ASUS V6-P5G41H, V2-P5G41H User Manual

V-series P5G41H

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

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First Edition V1
April 2009

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Table of contents

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

Safety information

..................................................................................... vii

About this guide

....................................................................................... viii

System package contents

........................................................................... x

Chapter 1: System introduction

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

1.2 Front panel

................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 V2-P5G41H front panel .................................................

1-2

1.2.2 V6-P5G41H front panel ...................................................

1-3

1.3 Rear panel

..................................................................................... 1-5

Voltage selector .............................................................................. 1-7

1.4 Internal components

.................................................................... 1-8

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

.................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Starting up

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

2.2 Powering up

.................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

............................................................ 2-2

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

2-3

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

2-4

2.3.3 Manual menu ..................................................................

2-6

2.3.4 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

2-7

2.3.5 Other information ............................................................

2-8

2.4 Software information

................................................................. 2-10

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager .........................................................

2-10

2.4.2 ASUS Express Gate .....................................................

2-16

Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

3.2 Motherboard layout

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

3.3 Jumpers

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

3.4 Connectors

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

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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

4-2

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

4-5

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ......................................

4-6

4.2 BIOS setup program

.................................................................... 4-7

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

4-8

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

4-8

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

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

4-9

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

4-9

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

4-9

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

4-9

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

4-9

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

4-9

4.3 Main menu

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

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

4-10

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

4-10

4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 .............................

4-11

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

4-12

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

4-13

4.4 Advanced menu

......................................................................... 4-14

4.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................

4-14

4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................

4-17

4.4.3 Chipset ..........................................................................

4-18

4.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

4-21

4.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

4-22

4.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................

4-23

4.5 Power menu

................................................................................ 4-24

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

4-24

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

4-24

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

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

4-25

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

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4.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-27

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

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

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4.6.3 Security .........................................................................

4-29

4.7 Tools menu

................................................................................. 4-31

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

4-31

4.7.2 Express Gate ................................................................

4-32

4.7.3 AI NET 2

........................................................................ 4-32

4.8 Exit menu

.................................................................................... 4-33

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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.

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.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

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

REACH

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent 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 qualied

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, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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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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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

• We recommend that you use this product in environments with an ambient
temperature below 35ºC.

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 the
ASUS Vintage V-series P5G41H barebone system. This guide is intended
for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: System introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
V-series P5G41H. The chapter lists the system features, including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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

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

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Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Wheretondmoreinformation

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

1. ASUS Websites

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

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your V-series P5G41H system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS V-series P5G41H barebone system with

• ASUS motherboatd

• Power supply unit

• ASUS chassis

2. Cable

• AC power cable

3. Support DVD

4. Quick Installation Guide

5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional)

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System introduction

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-series P5G41H. The chapter lists the
system features including introduction
on the front and rear panel, and
internal components.

Chapter 1

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-series P5G41H!

The ASUS V-series P5G41H is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.

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

The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667
DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express
x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take
you ahead in the world of power computing.

1.2 Front panel

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

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1. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA

optical drives.

2. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays

. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

3. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

4. Reset button.

Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the

power.

5. HDDLED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard

disk drive.

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

stereo mini-plug.

8. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

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10. Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays. These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA

optical drives.

11. Two empty 3.5-inch drive bays

. These bays are for 3.5-inch hard disk

drives.

12. Microphone port.

This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

13. Headphone port. This Line In (lime) port connects a headphone with a

stereo mini-plug.

14. 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.

15. Power button.

Press this button to turn the system on.

This V-series provide V2/V6 two types of front panel for users to choose, please
refer to your product package for the front panel type 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.

1. Voltageselector.

This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage
selector” on page 1-7 before adjusting this switch.

2. Power connector.

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

3. Power supply unit fan vent.

This vent is for the PSU fan that provides

ventilation inside the power supply unit.

SPDIF OUT

HDMI

DVI

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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambient temperature is limited up to 35

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to prevent the system from overheating.

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4. Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.

5. Chassis fan vent.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

system chassis.

6. PS/2 mouse port.

This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

7. PS/2 keyboard port.

This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

8. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

9. HDMI port.

This port is for a High-Denition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

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

10. DVI-DOutport.

This port is for any DVI-D compatible device and is HDCP
compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected
content.

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

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 ~ 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. LAN(RJ-45)port.

This port allows gigabit connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN
port LED indications.

 Activity/Link SpeedLED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

LANportLEDindications

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

14. RearSpeakerOutport(black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

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

15. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

16. Microphoneport(pink).

This port connects a microphone.

17. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

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

becomes Front Speaker Out.

18. Center/Subwooferport(orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

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

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 this switch to 115 V.

If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!

115V/230V

Voltageselector

19. LineInport(lightblue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

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

Port

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

20. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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1.4 Internal components

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

1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. 3.5-inch drive bay

4. Hard disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

6. CPU socket

7. DIMM sockets

8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

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

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR2-1066MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

A-Data AD21066E002GU 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Apacer 78.0AG9S.9K4 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Apacer 78.AAGAL.9KZ 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Corsair CM2X1024-8500C5 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package • •

Corsair CM2X2048-8500C5D 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5S-1GBPK 1024MB DS N/A Heat-Sink PackageSN:815130037562 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 •

GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC 1024MB SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 1024MB SS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC 1024MB SS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 1024MB SS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB1066C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1G 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN(EPP) 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN(EPP) 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 • •

Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-1J-E 7 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2G 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/4G 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2N10662GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 •

OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK(Epp) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS OCZ

Heat-Sink Package
004820806001601-2

5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2GK(EPP) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 •

OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

PSC AL8E8G73F-AE1 2048MB DS PSC

A3R1GE3FGF907MAT0FTAIWAN­G8E

5-5-5-12 • •

Qimonda HYS64T128000EU-1.9-C2 1024MB DS Qimonda HYB18T1G800C2F-1.9FSS25253 • •

Transcend TX1066QLU-2GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Transcend TX1066QLJ-2GK 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 •

Transcend TX1066QLU-4GK 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS Transcend Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

AENEON AXT860UD20-19E 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS AENEON Heat-Sink Package 6 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-BD 1024MB SS Elixir M2TU1G800E-BD 5 • •

Mushkin 996612 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Mushkin 996619 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

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Vendor Part No. Size

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

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A-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 512MB SS VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG20813 • •

A-Data AD2800E001GOU 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG80813 • •

A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C 5 • •

Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D 5 • •

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 2048MB DS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E 5 • •

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 2048MB DS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D 5 • •

Corsair CM2X1024-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Crucial BL25664AL80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Crucial BL25664AR80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package SN:8151030036642 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • •

GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400CUSC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingmax KLDC28F-A8KI5 512MB SS Kingmax KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A • •

Kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U 1024MB SS Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KB5 • •

kingmax KLDE88F-B8KB5 2048MB DS kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB SS Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024MB(2 x 512MB) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB SS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • •

DDR2-800MHz capability

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Vendor Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1024MB DS Kingston

D6408TR4CGL25USL36240
6PECXA

5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB DS Elpida E510BAJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G

2048MB
(2 x 1024MB)

DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

Kingston KHX6400D2/2G 2048MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Kingston D1288TPFCGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E8105ACBG-8E-E 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G 2048MB DS Qimonda HYB18T1G800C2F-2.5 6 • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE-8G-E 6 • •

OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-6-6-18 • •

OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK

2048MB
(2 x 1024MB)

DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •

OCZ OCZ2F8004GK(EPP) 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-18 • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • •

PSC PL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772-AA3G 5 • •

PSC PL8E8G73E-8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G-A 5 • •

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2 2048MB DS Qimonda HY818T1G800C2F-2.5 5 • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 512MB SS Qimonda M378T6553GZS-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 1024MB SS Qimonda M378T2863QZS-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 1024MB DS Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 2048MB DS Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CF7 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 • •

Super Talent T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super Talent Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

AENEON AET760UD00-25DC08X 1024MB SS AENEON AET03R250C 0732 5 • •

AENEON AET860UD00-25DC08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03R25DC 0732 5 • •

ASINT SLY2128M8-JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 • •

ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU88D5B-AC 0828.GS 1024MB SS Elixir N2TU16800E-AC • •

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C 1024MB DS ELIXIR N2TU 51280BE-25C802006Z1DV 5 •

Elixir M2Y2G64TU8HD5B-AC 0826.SG 2048MB DS Elixir N2TUG80DE-AC • •

MDT MDT 512MB 512MB SS MDT 18D 51280D-2.50726F 5 •

MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51280D-2.50726E 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0710 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 5 • •

UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E • •

UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-8E 5 • •

DDR2-800MHz capability

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DDR2-667MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • •

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 5 • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C 5 • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B 2048MB DS Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 5 • •

Corsair VS 512MB667D2 512MB DS Corsair MIII0052532M8CEC • •

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC • •

Corsair XMS2-5400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT

2048MB
(2 x 1024MB)

DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 5-5-5-15 • •

G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ

4096MB
(2 x 2048MB)

DS G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package
SN:8151030036559

5-5-5-15 • •

GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 3 • •

GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 512MB SS Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 1024MB DS Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/ 512(Low Prole) 512MB SS Kingston D6408TR7CGL25U 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/ 512 512MB SS Kingston

SO1237650821 SBP D6408TR4CGL25
USL074905PECNB

5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G(Low Prole) 1024MB DS PSC E5108AJBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G(Low Prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Micron 7RE22 D9HNL 5-5-5-15 • •

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1 1024MB SS Micron D9HNL 7ZE17 5 • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 5 • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 5 • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 • •

Super
Talent

T667UB1GV 1024MB DS Super Talent PG 64M8-800 0750 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 • •

Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 • •

AENEON AET860UD00-30DB08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03F30DB 0730 5 • •

Asint SLX264M8-J6E 512MB SS Asint DDRII6408-6E • •

ASINT SLY2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-6E 8115 • •

Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

Century CENTURY 512MB 512MB SS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

Century CENTURY 1G 1024MB DS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C 1024MB DS elixir M2TU 51280AE-3C717095R28F 5 • •

Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HBOB-3C 1024MB DS Elixir N2TU 51280BE-3C639009W1CF 5 • •

KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz 512MB SS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 •

KINGBOX DDRII 1G 667MHz 1024MB DS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 •

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DDR2 667MHz capability

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

• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel
memory conguration.

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

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

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

Vendor Part No. Size

SS/
DS

Chip Brand Chip NO. CL

DIMM

support

A* B*

Leadmax LRMP 512U64A8-Y5 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA 5 • •

MDT DDRII 512 PC667 512MB DS MDT 18D 51201D-30726E 4 • •

MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D 51280D-30646E 4 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665AP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-3S0627D 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 512MB SS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3SEA07100 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3SP0717A 5 •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T 51280-3 5 • •

TEAM TVDD1.02M667C4 1024MB DS TEAM T2D648PT-6 • •

UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU 1024MB DS UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E • •

UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU 2048MB DS UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E 5 • •

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R

R

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

Chapter 2

Starting up

2-2 Chapter 2: Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

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

maximize the features of your hardware.

2.3 Support DVD information

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

2.2 Powering up

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

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.

•

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

•

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

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

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

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

R

Press to turn ON the system

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2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

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

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

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

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

Click an item to install

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard

information

ASUSInstAll-InstallationWizardforAnti-VirusandDriversUtility

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

Norton Internet Security 2009

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2009.

Reaktek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.

Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller

Installs the Atheros® AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller.

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2.3.2 Utilities menu

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

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.

Atheros Ethernet Utility

Installs the Atheros® Ethernet Utility.

ASUS Update

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

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

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer

in healthy operating condition.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8

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

ASUS Express Gate Installer

Installs the ASUS Express Gate application.

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Ulead Burn. Now

Installs the Ulead Burn. Now application for Audio DVD,CD and data disc creation.

Corel MediaOne Starter

Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and
protect your multimedia data.

Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE

Installs the Photolmpact image editing software.

ASUSTurboKey

Installs ASUS Turbo Key.

Click to display the next screen.

WinZip 11

Installs the Winzip utility for easy le-compression and protection.

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

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

FarStone Utility

Installs the FarStone Utility.

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2.3.3 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the

Adobe® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.

RealtekHDAudioUser’sManual

Allows you to open the Realtek HD Audio User’s Manual.

ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide

Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide.

NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide

Allows you to open the NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide.

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2.3.4 ASUS Contact information

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

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

2-8 Chapter 2: Starting up

2.3.5 Other information

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

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

BrowsethisDVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

P5QPL-VM EPU

03/14/2009

0206

American Megatrends Inc.

Rav 1.xx

P5QPL-VM EPU V-P5G41H

ASUSTeK Computer INC.

P5QPLVME.ROM

V-P5G41H

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Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when

requesting technical support.

Filelist

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

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Installing AI Manager

To install AI Manager on your computer:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is enabled, the Drivers

installation wizard appears.

If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, locate the setup.exe le from the
ASUS AI Manager folder in the support CD. Double-click the setup.exe le to

start installation.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS AI Manager.

3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation.

LaunchingAIManager

To launch the AI Manager from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs
> ASUS > AI Manager 1.xx.xx > AI Manager. The AI Manager quick bar appears

on the desktop.

After launching the application, the AI Manager icon
appears in the Windows® taskbar.

Right-click this icon to switch between quick
bar and main window, and to launch the
AI Manager either from the quick bar or
taskbar.

2.4 Software information

Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently
guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came

with the software for more information.

2.4.1 ASUS AI Manager

ASUS AI Manager is a utility which gives you quick and easy access to frequently­used applications.

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AI Manager quick bar

The AI Manager quick bar saves the desktop space and allows you to launch
the ASUS utilities or display system information easily. Click any of the Main, My

Favorites, Support or Information tab to display the menu’s contents.

Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

Close button
Maximize / restore button
Minimize button

Click the Maximize/restore button to switch between full window and quick
bar. Click the Minimize button to keep the AI Manager on the taskbar. Click the

Close button to quit the AI Manager.

Main

The Main menu contains ve utilities: AI Disk, AI Security, AI Boosting, AI Gear,
and AI Probe. Click the arrow on the Main menu icon to browse through the
utilities in the main menu.

AI Disk

AI Disk allows you to easily clear temporary IE les, IE cookies, IE URLs, IE

history, or the Recycle Bin. Click the AI Disk icon on the quick bar to display
the full AI Disk window and select the items you want to clear. Click Apply
when done.

Click to extend or restore

Click to display
items on the right

Click to display

items on the left

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AI Security

AI Security enables you to set a password to secure your devices, such as

USB ash disks and CD/DVD disks, from unauthorized access.

To lock a device:

1. When using AI Security for the rst time, you are asked to set a

password. Enter a password with at most 20 alphanumeric characters.

2. Conrm the password.

3. Key in the password hint (recommended).

4. When done, click

Ok.

5. Select the device you want to lock, then click

Apply.

6. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

Ok. The selected

device is locked and not accessible.

To unlock the selected device:

1. Uncheck the checkbox of the selected device, then click

Apply.

2. Key in the password you have set previously, then click

Ok. The selected

device is unlocked.

To change password:

Click Change Password

, then follow the on-screen instructions to change

password.

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AI Booting

AI Booting allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence.

To specify the boot sequence:

1. Select a device, then click on the left/right button to specify the boot
sequence.

2. When done, press Apply.

AI Gear

AI Gear provides four system performance modes that allows you to select
the best settings for your computing needs. This utility adjusts the processor

frequency and voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption.

Select your preferred mode, then click Yes to conrm your selection.

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AI Probe

AI Probe automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU
temperatures, CPU fan speed, and the voltage output. You can adjust the
values as you need.

Click the Temperature, Voltage, or Fan Speed tab, then select an item to

enable and change the value by dragging the bar.

My Favorites

My Favorites allows you to add applications that you frequently use, saving you

from searching for the applications throughout your computer.

To add an application:

1. Click

Add, then locate the application you want to add to My Favorites.

2. Click

Open on the le location window. The application is added to My

Favorites list.

Right click on the application icon to launch, delete, or rename the selected
application. You can also double click to launch the selected application.

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Support

Click any links on the Support window to go to the ASUS website, technical
support website, download support website, or contact information.

Information

Click the tab on the Information window to see the detailed information about your
system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, installed device(s), and memory.

2-16 Chapter 2: Starting up

2.4.2 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

only. All onboard extended SATA ports and

external SATA ports are NOT supported.

• 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

1. Place the support CD/DVD to the optical drive. The

Drivers installation tab

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.

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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 congurations. Basic congurations

include language, date and time and screen
resolution.

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.

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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

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.

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UsingtheCongurationPanel

Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.

• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.

• VolumeControl

: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone

input, etc.

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

environment after clearing its settings.

Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are

available:

• Date and Time

: set current date and time as well as time zone.

• Input Method

: choose your preferred input language and method.

• LanguageandKeyboard

: choose your language and keyboard preferences.

• LaunchBarSettings

: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it

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

: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate
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 conguration.

After you click Restore System

, a conrmation dialog box will open. If you
click “Yes” in the conrmation 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.

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UsingtheLaunchBar

The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and

let you congure individual Express Gate settings. The LaunchBar can be congured
to auto-hide, if you want more screen space for the softwares. It can also be congured

to dock on any of the four sides of the screen.

ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB

drive and downloading to USB drives only.

Starts the

Web Browser

for quick access to the World Wide Web.

Opens the

Online Games

web page.

Starts the

Photo Manager

album / organizer tool.

Starts the

Chat

instant messaging tool.

Start the

Skype

software, which lets you call other people on Skype
for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications
to phones all over the world.

Opens

CongurationPanel

, which lets you specify network settings

and other preferences.

In the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding, you can right­click 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.

Shows network status; click to congure 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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Network

Power off

Enter OS

Cancel and return to

Express Gate

Restart

Check to save

userprole

OpenCongurationPanel

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.

How Do I Get on to the Internet

If Internet doesn’t seem to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the

following:

2. Open Network.

1. OpentheCongurationPanel.

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3. Makethepropernetworkcongurations.

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 congure 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 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.

Shows

the image

folder(s)

found in your

hard drive

or external

devices

Shows user-

created image

album(s)

Image control
bar

Viewmode

selection

HelpPhoto slideshow

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.

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!

Search a game

See the most

popular games

See the latest games

See games in
different categories

Game list

You have to enable the network connection to run the Online Games feature.

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ConguringExpressGateinBIOSSetup

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 conguration options are

under the Tools menu. Refer to section 4.7.2 Express Gate for details.

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 renements 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 conrmation 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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

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

1.NTFS format

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

Chapter 3

Motherboard info

3-2 Chapter 3: Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction

The Vintage V-series P5G41H barebone system comes with an ASUS
motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard

for future upgrades or system reconguration.

3.2 Motherboard layout

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EPU

DUAL-VGA

DUTPUT

EXPRESS GATE

VRM 5OOOHRS

PCIEX16

PCIEX1_1

PCI2

PCI1

PRI_IDE

LPT

USB78USB56

PANEL

SPDIF_OUT

AAFP

CD

ATX12V

EATXPWR

COM1

CHA_FAN

PWR_FAN

CPU_FAN

Intel

®

G41

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

ALC

887

ICS

954A4

KBMS

8Mb

BIOS

SB_PWR

CLRTC

KBPWR

USBPW5-8

USBPW1-4

20.8cm(8.2in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA775

Intel

®

ICH7

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

SPDIFO_HDMI

DVI_VGA

LAN1_USB12

USB34

SATA3

SATA1

SATA4

SATA2

Atheros

L1E

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P5QPL-VM EPU Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

3.3 Jumpers

1. ClearRTCRAM(3-pinCLRTC)

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

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

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

4. Hold down the

<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!

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

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

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2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-4,USBPW5-8)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set these jumpers to +5VSB to wake up the
compurer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

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21

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW5-8

21

2 3

+5V

+5VSB

(Default)

USBPW1-4

3. Keyboardpower(3-pinKBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the
computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

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2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

KBPWR

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3.4 Connectors

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

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

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

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PIN 1

COM1

2. ICH7SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1,SATA2,SATA3,SATA4)

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

SATA3

GND
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP3

GND

RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP3

GND

GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP1

GND

RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1

GND

SATA1

SATA4

GND
RSATA_TXN4
RSATA_TXP4

GND
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP4

GND

GND
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXP2

GND

RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXP2

GND

SATA2

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3. IDEconnector(40-1pinPRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There
are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and

gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then
select one of the following modes to congure your device.

• 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.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device
jumpers have the same setting.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

device(s)

Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

PRI_IDE

NOTE:Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

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5. LPTconnector(26-1pinLPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a

printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on

IBM PC-compatible computers.

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P5QPL-VM EPU Parallel Port Connector

PIN 1

LPT

STB#

PD0

PD1

PD2

PD3

PD4

PD5

PD6

PD7

ACK#

BUSY

PE

SLCT

AFD

ERR#

INIT#

SLIN#

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

4. USBconnectors(10-1pinUSB56,USB78)

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

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

The USB module is purchased separately.

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PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB56

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

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7. Opticaldriveaudioconnector(4-pinCD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD

Right Audio Channel

GND

GND

Left Audio Channel

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P5QPL-VM EPU Internal audio connector

6. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors

(4-pinCPU_FAN,3-pinCHA_FAN,3-pinPWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.

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

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

Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature.

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PWR_FAN

Rotation

+12V
GND

GND
+12V
Rotation

CHA_FAN

CPU_FAN

GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM

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8. Frontpanelaudioconnector(10-1pinAAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that

supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

• By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a

High Denition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front
Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section “4.4.3 Chipset” for

details.

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AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

NC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

NC

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

9. DigitalAudioconnector(4-1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.

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIFOUT

+5V

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•

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

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

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• DO NOT

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

system will not boot.

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

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

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

• The ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to

support the motherboard power requirements.

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

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

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

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EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts

-5 Volts
GND
GND
GND
PSON#
GND

-12 Volts
+3 Volts

+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

+12V DC

GND

GND

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•

SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)

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

•

HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin+IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

Systemwarningspeaker(4-pinSPEAKER)

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

•

ATXpowerbutton/soft-offbutton(2-pinPWRSW)

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

•

Resetbutton(2-pinRESET)

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

11. Systempanelconnector(20-8pinPANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

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PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

+IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

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BIOS setup

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

Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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

1. ASUS Update

: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.

2. ASUS EZ Flash 2:

Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3:

Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB ash

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

corrupted.

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

you need to restore the BIOS in the future.

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

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

2. Click the

Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

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

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

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

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

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

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

®

desktop by clicking Start

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

2. Select Update BIOS from the

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

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UpdatingtheBIOSthroughaBIOSle

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

®

desktop by clicking Start

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate

. The ASUS Update

main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

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

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.

3. Locate the BIOS le from the Open

window, then click Open.

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

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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 USB ash disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

4.1.2 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 Tests (POST).

(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.

(1)

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

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

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk with

FAT 32/16

format and single partition only.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5QPL-VM EPU
VER: 0206 (H:00 B:03)
DATE: 03/14/2009

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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

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

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4.1.3 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 DVD or a USB ash
disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD 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 USB ash

disk to P5QPLVME.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the support DVD or USB ash disk with the BIOS le to the optical

drive or USB port.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD

or USB ash disk for the BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM not found!

Checking for USB Device...

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

BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for USB Device...
USB Device found.

Reading le “P5QPLVME.ROM”. Completed.

Start Erasing...\

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!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.

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

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS”.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

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

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

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

SPI chip.

The SPI 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.

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

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

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

this motherboard.

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.

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System Time [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 23/03/2009

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

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

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4.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

Boot For changing the system boot conguration

Tools For conguring options for special functions

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

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

4.2.3 Navigation keys

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

Navigation keysSub-menu items

General help

Menu bar CongurationeldsMenu items

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

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system time.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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4.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays

the specic items for that menu. For example,

selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

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

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

4.2.6 Congurationelds

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

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

Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7 Pop-up window

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

window with the conguration

options for that item.

4.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right
side of a menu screen when

there are items that do not t on

the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items
on the screen.

4.2.9 General help

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

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

Main menu items

←→

Select Screen

↑↓

Select Item

+-

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

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

Suspend Mode [Auto]

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

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

Options

S1 (POS) only
S3 only

Auto

Pop-up window

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System Time [12:56:38]
System Date [Mon 23/03/2009

Primary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

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

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4.3 Main menu

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

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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

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

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system time.

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4.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4

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

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE/SATA 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 specically conguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device

is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto]

[CDROM] [ARMD]

Select the type
of device connected
to the system

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Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

LBA/LargeMode[Auto]

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

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

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

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

This item appears only when you select the Primary IDE Master/Slave devices.

Primary IDE Master

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

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PIO Mode [Auto]

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

DMA Mode [Auto]

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

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.4 StorageConguration

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

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

congure the item.

Storage Conguration

ATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced]

Enahnced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

ATA/IDEConguration[Enhanced]

Allows you to congure ATA/IDE. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible]

[Enhanced]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

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

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

IDE Detect Time Out [35]

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

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

Disabled
Compatible
Enhanced

Options

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4.3.5 System Information

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

automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

AMIBIOS

Version : 0206
Build Date : 03/14/09

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz
Speed : 1866MHz

System Memory

Installed Size: 1024MB
Usable Size : 990MB

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4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

4.4.1 JumperFreeConguration

AI Overclocking [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal
frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking.

Conguration options: [MANUAL] [Auto] [Overclock Prole]

Congure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Memory Voltage [Auto]
NB Voltage [Auto]
SB 1.5V Voltage [1.5V]
CPU VTT [1.2V]
CPU VCore offset [Auto]
CPU Over Volage [Auto]

Select the target CPU

frequency, and the

relevant parameters
will be auto­adjusted.

Frequencies higher

than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
stable. If the system

The following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to
[MANUAL].

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

JumperFree Conguration

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration
USB Conguration

PCIPnP

Adjust system

frequency/voltage

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Select Screen

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

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FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization

CPU Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 133 to 500. Refer to the table below for
the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1333 333 MHz

FSB 1066 266 MHz

FSB 800 200 MHz

Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]

Allows you to select the overclock options. Conguration options: [Overclock

5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]
[Test Mode]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [667
MHz] [800 MHz] [1067 MHz]

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

The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to

[Overclock Prole].

FSB

DRAM Frequency

Auto 667MHz 800MHz 960MHz 1000MHz 1067MHz 1100MHz 1200MHz

1333 • • • • •
1066 • • • •

800 • • •

The DRAM Frequency options vary with different FSB value. Refer to the
following table for the DRAM Frequency options when the FSB value is 1333,
1066, and 800.

PCI Express Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to select the PCI Express frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [90]

[91] [92]~[104]

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MemoryVoltage[Auto]

Allows you to set the Memory Voltage. Key in the value directly. Conguration

options: [Auto] [Min = 1.50000V] [Max = 2.44500V]

NBVoltage[Auto]

Allows you to select the North Bridge voltage or set it to [Auto] mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [1.125V] [1.175V] [1.225V] [1.275V]

SB1.5Voltage[1.5V]

Allows you to select the South Bridge voltage.

Conguration options: [1.5V] [1.6V]

CPUVTT[1.2V]

Allows you to select FSB termination voltage. Conguration options: [1.2V] [1.3V]

CPUVcoreoffset[Auto]

Allows you to select CPU Vcore Voltage or set to [Auto] mode.

Conguration options: [Auto] [0mv] [50mv] [100mv] [150mv]

CPUOverVoltage[Auto]

Allows you to select CPU Over Voltage.

Conguration options: [Auto] [+50mV] [+100mV] [+150mV]

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4.4.2 CPUConguration

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

Congure advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R)Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz

Frequency : 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

Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]

C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

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

Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto]

Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency.

Conguration option: [Auto]

• If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ.

• Key in ratio numbers 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MaxCPUIDValueLimit[Disabled]

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

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

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

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

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

[Disabled]

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.

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

Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to
[Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to
use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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

CPU TM Function [Enabled]

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

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

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

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

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

4.4.3 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Advanced Chipset Settings

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

North Bridge Conguration

South Bridge Conguration

Congure North Bridge

features.

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NorthBridgeConguration

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

DISABLE: Do not allow
remapping of memory

North Bridge chipset Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]

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

DVMT Memory [256MB]

Protect Audio Video Path Mode [Lite]

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

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

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

CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable conguring DRAM Timing by SPD.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

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

Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]

Allows you to select the amout of system memory used by the IGD graphics

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

[Enabled, 128MB]

DVMTMemory[256MB]

Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB]

[Maximum DVMT]

The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs
into the DIMM sockets.

ProtectAudioVideoPathMode[Lite]

Allows you to set the Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP).

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Lite] [Paranoid]

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To use the High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) function, set this
option to either [Lite] or [Paranoid]. If you select Paranoid Mode, the system
reserves 96MB for playing and storing the decrypted contents. The operation
system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero
(DWM) is disabled.

SouthBridgeConguration

Options

South Bridge chipset Conguration

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to set the audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Enabled
Disabled

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Denition Audio

Front Panel is used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode.

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

The following item does not appear when the Audio Controller item is set to
[Disabled].

Feature PAVPLite PAVPParanoid

Compressed video buffer is encrypted Yes Yes

HW 128-bit AES decryption Yes Yes

Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) No Yes

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4.4.4 OnboardDevicesConguration

Onboard Devices Conguration

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

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

OnboardLAN[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

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

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP]. This item allows

you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1]

[DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Options

Enabled

Disabled

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

4.4.5 USBConguration

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

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

USB Conguration

Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

None

USB Functions [Enabled]

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

Options

Disabled
Enabled

Options

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB functions.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

LegacyUSBSupport[Auto]

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

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

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

4.4.6 PCI PnP

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

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

devices.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

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

Plug And Play O/S [No]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

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

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

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

NO: lets the BIOS

congure all the

devices in the system.
YES: lets the operating

system congure Plug

and Play (PnP) devices

not required for boot

if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.

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

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

USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

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

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

Emulation Type [Auto]

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

FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

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4.5 Power menu

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

conguration options.

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only]

[Auto]

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

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

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Auto]

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

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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4.5.4 APMConguration

APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Resume On By External Modem [Disabled]
Resume On By PCI(E) Device [Disabled]
Resyne On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Resume On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]

RestoreonACPowerLoss[PowerOff]

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

Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

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

[Enabled]

Resume On By External Modem [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable external modem to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ResumeOnByPCI(E)Devices[Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a
PCI / PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at

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

PowerOnByPS/2Keboard[Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PS/2 mouse to generate a wake event. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

<Enter> to select

whether or not to

restart the system

after AC power loss.

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4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [55.5ºC/131.5ºF]

MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2884RPM]
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.344V]

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

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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

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

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU/Chassis Q-Fan control.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

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

specic eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

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

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

CPU Temperature

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

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

4.6 Boot menu

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

Boot settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

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

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable Dev.]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of

devices installed in the system. Conguration options: [Removable Device] [Hard

Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

Species the Boot

Device Priority

sequence.

A virtual oppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive

as the rst boot

device.

Species the boot
sequence from the

available devices.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

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

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

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

FullScreenLogo[Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

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

BootupNum-Lock[On]

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

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Waitfor‘F1’IfError[Enabled]

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

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

Hit‘DEL’MessageDisplay[Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

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

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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumper” for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.

4.6.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Passward

<Enter> to change

password.

<Enter> again to

disabled password.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter> twice. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

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

UserAccessLevel[FullAccess]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or
numbers, or both, then press <Enter>. .

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

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

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

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

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

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4.7 Tools menu

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

Select Screen

Select Item

+-

Change Field

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

AI NET 2

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

1.NTFS format

4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

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

then press <Enter> to conrm your choice.

This function only supports FAT 32/16 format.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36

Current ROM

Update ROM

A:

Note

FLASH TYPE: EON 25P/F80

PATH: A:\

BOARD: P5QPL-VM EPU
VER: 0206 (H:00 B:03)
DATE: 03/14/2009

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

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

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

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4.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]

Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express

Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt
User] to stay at the rst screen of Express Gate for user action.
Conguration options: [Prompt User] [1 Second] [3 Seconds] [5 Seconds] [10

Seconds] [15 Seconds] [20 Seconds] [30 Seconds]

Reset User Data [No]

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

When setting this item to [Reset], the user data is 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 such as bookmarks, cookies, or
browsing history. This is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the
Express Gate environment from launching properly.

4.7.3 AI NET 2

AI NET 2
Pair Status Length

Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled]

Check Realtek LAN
cable during POST.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Tools

CheckAtherosLANcable[Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable checking Atheros LAN cable during POST.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

• The rst time wizard runs again when you enter the Express Gate

environment after clearing its settings.

• When changing any of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the
settings to the BIOS.

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Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Exit & Discard Changes

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

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

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

LoadSetupDefaults

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

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

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

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.

4.8 Exit menu

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

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

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