2
SATA1
COM1
CHASSIS1
PANEL1
SATA4
SATA3
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2.2.52.2.5
2.2.5
2.2.52.2.5
Layout ContentsLayout Contents
Layout Contents
Layout ContentsLayout Contents
SlotsSlots
Slots
SlotsSlots
1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13
2. PCI slots 2-18
3. PCI Express slot 2-18
JumpersJumpers
Jumpers
JumpersJumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-19
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-20
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-21
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
1. Parallel port 2-22
2. RJ-45 port 2-22
3. Rear Speaker Out port (gray) 2-22
4. Side Speaker Out port (black) 2-22
5. Line In port (light blue) 2-22
6. Line Out port (lime) 2-22
7. Microphone port (pink) 2-23
8. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 2-23
9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23
11. Optical S/PDIF out port 2-23
12. Coaxial S/PDIF out port 2-23
13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-23
14. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23
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Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-24
3. Primary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1) 2-25
4. Secondary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID1) 2-25
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-26
6. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2-27
7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN1) 2-27
8. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN1) 2-27
9. Chassis fan 2 connector (3-pin CHA_FAN2) 2-27
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-28
11. USB headers (10-1 USB56, USB78) 2-28
12. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR1) 2-29
13. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V1) 2-29
14. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-30
15. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-30
16. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 2-31
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-31
18. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-32
- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWR)
- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•
Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink
assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/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 pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/
loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.3.12.3.1
2.3.1
2.3.12.3.1
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
Installling the CPU
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
PnP CapPnP Cap
PnP Cap
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
PnP CapPnP Cap
A
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Load leverLoad lever
B
This side of the camThis side of the cam
This side of the cam
This side of the camThis side of the cam
box should face you.box should face you.
box should face you.
box should face you.box should face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit
Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
into the CPU notch.
Load plateLoad plate
Load plate
Load plateLoad plate
B
A
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Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
The CPU fits 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!
A
B
Notes on IntelNotes on Intel
Notes on Intel
Notes on IntelNotes on Intel
• This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land
• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows
• Installing Windows
• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
®
Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
®
XP/2003
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux,
use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are
using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading
Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and
performance.
®
XP Service Pack 1 is recommended.
before installing a supported operating system.
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
®
1. Install an Intel
Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading
Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only
if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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2.3.2
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Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly
®
• When you buy a boxed Intel
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
Pentium® 4 processor, the package
• Your Intel
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink
or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
®
Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that
the four pins match the holes on
the motherboard.
Push pinPush pin
Push pin
Push pinPush pin
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Motherboard hole
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
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2. Push each of the pins
downward to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in
place.
3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise
to lock.
4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU_FAN1
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
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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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2.4 System memory
2.4.12.4.1
2.4.1
2.4.12.4.1
OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
The motherboard comes with four 240-pin 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 following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
DIMM_B1
DIMM_A1
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DIMM_B2
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2.4.2
2.4.22.4.2
ChannelChannel
Channel
ChannelChannel
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A1
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Memory Configurations
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Sockets Sockets
Sockets
Sockets Sockets
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
•
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same for better performance
(DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2).
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors
List on the next page for details.
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• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
4 GB of system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory
modules.
• Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips
or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this
motherboard.
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DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List
DDR2-533 Qualified Vendors ListDDR2-533 Qualified Vendors List
SizeSize
Size
SizeSize
VendorVendor
Vendor
VendorVendor
ModelModel
Model
ModelModel
Side(s) Side(s)
Side(s)
Side(s) Side(s)
Component Component
Component
Component Component
DIMM support DIMM support
DIMM support
DIMM support DIMM support
AA
BB
A
B
AA
BB
256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5 SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 DS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A SS HYB18T512800AC37 • • •
512MB CORSAIR CM2X512-4300 DS N/A • • •
512MB CORSAIR CM2X512-4200 DS N/A • • •
1024MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G DS E5108AB-5C-E • •
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 SS HYB18T512160AC-3.7 • •
512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 SS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
128MB MICRON MT4HTF1664AG-53EB1 SS 3WBIIZ9BXX • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 SS 4FBIID9CHM • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 DS 4FBIID9CHM • • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB1 DS 3TBIIZ9BQT • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 DS 4FBIID9BQM • • •
256MB MICRON N/A SS 4DBIIZ9BQT • •
1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 DS 4JAIID9CRZ • • •
512MB Hynix HYMP564U648-C4 SS HY5PS12821F-C4 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648-C4 DS HY5PS12821F-C4 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648-C4 DS HY5PS12821FP-C4 • • •
512MB KINGMAX KLBC28K-38MP4 DS 4IBIID9BQM • • •
512MB A-DATA N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB TwinMOS 8D-22JB5-K2T SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB Apacer 78.91066.460 SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
1024MB Apacer 78.01066.460 DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB Apacer 78.91066.110 SS HYB18T512800AC37 • • •
1024MB Apacer 78.01066.110 DS HYB18T512800AC37 • • •
256MB BRAIN POWER BS212-1-256M-MIC-533 DS 4CBIIZ9BQT • • •
512MB BRAIN POWER BS213-1-512M-MIC-533 DS 4CBIIZ9BQT • • •
512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA-5C DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
512MB ELPIDA EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E DS E5108AB-5C-E • • •
512MB Geil GX2 1GB4200DC SS Heat-Sink Package • • •
CC
C
CC
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS -
Side(s): SS - Single Sided
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
AA
A- supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory
AA
DS -DS -
DS - Double Sided
DS -DS -
configuration.
BB
B-supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black
BB
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
CC
C-support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of
CC
Dual-channel memory configuration.
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Qualified DDR2-533 with 600 MHz overclocking capability
Qualified DDR2-533 with 600 MHz overclocking capabilityQualified DDR2-533 with 600 MHz overclocking capability
DIMM supportDIMM support
DIMM support
SizeSize
Size
SizeSize
VendorVendor
Vendor
VendorVendor
ModelModel
Model
ModelModel
Side(s)Side(s)
Side(s)
Side(s)Side(s)
Component Component
Component
Component Component
DIMM supportDIMM support
AA
BB
A
AA
CC
B
C
BB
CC
1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5 DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5 DS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • •
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A SS HYB18T512800AC37 • • •
512MB CORSAIR CM2X512-4200 DS N/A • • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 DS 4FBIID9BQM • • •
1024MB MICRON MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 DS 4JAIID9CRZ • • •
1024MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G DS E5108AB-5C-E • •
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 SS HYB18T512160AC-3.7 • • •
1024MB Hynix HYMP512U648-C4 DS HY5PS12821FP-C4 • • •
256MB MICRON MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 SS 4FBIID9CHM • • •
512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 DS 4FBIID9CHM • • •
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS -
Side(s): SS - Single Sided
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
AA
A- supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory
AA
DS -DS -
DS - Double Sided
DS -DS -
configuration.
BB
B-supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black
BB
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
CC
C-support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of
CC
Dual-channel memory configuration.
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2.4.32.4.3
2.4.3
2.4.32.4.3
Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
Installing a DIMM
Installing a DIMMInstalling 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.
•A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
2
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clip
Unlocked retaining clipUnlocked retaining clip
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.4.42.4.4
2.4.4
2.4.42.4.4
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly
with your fingers when
pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get
damaged when it flips out
with extra force.
1
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
2
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notch
DDR2 DIMM notchDDR2 DIMM notch
1
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.5.12.5.1
2.5.1
2.5.12.5.1
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.22.5.2
2.5.2
2.5.22.5.2
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion card
Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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2.5.32.5.3
2.5.3
2.5.32.5.3
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
Interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
01 System Timer
12 Keyboard Controller
2– Re-direct to IRQ#9
311 Communications Port (COM2)*
412 Communications Port (COM1)*
513 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
614 Floppy Disk Controller
715 Printer Port (LPT1)*
83 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
94 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
PriorityPriority
Priority
PriorityPriority
Standard FunctionStandard Function
Standard Function
Standard FunctionStandard Function
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard
AA
A
AA
PCI slot 2 — — — — shared shared shared shared
PCI slot 3 shared shared shared shared ————
PCI E x1 slot 1 — — shared — ————
PCI E x1 slot 2 shared — — — ————
PCI E x1 slot 3 — — — shared ————
PCI E x16 slot shared — — — ————
Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — — — — shared
Onboard USB controller 2 — — — shared ————
Onboard USB controller 3 — — shared — ————
Onboard USB controller 4 shared — — — ————
Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — — — — — — shared
Onboard LAN1 — shared — — ————
Onboard Azalia audio shared — — — ————
Onboard PCI IDE RAID (ITE) —— —————shared
BB
B
BB
CC
C
CC
DD
D
DD
EE
E
EE
FF
F
FF
GG
G
GG
HH
H
HH
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.5.4
2.5.42.5.4
The PCI slots support cards such as a
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
PCI slotsPCI slots
PCI slots
PCI slotsPCI slots
2.5.52.5.5
2.5.5
2.5.52.5.5
This motherboard supports PCI
Express x16 graphic cards that
comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The figure shows a
graphics card installed on the PCI
Express x16 slot.
2.5.62.5.6
2.5.6
2.5.62.5.6
This motherboard supports PCI
Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards
and other cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifications. The figure
shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.
PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot
PCI Express x16 slot
PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x16 slot
PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x1 slot
PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot
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2.6 Jumpers
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
1.1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
P5GD2
R
P5GD2 Clear RTC RAM
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.
CLRTC1
12 23
Normal Clear CMOS
(Default)
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2.2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
2.2.
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78)USBPW56, USBPW78)
USBPW56, USBPW78)
USBPW56, USBPW78)USBPW56, USBPW78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
USBPW12
USBPW34
3
2
1
P5GD2
R
+5V
USBPW56
USBPW78
21
2
+5VSB
(Default)
2
3
P5GD2 USB device wake-up
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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3.3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
3.3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is
the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in
the BIOS.
KBPWR1
2312
P5GD2
R
+5V +5VSB
P5GD2 Keyboard power setting
(Default)
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.12.7.1
2.7.1
2.7.12.7.1
1.1.
Parallel port.Parallel port.
1.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
1.1.
Parallel port.Parallel port.
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
Rear panel connectors
Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors
1 2
1213 8
11
10
3
4576
9
or other devices.
2.2.
LAN RJ-45 port.LAN RJ-45 port.
2.
LAN RJ-45 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
2.2.
LAN RJ-45 port.LAN RJ-45 port.
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indications
LAN port LED indicationsLAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED
ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
3.3.
Rear Speaker Out port (gray).Rear Speaker Out port (gray).
3.
Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear
3.3.
Rear Speaker Out port (gray).Rear Speaker Out port (gray).
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
SPEED LED SPEED LED
SPEED LED
SPEED LED SPEED LED
StatusStatus
Status
StatusStatus
DescriptionDescription
Description
DescriptionDescription
ACT/LINK
SPEED
LED
LAN port
speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
4.4.
Side Speaker Out port (black).Side Speaker Out port (black).
4.
Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side
4.4.
Side Speaker Out port (black).Side Speaker Out port (black).
speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
5.5.
Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).
5.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD
5.5.
Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).
player, or other audio sources.
6.6.
Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).
6.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
6.6.
Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the
function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
7.7.
Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).
7.
Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
7.7.
Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).
LED
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8.8.
Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).
8.
Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects
8.8.
Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange).
the center/subwoofer speakers.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function
of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
PortPort
Port
PortPort
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
Gray • Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Black • • • Side Speaker Out
Yellow Orange • • Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
9.9.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
9.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
9.9.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
HeadsetHeadset
Headset
HeadsetHeadset
2-channel2-channel
2-channel
2-channel2-channel
4-channel4-channel
4-channel
4-channel4-channel
6-channel6-channel
6-channel
6-channel6-channel
8-channel8-channel
8-channel
8-channel8-channel
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10.10.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
10.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
10.10.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
11.11.
S/PDIF Out port.S/PDIF Out port.
11.
S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output
11.11.
S/PDIF Out port.S/PDIF Out port.
device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
12.12.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
12.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
12.12.
PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
13.13.
PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).
13.
PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
13.13.
PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).
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2.7.2
2.7.22.7.2
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
1.1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable
connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
PIN 1
P5GD2
R
P5GD2 Floppy disk drive connector
2.2.
Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
2.
Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
2.2.
Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA
100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the
primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an
Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and
a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk
drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer
to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
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• The Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
insertion when you connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
PRI_IDE1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
P5GD2
R
P5GD2 IDE connector
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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3.3.
IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red],IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red],
3.
IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red],
3.3.
IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red],IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red],
SEC_RAID1 [red])SEC_RAID1 [red])
SEC_RAID1 [red])
SEC_RAID1 [red])SEC_RAID1 [red])
These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. These
connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives that can be
configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller.
Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up RAID configurations.
These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can
connect IDE devices to these connectors such as boot/data hard disk
drives or optical drives. If you intend to create an IDE RAID set using
these connectors, set the
RAID Mode. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for
details.
ITE8212F ControllerITE8212F Controller
ITE8212F Controller item in the BIOS to
ITE8212F ControllerITE8212F Controller
P5GD2
R
SEC_RAID1
PIN 1
PRI_RAID1
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5GD2 RAID connectors
• Before creating a RAID set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make
sure that you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and
installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives.
• The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI
devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors.
• The ITE® 8212F supports a maximum of 2 Ultra ATA hard disk drives
only. Make sure to set both drives in a RAID 1 configuration.
• Before creating a RAID 1 set, make sure that you set the hard disk
drives as either Master or Slave. Refer to the hard disk drive
documentation for Master/Slave jumper settings.
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4.4.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red],Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red],
4.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red],
4.4.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red],Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red],
SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black])SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black])
SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black])
SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black])SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or
®
RAID 1 configuration using the Intel
Matrix Storage Technology. Refer
to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID
configurations.
These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard
IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to
these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using
these connectors, set the
RAID. See section “4.3.6 IDE Configuration” for details.
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
SATA2
P5GD2
R
SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA4
SATA3
GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA_TXN4
GND
RSATA_RXP4
RSATA_RXN4
GND
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
P5GD2 SATA connectors
Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA
Important notes on Serial ATA
Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA
•
These connectors support the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.
•
The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you
are using Windows® 2000/XP.
•
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA.
• Use only 2 Serial ATA RAID connectors for a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.
•
When using the Serial ATA connectors in Standard IDE mode, plug
your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1 and SATA2)
to support S3 function. Refer to the table below for details.
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Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors
Serial ATA Master/Slave connectorsSerial ATA Master/Slave connectors
ConnectorConnector
Connector
ConnectorConnector
SettingSetting
Setting
SettingSetting
ColorColor
Color
ColorColor
SATA1, SATA2 Master Red Boot disk
SATA3, SATA4 Slave Black Data disk
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Use Use
Use
Use Use
6.6.
CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors
6.
CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors
6.6.
CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectorsCPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,(4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,
(4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,(4-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,
CHA_FAN2)CHA_FAN2)
CHA_FAN2)
CHA_FAN2)CHA_FAN2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W
max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 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. Lack
of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the
motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place
jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• The ASUS Q-Fan2 function is supported using the CPU Fan
(CPU_FAN1) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only.
CPU_FAN1
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
P5GD2
R
P5GD2 Fan connectors
PWR_FAN1
CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1
GND
+12V
Rotation
GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
+12V
Rotation
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7.7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
7.7.
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
P5GD2
R
COM1
PIN 1
P5GD2 COM port connectors
8.8.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
8.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
8.8.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
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P5GD2
R
P5GD2 USB 2.0 connectors
Never connect a
1394 cable1394 cable
1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
1394 cable1394 cable
damage the motherboard!
USB+5V
USB_P6-
USB_P6+
GND
NC
USB56
1
USB+5V
USB_P5-
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USB78
GND
USB_P5+
1
USB+5V
USB_P8-
USB_P8+
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
NC
GND
9.9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,
9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,
9.9.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1,
ATX12V1)ATX12V1)
ATX12V1)
ATX12V1)ATX12V1)
4-pin4-pin
4-pin
4-pin4-pin
These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power
supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
•
Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit
(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.
•
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
• The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant 350 W PSU passed the
motherboard power requirement test with the following
configuration:
®
CPU : Intel
Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz
Memory : 512 MB DDR2 (x 4)
Grpahics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900
Parallel ATA devices: IDE hard disk drive (x 2)
Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive
Optical drives : CD-ROM (x 2)
SCSI devices : SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive
• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
EATXPWR1
ATX12V1
P5GD2
R
P5GD2 ATX power connectors
GND
+12V DCGND
+12V DC
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
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10.10.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
10.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
10.10.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio
connector at the back of the optical drive.
P5GD2
R
CD
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel
P5GD2 CD audio connector
11.11.
GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
11.
GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
11.11.
GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices
for playing or editing audio files.
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P5GD2
R
P5GD2 Game connector
J2B1
J2CX
MIDI_OUT
J2CY
J2B2
MIDI_IN
GAME1
GND
GND
J1B2
J1CY
+5V
+5V +5V
J1B1
J1CX
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12.12.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
12.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
12.12.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis
intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
CHASSIS1
P5GD2
+5VSB_MB
Chassis Signal
GND
(Default)
P5GD2 Chassis alarm lead
13.13.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
13.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
13.13.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)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.
AAFP
AC’97-compliant
pin definition
MIC2
MICPWR
Line out_R
NC
Line out_L
AGND
+5VA
BLINE_OUT_R
BLINE_OUT_L
P5GD2
R
SENSE2_RETUR
SENSE1_RETUR
P5GD2 Front panel connector
Azalia-compliant
pin definition
PRESENCE#
GND
PORT2 L
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 R
PORT1 R
PORT1 L
• Use a chassis that provides a high-definition audio front panel audio
• The default setting of this connector is legacy AC’97 audio, if you
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I/O to use the high-definition audio features.
want to use the High-Definition (Azalia) audio features, set the
Front Panel Support TypeFront Panel Support Type
Front Panel Support Type in the BIOS to Azalia. See page
Front Panel Support TypeFront Panel Support Type
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14.14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
14.14.
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PLED-
SPEAKER
Speaker
Ground
+5V
Ground
PWR
Reset
Ground
Ground
RESET
PLED
P5GD2
R
PANEL1
PLED+
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED
PWR
P5GD2 System panel connector
* Requires an ATX power supply.
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector description below for details.
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
•
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
•
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
•
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)
•
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)
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 (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
•
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for
system reboot without turning off the system power.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the
system.
Powering up
3
Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off.
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the
system chassis.
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a
surge protector.
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front
panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system
LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor
complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby”
feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and
green after the system LED turns on.
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the
tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below)
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power,
the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.
AMI BIOS beep codesAMI BIOS beep codes
AMI BIOS beep codes
AMI BIOS beep codesAMI BIOS beep codes
Beep DescriptionBeep Description
Beep Description
Beep DescriptionBeep Description
One beep Keyboard controller error
Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure
two short beeps
Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure
four short beeps
ErrorError
Error
ErrorError
Refresh Time error
No master drive detected
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup.
Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2.13.2.1
3.2.1
3.2.13.2.1
If you are using Windows® 2000:
1. Click the
2. Make sure that the
the
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows
If you are using Windows
1. Click the
2. Click the
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows
3.2.23.2.2
3.2.2
3.2.23.2.2
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.
Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function
Using the OS shut down function
Using the OS shut down functionUsing the OS shut down function
Start Start
Start button then click
Start Start
Shut DownShut Down
Shut Down option button is selected, then click
Shut DownShut Down
OK OK
OK button to shut down the computer.
OK OK
®
XP:
Start Start
Start button then select
Start Start
Turn Off Turn Off
Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
Turn Off Turn Off
Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch
Using the dual function power switch
Using the dual function power switchUsing the dual function power switch
Shut Down...Shut Down...
Shut Down...
Shut Down...Shut Down...
®
shuts down.
Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.
Turn Off Computer.
Turn Off Computer.Turn Off Computer.
®
shuts down.
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Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS setup
4
Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-19
4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-31
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-36
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-41
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
1.
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS
floppy disk.)
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2.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
3.
ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the
ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
motherboard support CD.)
ASUS Update ASUS Update
4.
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows
ASUS Update ASUS Update
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
®
environment.)
4.1.14.1.1
4.1.1
4.1.14.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click
ComputerComputer
Computer.
ComputerComputer
Start Start
Start from the Windows
Start Start
®
desktop, then select
MyMy
My
MyMy
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
e. Select
File File
File from the menu, then select
File File
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Floppy Disk window appears.
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
options field, then click
StartStart
Start.
StartStart
FormatFormat
Format. A
FormatFormat
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
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Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows
®
2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
®
b. Insert the Windows
c. Click
StartStart
Start, then select
StartStart
2000 CD to the optical drive.
RunRun
Run.
RunRun
d. From the Open field, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
4.1.24.1.2
4.1.2
4.1.24.1.2
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utility
AFUDOS utilityAFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOS
Copying the current BIOSCopying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 1.2 MB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
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Main filename
Main filenameMain filename
Extension nameExtension name
Extension name
Extension nameExtension name
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3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file ...ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS file
Updating the BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
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4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done
Reading flash .... done
Advance Check........
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ..... done
Reading flash .... done
Advance Check.........
Erasing flash ..... done
Writing flash ..... done
Verifying flash ... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1.34.1.3
4.1.3
4.1.34.1.3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the
floppy disk to
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
P5GD2.ROMP5GD2.ROM
P5GD2.ROM.
P5GD2.ROMP5GD2.ROM
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5GD2.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the
system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then
updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “P5GD2.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
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ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to
go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard and rename the same to
P5GD2.ROMP5GD2.ROM
P5GD2.ROM.
P5GD2.ROMP5GD2.ROM
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5GD2.ROM”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
• Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
•A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy
disk in the drive. A “P5GD2.ROM not found!” error message appears
if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that
you rename the BIOS file to P5GD2.ROM.
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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The
2. Click the
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VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the
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3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Utilities Utilities
Utilities tab, then click
Utilities Utilities
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Install ASUS Update
Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update
Utilities Utilities
Utilities screen menu.
Utilities Utilities
Drivers Drivers
Drivers menu appears.
Drivers Drivers
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Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select
the Internet the Internet
the Internet option from the
the Internet the Internet
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
Update BIOS from
Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from
drop-down menu, then click
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
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3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click
NextNext
Click
Next.
NextNext
Auto SelectAuto Select
Auto Select.
Auto SelectAuto Select
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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.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
®
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
clicking
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate
Start Start
Start >
Start Start
Programs Programs
Programs >
Programs Programs
ASUS ASUS
ASUS >
ASUS ASUS
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate
desktop by
2. Select
file file
file option from the drop-down
file file
menu, then click
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
Update BIOS from a
Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a
NextNext
Next.
NextNext
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Open Open
Open window, then click
Open Open
SaveSave
Save.
SaveSave
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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4.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
“
update using the provided utility described in section
updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to
run this program. Press <Del>
during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
4.1 Managing and
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the
Default SettingsDefault Settings
Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit
Default SettingsDefault Settings
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.
LoadLoad
Load
LoadLoad
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
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BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screen
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
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Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
Menu barMenu bar
Menu bar
Menu barMenu bar
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation keys
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
MainMain
Main For changing the basic system configuration
MainMain
AdvancedAdvanced
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
AdvancedAdvanced
PowerPower
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
PowerPower
configuration
BootBoot
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
BootBoot
ExitExit
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
ExitExit
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
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Navigation keysNavigation keys
Navigation keys
Navigation keysNavigation 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.
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Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting
Main Main
Main shows the
Main Main
Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
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Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Sub-menu items
Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items
Main menu itemsMain menu items
Main menu items
Main menu itemsMain 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>.
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Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
Configuration fields
Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”
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Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
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A scroll bar appears on the right side
of a menu screen when there are items
that do not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the other
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]
Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]
MPS Revision [1.4]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
items on the screen.
Pop-up windowPop-up window
Pop-up window
Pop-up windowPop-up window
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At the top right corner of the menu
General helpGeneral help
General help
General helpGeneral help
Scroll barScroll bar
Scroll bar
Scroll barScroll bar
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
System Time [11:51:19]
System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]
Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
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Allows you to set the system time.
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4.3.2
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Allows you to set the system date.
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4.3.3
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Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]
System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Language [English]Language [English]
Language [English]
Language [English]Language [English]
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Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlavePrimary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master
Device : Hard Disk
Vendor : ST320413A
Size : 20.0GB
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]
Type [Auto]Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of
the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options:
[Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]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. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you wish to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Sets the Serial ATA configuration.
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.
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
IDE Configuration
IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
®
To create a RAID 0, RAID 1or the Intel
configuration, set this item as RAID.
If you want to use your Serial ATA like a Parallel ATA physical storage
interface, select the Standard IDE option.
When set in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode the
SATA controller is set to Native mode.
Configuration options: [Standard IDE] [AHCI] [RAID]
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Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating
system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using
native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server.
Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA
and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the
default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may
use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports
only ifonly if
only if you did not install any
only ifonly if
Serial ATA device.
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If
you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the
default setting
S-ATAS-ATA
S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA]
S-ATAS-ATA
[S-ATA] [P-ATA]
Onboard IDE Operate ModeOnboard IDE Operate Mode
The
Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its submenu items appear only
Onboard IDE Operate ModeOnboard IDE Operate Mode
when the
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE.
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. This item
appears only when the Configure SATA As item is set as RAID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROMOnboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM
The
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM item appears only when the
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROMOnboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
Configure SATA As item is set to RAID.
Configure SATA AsConfigure SATA As
ALPE and ASP [Disabled]ALPE and ASP [Disabled]
ALPE and ASP [Disabled]
ALPE and ASP [Disabled]ALPE and ASP [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP. This item appears only when the
Configure SATA As item is set as AHCI.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Stagger Spinup Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the stagger spinup support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Port
3 interlock switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The
AsAs
As item is set to AHCI or RAID.
AsAs
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ALPE and ASP item appears only when the
ALPE and ASPALPE and ASP
Configure SATAConfigure SATA
Configure SATA
Configure SATAConfigure SATA
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IDE Detect Time Out [35]
IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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System InformationSystem Information
System Information
System InformationSystem Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version : 08.00.10
Build Date : 04/07/04
Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Speed : 2800 MHz
Count : 1
System Memory
Size : 512MB
AMI BIOSAMI BIOS
AMI BIOS
AMI BIOSAMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
ProcessorProcessor
Processor
ProcessorProcessor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
System MemorySystem Memory
System Memory
System MemorySystem Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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4.4 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 field values can cause the system to malfunction.
JumperFree Configuration
LAN Cable Status
USB Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
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Configure System Frequency/Voltage
AI Overclocking [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Performance Mode [Auto]
JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration
JumperFree Configuration
JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration
Configure CPU.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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
AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]
AI Overclocking [Auto]
AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking
configuration options:
Manual Manual
Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.
Manual Manual
Auto Auto
Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.
Auto Auto
Standard Standard
Standard - loads the standard settings for the system.
Standard Standard
Overclock Profile Overclock Profile
Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters
Overclock Profile Overclock Profile
for stability when overclocking.
AI NOSAI NOS
AI NOS - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently
AI NOSAI NOS
determines the system load and automatically boost the performance
for the most demanding tasks.
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DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [600 MHz]
Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module
may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to
the default setting. See page 2-14 for qualified DDR2 DIMMs.
Performance Mode [Auto]Performance Mode [Auto]
Performance Mode [Auto]
Performance Mode [Auto]Performance Mode [Auto]
Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [Turbo] may cause the
system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting
[Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo]
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to
[Overclock Profile].
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]
Allows you to set the oveclocking options. Configuration options:
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]
[FSB888/DDR2-667] [FSB900/DDR2-600] [FSB950/DDR2-633]
[FSB1000/DDR2-667] [FSB1066/DDR2-533] [FSB1066/DDR2-710]
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to
[AI N.O.S.].
NOS Mode [Auto]NOS Mode [Auto]
NOS Mode [Auto]
NOS Mode [Auto]NOS Mode [Auto]
Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode. Select either of the
following configuration options:
AutoAuto
Auto - loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage setting.
AutoAuto
Standard Standard
Standard - activates overclocking on a threshold between light and heavy
Standard Standard
CPU loading.
Sensitive Sensitive
Sensitive - activates overclocking on a light CPU loading.
Sensitive Sensitive
Heavy LoadHeavy Load
Heavy Load - activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading.
Heavy LoadHeavy Load
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The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to
[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].
Turbo NOS [Disabled]Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Turbo NOS [Disabled]Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Disables or sets the overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay
overclocking system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%]
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%]
[Overclock 20%]
Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Disables or sets a second overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay
overclocking system. The configuration options vary depending on the
Turbo NOSTurbo NOS
Turbo NOS item setting.
Turbo NOSTurbo NOS
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to
[AI N.O.S.] or [Manual].
Memory Voltage [Auto]Memory Voltage [Auto]
Memory Voltage [Auto]
Memory Voltage [Auto]Memory Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe
mode. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto]
Refer to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage.
Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory
module(s)!
Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]
Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]
Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the chipset core voltage.
Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [Auto]
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options vary
depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect
the VCore voltage of the CPU installed.
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage.
A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU!
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
Sets the Front Side Bus (FSB) termination voltage.
Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto]
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CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus
multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by
BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the
<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationTable 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Table 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationTable 4.4.2 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
FSB 800 200 MHz
FSB 533 133 MHz
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency
CPU External Frequency
CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency
Sets the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] ~ [133]
PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]
PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]
PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]
Selects the PCI Clock Synchronization mode.
Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]
Spread Spectrum [Auto]Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Spread Spectrum [Auto]Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Enables, disables or set to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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LAN Cable StatusLAN Cable Status
LAN Cable Status
LAN Cable StatusLAN Cable Status
The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network
(LAN) cable.
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
LAN Cable Status
Pair Status Length
1-2 N/A
3-6 N/A
4-5 N/A
7-8 N/A
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On
Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
USB Configuration
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB Function [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]
USB Function [Enabled]
USB Function [Enabled]USB Function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]
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F10 Save and Exit
4.4.4
4.4.44.4.4
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Frequency : 2800 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz
Cache L1 : 16 KB
Cache L2 : 1024 KB
Cache L3 : 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked
Ratio Actual Value : 14
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8]
VID CMOS Setting: [ 45]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]
Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ESC Exit
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.
VID CMOS Setting [ 45]VID CMOS Setting [ 45]
VID CMOS Setting [ 45]
VID CMOS Setting [ 45]VID CMOS Setting [ 45]
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or
<-> keys to adjust the values.
Microcode Updation [Enabled]Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Disables or enables the microcode updation function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability
to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is
lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
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
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Hyper Path 2 [Auto]
Booting Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI]
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]
Link Latency [Auto]
PEG Link Mode [Auto]
PEG Root Control [Auto]
Slot Power [Auto]
Advanced Chipset SettingsAdvanced Chipset Settings
Advanced Chipset Settings
Advanced Chipset SettingsAdvanced Chipset Settings
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time
the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks]
[5 Clocks]
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DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and
the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks]
[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]
Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing.
Configuration options: [1 Clock] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks]
DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]
Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time.
Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
Hyper Path 2 [Auto]Hyper Path 2 [Auto]
Hyper Path 2 [Auto]
Hyper Path 2 [Auto]Hyper Path 2 [Auto]
Enables or disables the memory acceleration mode feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]
Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]
Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]PEG Buffer Length [Auto]
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]PEG Buffer Length [Auto]
Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]
Link Latency [Auto]Link Latency [Auto]
Link Latency [Auto]
Link Latency [Auto]Link Latency [Auto]
Sets the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]
PEG Link Mode [Auto]PEG Link Mode [Auto]
PEG Link Mode [Auto]
PEG Link Mode [Auto]PEG Link Mode [Auto]
Sets the PCI Express Graphics link mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster]
PEG Root Control [Auto]PEG Root Control [Auto]
PEG Root Control [Auto]
PEG Root Control [Auto]PEG Root Control [Auto]
Enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics root control.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Slot Power [Auto]Slot Power [Auto]
Slot Power [Auto]
Slot Power [Auto]Slot Power [Auto]
Sets the slot operating power.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier]
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Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Front Panel Support Type [AC’97]
Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]
Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration
Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Support Type [AC97]
Sets the front panel support type. Set this item to Azalia to enable
High-Definition audio features on the front panel audio connector.
Configuration options: [AC97] [Azalia]
OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set
to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]
ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]
ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]
Allows you to set the onboard ITE® 8212F RAID controller operating mode.
Configuration options: [RAID Mode] [IDE Mode] [Disabled]
Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode]
Sets the ITE8212F detecting device time. If the devices installed on
the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set this item to
Standard Mode to enable complete detecting process. This item
appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set to IDE Mode.
Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode]
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Address [378]Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]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.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
EPP Version [1.9]EPP Version [1.9]
EPP Version [1.9]
EPP Version [1.9]EPP Version [1.9]
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears
only when the
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
Parallel Port Mode is set to
Parallel Port ModeParallel Port Mode
EPPEPP
EPP.
EPPEPP
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]
[208/330]
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PCI PnPPCI PnP
PCI PnP
PCI PnPPCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block
for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]
IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug and Play O/S [No]Plug and Play O/S [No]
Plug and Play O/S [No]
Plug and Play O/S [No]Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
PCI Latency Timer [64]PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]
[192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]
OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires
you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1]
[PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power
Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.
Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
4.5.14.5.1
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4.5.14.5.1
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
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4.5.24.5.2
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]
Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]
Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Configure CPU.
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
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APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM Configuration
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
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 PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Enabled or disable
APM.
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]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.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]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, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.
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Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wakeup PasswordWakeup Password
Wakeup Password
Wakeup PasswordWakeup Password
This item appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set to
Enabled. Select this item to set or change the keyboard wakeup password.
Keyboard Wakeup PasswordKeyboard Wakeup Password
The
Keyboard Wakeup Password item that appears below shows the
Keyboard Wakeup PasswordKeyboard Wakeup Password
default
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows
Not InstalledNot Installed
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]
MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Power Fan Speed [N/A]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V]
5V Voltage [ 5.094V]
12V Voltage [11.880V]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field shows N/A.
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Q-Fan ModeCPU Q-Fan Mode
The
CPU Q-Fan Mode,
CPU Q-Fan ModeCPU Q-Fan Mode
TemperatureTemperature
Temperature, and
TemperatureTemperature
enable the
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]
CPU Q-Fan ControlCPU Q-Fan Control
CPU Q-Fan Control feature.
CPU Q-Fan ControlCPU Q-Fan Control
CPU Fan RatioCPU Fan Ratio
CPU Fan Ratio,
CPU Fan RatioCPU Fan Ratio
Chassis Q-Fan ControlChassis Q-Fan Control
Chassis Q-Fan Control items appear when you
Chassis Q-Fan ControlChassis Q-Fan Control
CPU TargetCPU Target
CPU Target
CPU TargetCPU Target
Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan
connector. Set to [PWM] when using a 4-pin CPU fan cable. Set to [DC]
when using a 3-pin CPU fan cable. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC]
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specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the
CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM].
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‘s PWM fan
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]
CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item
appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed
is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when
the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. The configuration options vary
depending on the CPU installed.
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Only the CPU fan (CPU_FAN1) and chassis fan 1 (CHA_FAN1)
connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageVCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
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The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
APM Configuration
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A]
3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SecuritySecurity
Security
SecuritySecurity
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor Password
Change Supervisor PasswordChange Supervisor Password
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default
After you set a password, this item shows
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed.
Not InstalledNot Installed
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
User Access Level (Full Access]User Access Level (Full Access]
User Access Level (Full Access]
User Access Level (Full Access]User Access Level (Full Access]
Select Screen
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No AccessNo Access
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
No AccessNo Access
View Only View Only
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
View Only View Only
Limited Limited
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and
Limited Limited
Time.
Full AccessFull Access
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
Full AccessFull Access
utility.
Change User PasswordChange User Password
Change User Password
Change User PasswordChange User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password
item on top of the screen shows the default
a password, this item shows
InstalledInstalled
Installed.
InstalledInstalled
Not InstalledNot Installed
Not Installed. After you set
Not InstalledNot Installed
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
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Clear User PasswordClear User Password
Clear User Password
Clear User PasswordClear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]
Password Check [Setup]
Password Check [Setup]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.
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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