ASUS P5GD2-X User Manual

P5GD2-X

Motherboard

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First EditionFirst Edition

First Edition

First EditionFirst Edition
May 2005May 2005

May 2005

May 2005May 2005

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Contents

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

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

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

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

P5GD2-X specifications summary ........................................................ x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-4

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.6.1 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-9

1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 1-12

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-14

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-16

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-16

1.7.2 Memory Configurations .........................................1-16

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-19

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-19

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-20

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-20

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-20

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-21

1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-22

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 .................................................... 1-22

1.8.6 PCI Express x1 ......................................................1-22

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23

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1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-26

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-26

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-27

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

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

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

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

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

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-15

2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-17

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

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-18

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2.4.2 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 2-21

2.4.3 USB Configuration................................................. 2-22

2.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-23

2.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 2-24

2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-26

Contents

2.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-28

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-27

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-27

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-27

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-27

2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-28

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

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

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-32

4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 2-32

2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-32

2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-34

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-36

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 3-5

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-5

Appendix:Appendix:

Appendix:

Appendix:Appendix:

A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-2

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
A.3 Intel

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CPU featuresCPU features

CPU features

CPU featuresCPU features

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Technology (EIST) .................... A-2

Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-4

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

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

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

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

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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

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

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

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

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

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

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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

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

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: 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

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

that you must press the enclosed key

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

key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

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

then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets

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

afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5GD2-X.ROM

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P5GD2-X specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®/Celeron® processors

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Compatible with Intel
Supports Intel

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Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

PCG 04B/04A processors

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Technology (EIST)

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

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

Northbridge: Intel

®

915P

Southbridge: Intel® ICH6

800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4GB of

unbufferred non-ECC 600/533/400 MHz DDR2 DIMMs

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

ICH6 Southbridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33

- 4 x Serial ATA

C-Media High-Definition audio CODEC
S/PDIF out interface support

Marvell

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88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller
Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology
Supports POST Network-diagnostic program
ASUS AI NET2

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking

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/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express

frequencies

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

Native DDR2 600 support
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo™

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BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a

1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
1 x Rear speaker out port
1 x Side speaker out port
1 x Line In port
1 x Line Out port
1 x Microphone port
1 x Center/Subwoofer 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

1 x IDE connector
1 x Floppy drive connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Serial (COM1) connector
1 x Optical drive audio connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
System panel connector

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower
RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 utility (OEM version)

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

introduction

Product

1

ASUS P5GD2-XASUS P5GD2-X

ASUS P5GD2-X

ASUS P5GD2-XASUS P5GD2-X

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

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.

®®

P5GD2-X motherboard! P5GD2-X motherboard!

P5GD2-X motherboard!

P5GD2-X motherboard! P5GD2-X motherboard!

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS P5GD2-X motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cables
1 x Ultra DMA cables
1 x 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.

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 or Intel® Celeron
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® 04B and 04A processors. See page 1-9 for
details.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

®®

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IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®®

915P 915P

915P

915P 915P

The Intel® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the
775-land package with 800/533MHz 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).

®®

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IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

®®

EM64T EM64T

EM64T

EM64T EM64T

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the Intel
EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel

®

EM64T feature

®

allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger
amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See
the Appendix for details.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST)

Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages
the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core
frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power
requirement. See Appendix for details.

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 1-16 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 1-22 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® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.

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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 CMI9880L 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 CMI9880L 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 1-26 and 1-27 for details.

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 Out function through the midboard
S/PDIF interface. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems. See page 1-27 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 pages 1-27, 1-31, and 2-22 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 Winbond Super I/O to prevent
overheating and damage. The system fan rotation per minute (RPM) is
monitored for timely failure detection. The Winbond Super I/O monitors the
voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

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 Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

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 2-21 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

AI NET 2 AI NET 2

AI NET 2

AI NET 2 AI NET 2

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 page 2-21 for details.

1.3.31.3.3

1.3.3

1.3.31.3.3

Native DDR2-600 support Native DDR2-600 support

Native DDR2-600 support

Native DDR2-600 support Native 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 page 1-16 for
details.

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology

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.

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

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

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

®

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology

ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See
page 2-30 for details.

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™

ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™

This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-33.

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d

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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SB_PWR

ON

Standby

Power

P5GD2-X Onboard LED

OFF

Powere

Off

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1.5 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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1.5.11.5.1

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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1.5.21.5.2

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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24.5cm (9.6in)

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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

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

KBPWR

ATX12V

CHA_FAN2

USBPW12

USBPW34

Marvell

88E8053

CD

AAFP

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16

Intel

915P

CPU_FAN

Intel FWH

4Mbit

I/O

Super

FLOPPY

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)

EATXPWR

PRI_IDE

PWR_FAN

30.5cm (12.0in)

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

CHA_FAN1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

P5GD2-X

USB56

USBPW56
USBPW78

Intel

ICH6

SB_PWR

GAMEUSB78

CLRTC

SATA2

SATA1

COM1

CHASSIS

PANEL

SATA4

SATA3

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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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.

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1.6.11.6.1

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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P5GD2-X Socket 775

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 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!

The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

A

B

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1.6.2

1.6.21.6.2

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.

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• 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

®

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

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

Pentium® 4 processor, the package

FastenerFastener

Fastener

FastenerFastener

Motherboard holeMotherboard hole

Motherboard hole

Motherboard holeMotherboard hole

Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove
directed outward.

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2. Push down two fasteners at a

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time in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.

B

A

A

A

B

B

A

B

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

CPU_FAN

P5GD2-X

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

P5GD2-X CPU Fan connector

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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1.6.3

1.6.31.6.3

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

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

2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.

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

A

motherboard.

B

A

A

B

B

A

B

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4. Remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the
motherboard.

5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to reset the
orientation.

When reset, each fastener
should be oriented as
shown, with the narrow
groove directed outward.

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1.7 System memory

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1.7.11.7.1

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:

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128 pin 112 pin

128 pin 112 pin

P5GD2-X 240-pin DDR DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

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Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

Memory Configurations

Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

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
(DIMM_A1+DIMM_B1=DIMM_A2+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.

• 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 -

D S - 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 capabilityQualified DDR2-533 with 600 MHz overclocking capability

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 -

D S - 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.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2-533
Qualified Vendors List.

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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.

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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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1.8 Expansion slots

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

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

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1.8.11.8.1

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.

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1.8.2

1.8.21.8.2

After installing the expansion card, configure 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 2 for information on BIOS setup.

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

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

Interrupt assignments

Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

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

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 1 shared shared shared shared ————
PCI slot 2 — — — — shared shared shared shared
PCI slot 3 — — — — shared shared shared shared
PCI Express x16 slot shared — — — ————
PCI Express x1 slot 1 — — shared — ————
PCI Express x1 slot 2 shared — — — ————
PCI Express x1 slot 3 — — — 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 HD audio shared — — — ————
Onboard LAN1 — 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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1.8.4

1.8.41.8.4

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

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1.8.5

1.8.51.8.5

PCI Express x16PCI Express x16

PCI Express x16

PCI Express x16PCI Express x16

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.

This motherboard supports one PCI
Express x16 graphics card. The
figure shows a graphics card
installed on the PCI Express x16
slot.

1.8.61.8.6

1.8.6

1.8.61.8.6

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 x1PCI Express x1

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x1PCI Express x1

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1.9 Jumpers

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1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

1.1.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

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

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

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

P5GD2-X

CLRTC

12 23

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

P5GD2-X 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.

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USBPW12

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.

USBPW34

3

2

+5VSB

(Defaul

2

3

P5GD2-X

2
1

+5V

USBPW56
USBPW78

21

P5GD2-X 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.

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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

3.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

3.3.

Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
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.

KBPWR

2312

P5GD2-X

+5V +5VSB

P5GD2-X Keyboard power setting

(Default

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1 2

3

4576

1.10.11.10.1

1.10.1

1.10.11.10.1

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Parallel port.Parallel port.

1

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

..

Parallel port.Parallel port.

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

1213 8

11

10

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

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 a 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).

8.8.

Center/Subwoofer port (orange).Center/Subwoofer port (orange).

8.

Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the

8.8.

Center/Subwoofer port (orange).Center/Subwoofer port (orange).
center/subwoofer speakers.

SPEED

LED

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Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the

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audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

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 BlueLight Blue

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Light BlueLight Blue
LimeLime

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

LimeLime
PinkPink

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

PinkPink
OrangeOrange

Orange — Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

OrangeOrange
BlackBlack

Black — — — Side Speaker Out

BlackBlack
GrayGray

Gray — — Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

GrayGray

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.

2-channel2-channel

2-channel

2-channel2-channel
(Headset)(Headset)

(Headset)

(Headset)(Headset)

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.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

11.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio

11.11.

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.
output 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).

1.10.21.10.2

1.10.2

1.10.21.10.2

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.

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-X

FLOPPY

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

P5GD2-X Floppy disk drive connector

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

2.

Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

2.2.

Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
These connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cables. 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.

• 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_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red marking

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

P5GD2-X IDE connector

3.3.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors

3.

Serial ATA connectors

3.3.

Serial ATA connectorsSerial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

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

P5GD2-X

P5GD2-X SATA connectors

SATA2

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

Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service
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CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectorsCPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors

4.

CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors

4.4.

CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectorsCPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,
3-pin CHA_FAN2)3-pin CHA_FAN2)

3-pin CHA_FAN2)

3-pin CHA_FAN2)3-pin CHA_FAN2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W

max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan
cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

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

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

P5GD2-X

P5GD2-X Fan connectors

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN2
CHA_FAN1

GND
+12V
Rotatio

GND

Rotation

+12V

GND

+12V

Rotation

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ATX power connectorsATX power connectors

5.

ATX power connectors

5.5.

ATX power connectorsATX power connectors
(24-pin EATXPWR(24-pin EATXPWR

(24-pin EATXPWR

(24-pin EATXPWR(24-pin EATXPWR

1 and 1 and

1 and

1 and 1 and

4-pin ATX12V4-pin ATX12V

4-pin ATX12V

4-pin ATX12V4-pin ATX12V

11

1

11

))

)

))

These connectors are for 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.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.

•

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

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Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz
Memory : 512 MB DDR2 (x 4)
Grpahics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900
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.

EATXPWR

ATX12V

P5GD2-X

P5GD2-X 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 Volt
+3 Volts

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

6.

Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

6.6.

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-X

CD

Right Audio Channe
Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel

P5GD2-X CD audio connector

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

7.7.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

7.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

7.7.

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

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.

P5GD2-X

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

P5GD2-X USB 2.0 connectors

Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

USB56

1

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

NC

USB78

GND

1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

NC

GND

damage the motherboard!

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

8.

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

8.8.

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.

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

Legacy AC’97-complian

pin definition

P5GD2-X

NC

NC

PRESENCE#

SENSE2_RETUR

SENSE1_RETUR

GND

AAFP

PORT2 L

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

P5GD2-X Analog front panel connector

It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition
audio capability.

NC

AGND

MIC2

MICPWR

NC

Line out_L

Line out_R

9.9.

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

9.

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

9.9.

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

CHASSIS

P5GD2-X

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default

P5GD2-X Chassis intrusion connector

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Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

10.

Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

10.10.

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-X

COM1

PIN 1

P5GD2-X COM port connectors

The Serial (COM1) port module is purchased separately.

11.11.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)

11.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)

11.11.

GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)
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.

P5GD2-X

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

J2CY

J2B2

MIDI_IN

GAME

P5GD2-X Game connector

+5V +5V

J1B1

J1CX

GND

GND

J1B2

J1CY

+5V

The GAME/MIDI port module is purchased separately.

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System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

12.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

12.12.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

P5GD2-X

PLED

PLED+

PLED-

SPEAKER

Speaker

Ground

+5V

Ground

PANEL

PWR

Reset

Ground

Ground

RESET

PWR

P5GD2-X System panel connector

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

*

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.

ATX Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)ATX Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)

•

ATX Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)

ATX Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)ATX 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 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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

BIOS setup

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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.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

2.

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

3.

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 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.

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environment.)

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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

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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.

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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

P5GD2X.ROMP5GD2X.ROM

P5GD2X.ROM.

P5GD2X.ROMP5GD2X.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 “P5GD2X.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 “P5GD2X.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 P5GD2X.ROM.

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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 600 KB free space to save the file.

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

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

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

afudos /o[filename]

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Main filenameMain filename

Main filename

Main filenameMain filename

Extension nameExtension name

Extension name

Extension nameExtension name

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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

Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

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

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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 /iP5GD2X.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iP5GD2X.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading file ..... done

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 /iP5GD2X.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Verifying flash .. done

A:\>

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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

P5GD2X.ROMP5GD2X.ROM

P5GD2X.ROM.

P5GD2X.ROMP5GD2X.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 “P5GD2X.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 “P5GD2X.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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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
VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

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

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

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

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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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

2.2 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.

“

2.1 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 “2.7 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
file for this motherboard and .

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

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

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,

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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 item
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 “2.2.7 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

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

Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

other items on the screen.

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

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General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

Scroll barScroll bar

At the top right corner of the menu
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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.

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

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

System Information

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2.3.1

2.3.12.3.1

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]

Allows you to set the system time.

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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]

Allows you to set the system date.

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

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

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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.]

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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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] [UDMA6]

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

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

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]

Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the
installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using
native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

IDE Configuration

IDE ConfigurationIDE Configuration

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

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Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. It is
recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS
compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel
ATA ports only if you do not install any Serial ATA device.

The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If
you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to
the default setting
[Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA Only] [P-ATA Only]

S-ATAS-ATA

S-ATA. Configuration options:

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IDE Detect Time Out [35]IDE Detect Time Out [35]

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 : 0114

Build Date : 04/18/05

Processor

Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Speed : 3200 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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2.4 Advanced menu

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

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

Performance Mode [Auto]

AiBooster Support [Enabled]

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI Overclocking [Auto]AI Overclocking [Auto]

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

Configure CPU.

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

A I N O S - 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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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]

AiBooster Support [Enabled]AiBooster Support [Enabled]

AiBooster Support [Enabled]

AiBooster Support [Enabled]AiBooster Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the ASUS AiBooster support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

CPU Frequency [XXX]CPU Frequency [XXX]

CPU Frequency [XXX]

CPU Frequency [XXX]CPU Frequency [XXX]

AI OverclockingAI Overclocking

AI Overclocking

AI OverclockingAI Overclocking

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the

<-><->

and

< - > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired

<-><->

<+><+>

<+>

<+><+>

CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to

450. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU
External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFSB/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

DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]DRAM Frequency [Auto]

CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency

CPU External Frequency

CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-400MHz] [DDR2-533MHz]
[DDR2-600MHz]

Selecting a very high DRAM 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]

Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by
default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150]

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]

Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU
frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]

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Spread Spectrum [Auto]Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Spread Spectrum [Auto]Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

The following items also appear when the
to [Manual] or [AI NOS].

Memory Voltage [Auto]Memory Voltage [Auto]

Memory Voltage [Auto]

Memory Voltage [Auto]Memory Voltage [Auto]

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking item is set

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting 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]

Sets the operating chipset core voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.60V]

CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]

CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]

CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]

Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]
[1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V]
[1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V]
[1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V]
[1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V]
[1.4000V] [1.3875V]

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

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto]

The following item appears only when the
to [Overclock Profile].

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking item is set

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values.
Configuration options:
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%]
[Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]
[FSB888/DDR2-667] [FSB900/DDR2-600] [FSB950/DDR2-633]
[FSB1000/DDR2-667] [FSB1066/DDR2-533] [FSB1066/DDR2-710]

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The following item appears only when the
to [AI NOS].

NOS Mode [Auto]NOS Mode [Auto]

NOS Mode [Auto]

NOS Mode [Auto]NOS Mode [Auto]

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

AI Overclocking item is set

AI Overclocking AI Overclocking

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

The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to
[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].

Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]

Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]

Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]Turbo N.O.S. [Overclock 3%]

Disables or sets the overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay
overclocking system. Configuration options: [Overclock 3%]
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%]
[Overclock 20%]

Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]

Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]

Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]Twin Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled]

Disables or sets a second overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay
overclocking system. The configuration options vary depending on the
Turbo N.O.S.Turbo N.O.S.

Turbo N.O.S. item setting.

Turbo N.O.S.Turbo N.O.S.

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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 Open 0.0M
3-6 Open 0.0M
4-5 Open 0.0M
7-8 Open 0.0M

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]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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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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 : 3200 MHz
FSB Speed : 800 MHz

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

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:16, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 16

Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 14]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

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

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]Ratio CMOS Setting [ 18]

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

F10 Save and 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.

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]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Execute Disable Function [Disabled]Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

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

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Hardware Prefetcher feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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]

The following item appears only when you installed an Intel
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]

Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]

®

Technology (EIST).

®

Pentium® 4

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

Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you

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

Configuration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled]

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

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.

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ChipsetChipset

Chipset

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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]

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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]

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] [3 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]

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 Clocks] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]

Sets the DRAM Write Recovery 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]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 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 length of the PCI Express graphics card buffer.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]

Link Latency [Auto]Link Latency [Auto]

Link Latency [Auto]

Link Latency [Auto]Link Latency [Auto]

Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]

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PEG Link Mode [Auto]

PEG Link Mode [Auto]PEG Link Mode [Auto]

Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows
the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode
to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four
additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG 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]

Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics
card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

Slot Power [Auto]Slot Power [Auto]

Slot Power [Auto]

Slot Power [Auto]Slot Power [Auto]

Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot 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 [AC97]
Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

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

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

Enable or Disable
High Definition Audio
Controller

Enables or disables the High Definition/AC’97 CODEC.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [AC97]

Sets the front panel audio support type.

Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

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]

Enables or disables the LAN option ROOM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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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] [2F8/IRQ3] [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]

Disables or sets the onboard Midi/GAME port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]
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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]

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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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]

2.5 Power menu

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

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

APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor

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

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Suspend Mode [Auto]Suspend Mode [Auto]

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Suspend Mode [Auto]Suspend Mode [Auto]

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]

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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]
Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On By External Modems [Disabled]
Resume 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]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled]Resume On 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]

RTC Alarm Date [15]

Sets the RTC alarm date. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust

the values. Configuration options: [Everyday] [01] [02] ~ [31]

RTC Alarm Hour [12]

Sets the RTC alarm hour. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust

the values. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [23]

RTC Alarm Minute [30]

Sets the RTC alarm minute. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to

adjust the values. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [59]

RTC Alarm Second [30]

Sets the RTC alarm second. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to

adjust the values. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [59]

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Resume On By External Modems [Disabled]Resume On By External Modems [Disabled]

Resume On By External Modems [Disabled]

Resume On By External Modems [Disabled]Resume 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.

Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Resume On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI device. 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]

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]

Not InstalledNot Installed

Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows

Not InstalledNot Installed

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Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]
MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]
Power Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A]
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]
Power Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]Power Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

Power Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

Power Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]Power 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 [Ignored] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] [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]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.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] [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 Fan RatioCPU Fan Ratio

The

CPU Fan Ratio and

CPU Fan RatioCPU Fan Ratio

when you enable the

CPU Target TemperatureCPU Target Temperature

CPU Target Temperature items appear

CPU Target TemperatureCPU Target Temperature

CPU Q-Fan ControlCPU Q-Fan Control

CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

CPU Q-Fan ControlCPU Q-Fan Control

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%]

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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 Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Chassis Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

Chassis Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]Chassis Fan2 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]Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
chassis and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is
not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [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.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [X.XXXV]

2.6 Boot menu

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

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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Hard Disk Drives

1st Drive [XXXXXXXXX]
2nd Drive [XXXXXXXXX]

1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX]1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX]

1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX]

1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX]1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXX]

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

These items specify the boot device sequence of available disk drives. The
number of disk drives that appear on the screen depends on the number of
drives installed in the system. Configuration options: [XXXXXXX] [Disabled]

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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]

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

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

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

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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 MyLogo™ 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]

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

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

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

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

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]

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]

2.7 Exit menu

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

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

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

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select

Ok Ok

O k to save changes and exit.

Ok Ok

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

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Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Discard Changes

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

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

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select
values. Select
saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Ok Ok

O k to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Ok Ok

Ok Ok

O k to load default

Ok Ok

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup

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

Software

3

support

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3.1 Installing an operating system

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

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

®

• Make sure that you install Windows
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

2000 Service Pack 4 or the

3.2 Support CD information

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

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

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3.2.13.2.1

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers Drivers

Dr i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to

display supportdisplay support

display support

display supportdisplay support
CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard
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information

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Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Autorun Autorun

If

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

Autorun Autorun
the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

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

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

QFE UpdateQFE Update

QFE Update

QFE UpdateQFE Update

Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.

Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramIntel Chipset Inf Update Program

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Intel Chipset Inf Update ProgramIntel Chipset Inf Update Program

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

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

C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and ApplicationC-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application

C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application

C-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and ApplicationC-media CMI9880 Audio Driver and Application

Executes the wizard to install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver and
application.

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet DriverMarvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet DriverMarvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

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

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for
details.

ASUS AI BoosterASUS AI Booster

ASUS AI Booster

ASUS AI BoosterASUS AI Booster

Installs the ASUS AI Booster utility.

Microsoft DirectXMicrosoft DirectX

Microsoft DirectX

Microsoft DirectXMicrosoft DirectX

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.

Anti-virus utilityAnti-virus utility

Anti-virus utility

Anti-virus utilityAnti-virus utility

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

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0.

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

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5.2.45.2.4

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

Manuals menuManuals menu

Manuals menu

Manuals menuManuals menu

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

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

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

3.2.53.2.5

3.2.5

3.2.53.2.5

Click the
also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

Contact Contact

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The Appendix describes the CPU
features that the motherboard
supports.

CPU features

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A.1 Intel® EM64T

• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775
processors running on 32-bit operating systems.

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You
can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS
file. See Chapter 2 for details.

• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.

• Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows

®®

®

Using the IntelUsing the Intel

Using the Intel

Using the IntelUsing the Intel

®®

EM64T feature EM64T feature

EM64T feature

EM64T feature EM64T feature

®

64-bit OS.

To use the Intel® EM64T feature:

®

1. Install an Intel

2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows

Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.

®

XP Professional x64

Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition).

3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices
from the support CD.

4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.

Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit
the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep

®

Technology (EIST)

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can
download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website
(www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the
BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details.

• Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

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A.2.1A.2.1

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following
requirements:

• Intel

• BIOS file with EIST support

• Operating system with EIST support (Windows
Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)

System requirementsSystem requirements

System requirements

System requirementsSystem requirements

®

Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support

®

XP SP2/Windows

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Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features

A.2.2A.2.2

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To use the EIST feature:

1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.

Using the EISTUsing the EIST

Using the EIST

Using the EISTUsing the EIST

2. Go to the
then press <Enter>.

3. Set the
then press <Enter>.

4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop,
then select

6. When the
window appears, click the
Screen Saver Screen Saver

Screen Saver tab.

Screen Saver Screen Saver

7. Click the
Monitor power section to open

Power OptionsPower Options

the

Power Options

Power OptionsPower Options

Properties Properties

Properties window.

Properties Properties

Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu

Advanced Menu, highlight

Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu

Intel(R) SpeedStep TechnologyIntel(R) SpeedStep Technology

Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],

Intel(R) SpeedStep TechnologyIntel(R) SpeedStep Technology

Properties Properties

Properties from the pop-up menu.

Properties Properties

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

Display Properties

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

Power Power

Power button on the

Power Power

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration,

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

8. On the
section, click

option except
DesktopDesktop

Desktop or

DesktopDesktop

9. Click

10. Close the
window.

After you adjust the power
scheme, the CPU internal
frequency slightly decreases
when the CPU loading is low.

Power schemesPower schemes

Power schemes

Power schemesPower schemes

, then select any

Home/OfficeHome/Office

Home/Office

Home/OfficeHome/Office

Always OnAlways On

Always On.

Always OnAlways On

ApplyApply

Apply, then click

ApplyApply

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

Display Properties

Display PropertiesDisplay Properties

The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the
operating system.

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

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A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors
with Hyper-Threading Technology.

®

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows
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 Techonology
item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

XP/2003

• Installing Windows

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

Using the Hyper-Threading TechnologyUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

Using the Hyper-Threading TechnologyUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology

®

XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:

®

1. Install an Intel

Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading

Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the
MenuMenu

M e n u, make sure that the item

MenuMenu
set to

EnabledEnabled

Enabled.

EnabledEnabled

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

Hyper-Threading Technology is

Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology

AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced

AdvancedAdvanced

The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports
Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Restart the computer.

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Appendix: CPU features

Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features