ASUS P6-P5G41E User Manual

P6-P5G41E

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E5240

First Edition V1
December 2009

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Table of contents

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

About this guide

System package contents

Chapter 1: System introduction

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

1.2 Front panel

1.3 Rear panel

1.4 Internal components

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 2-2

2.2 Powering up

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

2.3.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

2.3.2 Utilities menu ..................................................................

2.3.3 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2.3.4 Other information ............................................................

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2-4

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2-6

Chapter 3: Motherboardinfo

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 3-2

3.2 Motherboard layout

3.3 Jumpers

3.4 Connectors

........................................................................................ 3-3

................................................................................... 3-5

...................................................................... 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-2

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS ..................................................

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4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

4.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

4.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ..............................................................

4.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

4.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

4.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

4.2.9 General help ...................................................................

4.3 Main menu

4.3.1 System Time .................................................................

4.3.2 System Date .................................................................

4.3.3 SATA1~4 ........................................................................

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ...................................................

4.3.5 System Information .......................................................

4.4 Advanced menu

4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................

4.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................

4.5 Power menu

4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support .........................................................

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ......................................................

4.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

4.6 Boot menu

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

4.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

.................................................................................. 4-10

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4.6.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-26

4.7 Tools menu

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] ......................................................

4.8 Exit menu

................................................................................. 4-28

.................................................................................... 4-29

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

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

•

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

WARNING! 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.

Canadian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 Canadian ICES-003.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Safetyinformation

Electricalsafety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

•

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

•

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

•

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

• Ensure 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied service

technician or your retailer.

Operationsafety

•

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

•

Before using the product, ensure that 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 qualied service

technician or your retailer.

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.

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About this guide

Audience

This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS P6-P5G41E barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users
and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
P6-P5G41E. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on
the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.

3. Chapter3:Motherboardinfo

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

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Conventions used in this guide

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 aid in completing a task.

Wheretondmoreinformation

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

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional Documentation

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.

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System package contents

Check your P6-P5G41E system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS P6-P5G41E barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS P6-P5G41E.
The chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS P6-P5G41E!

The ASUS P6-P5G41E is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.

The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that
supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium®
dual-core / Celeron® processors in the 775-land package.

The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using
DDR3-1333/1066 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics
controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio
feature the system and take you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

The front panel includes the optical drive bays, power button, and several I/O ports
are located at the front panel.

Front panel

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1. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.

2. Front panel cover.

3. Optical disk drive cover.

4. Microphone port.

Push to open the front panel cover.

Push to eject the optical disk drive.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

5. Headphone port. This Line out (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

6. USB 2.0 ports.

These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,
PDA, and others.

®

7. Multimedia Card / Secure Digital™ / MemoryStick

/ Memory Stick Pro™

card slot

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1.3 Rear panel

The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.

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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35
to prevent the system from overheating.

1. Chassis air vent.

2. Powersupplyunitfanvent.

The vent is for ventilation inside the system chassis.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides

ventilation inside the power supply unit.

3. Chassisfanvent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

system chassis.

4. Power connector.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

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5. LineInport(lightblue).This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

6. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

7. Microphoneport(pink).

8. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).

This port connects a microphone.

This port connects the side speaker in an

8-channel audio conguration.

9. RearSpeakerOutport(black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

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

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio2,4,6,or8-channelconguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

11. 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portLEDindications

 Activity/Link SpeedLED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

SPEED

LED

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12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. VideoGraphicsAdapter(VGA)port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or

other VGA-compatible devices.

14. HDMI port.

This is a High-Denition Mulltimedia Interface (HDMI) connector,

and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Rau discs, and
other protected content.

15. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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1.4 Internal components

The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the side
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference.

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1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. Hard disk drive bay

5. ASUS motherboard

6. Expansion slot metal brackets

7. Metal bracket lock

4. Power supply unit (under the HDD bay)

• Refer to the bundled Quick Installation Guide for installing additional
system components and get assistance from professionals when you
disassemble or assemble the system.

• Refer to the Chapter 4 in this user guide for motherboard details.

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR3-1067MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNL 7 - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1067.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-AE-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-AE-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • •

ELPIDA EBJ11RD8BAFA-AE-E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E(ECC) 7 -

ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E 1GB DS ELPIDA J5308BASE-AC-E 8 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-AE-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 7 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-AE-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • •

Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 1GB SS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • •

Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 1GB SS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - • •

Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 2GB DS HYNIX H5TQ1G83AFPG7C 7 - • •

Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 2GB DS HYNIX HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 7 - • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/1G 1GB SS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPA7U 7 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS KINGSTON D1288JEKAPGA7U 7 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/2G 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E - 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1066D3N7/4G 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 - 1.5 • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 1GB SS MICRON 7VD22 7 - • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G1F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 2GB DS MICRON 7VD22 7 - • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON 8ZF22 D9KPV 7 - • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G1F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 7 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CF8 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCF8 8 1.5 •

Transcend TS256MLK64V1U 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-AE-E 7 - • •

Asint SLY3128M8-EAE 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EAE 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-AE - - • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-BE 2GB DS - - - - • •

WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 1GB DS Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F 7 - • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage

DS

DIMM

support

A* B*

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DDR3-1333MHz capability

1.85

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1.85

1.85

DIMM

support

A* B*

• •

• •

• •

Vendor Part No. Size

A-DATA AD3133301GOU 1GB SS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • •

A-DATA AD31333002GOU 2GB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • •

A-DATA AD3U1333B2G9-2 2GB DS A-DATA AD30908C8D-15IG - - • •

A-DATA AX3U1333PB2G7-2P 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65-

A-DATA AD3U1333C4G9-B 4GB DS Hynix H5TQ2G83AFRH9C 1333-9-9-

A-DATA AD31333E002G0U 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65-

A-DATA AX3U1333PB2G7-3P 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.65-

CORSAIR TR3X3G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX 1GB DS - - - 1.1 • •

CORSAIR “BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-

CORSAIR CM3X2G1333C9 2GB DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR “BoxP/N:

CORSAIR TR3X6G1333C9 (Ver2.1) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

CORSAIR CMX8GX3M4A1333C9 8GB(4 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT12864BA1339.8SFD 1GB SS MICRON MT8JF12864AY-1G4D1 - - • •

Crucial CT12872BA1339.9FF 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BN1337.16FF(XMP) 2GB DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.65 • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

Crucial CT25664BA1339.16SFD 2GB DS MICRON D9JNM - - • •

Crucial CT25672BA1339.18FF 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

Crucial BL25664BA1336.16SFB1 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS NA - 6-6-6-20 1.8 • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BAW0-DJ-E 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 9 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8BDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • •

ELPIDA EBJ10UE8EDF0-DJ-F 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BAW0-DJ-E 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BABG-DJ-E 9 - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8BDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDSE-DJ-F - - • •

ELPIDA EBJ21UE8EDF0-DJ-F 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108EDSE-DJ-F - - • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - - 1.65 • •

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7T-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL7D-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-

G.SKILL F3-10666CL8D-

1333C9
(CM3X1024-1333C9)Ver1.1”

TW3X4G1333C9DHX
(CM3X2048­1333C9DHX)Ver3.2”

6GBPK(XMP)

4GBPI(XMP)

4GBRH(XMP)

4GBHK(XMP)

4GBRM(XMP)

2GB(2 x 1GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.70 • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.70 • •

2GB DS - - 7-7-7-18 1.5-1.6 • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-21 1.5 • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • •

4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8-21 1.5-1.6 • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage

DS

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DDR3-1333MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

G.SKILL F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

GEIL GG34GB1333C9DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS GEIL GL1L128M88BA12N 9-9-9-24 1.3 • •

GEIL GV34GB1333C7DC 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-24 1.5 • •

Hynix HMT112U6BFR8C-H9 1GB SS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFR 9 - • •

Hynix HMT125U6BFR8C-H9 2GB DS Hynix H5TQ1G83BFRH9C 9 - • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/2G 2GB DS Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-13H 9 1.5 • •

KINGSTON KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 1.5 • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • •

MICRON MT8JTF12864AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

MICRON MT9JSF12872AZ-1G4F1 1GB SS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

MICRON MT16JF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT 9 - • •

MICRON MT16JTF25664AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON 9FF22 D9KPT 9 - • •

MICRON MT18JSF25672AZ-1G4F1 2GB DS MICRON D9KPT(ECC) 9 - • •

OCZ OCZ3RPX1333EB2GK 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS NANYA - 6-5-5 1.85 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV3GK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3P13332GK 1GB DS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

OCZ OCZ3G13334GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 1.7 • •

OCZ OCZ3G1333ULV4GK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 8-8-8 1.65 •

OCZ OCZ3G1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZ3P1333LV6GK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7 1.65 • •

OCZ OCZX1333LV6GK(XMP) 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS NA - 8-8-8 1.6 • •

PSC AL7F8G73D-DG1 1GB SS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • •

PSC AL8F8G73D-DG1 2GB DS PSC A3P1GF3DGF - - • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B2873EH1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • •

SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5673EH1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • •

SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) 9 - • •

SAMSUNG M378B5273BH1-CH9 4GB DS SAMSUNG K4B2G0846B-HCH9 9 - • •

Super Talent W1333UX2GB(XMP) 2GB(2 x 1GB) SS - - 8 1.8 • •

Transcend TS128MLK64V3U 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • •

Transcend TS256MLK64V3U 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D 9 - • •

Asint SLY3128M8-EDJ 1GB SS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ - - • •

Asint SLY3128M8-EDJE 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJ 2GB DS Asint DDRIII1208-DJ - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJE 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BASE-DJ-E - - • •

ASUS N/A 1GB DS - - - - • •

ATP AQ28M64A8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846E - - • •

ATP AQ28M72D8BJH9S 1GB SS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • •

ATP AQ56M64B8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D - - • •

ATP AQ56M72E8BJH9S 2GB DS SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) - - • •

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G 1GB SS - - - - • •

BUFFALO FSH1333D3G-T3G(XMP) 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 7-7-7-20 - • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage

DS

DIMM

support

A* B*

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Vendor Part No. Size

BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G 2GB DS - - - - • •

EK Memory EKM324L28BP8-I13 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9 - • •

Elixir M2Y2G64CB8HA9N-CG 2GB DS - - - - • •

Patriot PDC32G1333LLK 1GB SS PATRIOT - 7 1.7 • •

Patriot PVT33G1333ELK 3GB(3 x 1GB) SS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Patriot PVS34G1333ELK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.5 • •

Patriot PVS34G1333LLK 4GB(2 x 2GB) DS - - 7-7-7-20 1.7 • •

Patriot PVT36G1333ELK 6GB(3 x 2GB) DS - - 9-9-9-24 1.65 • •

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU1333S01 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128M8AN-CG - - • •

Silicon Power SP001GBLTU133S02 1GB SS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • •

Silicon Power SP002GBLTU133S02 2GB DS S-POWER I0YT3E0 9 - • •

Apacer 75.073C1.G02 1GB SS Apacer AM5D5808DEWSJG - • •

NANYA NT1GC64B88A0NF-CG 1GB SS NANYA NT5CB128MBAN-CG - - • •

NANYA NT2GC64B8HA0NF-CG 2GB DS NANYA NT5CB128MBAN-CG - - • •

Asint SLY3128M8-EDJED 1GB SS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - - • •

Asint SLZ3128M8-EDJED 2GB DS ELPIDA J1108BDBG-DJ-F - • •

SS/

Chip Brand Chip No. Timing Voltage

DS

DIMM

support

A* B*

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel

memory conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots

as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVLs.

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Chapter 2

This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support DVD.

Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista/7 operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can

maximize the features of your hardware.

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

• Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives in a RAID

set without the necessary drivers. Use a RAID driver disk when installing
Windows XP OS to a Serial ATA hard drive included in a RAID set.

• From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow
succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.

2.2 Powering up

Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.

Press to turn ON the system

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

The support DVD that came with the system contains useful software and several
utility drivers that enhance the system features.

•

Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different
operating system versions.

•

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

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2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

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

DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

ASUS InstAll

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

PC-cillin 2010

Installs the PC-cillin 2010 to protect your system from the latest threats.

Intel Chipset Driver

Installs the Intel® chipset driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

RealtekRTL8111B/CLANDriver

Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C LAN driver.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection
so you can connect to the ASUS website.

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASUS AI Manager.

Adobe Reader 9

Installs the Adobe® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in
Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate.

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MicrosoftDirectX9.0c

Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®
improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

2.3.3 ASUSContactinformation

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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2.3.4 Otherinformation

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the
motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

MotherboardInfo

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

BrowsethisDVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Filelist

Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up

Chapter 3

This chapter gives information about
he motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

Motherboardinfo

P5QPL10T

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

F_PANEL

DEBUGPORT

FRONT_

AUD

USB56

CR_CON1

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN1

COM1

SPDIF_OUT

ATX12V

EATXPWR

Intel

®

EAGLELAKE

G41

Super

I/O

AUDIO

RTL

8111C

ALC

1200

8Mb

BIOS

CLRTC

USBPW1-4

USBPW5-6

33.5cm(13.2in)

17.5cm(6.9in)

LGA775

Intel

®

ICH7

DDR3 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR3 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

VGA_HDMI

LAN1_USB34

USB12

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

BUZZER

RTM

870T-954

3.1 Introduction

The P6-P5G41E barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This
chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades

or system reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

P5QPL10T

P5QPL10T Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

3.3 Jumpers

1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. 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.

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

4. Hold down the
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!

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the
jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS,
reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU
Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then
the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

<Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup

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2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-4,USBPW5-6)

P5QPL10T

P5QPL10T USB Device Wake Up

USBPW5-6

21

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW1-4

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 these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the
compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

3-4 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.4 Connectors

SATA3

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_RXN3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND

SATA1

SATA4

SATA2

P5QPL10T

P5QPL10T SATA connectors (ICH7®)

P5QPL10T fan connectors

CHA_FAN1

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

P5QPL10T

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

1. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4)

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

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

2. CPUandchassisfanconnectors

(4-pinCPU_FAN,4-pinCHA_FAN1)

Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring
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 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

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3. DigitalAudioconnector(4-1pinSPDIF_OUT)

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

P5QPL10T

P5QPL10T Digital audio connector

P5QPL10T Serial port (COM1) connector

COM1

P5QPL10T

PIN 1

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.
Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other
end to the S/PDIF module.

The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

4. Serialportconnectors(10-1pinCOM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module
cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of
the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

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5. ATXpowerconnectors(24-pinEATXPWR,4-pinATX12V)

P5QPL10T

P5QPL10T ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

GND

GND

GND

PSON#

GND

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

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.

•

For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 200W~250W.

• DO NOT

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

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (200W~250W) PSU has been

forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot.

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

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

tested to support the motherboard power requirements.

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6. Systempanelconnector(10-1pinPANEL)

P5QPL10T System panel connector

P5QPL10T

PIN 1

PWR BTN

PLED+

PLED-

PWR

GND

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

Ground

Reset

F_PANEL

PWR LED

HD_LED RESET

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HDLED)

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.

• Power/Soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRBTN)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power button.

•

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.

3-8 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.

BIOS setup

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 Update

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2:

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3:

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

corrupted.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.

Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB ash

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case

you need to restore the BIOS in the future.

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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 le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard
package.

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

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

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

2. Click the

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

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

®

desktop by clicking Start

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.

UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate

main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

®

desktop by clicking Start

. The ASUS Update

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

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complete the update process.

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4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an
OS-based utility.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port,

then launch EZ Flash 2 in any of these two ways:

• Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST.

• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash
2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.44

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

Current ROM

BOARD: P6-P5G41E
VER: 0202 (H:01 B:07)
DATE: 12/15/2009

PATH: A:\

A:

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

2. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS

update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

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

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS

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
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable
device that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Before using this utility, rename the BIOS le in the removable device into

P6P5G41E.ROM.

• The BIOS le in the support DVD may not be the latest version. Download
the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

• The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with

motherboard models. For motherboards without the oppy connector,
prepare a USB ash disk before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the removable device that

contains the BIOS le to the USB port or to the oppy disk drive, if supported.

3. The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le. When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.

4. Turn off the system after the utility completes the updating process and turn
on again.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to
section 4.8 Exit Menu for details.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The

BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using
the BIOS Setup program.

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press
<Delete>, POST continues with its routines.

EnteringBIOSSetupafterPOST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• 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. Do this option only

if you failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.

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

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar CongurationeldsMenu items

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 11/23/2009

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

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General help

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

Navigation keysSub-menu items

4.2.2 Menu bar

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

Tools For conguring options for special functions

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 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.

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

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4.2.4 Menu items

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

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,
Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.

Main menu items

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Congurationelds

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 “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7 Pop-up window

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

window with the conguration

options for that item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACOU AOUC suport [Enabled]

 APMConguration

Hardware Monitor

4.2.8 Scroll 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.

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Options

S1 (POS) only
S3 only

Auto

Pop-up window

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystem

Time.

Select Screen

←→

Select Item

↑↓

Change Field

+-

Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

4.2.9 General help

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

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

4.3 Main menu

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 [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 11/23/2009

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

 StorageConguration

System Information

v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

selectaeld.

Use [+] or [-] to

conguresystemtime.

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4.3.3 SATA1~4

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

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

SATA 1

Device : Not Detected

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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Disabled: Disables LBA

Select the type

Mode.

of device connected

Auto: Enables LBA

to the system

Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode 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 SATA device is installed in the system.

LBA/LargeMode[Auto]

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

mode disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block(Multi-sectorTransfer)M[Auto]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

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SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32BitDataTransfer[Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.4 StorageConguration

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

devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to

congure the item.

StorageConguration

SATAConguration [Enhanced]

Enahnced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced

SATAConguration[Enhanced]

Allows you to congure SATA. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible]
[Enhanced]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA or both as native mode.

Conguration option: [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out [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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4.3.5 SystemInformation

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

automatically detects the items in this menu.

BIOS Information

Version : 0202
Build Date : 12/15/09

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Speed : 2666MHz

System Memory

Installed Size: 1024MB
Usable Size : 990MB

BIOSInformation

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

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

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 the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

CPUConguration

Chipset

 OnboardDevicesConguration
 USBConguration

PCIPnP

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CongureCPU.

Select Screen

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

4.4.1 CPUConguration

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

CongureadvancedCPUsettings

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R)Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Frequency : 2.66GHz
FSB Speed : 1333MHz
Cache L1 : 64 KB
Cache L2 : 4096 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:08)
Ratio Actual Value: 8
CPUID : 6F9

C1E Support [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

CPU TM Function: [Enabled]
Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]
Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]
Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]

This should be
enabled in order to
enable or disable
the “Enhanced Halt
State”.

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C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU
power-saving function in system halt state. When enable, the CPU core frequency
and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power

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

MaxCPUIDValueLimit[Disabled]

Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to

[Disabled] for Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enabled] for legacy

operating system such as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled)

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R)VirtualizationTech[Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by
Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems

and applications in independent partitions. With Virtualization, one computer
system can function as multiple virtual systems. Conguration options: [Enabled]

[Disabled]

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating
protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are

reduced when the CPU overheats. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious

buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM)Technology[Enabled]

Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to
[Enabled], 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: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Intel(R)C-STATETech[Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable the Intel® C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the CPU idle is

set to C2/C3/C4. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.2 Chipset

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

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.

NorthBridgeConguration

CongureNorthBridge
features.

NorthBridgeConguration

NorthBridgechipsetConguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]
IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 128MB]

GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]

DVMT Memorry [256MB]

Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite]

ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above

the total physical memory. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]

Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [IGD] [PEG/IGD]

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IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 128MB]

Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics

device. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB]

[Enabled, 128MB]

DVMTMemory[256MB]

Allows you to set the DVMT memory.

Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

ProtectAudioVideoPathMode[Lite]

Allows you to set the protect audio video path mode. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Lite] [Paramoid]

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4.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration

OnboardDevicesConguration

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Audio Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Enabled
Disabled

Options

OnboardLAN[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller.
This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the audio controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

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4.4.4 USBConguration

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 - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

Options

Options

Disabled
Enabled

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LegacyUSBSupport[Auto]

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

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

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

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

The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage

device to initialize. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to set the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced

FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

4.4.5 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either

PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA

devices.

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

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]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

NO: lets the BIOS

congure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.

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]

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4.5 Power menu

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

conguration options.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APMConguration

Hardware Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

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 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to 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Conguration

APMConguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Resume On Ring
Resume On By PCIE Device [Disabled]
Power On By USB HID [Disabled]
Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

<Enter> to select
whether or not to
restart the system
after AC power loss.

RestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to
[Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state
was before the AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]

Resume On Ring [Disabled]

Enables or disables ring to generate a wake event. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake 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]

Power On By USB HID [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB HID wake up function. Conguration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is
set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute,

and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

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4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

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

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [26ºC/78.5ºF]

MB Temperature [28ºC/82ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [4041RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [3054RPM]
Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.344V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V]
5V Voltage [ 5.145V]
12V Voltage [11.932V]

CPU Temperature

CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]

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

CPU/ChassisFanSpeed(RPM)[xxxxRPM]or[N/A]or[Ignored]

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

motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the

detected speed.

Smart Q-Fan Function [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

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. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VCOREVoltage,3.3VVoltage,5VVoltage,12VVoltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.

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

4.6 Boot menu

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot settings

Boot Device Priority

 BootSettingsConguration

Security

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

SpeciestheBoot

Device Priority
sequence.

Avirtualoppydisk
drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive

astherstboot

device.

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

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: [Removable Device] [Hard

Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

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Speciestheboot

sequence from the
available devices.

• To select the boot device during system startup, press <F8> when ASUS
logo appears.

• To access Windows OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

• Press <F5> when ASUS logo appears.

• Press <F8> after POST.

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4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

BootSettingsConguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

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

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

FullScreenLogo[Enabled]

This 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 Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS]
[Keep Current]

BootupNum-Lock[On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Waitfor‘F1’IfError[Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

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

Hit‘DEL’MessageDisplay[Enabled]

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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4.6.3 Security

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

Change User Passward

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

Change Supervisor Password

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 and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, 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> twice. 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 “4.3 Jumper” for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

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

<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.

UserAccessLevel[FullAccess]

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.

Change User Password

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, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, 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.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup
utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing

Setup and booting the system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

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4.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then
press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Express Gate [Auto]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],

then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. See section 4.1.2 for details.

4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. ASUS Express
Gate is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet

and Skype. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen

before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at

the rst screen of Express Gate for user action. Conguration options: [Prompt

User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds]
[30 seconds]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run
the utility to
select and update
BIOS. This utility
doesn't support :

1.NTFS format

Reset User Data [No]

Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data. Conguration options: [No] [Reset]

When setting this item to [Reset], ensure to save the setting to the BIOS so that
the user data will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. User data

includes the Express Gate’s settings as well as any personal information stored

by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). This is useful in
the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from
launching properly.

The rst time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate

environment after clearing its settings.

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

4.8 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.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

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

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are 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 PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save
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.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

This option 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.

LoadSetupDefaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation

window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU,

TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN

Authorised representative
in Europe:

ASUS Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

RATINGEN, GERMANY

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