ASUS P5RD1-VM User Manual
P5RD1-VM
Motherboard
E2440E2440
E2440
E2440E2440
Second EditionSecond Edition
Second Edition
Second EditionSecond Edition
Mar 2006Mar 2006
Mar 2006
Mar 2006Mar 2006
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
P5RD1-VM specifications summary ..................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-6
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8
1.6.1 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................... 1-11
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-13
1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-15
1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-15
1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-15
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List ................................ 1-16
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-17
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-17
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-18
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-18
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-18
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-19
1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-20
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 .................................................... 1-20
1.8.6 PCI Express x1 ...................................................... 1-20
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-21
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1.10 Connectors .........................................................................1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors ...............................................1-26
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12
2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12
2.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13
2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13
2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13
2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14
2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14
2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................2-14
2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 2-15
2.3.5 System Information ..............................................2-16
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17
2.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-17
2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-19
2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-21
2.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 2-22
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-25
2.4.6 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-25
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2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27
2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-27
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-27
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-27
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-27
2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-28
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-31
2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-33
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-33
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-34
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-35
2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-37
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software support
Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk ................................................................ 3-5
3.2.5 Manual menu ........................................................... 3-6
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU features
Appendix: CPU featuresAppendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel® EM64T ........................................................................ A-2
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Using the Intel
EM64T feature ............................................ A-2
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... A-2
A.2.1 System requirements ............................................. A-2
A.2.2 Using the EIST ........................................................ A-3
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A.3 Intel
Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-4
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ............................... A-4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.
ICES-003.
ICES-003.ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
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Place the product on a stable surface.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when installing system
components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on
the motherboard.
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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
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Chapter 3: Software support
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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
1.
ASUS websites
1.1.
ASUS websitesASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
2.
Optional documentation
2.2.
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
CAUTION:CAUTION:
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:
task.
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
NOTE: NOTE:
task.
Typography
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Bold textBold text
Italics
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5LD2VM.ROM
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P5RD1-VM specifications summary
CPUCPU
CPU
CPUCPU
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
ChipsetChipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
MemoryMemory
Memory
MemoryMemory
VGAVGA
VGA
VGAVGA
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
StorageStorage
Storage
StorageStorage
AudioAudio
Audio
AudioAudio
LANLAN
LAN
LANLAN
USBUSB
USB
USBUSB
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
Rear panelRear panel
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium Processor Extreme
Edition/Intel® Pentium® D/Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel
Celeron® processors
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A processors
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Northbridge: ATI® Radeon Xpress 200
Southbridge: ULI® M1573
1066/800/533 MHz
2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB of
unbufferred non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR DIMMs
Integrated ATI® Xpress 200 GPU
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics cards
1 x PCI Express x1
2 x PCI slots
ULI® M1573 SouthBridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 4 x Serial ATA support RAID 0, 1, 0+1,JBOD
Each RAID 0 or JBOD support up to 4 hard disk drives
ADI1986A 6-channel High-Definition audio CODEC
Realtek® RTL8201CL PHY 10/100 Mbit/s LAN controller
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x VGA port
1 x COM
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port
1 x Serial port (COM)
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1x 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports
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BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Special featuresSpecial features
Industry standardIndustry standard
Industry standard
Industry standardIndustry standard
ManageabilityManageability
Manageability
ManageabilityManageability
InternalInternal
Internal
InternalInternal
connectorsconnectors
connectors
connectorsconnectors
PowerPower
Power
PowerPower
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
RequirementRequirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo™
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis
Intrussion
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x AUX in connector
1 x CD Audio in connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector
1 x S/PDIF out connector
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
Support CDSupport CD
contentscontents
contents
contentscontents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
introduction
Product
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1.1 Welcome!
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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
®®
P5RD1-VM motherboard! P5RD1-VM motherboard!
P5RD1-VM motherboard!
P5RD1-VM motherboard! P5RD1-VM motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS P5RD1-VM motherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
CablesCables
Cables 1 x 2-in-1 Floppy/IDE signal cable
CablesCables
2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Serial ATA power cables
AccessoriesAccessories
Accessories I/O shield
AccessoriesAccessories
Application CDsApplication CDs
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Application CDsApplication CDs
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
DocumentationDocumentation
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel
Celeron® processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports
the Intel® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Pentium® D 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
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PCG
04B/04A and 05B/05A processors. See page 1-9 for details.
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ATI RadeonATI Radeon
ATI Radeon
ATI RadeonATI Radeon
The ATI Radeon® XPRESS 200 Northbridge provide the vital interfaces for
the motherboard. The ATI Radeon
Integrated Radeon XPRESS 200 based graphics, an integrated graphics
processing unit (GPU) for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The
Northbridge also provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land
package with 533/800/1066 MHz front side bus (FSB), single channel DDR
memory, a PCI Express x1 slots, and a PCI Express x16 slot for discrete
graphics card.
The ULI M1573 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high
definition audio.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Enhanced Intel SpeedStepEnhanced Intel SpeedStep
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.
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI specifications.
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XPRESS XPRESS
XPRESS
XPRESS XPRESS
200/ULI M1573 chipset200/ULI M1573 chipset
200/ULI M1573 chipset
200/ULI M1573 chipset200/ULI M1573 chipset
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XPRESS 200 Northbridge integrates the
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Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
6-channel audio 6-channel audio
6-channel audio
6-channel audio 6-channel audio
The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that provides
6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and
S/PDIF out support. See page 1-26 for details.
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the ULI M1573 Southbridge. The SATA specification allows
for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage
requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-28 for
details.
SATA RAID solution SATA RAID solution
SATA RAID solution
SATA RAID solution SATA RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with RAID functionality.
The ULI M1573 Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD
configuration.
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10/100 Mbps LAN support 10/100 Mbps LAN support
10/100 Mbps LAN support
10/100 Mbps LAN support 10/100 Mbps LAN support
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the
onboard LAN port. Allows you to play online games without buying
expensive additional LAN cards. See pages 1-26.
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1.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology
ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See
page 2-30 for details.
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.
ASUS MyLogo™ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS MyLogo™ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
ASUS EZ Flash BIOSASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
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1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
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Before you install or remove any component, ensure
Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
Onboard LED
Onboard LEDOnboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
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Standby
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Off
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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.5.11.5.1
1.5.1
1.5.11.5.1
Placement directionPlacement direction
Placement direction
Placement directionPlacement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.21.5.2
1.5.2
1.5.21.5.2
Screw holesScrew holes
Screw holes
Screw holesScrew holes
Place eight (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.
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
Place this side towards
Place this side towardsPlace this side towards
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassis
the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis
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PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
COM1
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
Motherboard layout
Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
24.3cm (9.6in)
KBPWR
ATX12V
LGA775
PARALLEL PORT
CPU_FAN
CHA_FAN
CHASSIS
I/O
Super
FLOPPY
VGA
F_USB12
LAN_USB34
Top:LineIn
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
EATXPWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USB78
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DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
ULI
M1573
BUZZER
PRI_IDE
SEC_IDE
SATA 4
SATA 1
USBPW78
CLRTC
PLED
SATA 3
SATA 2
SB_PWR
4M
BIOS
LPC
21.8cm (8.6in)
SPEAKER
BIOS_WP
F_PANEL
USBPW34
USBPW12
ATI
TV-OUT
RTL8201CL
RC410
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
AAFP
AD1986A
PCI1
PCI2
CD
SPDIF_OUT
AUX
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USBPW56
USB56
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•
Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink
assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/
loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
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Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
Installling the CPU
Installling the CPUInstallling the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
PnP CapPnP Cap
PnP Cap
Retention tabRetention tab
Retention tab
Retention tabRetention tab
Load leverLoad lever
Load lever
Load leverLoad lever
A
PnP CapPnP Cap
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
Load plateLoad plate
Load plate
Load plateLoad plate
This side of the camThis side of the cam
This side of the cam
This side of the camThis side of the cam
box should face you.box should face you.
box should face you.
box should face you.box should face you.
B
A
5. Position the CPU over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit
into the CPU notch.
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Alignment keyAlignment key
Alignment key
Alignment keyAlignment key
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
Gold triangle mark
Gold triangle markGold triangle mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D or Intel® Pentium® 4
LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology
(EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and
Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more
information on these CPU features.
A
B
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Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan
Installling the CPU heatsink and fanInstallling the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
• Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly
• When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
• 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 a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink
or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan 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.
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove
directed outward.
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Fastener
FastenerFastener
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
Motherboard hole
Motherboard holeMotherboard hole
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2. Push down two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
B
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
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Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanUninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan
cable from the connector
on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence
to disengage the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
A
motherboard.
A
B
B
A
B
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan
assembly from the
motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to reset the
orientation.
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The narrow end of the
groove should point
outward after resetting.
(The photo shows the
groove shaded for
emphasis.)
Narrow end of the grooveNarrow end of the groove
Narrow end of the groove
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1.7 System memory
1.7.11.7.1
1.7.1
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OverviewOverview
Overview
OverviewOverview
The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
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Memory configurationsMemory configurations
Memory configurations
Memory configurationsMemory configurations
80 Pins104 Pins
DIMM1
DIMM2
You may install 32MB, 64MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB
unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the
memory configurations in this section.
•
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations on the next page.
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor.
• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM
modules with less than or equal to 64 Mbit memory chips.
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Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurations
Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurations
SocketsSockets
Sockets
SocketsSockets
ModeMode
Mode
ModeMode
One DIMM — Populated
Two DIMMs Populated Populated
DIMM1 (black)DIMM1 (black)
DIMM1 (black)
DIMM1 (black)DIMM1 (black)
DIMM2 (black)DIMM2 (black)
DIMM2 (black)
DIMM2 (black)DIMM2 (black)
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DDR Qualified Vendors ListDDR Qualified Vendors List
DDR Qualified Vendors List
DDR Qualified Vendors ListDDR Qualified Vendors List
The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and
qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website
(www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
DDR333 Qualified Vendors ListDDR333 Qualified Vendors List
DDR333 Qualified Vendors List
DDR333 Qualified Vendors ListDDR333 Qualified Vendors List
Size Size
VendorVendor
Size
Vendor
Size Size
VendorVendor
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETN-CB3 N/A SS K4H560838E-TCB3 V V
512MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETN-CB3 N/A DS K4H560838E-TCB3 V
256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CB3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCB3 V V
256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-335CA MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-6TC V V
512MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-335CA MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-6TC V V
256MB CORSAIR VS256MB333 VALUE seLecT SS VS32M8-6 V V
512MB CORSAIR VS512MB333 VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-6 V V
256MB KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/256 KINGSTON SS D3208DH1T-6 V
512MB KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/512 KINGSTON DS D3208DH1T-6 V V
512MB MOSEL MPMC225-383 MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT6 V V
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V3F5 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC V V
512MB TwinMOS M2G5J16AJATT5F081AA4T TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E60D V V
256MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-6K elixir SS N2DS25680CT-6K V
512MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-6K elixir DS N2DS25680CT-6K V V
256MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-6K N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-6K V V
512MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-6K N/ A DS NT5DS32M8CT-6K V V
1024MB NANYA NT1GD64S8HA0F-6K HANYA DS NT5DS64M8AF-6K V V
256MB NANYA NT256D64SH4B0G-6K HANYA SS NT5DS32M16BT-6K V V
512MB NANYA NT512D64S88B0G-6K HANYA SS NT5DS64M8BT-6K V V
256MB Aeneon AED560UD00-600C88X Aeneon SS AED83T600 V V
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS -
Side(s): SS - Single Sided
Side(s): SS - Side(s): SS DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:
DIMM Support:DIMM Support:
A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channelA : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel
A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel
A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channelA : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel
memory configurationmemory configuration
memory configuration
memory configurationmemory configuration
Model Model
Model
Model Model
Brand Side(s) Component Brand Side(s) Component
Brand Side(s) Component
Brand Side(s) Component Brand Side(s) Component
DS -DS -
D S - Double Sided
DS -DS -
DIMM support
AA
BB
A
B
AA
BB
B : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slotsB : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots
B : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots
B : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slotsB : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots
or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memoryor the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory
or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory
or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memoryor the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory
configurationconfiguration
configuration
configurationconfiguration
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