ASUS V7-P5G43M User Manual

V7-series P5G43M

ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)

User’s Manual

E4966

First Edition V1
August 2009

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Table of contents

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

Safety information

About this guide

System package contents

Chapter 1 System introduction

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

1.2 Front panel

1.2.1 V7-P5G43M front panel ..................................................

1.3 Rear panel

Voltage selector .............................................................................. 1-6

1.4 Internal components

1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

Chapter 2 Starting up

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

2.2 Powering up

2.3 SupportDVDinformation

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

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

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

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

2.4 Software information

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

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

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Chapter 3 Motherboard info

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

3.2 Motherboard layout

3.3 Jumpers

3.4 Connectors

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Chapter 4 BIOS setup

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

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

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

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS .................................................. 4-4

4.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

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

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

4.2.5 Submenu items ...............................................................

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

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

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

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

4.3 Main menu

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

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

4.3.3

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

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

4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

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

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

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

4.5 Power menu

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

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

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

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

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

4.6 Boot menu

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

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

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

4.7 Tools menu

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SATA 1-6 ............................................................................................4-8

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4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-22

4.7.2 AI NET 2

4.8 Exit menu

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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

•

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.

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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.

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

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

REACH

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent 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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

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 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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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 V7-series P5G43M 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
V7-series P5G43M. The chapter lists the system features, including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

2. Chapter 2: Starting up

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

3. Chapter 3: Motherboard info

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

4. Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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Conventions used in this guide

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

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

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

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

Wheretondmoreinformation

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

1. ASUS Websites

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

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

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

part of the standard package.

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System package contents

Check your V7-series P5G43M system package for the following items.

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

Item description

1. ASUS V7-series P5G43 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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Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V7-series P5G43M. The chapter
lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear panel,
and internal components.

System introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS V7-series P5G43M!

The ASUS V7-series P5G43M 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.

1.2.1 V7-P5G43Mfrontpanel

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1. Push button. Press this button to open the front panel cover.

2. Push button

3. Front panel cover.

. Press this button to open the front panel cover.

These bays are for 5.25-inch IDE/SATA optical drivers

and 3.5-inch hard disk drivers.

4. Power button.

5. CF/MemoryStick

Press this button to turn the system on.

®

/,Memory Stick Pro™ card slot Secure Digital™/Multimedia

Card slot

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SPDIF OUT

DVI

1.3 Rear panel

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

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1. Voltageselector.

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

2. Power connector.

3. Chassis fan vent.

system chassis.

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

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This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage

This connector is for the power cable and plug.

This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the

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4. PS/2 mouse/keyboard port. This 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse and

keyboard.

5. USB 2.0 ports.

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

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

6. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

7. 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.

8. 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.

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

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

10. USB 2.0 ports.

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

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

11. USB 2.0 ports.

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

for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

12. LAN(RJ-45)port.

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

LANportLEDindications

 Activity/Link SpeedLED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

LANport

SPEED

LED

13. RearSpeakerOutport(black).

This port connects the rear speakers in a

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

14. SideSpeakerOutport(gray).

This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conguration.

15. Microphoneport(pink).

16. LineOutport(lime).

This port connects a microphone.

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.

17. Center/Subwooferport(orange).

This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

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18. LineInport(lightblue).

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

other audio sources.

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

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

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset
2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

19. Expansion slot covers.

Remove these covers when installing expansion

cards.

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

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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1.4 Internal components

P5QPL-VM EPU

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

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1. Front panel cover

2. 5.25-inch optical drive bays

3. 3.5-inch drive bay

4. Hard disk drive bay

5. Power supply unit

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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8. ASUS motherboard

9. PCI Express x16 slot

10. PCI Express x1 slot

11. PCI slots

12. Metal bracket lock

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1.5 QualiedVendorsLists(QVL)

DDR2-1066MHz capability

Voltage

DIMM

Support

A* B*

• •

Vendor Part No. Size

Crucial BL12864AA1065.8FE5 1024MB SS N/A Heat-Sink Package • •

Crucial CT25664AA1067.16FE1 2048MB DS Micron 9DJKH D9JKH 7-7-7-13 • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-2GBPI 2048MB(kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1V • •

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

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

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI-B 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package • •

G.SKILL F2-8500CL5D-4GBPI 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.0 ~ 2.1V • •

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

kingmax KLED48F-B8KU6-NGES 1024MB SS kingmax KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A 6-6-6-24 1.9V • •

kingmax KLEE88F-B8KU6-NNAS 2048MB DS kingmax KKB8FNUXF-DXX-18A 6-6-6-24 1.9V • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1G 1024MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2V • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN(EPP) 1024MB(Kit of 2) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 1.8V • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN(EPP) 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-18 1.8V • •

Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-1J-E 7 1.8V • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2V • •

Kingston KHX8500D2K2/4G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2V • •

OCZ OCZ2N10662GK(Epp) 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 21.V • •

OCZ OCZ2N1066SR2DK(Epp) 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package

OCZ OCZ2P10664GK 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package • •

OCZ OCZ2F10664GK 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 6-7-7-20 2.2V • •

OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.2V • •

PSC AL8E8G73F-AE1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3FGF907M

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

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

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

AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS Heat-Sink Package • •

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

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

Mushkin 996612 2048MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1V • •

Mushkin 996619 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.1V • •

SS/

Brand Chip NO.

DS

815130037562

004820806001601-2

AT0FTAIWAN-G8E

1.9FSS25253

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

5-5-5-15 • •

5-5-5-15 2.1 - 2.3V • •

5-5-5-12 • •

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DDR2-800MHz capability

Voltage

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

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Vendor Part No. Size

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

A-Data M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 512MB SS ADATA AD29608A8A-25EG80812 • • •

A-Data

AD2800E001GOU 2048MB(Kitof2)

A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58

A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(Kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 1.9~2.1V • • •

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-SinkPackage • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-SinkPackage 4 • • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-SinkPackage 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(Kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(Kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(kitof2) SS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 • • •

Crucial BL25664AL80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 • • •

Crucial BL25664AR80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 • • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-SinkPackageSN:

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

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

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

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

G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 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-SinkPackage 4 • • •

GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 4 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 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-SinkPackage 4 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 4 • •

GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

GEIL GX22GB6400CUSC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 4 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 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 • • •

1024MB

SS/

Brand ChipNO.

DS

SS N/A

DS VDATA

Heat-SinkPackage

VD29608A8A-25EG80813

8151030036642

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

4-4-4-12

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DDR2-800MHz capability

Voltage

1.8V •

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

• •

Vendor Part No. Size

Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB SS Elpida E5108AJBG-8E-E 6 1.8V • • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024M(Kitof2) SS Kingston Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 2.0V • • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G 1024MB DS Kingston Heat-SinkPackage 4-4-4-12 2.0V • • •

Kingston

KVR800D2N5/1G

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

Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 5-5-5-15 2.0V • • •

Kingston 461625.010819 PTGC 2048MB DS Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G 6 1.8V • • •

Kingston KHX6400D2/2G 2048MB DS Kingston Heat-SinkPackage 5 1.8V • • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 1.8V • • •

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

OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-SinkPackage 4 • • •

OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-SinkPackage 4 • • •

OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-SinkPackage 6 • • •

OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB(Kitof2) DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 5-5-5-15 1.8V • • •

OCZ OCZ2F8004GK 2048MB DS N/A Heat-SinkPackage 5 • •

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

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

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

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

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

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

Super

T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super

Talent

Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22D9GMH 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 TQ123YBF8T0747 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 AET03R250C0732 5 • • •

AENEON AET860UD00-25DC08X 2048MB DS AENEON AET03R25DC0732 5 • • •

ASINT SLY2128M8-JGE 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-GE8115 • • •

ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE 2048MB DS ASINT DDRII1208-GE8115 • • •

Century 28V0H8 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 5 • •

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

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C 1024MB DS ELIXIR N2TU51280BE-

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

MDT MDT 512MB 512MB SS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726F 5 • • •

MDT MDT 1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-2.50726E 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 5 • • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 5 • •

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

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

1024MB DS

SS/

Brand ChipNO.

DS

Kingston D6408TR4CGL25USL3624

06PECXA

Heat-SinkPackage 4 • •

Talent

25C802006Z1DV

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

5

5 • • •

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DDR2-667MHz capability

Voltage

DIMM

Support

A* B* C*

Vendor Part No. Size

A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG30724 • • •

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

Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 5 • •

Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 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 VS512MB667D2 512MB DS Corsair MIII0052532M8CEC • •

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC • •

Corsair XMS2-5400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-SinkPackage 4 • • •

G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kitof2) DS G.SKILL D264M8CCF0815C7173S 5-5-5-15 • • •

G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kitof2) DS G.SKILL Heat-SinkPackageSN:

GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 3 • •

GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-SinkPackage 5 • • •

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

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

Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 512MB SS Kingston SO1237650821SBPD6408TR

Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G 1024MB DS Kingston SO1280420822SOPD6408TR

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS Micron 7RE22D9HNL 5-5-5-15 2.0V • • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G 2048MB DS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E0813A90CC 5 1.8V • • •

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1 1024MB SS Micron D9HNL7ZE17 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 • • •

T667UB1GV 1024MB DS SuperTalent PG64M8-8000750 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 AET03F30DB0730 5 • • •

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

ASINT SLY2128M8-J6E 1024MB SS ASINT DDRII1208-6E8115 • • •

Century CENTURY512MB 512MB SS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • •

Century CENTURY512MB 512MB SS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • •

Century CENTURY1G 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • •

Century CENTURY1G 1024MB DS Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • •

ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C 1024MB DS elixir M2TU51280AE-

Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HBOB-3C 1024MB DS Elixir N2TU51280BE-

KINGBOX 512MB667MHz 512MB SS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • •

KINGBOX DDRII1G667MHz 1024MB DS KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • •

Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 1024MB DS Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-Y5C702AA 5 • • •

SS/

Brand ChipNO.

DS

8151030036559

4CGL25USL074905PECNB

4CGL25USL156304PECXA

3C717095R28F

3C639009W1CF

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

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5 1.8V • • •

5 1.8V • • •

5 1.7-1.9v • • •

5 • • •

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DDR2 667MHz capability

Voltage

DIMM

Support

A* C*

Vendor Part No. Size

MDT DDRII512PC667 512MB DS MDT 18D51201D-30726E 4 • • •

MDT MDT1024MB 1024MB DS MDT 18D51280D-30646E 4 • • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665AP 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3S0627D 5 • • •

TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665QI 512MB SS takeMS MS18T51280-3 5 • • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 5 • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3SP0717A 5 • • •

TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI 1024MB DS takeMS MS18T51280-3 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/

Brand ChipNO.

DS

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

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 either the yellow slots
or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots

as two pairs of Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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Chapter 2

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

Starting up

2.1 Installing an operating system

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

maximize the features of your hardware.

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

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

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

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

2.2 Powering up

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

Press to turn ON the system

2.3 Support DVD information

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

•

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

•

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

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2.3.1 RunningthesupportDVD

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

Click an icon to
display support

DVD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

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

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

ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

ASUS InstAll- Drivers Installation Wizard

Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.

RealtekRTL8111/8112LANDriver

Installs the Realtek® RTL8111/8112 LAN Driver.

ASUS EPU-4 Engine

Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine.

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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.

ASUS Update

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

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

ASUS AI Manager

Installs the ASIS AI Manager.

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8

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

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2.3.3 ASUS Contact information

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

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

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2.3.4 Other information

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

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

ASUSTeK Computer INC.

G1-P5G43

Rav X.0x

American Megatrends Inc.

0208

06/02/2009

P5QPL-VM

BrowsethisDVD

Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.

V-P5G41H

P5QPLVME.ROM

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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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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.

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.

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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.

Close button
Maximize / restore button
Minimize button

Main

My Favorites

Support

Information

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.

Click to display

Click to extend or restore

Click to display

items on the left

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.

items on the right

2-9ASUS V7-series P5G43M

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

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

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

Ok.

Apply.

Ok. The selected

device is locked and not accessible.

To unlock the selected device:

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

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

Apply.

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

2. Click

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

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.

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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

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

only. All onboard extended SATA ports and

1. Place the support CD/DVD to the optical drive. The
appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature.

2. Click the

3. Select the language for installation and click

Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer.

OK.

4. The InstallShield Wizard for

Express Gate appears. Click Next

to continue.

Drivers installation tab

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5. Select the target disk volume for you
to install Express Gate. If you have
multiple volumes and OS installed in
your hard drive, it is recommended
to install Express Gate in VolumeC.
Click Next to continue.

6. Follow the screen instructions to
complete installation.

The First Screen

Express Gate’s rst screen appears within

a few seconds after you power on the
computer. From here, you can immediately
start the web browser or Skype.

You can also choose to continue booting
normally (e.g. to your installed OS such
as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power
off.

If you don’t make any selection, Express
Gate will automatically exit and boot to your
normal OS after a certain amount of time. The timer countdown is shown on-screen
inside the “boot to OS” button. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown
stops and the timer disappears, so you can take your time to make a selection.

The Express Gate Environment

The very rst time you enter the Express

Gate environment (by launching either web

or Skype from the rst screen), a rst time
wizard will guide you through basic Express
Gate congurations. Basic congurations

include language, date and time and screen
resolution.

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Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar,
by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can

re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking
within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging

any of its four corners. Move a window by dragging its title bar.

Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also switch between softwares by pressing
<Alt> +<Tab> on the keyboard. You can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to
bring up a menu of softwares.

The red triangle on an software icon in the LaunchBar denotes that the software is
already running. This means that you can switch to it without any delay. In the rare
case where an software stops responding, right-click on its icon to force close it.

KnowingtheExpressGatehot-keys

Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.

In the First Screen:

Key Function

PAUSE/BREAK Power-off

ESC Continue to boot OS

DEL Enter BIOS setup

F8 Enter Boot selection pop-up

In the Express Gate Environment:

Key Function

<Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box

<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to le

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UsingtheCongurationPanel

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

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

available:

• Date and Time

• Input Method

• LanguageandKeyboard

• LaunchBarSettings

auto-hides, etc.)

Network: Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable the

•

network port. LAN1 refers to the RJ-45 network port on your computer. Also
specify whether to use DHCP (most common) or static IP. For PPPoE and
wireless (optional), set the login credentials (user name, password, SSID, etc.)
as well.

• Environment Settings

settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser
(Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). The user data will be reset to the original

default conguration.

After you click Restore System

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.

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

: choose your preferred input language and method.

: choose your language and keyboard preferences.

: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it

: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate

, a conrmation dialog box will open. If you

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

environment after clearing its settings.

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

• VolumeControl

: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone

input, etc.

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UsingtheLaunchBar

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

let you 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.

Starts the

Opens the

Starts the

Starts the

Start the

Skype

Web Browser

Online Games

Photo Manager

instant messaging tool.

Chat

software, which lets you call other people on Skype

for quick access to the World Wide Web.

web page.

album / organizer tool.

for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications
to phones all over the world.

Opens

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.

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

drive and downloading to USB drives only.

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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Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc).

Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported).

Click to show “About Express Gate.”

Click to open Express Gate Help.

Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power

down. This window is also shown when you press

Ctrl-Alt-Del

on the

keyboard.

Power off

Enter OS

Check to save

userprole

Cancel and return to

Express Gate

Restart

How Do I Get on to the Internet

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

1. OpentheCongurationPanel.

OpenCongurationPanel

2. Open Network.

Network

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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 Online Games

Express Gate introduces a Splashtop Gaming portal site, which provides many
interesting games in different categories. The game titles are updated from time to
time. Enjoying these great games is just as easy as it gets!

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

See the latest games

See the most

popular games

Search a game

See games in
different categories

Game list

Using the Photo Manager

Express Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view
pictures stored in your hard drive or external storage devices (such as USB

dongles, card readers, or optical disks). You can view pictures in thumbnail view;
in an enlarged view individually; in a lename/data list view; or play them in a

slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. JPEG, GIF, BMP,
and PNG formats are supported. Refer to the on-line Help for detailed software
operation.

HelpPhoto slideshow

Viewmode

Shows

the image

folder(s)

found in your

hard drive

or external

devices

Shows user-

created image

album(s)

selection

Image control
bar

ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset­controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and

external SATA ports are NOT supported.

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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.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

1.NTFS format

Updating Express Gate

You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions. New versions

of the Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding 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.

.

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Chapter 3

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

Motherboard info

3.1 Introduction

The Vintage V7-series P5G43M 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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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 the CMOS
clearance, 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.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the
C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and
plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2. USBdevicewake-up(3-pinUSBPW1-6,USBPW7-12)

Set the 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 to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced
power mode). USBPW1-6 is for the rear USB ports. USBPW7-12 is for the
internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

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)s.
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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3.4 Connectors

1. 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 4-pin CPU fan connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.

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2. 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.

•

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.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices or when you

intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or
may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port. Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the
module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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4. SerialATAconnectors(7-pinSATA1-6)

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

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

5. 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.

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6. IDEconnector(40-1pinPRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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.

Drive jumper setting Mode of

device(s)

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Two devices Cable-Select Master Black

Slave Gray

Master Master Black or gray

Slave Slave

• 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 133/100/66 IDE devices.

Cable connector

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

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

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• SystempowerLED(2-pinPLED)

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

•

HarddiskdriveactivityLED(2-pin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.

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8. USBconnectors(10-1pinUSB78,USB910,USB1112)

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 cable is purchased separately.

9. 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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10. 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. Connect one end
of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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.

11. 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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Chapter 4

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

BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

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. Copy the original motherboard BIOS
using the ASUS Update utility.

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.

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

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

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the

Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update.

Drivers menu appears.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

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

Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows

ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate to launch the ASUS Update utility.

2. From the dropdown list, select any of the updating process:

Updating from the Internet

a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click

Auto Select

c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download

then click Next.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet.
Always update the utility to avail all its features.

®

desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS >

then click Next.

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Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select UpdateBIOSfromale, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the

Open window, then click Open.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

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

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

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

• Press <Alt> + <F2>

• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the

2 and press <Enter> to enable it.
Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is
found.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.36

FLASH TYPE: WOINBOND W25X80

Current ROM

BOARD: P5QL-VM EPU
VER: 0206 (H;00 B:02)
DATE: 07/10/2009

PATH: A:\

A:

during POST.

Tools menu to select EZ Flash

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown
VER: Unknown
DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [ESC] Exit

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

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• Only a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can

support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.

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

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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore

the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
restore a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a removable
device that contains the updated BIOS le.

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

G1P5G43.ROM.

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

• The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with

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

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

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

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

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

Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and
stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Refer to
section 5.8 Exit Menu for details.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

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

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

Entering BIOS Setup at startup

To enter BIOS Setup at startup:

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

Entering BIOS Setup after POST

To enter BIOS Setup after POST:

• Press

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only

<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

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

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the
operating system.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the LoadSetupsDefault item under the
Exit Menu. See section 5.8 Exit Menu.

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

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le

for this motherboard.

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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [00:31:48]

System Date [Tue 07/28/2009]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]
SATA 5 :[Not Detected]
SATA 6 :[Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

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Submenu items

CongurationeldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

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

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system Time.

Select Screen

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

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system conguration.

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings.

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration.

Boot For changing the system boot conguration.

Tools For conguring options for special functions.

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings.

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

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4.2.3 Navigation keys

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

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

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

4.2.5 Submenu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a
submenu. To display the submenu, 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 4.2.7 Pop-up window.

4.2.7 Pop-up window

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

window with the conguration

options for that item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Options

Disabled

Enabled

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

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system

Time.

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

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

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

Select Screen

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

<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.

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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.

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [00:31:48]

System Date [Tue 07/28/2009]

SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
SATA 3 :[Not Detected]
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]
SATA 5 :[Not Detected]
SATA 6 :[Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

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

a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system time.

Select Screen

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

4.3.1 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.

4.3.3 SATA 1-6

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

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 Serial ATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of SATA drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the

appropriate SATA 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]

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LBA/LargeMode[Auto]

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

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

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

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

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

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

DMA Mode [Auto]

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

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

4.3.4 StorageConguration

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

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

congure the item.

SATAConguration[Enhanced]

Allows you to set the SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Compatible] [Enhanced]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [AHCI]

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Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in
Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista
with OS built-in driver.

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is

accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDEDetectTimeOut(Sec)[35]

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

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

4.3.5 System Information

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

automatically detects the items in this menu.

Bios Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

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

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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

CPU Conguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration
USB Conguration

PCIPnP

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Adjust System
frequency/voltage.

4.4.1 CPUConguration

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

CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.

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

Key in ratio numbers directly.

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Conguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

MaxCPUIDValueLimit[Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even

without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel®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]

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CPU TM function [Enabled]

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

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

Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero

(0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

Intel(R)SpeedStep(TM)Tech[Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

4.4.2 Chipset

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

NorthBridgeConguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory
above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit

operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CongureDRAMTimingbySPD[Enabled]

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

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

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

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IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB]

Sets the IGD graphics mode.

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

128MB]

DVMT Memory [256MB]
Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

SouthBridgeConguration

Audio Controller [Disabled]

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

4.4.3 OnboardDevicesConguration

OnboardLAN[Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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]

JMB368 Controller [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMB368 controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

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]

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ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode 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]

4.4.4 USBConguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

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

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable 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 Legacy USB storage devices, including
USB ash drives and USB hard drives. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to
detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller
legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is

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

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

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

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USBMassStorageDeviceConguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

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

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

Emulation Type [Auto]

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

FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

4.4.5 PCI PnP

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

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

devices.

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

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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]

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4.5 Power menu

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

conguration options.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Suspend Mode [Auto]

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

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

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]

[S1(POS)Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on

Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and
stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.
[S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM)
sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and
consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up
device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was
left off.

[Auto] - Detected by OS.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.

4.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

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

4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.4 APMConguration

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]

PowerOnByPS/2Keyboard[Disabled]

Allows you to use the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX

power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On Ring [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RI to generate a wake event.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled]

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

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

Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled]

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

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

Resume On 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]

4.5.5 Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]

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

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CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected speed.

CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan control. Conguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected speed.

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Power
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.

VCOREVoltage,3.3VVoltage,5VVoltage,12VVoltage[xxxV]or

[Ignored]

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

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4.6 Boot menu

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device

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 Dev] [Hard

Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]

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

• To access Windows

• Press <F5> when ASUS Logo appears.

• Press <F8> after POST.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot

Device Priority
sequence.

A virtual drive (Drive
B:) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive as

the rst boot device.

®

OS in Safe Mode, do any of the following:

4.6.2 BootSettingsConguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

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

FullScreenLogo[Enabled]

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

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

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

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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]

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.

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

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 in setting a supervisor
password.

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

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

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item and press <Enter>.

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] -

[ViewOnly]-

[Limited]-

[Full Access] -

prevents user access to the Setup utility.

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

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

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

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 in setting a user password.

item and press <Enter>.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

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

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

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4.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

AI NET 2

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. Please see section 5.1.2 for details.

4.7.2 AI NET 2

CheckRealtekLANcable[Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run the
utility to select and
update BIOS.
This utility supports

1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)

2. MTFS (read only)

3. CD-DISC (read only)

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4.8 Exit menu

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

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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

Exit & Save Changes

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

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

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup
after saving the
cahnges.

F10 key can be used
for this operation.

Discard Changes

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

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

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

LoadSetupDefaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation
window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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