Asus P5L 1394 User Manual

P5L 1394

Motherboard

E272 6

Revi s e d edi t i o n V2 Octo b e r 200 6

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................vii

Safety information .............................................................................viii

About this guide .................................................................................. ix

How this guide is organized ................................................................ ix

Where to nd more information .......................................................... ix

Conventions used in this guide ................................................. x

Typography ............................................................................... x

P5L 1394 specications summary ...................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

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

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

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

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

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

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-9

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ................... 2-11

2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-13

2.4.2 Memory congurations .........................................2-13

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

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

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

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

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .............................. 2-17

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

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ................................................ 3-1

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

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

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

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 4-1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4.2.6 Conguration elds ............................................... 4-13

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contents

4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave ...................................... 4-15

4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 ..................................................... 4-16

4.3.6 IDE Conguration .................................................. 4-18

4.3.7 System Information............................................... 4-19

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ..................................... 4-20

4.4.2 USB Conguration ................................................. 4-23

4.4.3 CPU Conguration ................................................. 4-24

4.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 4-26

4.4.5 Onboard Devices Conguration ............................. 4-27

4.4.6 PCI PnP .................................................................. 4-29

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-30

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-30

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-30

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-30

4.5.4 APM Conguration ................................................4-31

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 4-33

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-35

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-35

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 4-36

4.6.3 Security ................................................................. 4-37

4.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 4-39

Chapter 5: Software support

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

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

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

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

5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-4

5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-5

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

5.3 Software information ............................................................ 5-8

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-8

5.3.2 Audio congurations ............................................. 5-10

Appendix: CPU features

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

Using the Intel® EM64T feature ............................................ A-1

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1

A.2.1 System requirements .............................................. A-1

A.2.2 Using the EIST ......................................................... A-2

A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ............................... A-3

Notices

Fed er al Co mm un ica ti on s C om mi ssi on S tat em en t

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 modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

Can ad ia n D ep ar tme nt o f C om mu nic at io ns St at eme nt

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

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

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Safety information

Ele ct ri cal s af ety

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

Ope ra ti on sa fe ty

•

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

conguring the motherboard.

How t hi s g ui de is o rg ani ze d

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chap t e r 1: P r o duct i n trod u c t ion This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

• Chap t e r 2: H a r dwar e i nfor m a t ion This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

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

• Chap t e r 3: P o w erin g u p This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

• Chap t e r 4: B I O S se t u p This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

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

• Chap t e r 5: S o f twar e s uppo r t This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

• Appe n d i x: C P U feat u r e s The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard

supports.

Whe re t o f in d mor e in for ma ti on

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

1. ASUS w e bsit e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Opti o n a l do c u m enta t i o n Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

Con ve nt ion s us ed in t his g ui de

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typ og ra phy

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

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

sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly

as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

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

format a:

P5L 1394 specications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

High Definition Audio

USB

LAN

Overclocking features

LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme/ Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Intel® Pentium® Extreme/Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Celeron® D processors Compatible with Intel® 06 and 05A/05B processors Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel® MCH 945P Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

1066/800/533 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered Non-ECC DDR2-667/DDR2-533 MHz memory modules Up to 4 GB system memory

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

Intel® ICH7 Southbridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 hard disk drives

- 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives JMicron® JMB 360 Serial ATA controller supports:

- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the Go)

Realtek High Denition 6‑channel audio CODEC S/PDIF Out port Supports Jack-Sensing & Enumeration/Multi-Streaming/ Jack-Retasking technology (Front panel only)

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

Attansic L1 Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS Standard/Manual ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker supports:

• 4-step DRAM voltage control

• Adjustable CPU core voltage at 12.5 mV increment

• Adjustable PCI Express frequency from 90 MHz up to 150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

• Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

(continued on the next page)

P5L 1394 specications summary

Special features

BIOS features

Rear panel

Internal connectors

Power Requirement

Support CD

Form Factor

ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS MyLogo

4 Mb FLASH ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x External SATA 1 x IEEE 1394a 6-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ICH7 Primary IDE connector 1 x Azalia Analog Front panel connector (AAFP) 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x COM port connector CPU and chassis fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector ATX power connectors (24-pin and 4-pin) System panel connector

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

Device drivers ASUS Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Microsoft® DirectX 9.0C Anti-virus utility Adobe Acrobat Reader

ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.5 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm)

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

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

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

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

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

ASUS P5L 1394

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5L 1394 motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5L 1394 motherboard

Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable

1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories I/O shield Q-Connector Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide

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

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1.3 Special features

1.3 .1 Pro du ct hi gh li ght s

Lat e st pro c es s or t ec h nol o gy

The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.

Int e l® Co r e™ 2™ 2 2

The motherboard supports the latest IntelIntel® CoreTM 2 processor in the LGA775 package. With the new IntelIntel® Core and 1066/800MHz FSB, Intel® CoreTM 2 processor is one of teh most powerful and energy efcient CPU in the world..

Enh a nc e d I n te l Sp e ed S tep® Te c hn o log y ( E IST )

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 page 4-25 and the Appendix for details.

Int e l® 94 5 P c hip s et

The Intel® 945P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides support for Intel® processor, dual-channel memory, and PCI Express interfaces.

The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for storage, I/O, PCI Express, and

6‑channel high denition audio system.

microarchitecture technology

DDR 2 m e mor y s u ppo r t

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 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 10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-13 to 2-16 for details.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Ser i al ATA te c hno l og y

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and Intel® ICH7 southbridge. The SATA specication allows

for thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage

requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-25 for details.

PCI Ex p res s ™ i nte r fa c e

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 specications. See page 2‑19 for details.

6-c h an n el h ig h de f in i tio n a u dio

Onboard is the Realtek® High Denition 6‑channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Denition Audio standard (192KHz, 24‑bit audio). With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystalclear digital audio.

The Realtek® High Denition audio 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‑dened

equalizaion for various audio devices. See pages 2-22 to 2-23, and 5-10 for details.

S/P D IF dig i ta l so u nd rea d y

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

USB 2.0 te c hno log y

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

specication, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the

12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a faster 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-23 and 2-27 for details.

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Gig a bi t LA N s o lut i on

The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth. See pages 2-22 for details.

Tem p er a tur e , f an, an d vo l ta g e m o ni t ori n g

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See pages 4-33 and 4-34 for details.

1.3 .2 Inn ov at ive A SU S f ea tu res

Fan l es s De s ig n

The ASUS fanless design allows multi‑directional heat ow from major

thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.

Pre c is i on T we a ker

This feature allows you to ne‑tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually

increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-20 to 4-22 for details.

Cra s hF r ee B IO S

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

ASU S Q - Fan te c hno l og y

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation. See pages 4-33 for details.

ASU S M y Log o ™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

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

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

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13

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

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

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

ASUS P5L 1394

2.1 Before you proceed

P5L 1394

P5L 1394 Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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

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

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

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

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

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

Onboard LED

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

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P5L 1394

2.2 Motherboard overview

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

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

2.2 .1 Pla ce me nt di re cti on

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.

2.2 .2 Scr ew h ole s

Place seven (6) 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.

Pla c e this s i d e tow a r d s the r e ar of t h e cha s s i s

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.2 .3 Mot he rb oar d la you t

19cm (7.5in)

30.5cm (12in)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module)

P5L 1394

LGA775

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CPU_FAN

Super I/O

EATXPWR

SATA1

SATA2

SATA4

SATA3

Intel ICH7

Intel MCH 945P

PCI1

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

PRI_EIDE

CHA_FAN

SPI_J1

PANEL

CHASSIS

SPDIF_OUT

SB_PWR

USBPW2

CLRTC

USB56

USB78

COM1

FLOPPY

PCI2

PCI3

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_16

AAFP

IE1394_2

JMB 360

Cypress Cy28551

Attansic L1

VIA

VT6308P

6-CH Audio

KBPWR

USBPW1

EATX12V

SPDIF_O1ESATA

PARALLEL

POR

F_USB12

LAN_USB34

AUDIO

4MB BIOS

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2.2 .4 Lay ou t con te nt s

Slo t s Page

1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13

2. PCI slots 2-19

3. PCI Express slots 2-19

Jum p e r s Pag e

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

2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12) 2-21

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

Rea r p anel c o n n ecto r s Pag e

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-22

2. Parallel port 2-22

3. IEEE 1394a 2-22

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

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

6. Line Out port (lime) 2-22

7. Microphone port (pink) 2-23

8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-23

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23

10. External SATA 3.0Gb/s 2-23

11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-23

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

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Int e r n a l co n n e c tors Pag e

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

2. ICH7 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-24

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], 2-25 SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

4. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-26

5. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-26

6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-27

7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-27

8. CPU and Chassis connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 2-28 3-pin CHA_FAN1)

9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-28

10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-29

11. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) 2-30

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P5L 1394

CPU Socket 775

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

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

•

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.3 .1 Ins ta ll ing t he CP U

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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

Ret e n t ion t a b

Loa d l ever

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 forenger to a 100º

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

PnP c a p

Thi s s ide o f t he soc k e t box s h o u ld fac e y ou.

Loa d p late

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

Ali g n m ent k e y

key should t into the

CPU notch.

Gol d t riang l e mark

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

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

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

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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2.3 .2 Ins ta ll ing t he CP U he ats in k and f an

The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

•

Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

•

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

•

If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certied multi‑directional heatsink and fan.

•

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis

before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

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.

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

Mot h e r board h o le

Nar r o w end of t h e groo v e

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

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Fas t e n er

2. Push down two fasteners at

P5L 1394

Fan Connectors

CPU_FAN

GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

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

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

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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2.3 .3 Uni ns ta lli ng t he CP U hea ts in k a nd f an

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

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

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

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

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

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

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

Nar r o w end o f the g r o o ve

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

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2.4 System memory

P5L 1394

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

128 Pins

112 Pins

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A1

2.4 .1 Ove rv ie w

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

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

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

Cha n n e l Soc k e t s

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

2.4 .2 Mem or y con fi gu rat io ns

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

• For dual‑channel conguration, the total size of memory module(s)

installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2).

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

from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualied Vendors List on

the next page for details.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules.

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

Qua l if i ed V en d ors Li s ts ( QV L )

DDR 2 -53 3

Siz e V e ndor M o d e l Bra n d Side(s) Co m p o n ent A B C

512MB ELPIDA EBE51ED8ABFA-5C-E ELPIDA SS E5108AB-5C-E • 256MB HYNIX HYMP532U64BP6-C4 AB Hynix SS HY5PS121621BFP-C4 • • • 1024MB HYNIX HYMP512U728-C4 AA Hynix DS HY5PS12821 • 512MB INFINEON HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A INFINEON SS HYB18T512 • • 512MB INFINEON HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A INFINEON SS HYB18T512 • 512MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MICRON DS 4EB11D9BQM • • • 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FGO-CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T56083QF-GCD5 • • • 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BGO-CD5 SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • 1024MB SAMSUNG M391T2953BGO-CD5 SAMSUNG DS K4T51083QB-GCD5 • •

DIMM support

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Siz e V e ndor Model Bra n d Side(s) Co m pone n t A B C

1024MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E N/A DS KVR667D2N5/1G • • 512MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E N/A SS KVR667D2E5/512 • • • 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 N/A SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF-3S N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-A • • 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S N/A SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S N/A SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • • 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S N/A DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • • 1024MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC N/A DS M378T2953CZ0-CE6 • • • 256MB SAMSUNG M378T3354CZ3-CE6 SAMSUNG SS K4T51163QC-ZCE6 • • • 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553CZO-CE6 SAMSUNG SS K4T51083QC • 512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FZO-CE6 SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-ZCE6 • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 N/A SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • • • 256MB Hynix HYMP532U64AP6-Y5 AA HYNIX SS HY5PS121621AFP-Y5 • • • 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA HYNIX SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • • 512MB Hynix HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA HYNIX SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • • • 512MB Hynix HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 AA HYNIX SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 • 1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package N/A DS BL12864AA663.16FD • • • 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E N/A DS TS128MLQ64V6J • • • 1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 N/A DS JM388Q643A-6 • • •

DIMM support

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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided CL: CAS Latency

DIMM support: A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel

memory conguration.

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

the black slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory conguration.

C - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black

slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667 MHz QVL..

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2.4 .3 Ins ta ll ing a D IM M

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 ts in only one

direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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

2.4 .4 Rem ov in g a D IM M

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

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

DDR 2 D IMM n o t c h

Unl o c k ed re t a i ning c l i p

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out

with extra force.

DDR 2 D IMM n o t c h

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

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

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

2.5 .1 Ins ta ll ing a n ex p an si on ca rd

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5 .2 Con fi gu rin g an e x pa ns io n c ar d

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software

settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

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

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,

conicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system

unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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2.5 .3 Int er ru pt as si gnm en ts

Sta n da r d i n te r rup t a s sig n me n ts

IRQ Pri o r i ty Standa r d Funct i o n

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

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

IRQ as s ign m en t s f o r t his mo t her b oa r d

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 — shared — — — — — — PCI slot 2 — — — — — shared — — PCI slot 3 — — — — — — shared — PCI E x16 slot shared — — — — — — — PCI E x1 slot 1 shared — — — — — — — PCI E x1 slot 2 — shared — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 0 shared — — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 1 — shared — — — — — — Onboard USB controller 2 — — shared — — — — — Onboard USB controller 3 — — — shared — — — — Onboard EHCI controller shared — — — — — — — Onboard IDE port — — — — — — shared — Onboard SATA port — — — — — — — shared Onboard Audio controller — — — shared — — — — Onboard LAN controller — — shared — — — — — Onboard 1394 controller — — — — — — — shared Onboard SATA controller — — — shared — — — —

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2.5 .4 PCI s lo ts

The PCI slots support cards that

comply with PCI specications, such

as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card.

The gure shows a LAN card installed

on a PCI slot.

2.5 .5 PCI E xp res s x1 6 s lo t

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications. The following gure

shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

2.5 .6 PCI E xp res s x1 sl ot s

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

the PCI Express specications. The following gure shows a network card

installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

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2.6 Jumpers

P5L 1394

Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

1 2 2 3

1. Clea r R TC R A M (CLR T C ) 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!

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 restore parameter settings to default values.

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2. USB d e v ice w a k e-up j u mper s ( 3-pi n U SBPW 1 2 3 4 ,

P5L 1394

Keyboard Power Setting

(Default)

+5V

+5VSB

KBPWR

P5L 1394

USB Device Wake Up

USBPW1234

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5678

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBP W 5 6 78) 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 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.

3. Keyb o a r d po w e r (3- p i n KBP W R ) The jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default isthe 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.

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2.7 Connectors

1 2

811

2.7 .1 Rea r pa nel c on nec to rs

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

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

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

4. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN po r t L E D i ndi c at i ons

ACT / L I NK LE D SPE E D LED

Sta t u s D e s crip t i o n St a t u s Des c r i p tion

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

Refer to the audio conguration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6‑channel conguration.

ACT / L I NK

LED

LAN p o rt

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SPE E D

LED

7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

Aud i o 2 , 4 , o r 6- c han nel con fig u rat ion

Por t Hea d s e t 4 - chan n e l 6-cha n n e l 2-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Outr

8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

10. External SATA port. This port connects to an Serial ATA hard disk drive.

11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.7 .2 Int er na l c on ne cto rs

P5L 1394

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

NOTE:

Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

P5L 1394

IDE Connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

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

PRI_IDE

PIN1

1. Flop p y disk d r ive c o n nect o r (34- 1 p in F L O P PY) 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 oppy disk drive.

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

2. IDE c o n nect o r (40- 1 p in P R I _ I DE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. If you install

two hard disk drives, you must congure 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.

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3. Seri a l ATA c o n nect o r s (7- p i n SAT A 1 [red ] , SATA 2 [ red] ,

P5L 1394

SATA Connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA1

SATA4

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA2

SATA3

SATA 3 [ blac k ] , SAT A 4 [bla c k ] ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

Important note on Serial ATA

When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

Seri a l ATA h a r d di s k driv e c onne c t i on

Con n e c tor Colo r S etti n g Use

SATA1/SATA2 Red Master Boot disk SATA3/SATA4 Black Slave Data disk

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4. Opti c a l dri v e audi o c onne c t o r (4 - p i n CD )

P5L 1394

P5L 1394 Internal Audio Connector

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive.

5. Fron t p anel a u dio c o n nect o r (10- 1 p in A A F P ) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

that supports HD Audio or legacy AC´97 audio standard.

We recommend that you connect a high‑denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high‑denition

audio capability.

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6. USB p o r t co n n e ctor s ( 10-1 p i n USB 5 6 , USB 7 8 )

P5L 1394

USB 2.0 Connectors

USB56

USB+5V

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5

USB_P5+

GND

USB_P6

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

P5L 1394

Digital Audio Connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors

comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

The motherboard do not bundle the module.

7. Digi t a l aud i o con n e ctor (4 - 1 pin S P D IF_O U T ) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/

PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU a n d Cha s s i s Fa n c onne c t o rs

P5L 1394

Fan Connectors

CPU_FAN

GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM

CHA_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

P5L 1394

Intrusion Connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

(4- p i n CPU_FA N , 3 -pin C H A_FA N ) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W

max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.

These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

9. Chas s i s int r u s ion c o n nect o r (4-1 p i n CH A S S IS) 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 highlevel 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 “GND” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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10. ATX powe r connector s (24-pin E ATXPW, 4 - p in ATX12 V )

P5L 1394

P5L 1394 ATX Power Connector

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volt

Ground

Ground Ground PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

EATX12V

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply

plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• Use of an ATX 12 V Specication 2.0‑compliant power supply unit

(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended for

a fully‑congured system.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power consuming devices. The

system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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11. S y s tem p a n el c o n n ecto r ( 20-8 p i n PA N E L )

P5L 1394

System Panel Connector

* Requires an ATX power supply

NEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWRSW

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED

PLED SPEAKER

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD

Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

•

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

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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Q-Co n n e ctor ( S yste m p anel ) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front

panel cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS QConnector.

Step 1

Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector for proper

connection and pin denition.

Step 2

Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connector.

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

reversing it.

When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown.

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This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ................................................ 3-1

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

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Make sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST). While the tests

are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

AMI BI O S b e ep cod e s

Bee p D escri p t i on E r r or

One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected

Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps

Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps

7. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Powering off the computer

3.2 .1 Usi ng t he OS s hut d ow n f un ct ion

If you are using Windows® 2000:

1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

If you are using Windows® XP:

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

3.2 .2 Usi ng t he du al fu nc ti on po we r s wi tc h

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up

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

BIOS setup

1. Introduction

Chapter summary

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

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

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

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-30

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-35

4.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 4-39

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy

disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets

corrupted.)

3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a oppy disk or the motherboard support CD.)

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

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy

disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

4.1 .1 Cre at in g a b oo tab le f lop py d isk

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

DOS environment

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

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

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

b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2

Floppy Disk window appears.

e. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from

the format options eld, then click Start.

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Windows® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:

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

b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start, then select Run.

d. In the Open eld, 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 le to the bootable oppy disk.

4.1 .2 AFU DO S uti li ty

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

the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Cop y in g th e c u rre n t B IOS

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

• Make sure that the oppy disk is not write‑protected and has at least 1.2 MB free space to save the le.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS

screen displays may not be same as what’s shown here.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support

CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /o[lename]

where the [lename] is any user‑assigned lename with not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three

alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

Mai n f ilena m e E x tensi o n name

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3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy

disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Reading ash ..... done

Write to le...... ok

A:\>

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

le.

Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS fi l e

To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS

le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.

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

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

CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.

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

afudos /i[lename]

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

A:\>afudos /iP5L1394.ROM

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4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.

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

Reading le ..... done

Erasing ash .... done

Search bootblock version: 0% 100%

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.

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

Reading le ..... done

Erasing ash .... done

Search bootblock version: 0% 100%

Advance Check ........

Erasing ash ..... done

Writing ash ..... done

Verifying ash ... done

Please restart your computer

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4.1 .3 ASU S Cr ash Fr ee BI OS u til it y

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

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

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk containing

the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk to P5L1394.ROM.

Rec o ve r ing th e BI O S f rom a f lop p y d isk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

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

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...

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

corrupted BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5L1394.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing...

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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Rec o ve r ing th e BI O S f rom th e su p po r t C D

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

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

system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy...

When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the

optical drive for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading le “P5L1394.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing...

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 le.

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4.1 .4 ASU S EZ Fl as h uti li ty

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

to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

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

le for the motherboard and rename the le as P5L1394.ROM.

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

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

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for oppy...

4. Insert the oppy disk that contains the BIOS le to the oppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS

update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for oppy... Floppy found! Reading le “P5L1394.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no oppy

disk in the drive. A “P5L1394.ROM not found!” error message

appears if the correct BIOS le is not found in the oppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS le as P5L1394.ROM.

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4.1 .5 ASU S Up dat e ut ili ty

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.

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

Ins t al l ing AS U S U p dat e

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu.

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

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

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Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS th r oug h t h e I n te r net

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

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

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.

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

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

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

Upd a ti n g t h e B IOS th r oug h a BIO S f i le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

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

3. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

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

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,

reconguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change

the conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can

enable the security password feature or change the power management

settings. This requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup

program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

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

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

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

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

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

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

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

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

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

le for this motherboard.

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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

4.2 .1 BIO S me nu sc re en

Men u b ar

System Time [11:51:19]

System Date [Thu 09/22/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] SATA 1 : [Not Detected] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration

System Information

Sub - m e nu it e m s

Con f i g urati o n field sMen u i tems

Gen e r a l hel p

Nav i g a tion k e y s

4.2 .2 Men u ba r

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the Advanced Power Management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

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.

4.2 .3 Nav ig at ion k ey s

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.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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4.2 .4 Men u it ems

System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected] IDE Configuration

System Information

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

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

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

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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]

The highlighted item on the menu bar

displays the specic items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

Mai n m enu i t e m s

4.2 .5 Sub -m en u i te ms

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>.

4.2 .6 Con fi gu rat io n fie ld s

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user‑ congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user‑congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to

display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2 .7 Pop -u p win do w

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

the conguration options for that item.

4.2 .8 Scr ol l bar

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

4.2 .9 Gen er al he lp

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

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Pop - u p wind o w

Scr o l l bar

4.3 Main menu

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

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

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [11:51:19]

System Date [Thu 09/22/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] SATA 1 : [Not Detected] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] SATA 4 : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration

System Information

4.3 .1 Sys te m Tim e [x x:x x: xx ]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3 .2 Sys te m Dat e [D ay xx /x x/x xx x]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3 .3 Leg ac y Dis ke tt e A [ 1. 44M , 3. 5 i n. ]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration 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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4.3 .4 Pri ma ry ID E Ma ste r/ Sl ave

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the connected 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 : 4 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‑congurable.

These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Typ e [ A uto ]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection

of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a CD‑ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media

Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA / La r ge M od e [A u to ]

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

formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Auto]

Blo c k ( Mul t i- s ect o r T ran s fe r ) [ A ut o ]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Selects the DMA mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2]

[MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMA R T M oni t or i ng [ Au t o]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32B i t D ata Tra nsf e r [ Dis a ble d]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3 .5 SAT A 1, 2, 3 , 4

The BIOS automatically detects the connected Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each Serial ATA device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the Serial ATA device information.

SATA 1

Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB

LBA Mode : Supported

Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 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‑congurable.

These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

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Typ e [ A uto ]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection

of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a CD‑ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media

Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA / La r ge M od e [A u to ]

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

formatted with LBA mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Auto]

Blo c k ( Mul t i- s ect o r T ran s fe r ) [ A ut o ]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mo d e [ A ut o ]

Selects the DMA mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2]

[MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMA R T M oni t or i ng [ Au t o]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32B i t D ata Tra nsf e r [ Dis a ble d]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.3 .6 IDE C on fig ur at ion

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

the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>

if you wish to congure the item.

IDE Conguration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

When in AHCI/

RAID mode SATA

controller is forced to Native

mode.

Onb o ar d ID E O p era t e M ode [E n han c ed Mod e ]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

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

The S-ATA+P-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 S-ATA. Conguration options: [S‑ATA+P‑ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]

IDE De t ect Ti m e O u t [ 35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

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

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4.3 .7 Sys te m Inf or ma tio n

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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

BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS

Version : 0105 Build Date : 07/26/06

Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz

Count : 1

System Memory Total : 1024MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 1024MB

AMI BI O S

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Pro c es s or

Displays the auto‑detected CPU specication.

Sys t em Mem o ry

Displays the auto-detected total, appropriated (in use), and available system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

Incorrect eld values can cause system malfunction.

JumperFree Conguration

USB Conguration

CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard Devices Conguration

PCIPnP

Adjust system frequency/voltage.

4.4 .1 Jum pe rF ree C on fig ur at ion

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto]

AI O ve r clo c ki n g [ A ut o ]

Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU

internal frequency. Select one of the preset overclocking conguration

options.

Select the targe CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.

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

CPU Fr e que n cy [XX X ]

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 / CP U Ex t er n al F re q uen c y S ync h ro n iza t io n

Fro n t Side B u s C P U Exte r n a l Fre q u e n cy

FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz FSB 533 133 MHz

DRA M F r equ e nc y [A u to ]

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. The available conguration

options vary depending on the Front Side Bus settings. Refer to the table below for details.

Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings

FSB C o n figu r a t i on o p t i o ns

Aut o D DR2- DDR 2 - D D R2 4 0 0 533 6 6 7

FSB 1066 • • • • FSB 800 • • • • FSB 533 • • •

* P r o v ided f o r over c l o cking p u rpose o n ly.

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

PCI Ex p res s F r equ e nc y [A u to ]

Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by

default. Conguration options: [Auto] [90] [91]...[150]

PCI Cl o ck S yn c hro n iz a tio n M o de [ Au t o]

Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU

frequency. Conguration options: [33 MHz] [Auto]

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Spr e ad Spe c tr u m [ A ut o ]

Enables or disables the clock generator spectrum.

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

Mem o ry Vol t ag e [A u to ]

Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!

CPU VC o re V ol t age [A u to]

Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [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] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V]

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!

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4.4 .2 USB C on fig ur at ion

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

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

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Function [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled]

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

Enables USB host controllers.

USB Fu n cti o n [ Ena b le d ]

Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB ports in your system. Setting this item to [Disable] disables the USB device detection function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Leg a cy USB Su p por t [ A uto ]

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

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

USB 2.0 Co n tro lle r [E nab l ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Co n tro l le r Mo d e [ HiS p ee d ]

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

BIO S E H CI H an d -Of f [ D isa b le d ]

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

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

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4.4 .3 CPU C on fig ur at ion

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

Congure 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

CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto]

VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

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.

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS Setting and VID CMOS Setting if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details.

CPU Ra t io A dj u stm e nt [Au t o]

Sets the CPU ratio adjustment. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

VID CM O S S e tt i ng [ 62]

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.

Mic r oc o de U pd a tio n [ E nab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CP U ID V al u e L i mi t [D i sa b led ]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Exe c ut e Di s ab l e F u nc t ion [D i sab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the no execution on page protection

technology. When enabled, the system forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enh a nc e d C 1 C o ntr o l [ Aut o ]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically check the CPU capability to enable C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower

when idle. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disable]

Only some CPUs support C1E function.

CPU In t ern a l T her m al Con t ro l [A u to ]

Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control

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

Scroll down the screen to display the following items.

Hyp e r- T hre a di n g T e ch n olo g y [ Ena b le d ]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading

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

The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).

Int e l( R ) S p ee d Ste p T e chn o lo g y [ A ut o mat i c]

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 [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.

Conguration options: [Automatic] [Disabled]

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

• The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EIST.

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4.4 .4 Chi ps et

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priori [PCI Express/PCI]

Enable or disable DRAM timing.

Adv a nc e d C hip set Se t ti n gs

Con f ig u re D RA M Ti m in g by SP D [E n ab l ed]

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.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available.

Conguration options: [6 Clock] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]

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

SDRAM. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks]

[5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and

the read/write command. Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks]

[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks]

Conguration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]

Conguration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]

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Boo t G r aph i c A dap t er Pri o ri t y [ P CI Exp r es s /PC I ]

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

Conguration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]

4.4 .5 Onb oa rd De vi ce s C on fi gur at io n

Congure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Onboard Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Onboard External SATA [Enabled] E-SATA Operation Mode [IDE]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Enable or disable High Denition Audio Controller.

Onb o ar d Au d io Con t ro l ler [E n abl e d]

Allows you to enable or disable the high‑denition audio CODEC. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Sets the front panel audio support type.

Conguration options: [HD Audio] [AC97]

Onb o ar d 13 9 4 C o nt r oll e r [ Ena b le d ]

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

OnB o ar d PC I EX GbE LA N [E n ab l ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN

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

The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME.

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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OnB o ar d Ex t er n al- S AT A [E n ab l ed]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

E-SATA Operation Mode [IDE]

Sets the external SATA operation mode.

Conguration options: [IDE] [RAID]

Ser i al Por t 1 A ddr e ss [3F 8 /IR Q4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

[2E8/IRQ3]

Par a ll e l P o rt Add r es s [3 7 8]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

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

Par a ll e l P o rt Mod e [ E CP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi‑directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP M o d e DM A C h anne l [ D MA3]

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

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

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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4.4 .6 PCI P nP

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

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

Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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]

NO: Lets the BIOS congue all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system congure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not

required for boot if

your system has a Plug and Play operating system.

Plu g A n d P l ay O/S [N o ]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set

to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating

system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI La t enc y T i mer [6 4 ]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device

latency timer register. Conguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]

[192] [224] [248]

All o ca t e I R Q t o P C I V GA [ Ye s ]

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. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

Pal e tt e Sn o op i ng [ Di s abl e d]

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

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IRQ - xx ass i gn e d t o [ P CI D ev i ce]

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP

devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA

devices. Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press

<Enter> to display the conguration options.

Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state used for System

Suspend.

4.5 .1 Sus pe nd Mo de [ Aut o]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

4.5 .2 ACP I 2. 0 S up po rt [N o]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

4.5 .3 ACP I AP IC Su pp ort [ En abl ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt

Controller (APIC) mode under Advanced Conguration and Power Interface

(ACPI). When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT

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

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4.5 .4 APM C on fig ur at ion

APM Conguration

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Go into On/Off or

Suspend when Power

button is pressed.

Pow e r B utt o n M ode [O n /Of f ]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the

power button is pressed. Conguration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Res t or e on AC Pow e r L oss [P o wer Of f ]

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

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

Pow e r O n B y R T C A l ar m [D i sa b led ]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The succeeding items appear when the Power On By RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled.

RTC Alarm Date [15]

To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->

key to make the selection. Conguration options: [Everyday] [1] [2]

[3]...[31]

RTC Alarm Hour [12]

To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <->

key to make the selection. Conguration options: [00] [1]...[23]

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RTC Alarm Minute [30]

To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or

<‑> key to make the selection. Conguration options: [00] [1]...[59]

RTC Alarm Second [30]

To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or

<‑> key to make the selection. Conguration options: [00] [1]...[59]

Pow e r O n B y E x ter n al Mod e ms [Di s ab l ed]

Allows either setting of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in

Soft‑off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the

rst try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the

computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Pow e r O n B y P C I D e vi c es [ Di s abl e d]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Pow e r O n B y P C IE D ev i ces [D i sab l ed ]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Pow e r O n B y P S /2 K ey b oar d [ D isa b le d ]

Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.

This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl‑Esc]

[Power Key]

Pow e r O n B y P S /2 M ou s e [ D is a ble d ]

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

provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

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4.5 .5 Har dw ar e M on it or

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [32.5ºC/90.5ºF] MB Temperature [36.0ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3813RPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Fan1 Speed (RPM) [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] 5V Voltage [ 5.094V] 12V Voltage [11.880V]

CPU Te m per a tu r e [ x x. x ºC/ x x. x ºF] MB T em p era t ur e [x x .x º C/x x .x º F]

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

CPU Fa n Sp e ed (RP M ) [ xxx x RP M ] o r [ N /A]

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

motherboard, the eld shows N/A.

CPU Q- F an C on t rol [D i sab l ed ]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly

adjusts the fan speeds for more efcient system operation. Conguration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The CPU Fan Prole Mode item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

CPU Fan Profile Mode [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan speed automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent Mode] for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed.

Conguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

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Cha s si s Fa n 1 S pee d ( R PM) [x x xxR P M] or [ N/ A ]

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

to the chassis, the specic eld shows N/A.

VCO R E V olt a ge , 3. 3 V V olt a ge, 5V Vol tag e , 1 2 V V olt a ge

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

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4.6 Boot menu

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

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

APM Conguration

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration Security

4.6 .1 Boo t De vic e Pr ior it y

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]

1st ~ x xth Boo t D e vic e [ 1 st Flo p py Dri v e]

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

Conguration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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4.6 .2 Boo t Se tti ng s Con fi gu rat io n

Boot Settings Conguration

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]

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

Qui c k B oot [E n abl e d]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some items of Power-On Self-Test (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ful l S c ree n L o go [ En a ble d ]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Add On ROM Di s pla y M o de [ Fo r ce B IO S ]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

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

Boo t up Num - Lo c k [ O n]

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

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/ 2 M o use Su p por t [ A uto ]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

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

Wai t f o r ‘ F 1’ If E rr o r [ E na b led ]

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

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

Hit ‘D E L’ M es s age Di s pla y [ E nab l ed ]

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

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

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Int e rr u pt 1 9 C apt u re [Di s abl ed]

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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

Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.6 .3 Sec ur it y

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

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

<Enter> to change

password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.

Cha n ge Sup e rv i sor Pa s swo r d

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

To set a Supervisor Password:

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

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow

Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

you to change other security settings.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Installed

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

Use r A c ces s L e vel [F u ll A cc e ss]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Cha n ge Use r P a ssw o rd

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

To set a User Password:

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

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

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

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Cle a r U ser Pa s swo r d

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

Select this item to clear the user password.

Pas s wo r d C h ec k [S e tu p ]

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

Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

4.7 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.

Exi t & Sav e C h ang e s

Once you have nished making your selections, choose this option from

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

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

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Exi t & Dis c ar d Ch a ng e s

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

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

before exiting.

Dis c ar d Ch a ng e s

Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Loa d S e tup De f aul t s

Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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

Software

support

Chapter summary

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

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

5.3 Software information ............................................................ 5-8

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