T-P5P43
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
E4056
First Edition
September 2008
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information .....................................................................................
About this guide .......................................................................................
System package contents ...........................................................................
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel ...................................................................................
1.2.1 T3-P5P43 front panel ......................................................
1.2.2 T4-P5P43 front panel ......................................................
1.3 Rear panel .....................................................................................
1.4 Internal components ....................................................................
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed .....................................................................
2.3 Removing the cover .....................................................................
2.4 Power supply unit ........................................................................
2.5 CPU installation ............................................................................
2.5.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly ......................
2.6 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................
2.6.1 Memory congurations ....................................................
2.6.2 DIMM installation ..........................................................
2.7 Installing an expansion card .....................................................
2.7.1 Expansion slots .............................................................
2.7.2 Expansion card installation ...........................................
2.8 Installing an optical drive ..........................................................
2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive ..............................................
2.10 Replacing the power supply unit ..............................................
Voltage selector ............................................................................ 2-21
2.11 Replacing the cover ...................................................................
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Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Powering up ..................................................................................
3.3 Support CD information ..............................................................
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3.3.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-3
3.3.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................
3.3.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................
3.3.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................
3.3.5 ASUS contact information ...............................................
3.4 Software information ...................................................................
ASUS Express Gate ....................................................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout ......................................................................
4.3 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3
4.4 Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .......................................
5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...................................................
5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................
5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................
5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ........................................................
5.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................
5.2.2 Menu bar .......................................................................
5.2.3 Navigation keys .............................................................
5.2.4 Menu items ...................................................................
5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................
5.2.6 Conguration elds .......................................................
5.2.7 Pop-up window .............................................................
5.2.8 Scroll bar .......................................................................
5.2.9 General help .................................................................
5.3 Main menu ..................................................................................
5.3.1 System Time .................................................................
5.3.2 System Date .................................................................
5.3.3 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 ..............................
5.3.4 Congure SATA as ........................................................
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5.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 5-17
5.4 Advanced menu .........................................................................
5.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................
5.4.2 Chipset ..........................................................................
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................
5.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................
5.5 Power menu ................................................................................
5.5.1 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 5-25
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................
5.5.5 APM Conguration ........................................................
5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................
5.5.6 Hardware Monitor .........................................................
5.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................
5.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................
5.6.3 Security .........................................................................
5.7 Tools menu .................................................................................
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................
5.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................
5.7.3 LED Poster Conguration .............................................
5.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................
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Appendix
A.1 Powersupplyspecications .......................................................A-2
A.2 Dubug code table .........................................................................
A.3 Using the Remote Control (optional) .........................................
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A.4 Integrating AHCI driver to Windows
XP installation ...............A-5
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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:
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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 modications
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
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Macrovision Corporation Product Notice
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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Safety information
Electrical 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.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
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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.
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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. Place the product on a stable surface.
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When using the product, do not block any air inlet/outlet in the chassis.
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The maximum environmental temperature is 35ºC.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS
T-P5P43 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 ASUS T-P5P43. The chapter lists
the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specication, remote control for
this system, as well as the integrating Windows® XP installation.
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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.
Wheretondmoreinformation
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 T-P5P43 system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS T-P5P43 barebone system with
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ASUS motherboard
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250 W PFC power supply unit
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Front I/O card and 3-in-1 storage card reader
2. Cables
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AC power cord
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ATA cable
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Serial ATA cable
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Serial ATA power cable
3. Support CD and Software CD
4. Installation Manual
5. Optional items
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Remote control
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of ASUS T-P5P43. The
chapter lists the system features
including introduction on the front and
rear panel, and internal components.
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
System introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS T-P5P43!
ASUS T-P5P43 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home
entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by an ASUS
motherboard that supports the Intel® processor in the 775-land package with
800/1066/1333/1600 MHz FSB and up to 8 GB system memory.
With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and Gigabit LAN capability, the TP5P43 is designed for the sophisticated.
With these and many more, the T-P5P43 denitely delivers the cutting edge
technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
1.2 Front panel
The front panel includes the system control button, system LEDs, and LED
panel. The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the
frontpanel cover.
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
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2. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
3. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive. (for Black Bezel)
4. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive. (for Silver Bezel)
5. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front panel cover and
display the input/output ports.
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. Portable Hard Disk Drive (Optional).
• Enable AHCI mode to support the hot-plug feature. For Windows® Vista
system, enable AHCI mode from BIOS setup before installing the operation
system. Refer to page 5-16 for details. For Windows® XP system, refer to
the section A.4 Integrating AHCI river to Windows® XP installation for
details.
• If you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to the system, eject
it before turning on the system. This is to prevent the system from slowing
down.
8. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive.
9. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
10. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot
. This slot is
for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specications depend on the barebone system you purchased.
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1.2.2 T4-P5P43 front panel
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Front panel I/O cover. Push downwards to open the front panel cover and
display the input/output ports.
3. Time and IR LED display
(optional)
When your PC boots up, it displays the time of the Operating System. There
may be an advance or a late than the current time.
4. Eject button . Press this button to eject the optical drive.
5. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on/off.
6. HDD LED
. This LED lights up when data is reading from or writing to the
hard disk drive.
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7. USB 2.0 ports
2.0
. 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.
8. Portable Hard Disk Drive (Optional).
• Enable AHCI mode to support the hot-plug feature. For Windows® Vista
system, enable AHCI mode from BIOS setup before installing the operation
system. Refer to page 5-16 for details. For Windows® XP system, refer to
the section A.4 Integrating AHCI river to Windows® XP installation for
details.
• If you have installed an empty Portable Hard Disk Drive to the system, eject
it before turning on the system. This is to prevent the system from slowing
down.
9. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
10. Headphone port . This port connects a headphone with a stereo mini-
plug.
11. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick (MS) slot
. This slot is
for a Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard/Memory Stick storage card.
The information provided is intended as a general guide for reference.
Specications are subject to the barebone system you purchased.
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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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12. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
cards.
13. Expansion slots. Use this slot when installing expansion card.
14. Rear speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.
15. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio conguration.
16. Microphone port (pink). This Microphone port connects a microphone.
17. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.
This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PIF cable
18. PS/2 mouse port (green). This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
19. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2
keyboard.
20. External SATA port.
This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
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DO NOT insert different connectors into the external SATA port.
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21. 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.
22. Chassis vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the
system chassis.
23. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See
page 2-18 for details.
24. Center & woofer speakers (orange). This port connects the center/
subwoofer speakers.
25. Line In port (light blue). This Line In port connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Surround output.
26. Line Out port (lime). This Line Out port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
27. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area.
28. Power connector. This connector is for a power cable and plug.
29. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off.
30. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port . This port provides high-speed connectivity for IEEE
1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage peripherals, and other PC
devices.
31. LAN port.
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through
a network hub.
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1.4 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system
components.
The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle.
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1. ASUS motherboard
2. LGA775 socket with PnP cap
3. DIMM sockets for DDR2
4. DIMM sockets for DDR3
5. Serial ATA connectors
6. PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card
7. PCI slot
8. Expansion card slot
9. Power supply unit
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
Basic installation
2.1 Preparation
P5Q18L
SB_PWR
ON
Standy Power Powered Off
OFF
P5Q18L Onboard LED
Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in
the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 / DDR3 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Tool
Philips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not
powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and ensure that the
standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
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2.3 Removing the cover
REAR
S P K
LINE
IN
FRONT
MIC IN
SIDE
S P K
C T R
BASS
To remove the cover:
1. On the rear panel, locate the three
screws that secure the cover to the
chassis.
2. Use a Phillips screw driver to
remove the cover screws. Keep the
screws for later use.
3. Slightly pull the cover toward the
rear panel until the side tabs are
disengaged from the chassis.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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2.4 Power supply unit
You need to turn over the power supply unit (PSU) section on the side before you
can install a central processing unit (CPU) and other system components.
To turn over the PSU:
1. Lay the system chassis on
its side on a at and stable
surface.
2. Locate and remove the two
screws that secures the PSU to
the chassis.
3. Lift the PSU in the direction of
the arrow to a 90º angle.
When removing the PSU, ensure to hold or support it rmly. The unit may
accidentally drop and damage other system components.
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2.5 CPU installation
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P5Q18L CPU socket 775
• Your boxed Intel® LGA775 processor package should come with installation
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the
instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the
latter.
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Check your motherboard to ensure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket
and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if
the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket
contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair
only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.5.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and
the load lever is on your left.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb
(A), then move it to the left (B) until
it is released from the retention tab.
To prevent damage to the
socket pins, do not remove
the PnP cap unless you are
installing a CPU.
Retention tab
A
B
Load lever
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3. Lift the load lever in the direction of
the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your thumb
and forenger to a 100º angle (4A),
then push the PnP cap from the
load plate window to remove (4B).
PnP cap
Load plate
4B
4A
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5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket
then t the socket alignment key
into the CPU notch.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.
CPU notch
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
A
B
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2.5.2 Installing CPU fan and heatsink assembly
P5Q18L
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
P5Q18L CPU fan connector
The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately,
ensure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.
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• Your Intel
and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, ensuring that the four
B
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B
fasteners match the holes on the
motherboard.
2. Push down two fasteners at a time in
A
a diagonal sequence to secure the
heatsink and fan assembly in place.
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3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
to the connector on the motherboard.
Do not forget to
connect the CPU
fan connector!
Hardware
monitoring errors
can occur if you
fail to plug this
connector.
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2.6 Installing a DIMM
P5Q18L
P5Q18L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A1
DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1
DIMM_B2
The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets (DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1, Yellow) and two
Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) DIMM sockets (DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2, Black).
The following gure illustrates the location of the sockets:
2.6.1 Memorycongurations
You may install up to 8 GB system memory using 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB
DDR2 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB DDR3 DIMMs.
• This mother board supports either DDR2 or DDR3 DIMMs . Do NOT install
both DDR2 and DDR3 DIMMs at the same time on this motherboard.
• Installing DDR2/DDR3 DIMMS other than the recommended congurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the
recommended congurations in the table on the next page.
• Install only
and DIMM_B1, and DDR3 DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• When installing total memory of 4GB or more, Windows 32-bit operation
system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory
of less than 3GB is recommended.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in DIMM_A1
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Recommended CPU and DRAM Frequency
CPU Frequency DRAM Frequency Note
1333 For DDR3
1600
1066 For DDR2, DDR3
800 For DDR2
1333 For DDR3
1333
1066 For DDR2, DDR3
800 For DDR2
667 For DDR2
1066 For DDR2, DDR3
1066
800 For DDR2
667 For DDR2
800
800 For DDR2
667 For DDR2
DDR3(1333MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Size Vendor Chip No.
2048MB A-DATA SC63I1B16 DS K4B1G0846D • •
4096MB (kit of 2) CORSAIR BoxP/N:TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X2048-1333C9DHX) DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB (kit of 2) CORSAIR BoxP/N:TWIN3X2048-1333C9(CM3X1024-1333C9) DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB CORSAIR CM3X1024-1333C9DHX DS Heat-Sink Package •
1024MB ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-DG-E DS J5308BASE-DG-E •
1024MB ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-DJ-E DS J5308BASE-DJ-E • •
2048MB (kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10600CL7D-2GBPI SS Heat-Sink Package •
2048MB (kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10600CL8D-2GBHK SS Heat-Sink Package •
2048MB (kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBPK SS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB (kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4096MB (kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBPK DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB KINGMAX FLFD45F-B8EE9 SS J1108BASE-DJ-E • •
1024MB Kingston KVR1333D3N9/1G SS J1108BASE-DJ-E • •
2048MB Kingston KVR1333D3N9/2G DS J1108BASE-DJ-E •
1024MB MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G4BYES SS Z9HWR • •
2048MB MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G4BYES DS Z9HWR • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M378B2873DZ1-CH9 SS K4B1G0846D • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M391B2873DZ1-CH9 SS K4B1G0846D(ECC) • •
2048MB SAMSUNG M378B5673DZ1-CH9 DS K4B1G0846D • •
2048MB SAMSUNG M391B5673DZ1-CH9 DS K4B1G0846D(ECC) • •
2048MB Transcend TS256MLK64V3U DS K4B1G0846D • •
1024MB Aeneon AEH760UD00-13H DS AEH93R13H • •
1024MB BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-1G SS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB BUFFALO FSX1333D3G-2G DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB (kit of 2) Patriot PDC32G1333LLK SS Heat-Sink Package •
SS/
DS
Part No.
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support
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DDR3(1066MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Size Vendor Chip No.
1024MB A-DATA M3OEL3G3I4130A1B5Z DS J5308BASE-AE-E-S • •
1024MB CORSAIR CM3X1024-1066C7 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFB SS Z9HWQ • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBJ11UD8BAFA-AG-E DS J5308BASE-AC-E • •
2048MB(kit of 2) G.SKILL F3-8500CL6D-2GBHK SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Hynix HMT112U6AFP8C-G7N0 SS H5TQ1G83AFPG7C • •
1024MB Hynix HYMT112U64ZNF8-G7 SS HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 • •
2048MB Hynix HMT125U6AFP8C-G7N0 DS H5TQ1G83AFPG7C • •
2048MB Hynix HYMT125U64ZNF8-G7 DS HY5TQ1G831ZNFP-G7 • •
1024MB Kingston KVR1066D3N7/1G DS J5308BASE-AC-E • •
2048MB Kingston KVR1066D3N7/2G DS K4B1G0846C-ZCF8 • •
1024MB MICRON MT8JTF12864AY-1G1D1 SS 7VD22 • •
2048MB MICRON MT16JTF25664AY-1G1D1 DS 7VD22 • •
1024MB Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10F SS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F • •
1024MB Qimonda IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G SS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G •
1024MB Qimonda IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F • •
2048MB Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F DS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F • •
2048MB Qimonda IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G DS IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G • •
1024MB Aeneon AEH760UD00-10FA98X DS AEH93R10F • •
1024MB WINTEC 3DU3191A-10 DS IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F • •
SS/
Part No.
DS
DIMM support
A* B*
DDR2(1066MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Vendor Part No. Size
A-DATA ADQYE1A08 1024MB SS Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A • •
A-DATA ADQYE1B16 2048MB DS Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A •
Apacer “Box P/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2
Apacer “BoxP/N:CH.04GAF.F0KK2 (78.
CORSAIR “Box P/N:TWIN2X2048-8500C5D
CORSAIR “Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF
Crucial BL12864AA1065.16FD5(EPP) 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • •
G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC 1024MB SS GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 GEIL • •
GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 4096MB(Kit of 4) SS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 GEIL • •
GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 4096MB(Kit of 4) DS GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15 GEIL • •
GEIL GE24GB1066C5DC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
(78.0AG9S.9KF)”
AAGAL.9KF)”
(CM2X1024-8500C5D)(EPP)”
(CM2X2048-8500C5D)(EPP)”
2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
SS/
Chip No. C/L Brand
DS
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DDR2(1066MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Vendor Part No. Size
GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
Hynix HYMP564U64FP8-G7 512MB SS HY5PS12821FFP-G7 7 HYNIX • •
Hynix HYMP 512U64FP8-G7 1024MB DS HY5PS12821FFP-G7 7 HYNIX • •
KINGMAX KLEC28F-A8KI5-EGAS 512MB SS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-18E N/A N/A • •
KINGMAX KLED48F-A8KI5-EPA 1024MB DS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-18A N/A N/A •
KINGMAX KLEE88F-B8KB5 2048MB DS KKB8FFBXF-CFP-18A N/A KINGMAX •
Kingston KHX8500D2/ 512 512MB SS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1G 1024MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • •
Kingston KVR1066D2N7/ 512 512MB SS E5108AJBG -1J-E N/A N/A •
Kingston KHX8500D2/1G 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • •
Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN(EPP) 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • •
Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1024MB DS E5108AJBG -1J-E N/A N/A • •
MICRON MT8HTF12864AY-1GAE1 1024MB SS D9JKH 7 MICRON • •
MICRON MT16HTF25664AY-1GAE1 2048MB DS D9JKH 7 MICRON •
OCZ “Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK
OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A • •
Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-19F-C 512MB SS HYB18T 512800CF19F 6 QIMONDA • •
Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C 1024MB DS HYB18T 512800CF19 7 QIMONDA • •
Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-19F-C 1024MB DS HYB18T 512800CF19F N/A N/A •
SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF8 2048MB DS K4T51083QG 7 SAMSUNG • •
Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A • •
BUFFALO FSX1066D2C-K4G 2048MB DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HC4B-BD 1024MB DS N2TU 51280CE-BD 6 ELIXIR • •
Mushkin 996535 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
Mushkin 996612 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
Mushkin 996619 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A •
PQI MEAHR422LA0102-07D3 1024MB DS PQE2648S19R N/A PQI • •
Team “BoxP/N:TXDD2048M1066HC5DC
Team “BoxP/N:TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D
Team “BoxP/N:TXDD4096M1066HC5DC-D
(OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP)”
(TXDD1024M1066HC5)”
(TXDD1024M1066HC5-D)”
(TXDD2048M1066HC5-D)”
2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A •
2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
SS/
Chip No. C/L Brand
DS
DIMM
support
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DDR2(800MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Size Vendor Chip No.
2048MB A-DATA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 DS AD20908A8A-25EG • •
1024MB Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 SS AM4B5808CQJS8E • •
512MB Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5 SS AM4B5708JQJS8E • •
2048MB Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 DS AM4B5808CQJS8E • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) CORSAIR “Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C5(CM2X2048-6400C5)” DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) CORSAIR “BoxP/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C4DHX(CM2X2048-6400C4DHX)” DS Heat-Sink Package •
4096MB(Kit of 2) CORSAIR “BoxP/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX(CM2X2048-6400C5DHX)” DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB CORSAIR CM2X1024-6400C4 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Crucial BL12864AA804.16FD3 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Crucial BL12864AA804.16FD DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Crucial BL12864AL804.16FD3 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB ELPIDA EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E SS E1108AB-8E-E(ECC) • •
1024MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK DS Heat-Sink Package •
4096MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ DS Heat-Sink Package •
4096MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ DS Heat-Sink Package •
8192MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL F2-6400CL6D-8GBNQ DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB G.SKILL F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB • •
4096MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • •
4096MB(Kit of 4) GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB •
4096MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC DS GL2L64M088BA30EB • •
8192MB(Kit of 4) GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GE22GB800C4DC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GE22GB800C5DC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4096MB(Kit of 4) GEIL GE24GB800C4QC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB GEIL GE24GB800C5DC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
4096MB(Kit of 4) GEIL GE24GB800C5QC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB GEIL GE28GB800C5QC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB GEIL GX22GB6400C4USC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GX22GB6400DC DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB GEIL GX22GB6400LX DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) GEIL GX22GB6400UDC DS Heat-Sink Package •
1024MB Hynix HYMP 512U64CP8-S5 DS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • •
512MB KINGMAX KLDC28F-A8KI5 SS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A • •
1024MB KINGMAX KLDD48F-ABKI5 DS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A • •
2048MB KINGMAX KLDE88F-B8KB5 DS KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25A • •
512MB KINGSTON KHX6400D2/ 512 SS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB(Kit of 2) KINGSTON KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN(EPP) SS Heat-Sink Package • •
512MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/ 512 SS E5108AJBG-8E-E • •
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DDR2(800MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Size Vendor Chip No.
1024MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/1G SS HY5PS1GB31CFP-S5 • •
2048MB KINGSTON KHX6400D2/2G DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB KINGSTON KHX6400D2LL/1G DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/1G DS E5108AJBG-8E-E • •
2048MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N5/2G DS E1108ACBG-8E-E • •
1024MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N6/1G DS E5108AJBG-8E-E • •
4096MB KINGSTON KVR800D2N6/4G DS E2108ABSE-8G-E • •
512MB NANYA NT 512T64U880BY-25C SS NT5TU64M8BE-25C • •
1024MB NANYA NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C DS NT5TU64M8BE-25C • •
1024MB NANYA NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D DS NT5TU64M8CE-25D • •
2048MB NANYA NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC DS NT5TU128M8CE-AC • •
1024MB OCZ OCZ2FX800C32GK DS Heat-Sink Package •
1024MB OCZ OCZ2G8001G DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 DS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E • •
2048MB Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-25F-C2 DS HYB18T1G800C2F-25F • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2863QZS-CF7 SS K4T1G084QQ • •
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6553GZS-CF7 SS K4T51083QG • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M391T2863QZ3-CF7 SS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) • •
1024MB SAMSUNG M378T2953GZ3-CF7 DS K4T51083QG • •
2048MB SAMSUNG M378T5663QZ3-CF7 DS K4T1G084QQ(ECC) • •
2048MB SAMSUNG M391T5663QZ3-CF7 DS K4T1G084QQ • •
1024MB Super Talent T800UB1GC4 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB Transcend JM800QLU-1G SS TQ243ECF8 • •
1024MB Transcend JM800QLJ-1G DS TQ123PJF8 • •
2048MB Transcend JM800QLU-2G DS TQ243PCF8 • •
1024MB Aeneon AET760UD00-25DC08X SS AET03R25DC • •
1024MB Aeneon AET760UD00-25DB97X DS AET93R25DB • •
2048MB Aeneon AET860UD00-25DC08X DS AET03R25DC •
1024MB Asint SLY2128M8-JGE SS DDRII1208-GE • •
512MB CENTURY 28V2H8 SS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •
1024MB CENTURY 28VOH8 DS HY5PS12821BFP-S5 • •
1024MB Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC SS N2TU1G80DE-AC • •
1024MB Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C DS N2TU 51280BE-25C •
2048MB Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC DS N2TU1G80DE-AC • •
2048MB Kingbox N/A DS D9HNL • •
2048MB Kingbox N/A DS EPD2128082200E-3 • •
1024MB Oci 04701G16CZ5D2A DS 64M8PC6400 • •
512MB Patriot PSD2 51280081 SS PM64M8D2BU-25EC • •
2048MB Patriot PSD22GB002 DS PM128M8D2BU-25KC • •
1024MB Team TEDD1024M800HC5 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
2048MB Team TEDD2048M800HC5 DS Heat-Sink Package • •
1024MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E DS D48001GP3-63BJU • •
2048MB UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E DS D48002GP0-73BCU • •
SS/
DS
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DDR2(667MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Vendor Part No. Size
Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS AM4B5808CQJS7E N/A APACER • •
Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS AM4B5708JQJS7E N/A APACER • •
Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 2048MB DS AM4B5808CQJS7E N/A APACER • •
CORSAIR VS 512MB667D2 512MB SS 64M8CFEG N/A N/A • •
CORSAIR VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS 64M8CFEG N/A N/A • •
crucial BL6464AA663.8FD 512MB SS Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A • •
crucial BL12864AA663.16FD2 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A • •
crucial BL12864AA663.16FD 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A •
crucial BL12864AL664.16FD 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package 3 N/A •
ELPIDA EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E 512MB SS E5108AE-6E-E 5 ELPIDA • •
G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS D264M8GCF 5-5-5-15 G.SKILL • •
GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package 3-4-4-8 N/A • •
GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A • •
Hynix HYMP112U64CP8-Y5 1024MB SS HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5 5 Hynix • •
Hynix HYMP 512U64CP8-Y5 1024MB DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/ 512 512MB SS D6408TEBGGL3U 5 KINGSTON • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2E5/1G 1024MB DS E5108AGBG-6E-E(ECC) N/A ELPIDA • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2E5/2G 2048MB DS D9HNL(ECC) N/A MICRON • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS E5108AGBG-6E-E N/A KINGSTON • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS E5108AJBG-8E-E N/A ELPIDA • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 N/A Hynix • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS E1108AB-6E-E N/A ELPIDA • •
KINGSTON KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5 N/A Hynix • •
NANYA NT 512T64U88B0BY-3C 512MB SS NT5TU64M8BE-3C 5 NANYA • •
NANYA NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C 2048MB DS NT5TU128M8BJ-3C 5 NANYA • •
PSC AL7E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS A3R12E3JFF719A9T02 5 PSC • •
Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-3S-C2 2048MB DS HYB18T1GB00C2F-3S 555-12 Qimonda • •
SAMSUNG M378T6553EZS-CE6 512MB SS K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG • •
SAMSUNG M378T2953EZ3-CE6 1024MB DS K4T51083QE 5 SAMSUNG • •
SAMSUNG M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS K4T2G084QA-HCE6 5 SAMSUNG • •
Super Talent T6UA 512C5 512MB SS Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A • •
Super Talent T6UB1GC5 1024MB DS Heat-Sink Package 5 N/A • •
Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1024MB SS TQ243ECF8 5 Transcend • •
Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS TQ243ECF8 5 Transcend • •
TwinMOS 8D-23JK5M2ETP 512MB SS TMM6208G8M30C 5 TwinMOS • •
Aeneon AET760UD00-30B97X 1024MB DS AET93R30DB 5 AENEON • •
Aeneon AET860UD00-30DB08X 2048MB DS AET03F30DB 5 AENEON • •
Asint SLX264M8-J6E 512MB SS DDRII6408-6E N/A Asint • •
Asint SLY2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS DDRII1208-6E N/A Asint • •
CENTURY 26V2H8 512MB SS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix • •
CENTURY 26VOH8 1024MB DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix • •
Dynet DNHM5U 512C8FE-A6 512MB SS DN5HS82CFE-A6 N/A Dynet • •
SS/
Chip No. C/L Brand
DS
DIMM support
A* B*
continued on the next page
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DDR2(667MHz)QualiedVendorsList
Vendor Part No. Size
Kingbox N/A 1024MB SS EPD2128082200E-4 N/A N/A • •
Kingbox N/A 1024MB DS EPD264082200E-4 N/A N/A • •
Kingbox N/A 1024MB DS EPD264082200N-4 N/A Kingbox • •
MDT M 512-667-8 512MB SS 18D 51280D-30648 4 MDT • •
MDT M924-667-16 1024MB DS 18D 51280D-30646E 4 MDT • •
Patriot PSD2 51266781 512MB SS PM64M8D2BU-3KC N/A N/A • •
Patriot PSD21G6672 1024MB DS PM64M8D2BU-3PAC 5 Patriot • •
UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS U2S12D30TP-6E N/A UMAX • •
UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS U2S24D30TP-6E N/A UMAX • •
SS/
Chip No. C/L Brand
DS
DIMM support
A* B*
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided
DIMM support:
• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory
conguration.
• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR3-1333 / 1066 MHz, and DDR21066/800/667 MHz QVL.
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2.6.2 DIMM installation
To install a DDR2/DDR3 DIMM:
1. Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.
2. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips
outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch
on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the
retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
A DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT force
a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM!
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2.7 Installing an expansion card
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has one
PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots
and the expansion cards that they support.
Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage the motherboard.
2.7.1 Expansion slots
PCI slot
The PCI slots support PCI cards such
as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI
specications. The gure shows a LAN
PCI Express™ x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express™
x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI
Express™ specifications. The figure
shows a graphics card installed on the
PCI Express™ x16 slot.
The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 192 mm x 19 mm or smaller
dimensions only.
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2.7.2 Expansion card installation
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw.
3. Remove the metal bracket lock.
4. Align the card connector with the slot, then press rmly.
5. Secure the card with one screw.
6. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw.
1
2
4
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Typical Interrupt Source
0 System Timer
1 Keyboard Controller
2 Slave controller INTR output
3 Serial Port A
4 Serial Port B
5 Parallel Port /Generic
6 Floppy Disk
7 ACPI Mode when used
8 Internal Rea Time Clock
9 Generic
10 Generic
11 Generic
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 Internal
14 SATA Port
15 SATA Port
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6
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D E F G H
PCI slot –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared
PCI Express x16 slot shared –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard USB controller 0 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– shared
Onboard USB controller 1 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– ––
Onboard USB controller 2 –– –– shared –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard USB controller 3 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard USB controller 4 shared –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard USB controller 5 –– –– –– –– –– Shared –– ––
Onboard USB 2.0 controller –– –– Shared –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard Azalia Audio –– –– –– –– –– –– Shared ––
Onboard IDE –– Shared –– –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard LAN Shared –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
Onboard 1394 –– –– –– shared –– –– –– ––
When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.
2.8 Installing an optical drive
The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical drive.
To install an optical drive:
1. Place the chassis upright.
2. Insert the optical drive to the upper
5.25 in drive bay, then carefully
push the drive until its screw holes
align with the holes on the bay.
3. Secure the optical drive with four
screws on both sides of the bay.
4. Connect the IDE and the power
plugs to the connectors at the back
of the drive.
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2.9 Installing a Serial ATA disk drive
The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:
1. Connect the SATA power cable to
the plug of the power supply unit.
1
2. Connect the SATA signal cable and
the power plugs to the connectors
at the back of the drive.
3. Locate the HDD tray.
4. Insert a hard disk drive (with the
HDD PCB facing the top of the
chassis) to the tray, then secure it
with four screws.
5. Connect the SATA signal cable to the
SATA connector on the motherboard,
and tighten all the cables with the
plastic coils.
2
4
4
4
4
4
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2.10 Replacing the power supply unit
Replace the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system components and
reconnecting the cables.
To replace the PSU:
1. If necessary, connect the 4-pin
12V power plug to the ATX12V
connector on the motherboard.
2. If necessary, connect the 24-pin
ATX power plug to the ATXPWR
connector on the motherboard.
3. Connect the optical drive power
connector.
4. Lift the PSU in the direction of
the arrow until it properly ts in
place.
5. Secure the PSU with the
screws you removed earlier.
Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis fans.
Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch
located beside the power connector. Use this switch to
select the appropriate system input voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set the
switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the
switch to 230 V.
Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously damage the
system!
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2.11 Replacing the cover
To replace the cover:
1. Turn the chassis upright.
2. Position the front edge of the cover
at least two inches from the front
panel cover. Fit the cover tabs with
the chassis rail and the front panel
tabs.
3. Lower the rear edge of the cover as
shown.
4. Push the cover slightly toward the
front panel until it ts in place.
5. Secure the cover with the three
screws you removed earlier.
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP /
64-bit Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because 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.
3.2 Powering up
The system power button is located on the front panel. Press the system power
button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to enter the
system OS
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43
In Windows® OS, pressing the button shuts down, restarts, or puts the
system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.
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3.3 Support CD information
The support CD 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 other operating
system versions.
•
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.3.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click
the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
Click an icon to display other
information
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3.3.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard
Allows you to easily install all necessary drivers for your system.
Intel(R) Chipset INF Update Program
Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek audio driver.
Atheros L1E Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the Atheros L1E Gigabit Ethernet driver.
NVIDIA VGA Driver Program
Installs the NVIDIA VGA driver.
ITECIR Vista Driver
Installs the ITECIR Vista driver.
The ITECIR Vista Driver item appears only in some models with IR feature*.
(*optional).
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3.3.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Allows you to easily install all bundled utilities for this motherboard.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8
Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Dodument Format (PDF).
ASUS Update
Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and
drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details.
ASUS AI Manager
Installs the ASUS AI Manager.
ASUS Express Gate Installer
Installs the ASUS Express Gate.
Adobe Screen Saver
Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS Screen Saver.
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3.3.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ICH10 AHCI driver disk.
3.3.5 ASUS contact information
The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
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3.4 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that conveniently guide
you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the
software application for more information.
ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to
the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the
Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express
Gate softwares.
Installing ASUS Express Gate
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only.
• ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset-
controlled onboard SATA ports
external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter 2 for the exact location
of onboard SATA ports.
• ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives,
but the software performance may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs.
To install Express Gate on your computer
only. All onboard extended SATA ports and
1. Place the support CD/DVD to the optical drive. The
appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature.
2. Click the
Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer.
3. Select the language for installation
and click OK.
4. The InstallShield Wizard for
Express Gate appears. Click Next
to continue.
Drivers installation tab
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5. Select the target disk volume for you
to install Express Gate. If you have
multiple volumes and OS installed in
your hard drive, it is recommended
to install Express Gate in Volume C.
Click Next to continue.
6. Follow the screen instructions to
complete installation.
The First Screen
Express Gate’s rst screen appears within
a few seconds after you power on the
computer. From here, you can immediately
start the web browser or Skype.
You can also choose to continue booting
normally (e.g. to your installed OS such
as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power
off.
If you don’t make any selection, Express
Gate will automatically exit and boot to your
normal OS after a certain amount of time. The timer countdown is shown on-screen
inside the “boot to OS” button. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown
stops and the timer disappears, so you can take your time to make a selection.
The Express Gate Environment
The very rst time you enter the Express
Gate environment (by launching either web
or Skype from the rst screen), a rst time
wizard will guide you through basic Express
Gate congurations. Basic congurations
include language, date and time and screen
resolution.
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Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar,
by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can
re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking
within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging
any of its four corners. Move a window by dragging its title bar.
Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between softwares by pressing
<Alt> +<Tab> on the keyboard. You can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to
bring up a menu of softwares.
The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that the software is
already running. This means that you can switch to it without any delay. In the rare
case where an software stops responding, right-click on its icon to force close it.
Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys
Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.
In the First Screen:
Key Function
PAUSE/BREAK Power-off
ESC Continue to boot OS
DEL Enter BIOS setup
F8 Enter Boot selection pop-up
In the Express Gate Environment:
Key Function
<Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to le
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UsingtheCongurationPanel
Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.
Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are
available:
• Date and Time
• Input Method
• Language and Keyboard
• LaunchBar Settings
auto-hides, etc.)
Network: Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable the
•
network port. LAN1 refers to the RJ-45 network port on your computer. Also
specify whether to use DHCP (most common) or static IP. For PPPoE and
wireless (optional), set the login credentials (user name, password, SSID, etc.)
as well.
• Environment Settings
settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser
(Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). The user data will be reset to the original
default conguration.
After you click Restore System
click “Yes” in the conrmation dialog box, your system will immediately restart
and then re-enter Express Gate to nish clearing the settings. This is also
useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted.
: set current date and time as well as time zone.
: choose your preferred input language and method.
: choose your language and keyboard preferences.
: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it
: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate
, a conrmation dialog box will open. If you
The rst-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.
• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.
• Volume Control
: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone
input, etc.
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Using the LaunchBar
The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and
let you congure individual Express Gate settings. The LaunchBar can be congured
to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the softwares. It can also be congured
to dock on any of the four sides of the screen.
Starts the
Opens the
Starts the
Starts the
Start the
Skype
Web Browser
Online Games
Photo Manager
instant messaging tool.
Chat
software, which lets you call other people on Skype
for quick access to the World Wide Web.
web page.
album / organizer tool.
for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications
to phones all over the world.
Opens
CongurationPanel
, which lets you specify network settings
and other preferences.
In the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding, you can right-
click on its icon and then select Close to force it to close.
The smaller icons on the right side of the LaunchBar are:
Click on this icon to open the
File Manager
window, which lets you
conveniently access the les on a USB drive. If a USB device is
detected, the icon contains a green arrow.
ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB
drive and downloading to USB drives only.
Shows network status; click to congure network.
Shows mute status; click to change volume.
Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard
shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default).
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Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc).
Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported).
Click to show “About Express Gate.”
Click to open Express Gate Help.
Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power
down. This window is also shown when you press
Ctrl-Alt-Del
on the
keyboard.
Power off
Enter OS
Check to save
userprole
Cancel and return to
Express Gate
Restart
How Do I Get on to the Internet
If Internet doesn’t seem to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the
following:
1. OpentheCongurationPanel.
OpenCongurationPanel
2. Open Network.
Network
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3. Makethepropernetworkcongurations.
Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next
to it.
• If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then
connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable LAN1.
• The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain
network settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don’t need to click Setup
for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to congure the static IP
settings manually.
• If you use a network cable connected directly to your DSL/cable modem (no
router in between), click Setup for xDSL/cable dial-up. This method is also
referred to as PPPoE. Choose whether the DSL/cable modem is connected
to your computer’s LAN port. Then enter the username and password for your
dial-up account.
Click
OK to enable xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection.
When PPPoE is enabled, the port it uses will automatically be unchecked and
grayed out.
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Using the Online Games
Express Gate introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many
interesting games in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to
time. Enjoying these great games is just as easy as it gets!
You have to enable the network connection to run the Online Games feature.
See the latest games
See the most
popular games
Search a game
See games in
different categories
Game list
Using the Photo Manager
Express Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view
pictures stored in your hard drive or external storage devices (such as USB
dongles, card readers, or optical disks). You can view pictures in thumbnail view;
in an enlarged view individually; in a lename/data list view; or play them in a
slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. JPEG, GIF, BMP,
and PNG formats are supported. Refer to the on-line Help for detailed software
operation.
HelpPhoto slideshow
View mode
Shows
the image
folder(s)
found in your
hard drive
or external
devices
Shows user-
created image
album(s)
selection
Image control
bar
ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and
external SATA ports are NOT supported.
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ConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetup
Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS
setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are
under the Tools menu. Refer to section 5.7.2 Express Gate for details.
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate [Enabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn't
support :
1.NTFS format
Updating Express Gate
You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions. New versions
of the Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding renements or new
applications. You can nd original version of the software on the support DVD or
download new versions from the ASUS support website.
To update Express Gate
1. Double-click the Express Gate setup
le to start software update.
2. A software update conrmation dialog
box appears. Click Yes to continue.
3. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click
Next to continue.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Repairing Express Gate
In case Express Gate cannot start normally, you can repair Express Gate by reinstalling
the software or using the repairing utility.
To repair Express Gate
• Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair
this software
OR
• Double click the Express Gate setup
le, choose Repair, and click Next to
continue.
.
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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information about
the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
Motherboard info
4-1
4.1 Introduction
P5Q18L
PCIEX16_1
FRONT_CON
PRI_IDE
SPDIF_OUT
ICS
8362962
CD
SATA1SATA2ZSATA3
PCI1
ATX12V
LGA775
EATXPWR
CPU_FAN
Intel
®
P45
Intel
®
ICH10(R)
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Super
I/O
AUDIO
VIA
VT6308S
ALC
1200
JMB
368
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)
DDR3 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)
SPDIF_O1
KBMS
F_ESATA
_USB45
1394_USB12
LAN1_USB34
8Mb
BIOS
BUZZER
PWR_FAN
USB_KBMS_PW
CLRTC
26.7cm(10.5in)
22.4cm(8.8in)
The motherboard comes already installed in ASUS T-P5P43 system. This chapter
provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or
system reconguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
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4.3 Jumpers
P5Q18L
P5Q18L Clear RTC RAM
1 2 2 3
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
CLRTC
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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2. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin USB_KBMS_PW)
P5Q18L
P5Q18L Keyboard/Mouse power
B
21
2 3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
USB_KBMS_PW
P5Q18L
P5Q18L FAN device wake-up
1 2
3
2
(Default)
PWR_FAN
B
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard / mouse wake-up
and Wake-On-LAN feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space
Bar), or click the mouse buttons. You can also wake up the computer from
another computer in LAN. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the
BIOS.
3. Fan power (3-pin PWR_FAN)
Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan. Set this
jumper to 2-3 if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan.
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4.4 Connectors
P5Q18L
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
P5Q18L CPU fan connector
This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.
1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan cable
to the fan connector 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 cable to the fan connector. Insufcient air ow
within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not
jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
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2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
P5Q18L
P5Q18L ATX power connectors
EATXPWR
PIN 1
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
GND
PSON#
GND
GND
GND
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
+5 Volts
GND
Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+3 Volts
ATX12V
PIN 1
+12V DC
+12V DC
GND
GND
P5Q18L
PRI_IDE
NOTE:Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN1
P5Q18L IDE connector
These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the power
supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed to t these
connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down
rmly until the connectors completely t.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V connector
on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system will not boot up.
3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
This connector is for an IDE 100/66 signal cable, a blue connector for the
primary IDE connector on the motherboard
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)
P5Q18L
SATA3
GND
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3
GND
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3
GND
SATA2
GND
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2
GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2
GND
SATA1
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
P5Q18L SATA connectors (ICH10®)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot)
hard disk drive to the SATA1/3 connector. Refer to the table below for the
recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector Color Setting Use
SATA1/3 Red Master Boot disk
SATA2 Black Slave Data Disk
Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to
the onboard SATA port to avoid
mechanical conict with huge
graphics cards.
right angle side
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5. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
P5Q18L
CD
Right Audio Channel
GND
GND
Left Audio Channel
P5Q18L Internal audio connector
P5Q18L
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
SPDIFOUT
GND
P5Q18L Digital audio connector
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
6. Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF_OUT)
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.
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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.
T3-P5P43 T4-P5P43*
* Only some of the T4 models have the
Time and IR LED display.
BIOS setup
1
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/
Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash 2:
Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk, USB Flash, or the
motherboard support CD during POST.
2. ASUS AFUDOS:
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3:
Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.
Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk,
USB ash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets
corrupted.
4. ASUS Update:
Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
• Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
• All the oppy devices mentioned in this chapter are USB oppy devices.
5.1.1 Creatingabootableoppydisk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
b. Click
Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click
File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
®
e. Windows
XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the
format options eld, then click Start.
Windows® Vista environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk
drive.
then press <Enter>.
b. Click
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive
from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
then click Format to display the Format 3
1/2 Floppy dialog box .
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk
e. Click
Start.
check box.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy
disk.
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5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based
utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to the
(1)
oppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD:P5K18L T-P5P43
VER: 0104
DATE: 07/01/2008
PATH: A:\
A:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the
Tools menu to select EZ Flash2
and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct le
is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as USB ash disks, or oppy disks
with
FAT 32/16
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
format only.
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5.1.3 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using
a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
• Ensure that the oppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB
free space to save the le.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[lename]
where the [lename] is any user-assigned lename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main lename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Mainlename Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS le to the oppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading ash ..... done
Write to le...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le.
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UpdatingtheBIOSle
To update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk.
Write the BIOS lename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
lename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[lename]
where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM
4. The utility veries the le and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iT-P5P43.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS
Reading le ....... done
Reading ash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing ash ...... done
Writing ash ...... done
Verifying ash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD , the oppy disk or
the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the oppy disk or the USB ash disk
containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Ensure that you rename the original or updated BIOS le in the oppy disk
or the USB ash disk to T-P5P43.ROM.
RecoveringtheBIOSfromaoppydisk
To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to the oppy disk
drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy found!
Reading le “T-P5P43.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive
for the original or updated BIOS le. The utility then updates the corrupted
BIOS le.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for oppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading le “T-P5P43.ROM”. Completed.
Start ashing...
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le.
RecoveringtheBIOSfromtheUSBashdisk
To recover the BIOS from the USB ash disk:
1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains BIOS le to the USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS le When found,
the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted BIOS le.
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
• Only the USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than
8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!
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5.1.5 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 CD 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 CD in the optical drive. The Drivers
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update
menu appears.
. See page 3-5 for the
Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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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.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network trafc, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.
UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle
To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select UpdateBIOSfromale
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.
®
desktop by clicking Start
3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open
window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
T-P5P43
T-P5P43.ROM
complete the update process.
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5.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
rmware chip.
The rmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility.
Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “5.8 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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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu bar
System Time [04:39:39]
System Date [Wed 07/09/2008]
SATA1 : [Not Detected]
SATA2 : [Not Detected]
SATA3 : [Not Detected]
SATA4 : [Not Detected]
Congure SATA as [IDE]
System Information
CongurationeldsMenu items
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld.
Use [+] or [-] to
congure system time.
Navigation keysSub-menu items
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main For changing the basic system conguration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
conguration
Boot For changing the system boot conguration
Tools For setting EZ Flash 2 and Express Gate
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.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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
information.
5.2.3 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.
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Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]
Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]
MPS Revision [1.4]
5.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
5.2.5 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>.
5.2.6 Congurationelds
These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable,
you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-congurable.
A congurable 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 “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”
5.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
conguration options for that item.
5.2.8 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.
5.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
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5.3 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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
System Time [04: 49 : 02]
System Date [Wed 07/09/2008]
SATA1 : [Not Detected]
SATA2 : [Not Detected]
SATA3 : [Not Detected]
SATA4 : [Not Detected]
Congure SATA as [IDE]
System Information
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.2 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
congure system time.
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5.3.3 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4
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.
SATA 1
Device : Not Detected
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Select the type of
device connected
to the system
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-congurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specically conguring a
CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device
is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto]
[CDROM] [ARMD]
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. Conguration 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.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology)
capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write
errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor
utility is installed. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
5.3.4 CongureSATAas[IDE]
Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge
chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [AHCI]
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk as Parallel ATA phisical storage
devices, keep thte default setting [IDE].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the
onboard storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to
internally optimize the order of commands.
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5.3.5 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version : 0104
Build Date : 07/01/08
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Speed : 1866MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Usable Size : 512MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specication
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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5.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
CPU Conguration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Conguration
USB Conguration
Congure CPU.
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5.4.1 CPUConguration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Congure advanced CPU settings
Module Version: 3D.0E
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Inter(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Frequency : 1.86GHz
FSB Speed : 1066MHz
Cache L1 : 64 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:07)
Ratio Actual Value: 7
CPUID : 6F2
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled]
Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]
CPU TM function: [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech. [Enabled]
Sets the ratio
between CPU Core
Clock and the FSB
Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB
Frequency. Conguration options: [Auto]
If you need to adjust the ratio manualy, key in the number directly.
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.
Conguration 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)
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
Enables or disables Intel® Execute Disable Bit function. This function enhance
protection of your computer, reducing exposure to viruses and malicious
buffer overow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
Conguration 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) tech. [Enabled]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® 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.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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5.4.2 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 Setting
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
NorthBridge Conguration
may cause system to malfunction.
Congure North
Bridge
NorthBridgeConguration
North Bridge chipset Conguration
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory
above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64bit operating system. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory operating frequency.
Conguration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [1066 MHz] [1333 MHz]
ENABLE: Allow
remapping of
overlapped PCI memory
above the total
physical memory.
DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable if this happens, revert to the default setting.
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.
Conguration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI]
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5.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration
Onboard Devices Conguration
High Denition Audio [Enabled]
Athero GigaBit LAN [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]
Enabled or Disable
High Denition Audio
Controller.
HighDenitionAudio[Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller. The following
item appears only when you enable this item.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Atheros GigaBit LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Atheros Gigabit LAN.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VIA Firewire 1394 [Enabled]
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron PATA Controller.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.4 USBConguration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
USB Conguration
USB Devices Enabled:
4 Drivers
USB Function [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Options
Disabled
Enabled
The USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB
device is detected, the item shows None.
USB Function [Enabled]
Allows you to select the USB function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0
Controller item.
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed]
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BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Allows you to congure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including
USB ash drives and USB hard drives. 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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5.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management
(APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Rspost Video on S3 Resume [No]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]
APM Conguration
Hardware Monitor
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only]
[Auto]
[S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend)
sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended
and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at
any time.
[S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep
state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off
and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a
wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state
exactly where it was left off.
[Auto] - Detected by OS.
5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Allows you to decide whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume.
Conguration 0ptions: [No] [Yes]
5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conguration as per ACPI 2.0
specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set
to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.5 APMConguration
APM Conguration
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
<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. Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]
Power 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. Conguration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a
PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least
1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [45ºC/113ºF]
MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [1190RPM]
Smart Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage [ 1.232V]
3.3V Voltage [ 3.344V]
5V Voltage [ 5.107V]
12V Voltage [12.267V]
CPU Temperature
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU / MB
temperature. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperature.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected speed.
Smart Q-Fan Control [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan control.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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5.6 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.
Boot settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Conguration
Security
Species the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
A virtual oopy disk
drive (Floppy Drive
B:) may appear when
you set the CD-ROM
drive as the rst
boot device.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]
2nd Boot Device [SATA:3M-ST380011AS]
3rd Boot Device [CDROM:PS-PIONEER D]
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. Conguration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard
Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled]
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5.6.2 BootSettingsConguration
Boot Settings Conguration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep
Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Conguration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error
occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration 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. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
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Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Conguration 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 that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Conrm 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. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]
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5.7 Tools menu
ASUS EZ Flash 2
Express Gate [Enabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
LED POSTER CONFIGURATION
Press ENTER to run
the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn’t
support:
1. NTFS format
5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Ok> to conrm your choice.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD:P5K18L T-P5P43
VER: 0104
DATE: 07/01/2008
PATH: A:\
A:
Update ROM
BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
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5.7.2 Express Gate
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS
Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick
access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 3.4 Software
information for details.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
The following items appear only when the Express Gate item is set to [Enabled].
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.
Conguration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds]
[10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds]
Reset User Data [No]
Allows you to clear Express Gate’s user data.
Conguration options: [No] [Reset]
When setting this item to [Reset], make sure 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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