ASUS V6-P5G41H, V2-P5G41H User Manual

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V-series P5G41H

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E4613

First Edition V1

April 2009

Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).

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Table of contents

Notices..........................................................................................................

vi

Safety information......................................................................................

vii

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

viii

System package contents............................................................................

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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

Qualified 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...............................................................

4-8

 

4.2.4

Menu items......................................................................

4-9

 

4.2.5

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

4-9

 

4.2.6

Configuration fields..........................................................

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 Configuration....................................................

4-12

 

4.3.5

System Information........................................................

4-13

4.4

Advanced menu..........................................................................

4-14

 

4.4.1

JumperFree Configuration.............................................

4-14

 

4.4.2

CPU Configuration.........................................................

4-17

 

4.4.3

Chipset..........................................................................

4-18

 

4.4.4

Onboard Devices Configuration....................................

4-21

 

4.4.5

USB Configuration.........................................................

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 ......................................................

4-24

 

4.5.4

APM Configuration........................................................

4-25

 

4.5.5

Hardware Monitor..........................................................

4-26

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4.6

Boot menu...................................................................................

4-27

 

4.6.1

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

4-27

 

4.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration...........................................

4-28

 

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

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

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

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

REACH

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

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

Operation safety

Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation that came with the package.

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

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

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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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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.

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.

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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 find 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 flyers, 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)

Chapter 1

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.

System introduction

1.1Welcome!

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.

1.2Front panel

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

1.2.1V2-P5G41H 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.

1.2.2V6-P5G41H front panel

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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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1.3Rear panel

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

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6

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12

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4

5

HDMI

OUT SPDIF

DVI

 

11

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19

20

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

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.

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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-Definition 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.

LAN port LED indications

 

Activity/Link

 

Speed LED

Status

 

Description

Status

Description

OFF

 

No link

OFF

10 Mbps connection

ORANGE

 

Linked

ORANGE

100 Mbps connection

BLINKING

 

Data activity

GREEN

1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK SPEED LED 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 configuration.

15.Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio configuration.

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 configuration, 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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19.Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

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

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Headset.

4-channel

6-channel

8-channel

2-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.

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.

115V/230V

Voltage selector

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

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1.4Internal components

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

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2

6

7

3

1

 

 

 

 

 

4

8

 

10

 

P5QPL- 9

12

11

1.

Front panel cover

8.

ASUS motherboard

2.

5.25-inch optical drive bays

9.

PCI Express x16 slot

3.

3.5-inch drive bay

10.

PCI Express x1 slot

4.

Hard disk drive bay

11.

PCI slots

5.

Power supply unit

12.

Metal bracket lock

6.CPU socket

7.DIMM sockets

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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1.5Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-1066MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

 

 

DIMM

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip NO.

CL

support

DS

Brand

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

5-5-5-15

004820806001601-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

A3R1GE3FGF907MAT0FTAIWAN-

5-5-5-12

G8E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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DDR2-800MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

Chip

 

 

DIMM

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip NO.

CL

support

DS

Brand

A*

B*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Profile)

1024MB

SS

Kingston

D1288TEFCGL25U

5

Kingston

KHX6400D2LL/1G

1024MB

DS

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

4-4-4-12

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DDR2-800MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

 

 

 

DIMM

 

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

CL

support

 

DS

A*

B*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/1G

1024MB

DS

Kingston

D6408TR4CGL25USL36240

5

 

6PECXA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N6/1G(Low Profile)

1024MB

DS

Elpida

E510BAJBG-8E-E

6

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N6/1G

1024MB

DS

Elpida

E5108AJBG-8E-E

6

 

Kingston

KHX6400D2K2/2G

2048MB

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

 

(2 x 1024MB)

 

Kingston

KHX6400D2/2G

2048MB

DS

Kingston

Heat-Sink Package

5

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/2G(Low Profile)

2048MB

DS

Kingston

D1288TPFCGL25U

5

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/2G

2048MB

DS

Elpida

E1108ACBG-8E-E

5

 

Kingston

KVR800D2N6/2G(Low Profile)

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

DS

N/A

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

 

(2 x 1024MB)

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DDR2-667MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

 

 

 

DIMM

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

CL

support

DS

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

DS

G.SKILL

D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S

5-5-5-15

(2 x 1024MB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G.SKILL

F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ

4096MB

DS

G.SKILL

Heat-Sink Package

5-5-5-15

(2 x 2048MB)

SN:8151030036559

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Profile)

512MB

SS

Kingston

D6408TR7CGL25U

5

Kingston

KVR667D2N5/ 512

512MB

SS

Kingston

SO1237650821 SBP D6408TR4CGL25

5

USL074905PECNB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kingston

KVR667D2N5/1G(Low Profile)

1024MB

DS

PSC

E5108AJBG-8E-E

5

Kingston

KVR667D2N5/2G(Low Profile)

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

T667UB1GV

1024MB

DS

Super Talent

PG 64M8-800 0750

5

Talent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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Chapter 1: System introduction

DDR2 667MHz capability

 

 

 

SS/

 

 

 

DIMM

Vendor

Part No.

Size

Chip Brand

Chip NO.

CL

support

DS

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

SS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

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

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Chapter 1: System introduction

Chapter 2

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

Starting up

2.1Installing 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.

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

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

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

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

2.2Powering up

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

Press to turn ON the system

2.3Support DVD information

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

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

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

2-2

Chapter 2: Starting up

2.3.1Running the support DVD

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

Click an icon to display support

DVD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

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

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

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

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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2.3.2Utilities 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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Chapter 2: Starting up

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 file-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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