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:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
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.
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
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a 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
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
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
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.
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ASUS websitesASUS websites
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ASUS websites
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ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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Optional documentationOptional documentation
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Optional documentation
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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
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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
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1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
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.
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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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IntelIntel
Intel
IntelIntel
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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
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EM64T EM64T
EM64T
EM64T EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processors with the Intel EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
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EM64T feature
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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
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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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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
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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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1.4 Before you proceed
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Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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ON
Standby
Power
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OFF
Powere
Off
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1.5 Motherboard overview
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Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
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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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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
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USB56
USBPW56 USBPW78
Intel
ICH6
SB_PWR
GAMEUSB78
CLRTC
SATA2
SATA1
COM1
CHASSIS
PANEL
SATA4
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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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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.
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B
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Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
When you buy a boxed Intel includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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 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
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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
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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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1.8.21.8.2
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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1.8.31.8.3
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
Interrupt assignments
Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
IRQIRQ
IRQ
IRQIRQ
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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1.8.41.8.4
PCI slotsPCI slots
PCI slots
PCI slotsPCI slots
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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.
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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!
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CLRTC
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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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2.2.
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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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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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3
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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 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
P5GD2-X
(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 Pack1 or later before using Serial ATA.
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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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CPU : Intel
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!
The USB module is purchased separately.
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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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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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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
ASUS 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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2.1.12.1.1
2.1.1
2.1.12.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click
ComputerComputer
Computer.
ComputerComputer
Start Start
Start from the Windows
Start Start
®
desktop, then select
MyMy
My
MyMy
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click
e. Select
File File
File from the menu, then select
File File
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Floppy Disk window appears.
Floppy DiskFloppy Disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format
Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk
options field, then click
StartStart
Start.
StartStart
FormatFormat
Format. A
FormatFormat
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2
Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2
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To create a set of boot disks for Windows
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2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
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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 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
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
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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
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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
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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 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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NextNext
Click
Next.
NextNext
Auto SelectAuto Select
Auto Select.
Auto SelectAuto Select
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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.
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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:
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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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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 screen
BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
Menu itemsMenu items
Menu items
Menu itemsMenu items
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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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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.]
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/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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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]
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
ChipsetChipset
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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 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]
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] [208/330]
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PCI PnPPCI PnP
PCI PnP
PCI PnPPCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled]
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 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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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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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Software
3
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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Using the Intel
Using the IntelUsing the Intel
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EM64T feature EM64T feature
EM64T feature
EM64T feature EM64T feature
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64-bit OS.
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:
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1. Install an Intel
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.
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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
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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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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
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Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support
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XP SP2/Windows
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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],
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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.
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A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology.
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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.
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XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:
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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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