T3-M2NC51PV
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
Table of contents
Notices................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ..............................................................................vii
About this guide.................................................................................viii
System package contents.................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2
Front panel (external)........................................................... 1-2
Front panel (internal)............................................................ 1-3
Rear panel............................................................................. 1-4
Internal components............................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Preparation ........................................................................... 2-2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2
Removing the cover.............................................................. 2-3
Lifting the power supply....................................................... 2-4
Installing a CPU ..................................................................... 2-4
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ....... 2-4
CPU installation....................................................... 2-5
Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly..... 2-7
2.6
2.7
Installing a DIMM ................................................................... 2-8
2.6.1
Memory configurations ........................................... 2-9
2.6.2
DIMM installation...................................................2-13
Installing an expansion card................................................2-14
2.7.1
2.7.2
Expansion slots .....................................................2-14
Expansion card installation....................................2-15
2.8
2.9
Installing an optical drive....................................................2-17
Installing a hard disk drive (HDD) .......................................2-17
2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit......................................2-19
2.11 Replacing the cover ............................................................ 2-21
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Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1
3.2
3.3
Installing an operating system.............................................. 3-2
Powering up.......................................................................... 3-2
Support CD information........................................................ 3-2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
Running the support CD.......................................... 3-3
Drivers menu........................................................... 3-4
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-5
Make Disk menu...................................................... 3-6
ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Introduction .......................................................................... 4-2
Motherboard layout .............................................................. 4-2
Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3
Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS Information
5.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2
5.1.1
5.1.2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-2
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-3
5.2
BIOS setup program.............................................................. 5-6
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
BIOS menu screen................................................... 5-7
Menu bar................................................................. 5-7
Navigation keys....................................................... 5-7
Menu items ............................................................. 5-8
Sub-menu items...................................................... 5-8
Configuration fields................................................. 5-8
Pop-up window........................................................ 5-8
Scroll bar................................................................. 5-8
General help............................................................ 5-8
5.3
Main menu............................................................................. 5-9
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
System Time .......................................................... 5-9
System Date .......................................................... 5-9
Primary IDE Master/Slave......................................5-10
Serial-ATA 1, Serial-ATA 2, Serial-ATA 3 .............5-11
IDE Configuration ..................................................5-13
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5.3.6
System Information...............................................5-14
5.4
Advanced menu.................................................................. 5-15
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.4.5
5.4.6
AMD Cool’n’Quiet Configuration............................5-15
USB Configuration.................................................5-16
CPU Configuration.................................................5-17
Chipset.................................................................. 5-17
Onboard Devices Configuration.............................5-22
PCI PnP.................................................................. 5-23
5.5
Power menu........................................................................ 5-24
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
Suspend Mode ......................................................5-24
ACPI APIC Support ................................................5-24
Restore on AC Power Loss by IO ..........................5-24
APM Configuration ................................................5-25
Hardware Monitor..................................................5-26
5.6
5.7
Boot menu.......................................................................... 5-27
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
Boot Device Priority..............................................5-27
Boot Settings Configuration .................................5-28
Security................................................................. 5-29
Exit menu............................................................................ 5-31
Appendix
Power supply specifications .............................................................A-2
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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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to
the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected.
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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
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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.
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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach
Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV 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 T3-M2NC51PV.
The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the
front and rear panel, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
6. Appendix
The Appendix includes the power supply unit specification for this
system.
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a
task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on
ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2. Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your T3-M2NC51PV system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS T3-M2NC51PV barebone system with
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ASUS motherboard
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6 x USB 2.0 ports
250 W PFC power supply unit
Gigabit LAN port
2 x IEEE 1394a ports
LED panel
CPU fan and heatsink assembly
1 x 5.25” drive bays
7-in-1 storage card reader
2 x 3.5” hard disk drive bay
2. Cables
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AC power cable
IDE cable
Serial ATA cable
Serial ATA power cable
3. Support CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
T3-M2NC51PV. The chapter lists
the system features including
introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS T3-M2NC51PV!
The ASUS T3-M2NC51PV is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing, and powered by the ASUS
motherboard with the AMD Socket AM2 that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64
X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors.
The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-
800/667/533 DIMMs. With audio functions, extensive connectivity, and
Gigabit LAN capability, the T3-M2NC51PV is designed for the sophisticated.
With these and many more, the T3-M2NC51PV definitely delivers the
cutting edge technology for your computing and multimedia needs!
1.2
Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the system and audio control buttons, system
LEDs, and LED panel.
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1. Drive door. Open this door to access the optical drive.
2. Power button
3. HDD LED . This LED lights up when data is being read from or
written to the hard disk drive
. Press this button to turn the system on.
4. Front panel I/O door. Push down this door to show the input/output
ports.
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1.3
Front panel (internal)
The storage card reader slots, and several I/O ports are located inside the
front panel doors.
Open the front panel door by pushing it downwards.
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5. CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ card slot
. This slot is for a
CompactFlash®/Microdrive™ storage card.
6. Memory Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ card slot. This slot is for a Memory
Stick®/Memory Stick Pro™ storage card.
2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports
7. USB 2.0 ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
8. 4-pin IEEE 1394a port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
9. Secure Digital™/MultimediaCard slot . This slot is for a Secure
Digital™/MultimediaCard storage card.
10. Eject button. Press this button to eject the optical drive loading tray.
11. Microphone port
. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
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12. Headphone port
mini-plug.
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
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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. Expansion slots. Use these slots when installing expansion cards.
2. Rear surround speakers. This port connects to a high-definition
6-channel speaker.
3. Side surround speakers. This port connects to a high-definition
6-channel speaker.
4. Microphone port
. This Microphone (pink) port connects a
microphone. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.
5. DVI-out port. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D)
card.
6. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
7. External SATA port. This port connects to a SATA hard disk drive.
8. PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 keyboard.
. This purple 6-pin connector is for a
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9. LAN (RJ-45) port
. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports
10. USB 2.0 ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,
scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
11. 6-pin IEEE 1394a port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394a-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
12. Chassis vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside
the system chassis.
13. Expansion card lock. This lock secures installed expansion cards. See
page 2-15 for details.
14. Center & woofer speakers. This port connects to a high-definition
6-channel speaker.
15. Line In port
. This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player
or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port
becomes Surround output.
16. Line Out port
. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or
a speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
17. VGA port
. This port connects a VGA monitor.
18. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input
voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
19. Power connector. This connector is for a power cable and plug.
20. Power switch. This switch allows you to turn your PC on/off.
21. S/PDIF Out port. This port connects your audio system for 5.1-
channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
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Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove
the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are
labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on
installing additional system components.
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1. 5.25-inch optical drive
2. Hard disk drive metal tray
3. ASUS motherboard
4. AMD® AM2 socket
5. DIMM sockets
6. Serial ATA connectors
7. PCI Express™ x16 slot
8. PCI slot
9. Expansion card slots
10. Power supply unit
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
2.1
Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan
to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED
lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off
mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet
and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any
system component.
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ON
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Standby
Power
Powered
Off
Onboard LED
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2.3
Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
1. On the rear panel, locate the
three screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
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2. Use a Phillips screw driver to
remove the cover screws.
Keep the screws for later use.
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3. Slightly pull the cover toward
the rear panel until the side
tabs are disengaged from the
chassis.
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2.4
Lifting the power supply
You must lift the power supply unit (PSU) before you can install a central
processing unit (CPU) and other system components.
To lift the PSU:
1. Lay the system on its side on a
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flat, stable surface.
2. Locate and remove the two
screws that secures the PSU to
the chassis.
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3. Lift the PSU in the direction of
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the arrow to a 900 angle.
When removing the PSU, make sure to hold or support it firmly. The unit
may accidentally drop and damage other system components.
2.5
Installing a CPU
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD
Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™
processors.
2.5.1
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and
heatsink assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models.
You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before you can install
a CPU.
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
2. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove and set aside the four screws
that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.
3. Carefully lift the fan and heatsink assembly, and set it aside.
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2.5.2 CPU installation
The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed
for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed
for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!
Installing the CPU
IMPORTANT! Before installing the
CPU, remove the two rubbers (A and
B) attached to the bottom of the
cooler / fan.
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To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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CPU Socket AM2
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.
Socket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner
with the gold triangle matches
the socket corner with a small
triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Small triangle
Gold triangle
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The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks on the
side tab to indicate that it is
locked.
2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly
To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed
CPU.
2. Drive in the four screws you removed earlier into the CPU fan screw
holes to secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the motherboard.
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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the
motherboard.
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M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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Installing a DIMM
The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual
Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
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240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets
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2.6.1 Memory configurations
You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, and
1 GB DDR2 DIMMs.
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may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in the table on the next page.
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Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMMs in
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from
the same vendor.
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2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 memory.
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules.
Recommended memory configurations
Sockets
Mode
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
Single-channel
(1) Installed
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Installed
Installed
Dual-channel
(3)* Installed
* Use only identical DDR2 DIMM pairs.
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DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
Vendor Model
Brand Side/s* Component
A B C
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256
512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
Elpida
Elpida
Hynix
SS E5116AB-5C-E
SS E5116AF-5C-E
DS HY5PS56821F-C4
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Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550
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Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G
Kingston DS D6408TE7BL-37
Micron
DS 5YD11D9GCT
256MB Samsung M378T3253FG0-CD5
512MB Samsung M378T6553BG0-CD5
Samsung SS K4T56083QF-GCD5
Samsung SS K4T51083QB-GCD5
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
512MB Micron
HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A
HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
Infineon SS HYB18T512160AF-3.7AFSS31270
Infineon SS HYB18T512800AC37SSS11511
Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF37FSS29334
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DS D9BOM
DS D9CRZ
1G
Micron
MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 Micron
512MB Corsair
512MB Elpida
512MB Kingmax
VS512MB533D2
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
KLBC28F-A8KB4
Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC
Elpida SS E5108AB-5C-E
Kingmax SS KKEA88B4IAK-37
256MB Kingmax KLBB68F-36EP4
512MB Kingmax KLBC28F-A8EB4
Elpida
Elpida
SS E5116AB-5C-E
SS E5108AE-5C-E
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DDR2 (667 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
Vendor Model
Brand Side/s* Component
Elpida SS E2508AB-6E-E
Kingston SS D6408TE8WL-27
Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E
Kingston DS D6408TE8WL-3
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C
256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256
512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512
512MB Kingston KVR667D2E5/512
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512MB Samsung KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6 Samsung SS K4T51083QC
512MB Samsung KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6 Samsung DS K4T56083QF-ZCE6
512MB Samsung M378T6553CZ3-CE6
Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6
Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE6
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1G
Samsung M378T2953CZ3-CE6
Samsung KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE6
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A Infineon
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A Infineon
HYS64T64000HU-3S-A Infineon
HYS64T128020HU-3S-A Infineon
SS HYB18T512160AF-3SSSS17310
SS HYB18T5128000AF-3SSSS27416
SS HYB18T512800AF3SFSS05346
DS HYB18T512800AF3SSSS28104
DS MIII0052532M8CEC
1G
Infineon
512MB Corsair
512MB HY
VS512MB667D2
Corsair
HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA Hynix
HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA Hynix
HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB Hynix
SS HY5PS12821AFP-Y4
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HY
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512MB
512MB
1G
HYMP564U72AP8-Y5
HYMP564U72AP8-Y4
HYMP564U72AP8-Y5
Hynix
SS
SS
DS
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HYMP564U72AP8-Y4
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
E5108AE-6E-E
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Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5
Kingmax SS
Kingmax DS
512MB
512MB
1G
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
ADATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDAT
78.91092.420
Elpida
SS
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DS
SS
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DS
DS
AU512E667C5KBGC
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Apacer
Apacer
Elpida
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B
E5108AE-6E-E
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VD29608A8A-3EC20615
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
VD29608A8A-3EC20620
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DDR2 (800 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512
1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G
512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512
1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G
Vendor Model
Brand Side/s* Component
A
B
C
Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7
Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7
Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package
Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package
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1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7
512MB Samsung KR M391T6553CZ3-CE7 Samsung SS K4T51083QC-ZCE7
1G Samsung KR M391T6553CZ3-CE7 Samsung DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
512MB HY
HYS64T32001HU-2.5-A
HYS64T64020HU-2.5-A
Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF25SSS49313
Infineon DS HYB18T256800AF25SSS25063
HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA Hynix
HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA Hynix
SS HY5PS12821AFP-S6
DS HY5PS12821AFP-S6
1G
HY
Legend:
A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory
configuration.
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
SS - Single-sided
DS - Double-sided
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Refer to the
Qualified DDR2 533/667/800 vendors list on this page. Visit the ASUS
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2.6.2 DIMM installation
To install a DDR2 DIMM:
1. Locate the two DIMM sockets
on the motherboard.
Retaining clips
2. Unlock a socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
3
3. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
4
2
4
2
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
1
DIMM is properly seated.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM!
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2.7
Installing an expansion card
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has one PCI and one PCI Express™ x16 slot. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage the motherboard.
2.7.1 Expansion slots
PCI slot
The PCI slots support PCI cards such
as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
PCI Express™ x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI
Express™ x16 graphic cards
that comply with PCI Express™
specifications. The figure shows a
graphics card installed on the PCI
Express™ x16 slot.
The chassis supports PCI Express x 16 cards with 204.63mm x 108mm x
16mm or smaller dimensions only.
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2.7.2 Expansion card installation
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Locate and remove one metal bracket lock screw.
3. Remove the metal bracket lock.
4. Align the card connector with the slot, then press firmly.
5. Secure the card with one screw.
6. Replace the metal braket lock, then secure it with one screw.
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5
1
2
5
3
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Standard Function
0
System Timer
1
Keyboard Controller
2
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM1)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
4
6
7*
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
Primary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard
LNKA LNEA LNEB
shared –– ––
LNEC
LSMB
LUB2
LSA0
LUB0 LMAC
LAZA LATA
PCI slot1
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PCIE x16 slot
Onboard E-SATA
LAN controller
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shared ––
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shared
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Onboard SMB
controller
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shared
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Onboard USB1.1
controller
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shared
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Onboard USB2.0
controller
Onboard SATA0
controller
––
shared
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Onboard Azalia
controller
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shared
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Onboard IDE
controller
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shared
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Internal VGA
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shared
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When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.8
Installing an optical drive
The barebone system comes with a 5.25-inch drive bays for an optical
drive.
To install an optical drive:
1. Place the chassis upright.
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2
2. Insert the optical drive to the
upper 5.25 in drive bay, then
carefully push the drive until its
screw holes align with the holes
on the bay.
3. Secure the optical drive with
four screws on both sides of the
bay.
4. Connect the IDE and the power
plugs to the connectors at the
back of the drive.
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3
2.9
Installing a hard disk drive (HDD)
The system supports one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
To install an Serial ATA hard disk drive:
1. Connect the SATA power cable
to the plug of the power supply
unit.
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2
2. Connect the SATA signal
cable and the power plugs to
the connectors at the back
of the drive.
3. Locate the HDD tray.
4
4. Insert a hard disk drive (with
the HDD PCB facing the top
of the chassis) to the tray,
then secure it with four
screws.
4
4
4
4
5. Connect the SATA signal
cable to the SATA connector
on the motherboard.
6.
Tighten all the cables with the
plastic coils.
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6
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2.10 Reinstalling the power supply unit
Reinstall the power supply unit (PSU) after installing the system
components and reconnecting the cables.
To reinstall the PSU:
1. Lift the chassis to a 90o angle.
2. Connect the 4-pin 12
V power plug to the
ATX12V connector on the
motherboard.
3. Connect the 24-pin
ATX power plug to the
ATXPWR connector on the
motherboard.
4. Position the PSU over the
chassis.
5. Align the PSU side hook with
the metal slot located on the
side of the optical drive bay.
6. Slide the PSU toward the
direction of the rear panel until it fits in place.
7. Secure the PSU with the screw you removed earlier.
Make sure the PSU cables do not interfere with the CPU and/or chassis
fans.
8
9A
9B
2
3
Power supply unit plugs
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8. Connect the 4-pin power plug(s) to the power connector of the
optical drive(s).
9A. Connect the 4-pin power plug to the power connector of the IDE hard
disk drive, or the Serial ATA hard disk drive with a 4-pin power plug.
- or -
9B. For Serial ATA hard disk drive without a 4-pin power plug, connect
the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug to the power connector at the
back of the drive, then connect the other end (4-pin male) to a 4-pin
(female) power plug from the power supply unit.
See the Appendix for the power supply specifications.
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.
NOTE. The voltage selector is set to
230 V by default.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127
V, set the switch to 115 V. If the voltage
supply in your area is 200-240 V, set the
switch to 230 V.
Setting the switch to 115 V in a 230 V environment will seriously
damage the system!
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2.11 Replacing the cover
To replace the cover:
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2
1. Turn the chassis upright.
2. Position the front edge of the
cover at least two inches from
the front panel cover. Fit the
cover tabs with the chassis rail
and the front panel tabs.
3. Lower the rear edge of the
cover as shown.
4
4. Push the cover slightly toward
the front panel until it fits in
place.
4
5. Secure the cover with the
three screws you removed
earlier.
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4
2
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up
the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
3.1
Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems
(OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so
you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for more information.
3.2
Powering up
The system has one power buttons located on the front panel. Press the
system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
Press to enter the
system OS
In Windows® mode, pressing the
button shuts down, restarts, or puts
the system in sleep mode (S3) depending on the OS setting.
3.3
Support CD information
The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and
several utility drivers that enhance the system features.
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•
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other
operating system versions.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
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3.3.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The
CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your
computer.
Click an icon to display
other information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
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3.3.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard
Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.
JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver
Installs the JMicron® JMB36X RAID controller driver.
Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver Program
Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ MCP 51
chipset.
Nvidia GeForce 6150 Display Driver
Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce 6150 driver.
SoundMAX ADI1988B Audio Driver
Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988B audio driver and application.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ technology driver.
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3.3.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility continuously monitors vital system information such as
fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on
any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a
healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
Installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS
and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a
network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-4 for details.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0
The Acrobat® Acrobat Reader® software is for viewing files saved in
Portable Document Format (PDF).
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia
techology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves
the multimedia featuers of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and
movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer.
This application is already built into the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service
Pack 2. If Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 is installed in your
system, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation.
ASUS Cool’n’Quiet Utility
Launches the ASUS Cool’n’Quiet utility.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
View the online help for detailed information.
3.3.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu contains items to create JMicron® JMB363 SATA/
PATA RAID driver disk.
NVIDIA 32bit Win2K SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit
Windows 2000 system.
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NVIDIA 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit
Windows XP system.
NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit
system.
JMicron JMB36X 32/64bit Driver
Allows you to create an JMicron® driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.
3.3.5 ASUS contact information
The Contact tab displays the ASUS contact information.
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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information
about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter
includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector
locations.
4.1
Introduction
The ASUS M2N5-BN motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS
T3-M2NC51PV system. This chapter provides technical information about
the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2
Motherboard layout
22.4cm (8.8in)
ESATA
AUDIO
VGA_DVI
VIA
VT6308P
AD1988B
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
JMicron
Marvell
JMB363
88E1116
SPDIF_OUT
Nvidia
4Mb
MCP51 Regulator
BIOS
R
Super I/O
Nvidia
C51PV
M2N5-BN
SB_PWR
ATX12V
CPU_FAN
BUZZ
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4.3
Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
CLRTC
R
Normal
(Default)
Clear RTC
M2N5-BN
M2N5-BN Clear RTC RAM
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW123456)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set 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).
The USBPW1234 jumper is for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5678
jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to
additional USB ports.
(D
USBPW56
M2N5-BN
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•
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system would not power up.
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least
500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR
R
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
M2N5-BN
M2N5-BN Keyboard Power Setting
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4.4
Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.
1. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connector supports the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan
cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, making sure that the
black wire of the cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
R
CPU_FAN
M2N5-BN
M2N5-BN CPU Fan Connector
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!
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2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the
power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed
to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug to the ATX12V
connector on the motherboard; otherwise, the system will not boot up.
EATXPWR
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
Ground
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
R
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
M2N5-BN
ATX12V
M2N5-BN ATX Power Connector
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
SATA2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
SATA1
R
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
M2N5-BN
GND
SATA3
GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA_TXN3
GND
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_RXN3
GND
M2N5-BN SATA Connectors
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table
below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector
SATA1
Color
Black
Black
Setting
Master
Slave
Use
Boot disk
Data Disk
SATA2/3
right angle side
Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect
the right-angle side of SATA
cable to the onboard SATA
port to avoid mechanical
conflict with huge graphics
cards.
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6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/
PDIF) port(s). 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.
R
M2N5-BN
SPDIF_OUT
M2N5-BN Digital Audio Connector
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel
CD
(black)
R
M2N5-BN
M2N5-BN Internal Audio Connector
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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the
BIOS parameters.
5.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy
disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets
corrupted.)
2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
5.1.1 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
Prepare the motherboard support CD containing the updated
motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the
system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then
updates the corrupted BIOS file.
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Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “M2N5-BN.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
latest BIOS file.
5.1.2 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
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Save the current BIOS file
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See
page 3-5 for the Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS
Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from
the Internet option from the
drop-down menu, then click
Next.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click Auto Select.
Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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5.2
BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS”.
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup
program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record
them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to
run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>. You can also restart by turning the system off and
then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default
Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “5.7 Exit Menu.”
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The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
file for this motherboard.
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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a field.
System Time
System Date
[16:37:21]
[Wed,10/20/2004]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Serial-ATA 1
:[ST320410A]
:[ASUS CD-S520/A]
:[Not Detected]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure the System
time.
Serial-ATA 2
Serial-ATA 3
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
5.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced
Power
For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
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.
5.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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5.2.4 Menu items
System Time
System Date
[16:37:21]
The highlighted item on the menu
bar displays the specific items for
that menu. For example, selecting
Main shows the Main menu items.
[Wed,10/20/2004]
Primary IDE Master :[ST320410A]
Primary IDE Slave
Serial-ATA 1
Serial-ATA 2
Serial-ATA 3
:[ASUS CD-S520/A]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar
have their respective menu items.
Main menu items
5.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the
item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.
5.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is
user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.
You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to
display a list of options. Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”
5.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
5.2.8 Scroll bar
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
A scroll bar appears on the right side
of a menu screen when there are
WARNING: Setting wrong values in
below sections may cause system to
malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
[No]
[64]
items that do not fit on the screen.
Press the Up/Down arrow keys or
<Page Up> /<Page Down> keys
to display the other items on the
screen.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping
[Disabled]
[E
Pop-up window
5.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
Scroll bar
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5.3
Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select
a field.
System Time
System Date
[16:37:21]
[Wed,10/20/2004]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Serial-ATA 1
Serial-ATA 2
Serial-ATA 3
:[ST320410A]
:[ASUS CD-S520/A]
:[Not Detected]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure the System
time.
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration
System Information
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
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5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master
Select the type of
device connected to
the system.
Device
: Hard Disk
: ST320410A
: 20.0GB
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
SMART Monitoring
: Supported
: 16 Sectors
: 4
: MultiWord DMA-2
: Ultra DMA-2
: Supported
Type
[Auto]
[Auto]
LBA/Large Mode
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
SMART Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.3.4 Serial-ATA 1, Serial-ATA 2, Serial-ATA 3
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial
ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each Serial ATA device.
Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the Serial ATA device
information.
Third IDE Master
Device
: Not Detected
LBA/Large Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
Smart Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
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-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
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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. Configuration 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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.3.5 IDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you want to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
When in AHCI/RAID
mode, SATA controller
is forced to Native
mode.
Onboard PCI IDE Controller
Serial-ATA 1 Controller
Serial-ATA 2 Controller
[Primary]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
nVidia RAID Setup
Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Primary]
Allows you to select the PCI IDE controller mode. Set this item to disabled
to disable the integrated IDE controller. Set it to Primary to enable the
Primary IDE controller. Configuration options: [Primary] [Disabled]
Serial-ATA 1/2 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Serial-ATA 1 and 2 controller.
Serial-ATA 1 controller controls SATA1 and SATA2. Serial-ATA 2 controller
controls SATA3. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
nVidia RAID Setup
RAID Setup
nVidia RAID Function
[Disabled]
nVidia RAID Function [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the nVidia RAID function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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5.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version
: 0202
Build Date : 08/11/06
Processor
Type
Speed
Count
: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
: 1800MHz
: 1
System Memory
Usable Size: 256MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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5.4
Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
AMD Cool’n’Quiet Configuration
USB Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP
5.4.1 AMD Cool‘n’Quiet Configuration
Cool’n’Quiet
[Enabled]
Cool’n’Quiet [Enabled]
Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.2 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4
USB 1.1 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Devices Enabled:
1 Hub
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-off
[Enabled]
[HiSpeed]
[Enabled]
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the USB 1.1 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy
operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the
presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy
mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced host controller interface
(EHCI) hand-off support. This is a workaround for operating systems
without EHCI hand-off support. The ECHI ownership change should be
claimed by the EHCI driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.3 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
CPU Configuration
Module Version: 13.00
Physical Count: 1
Logical Count : 1
AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146
Revision: CG
Cache L1: 128KB
Cache L2: 1024KB
Speed
: 2000MHz
Current FSB Multiplier: 10x
Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9X
Able to Change Freq
uCode Patch Level
: Yes
: None Required
5.4.4 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.
NorthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration
NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration
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NorthBridge Configuration
NorthBridge Chipset Configuration
Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration
Power Down Control
[Auto]
Memory CLK
CAS Latency(Tcl)
: 200 MHz
: 2.5
RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd)
Min Active RAS(Tras)
Row Precharge Time(Trp)
RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd)
Row Cycle (Trc)
: 3 CLK
: 8 CLK
: 3 CLK
: 2 CLK
: 11 CLK
: 24 CLK
: 3 CLK
: 5.0 ns
: 6 ns
Row Refresh Cycle(Trfc)
Read Write Delay(Trwt)
Read Preamble
Asynchronous Latency
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
Memclock Mode
[Auto]
MCT Timing Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
Bank Interleaving
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID
Memory Hole Remapping
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Memclock Mode [Auto]
Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit]
[Manual]
The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to
[Limit] or [Manual].
Memclock Value [200MHz]
Configuration options: [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400MHz]
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MCT Timing Mode [Auto]
Sets the MCT Timing mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to
[Manual].
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0][6.0]
TRAS [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]... [18 CLK]
TRP [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]
TRCD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]
TRRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]
TRC [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [11T] [12T] [13T]... [25T]
Bank Interleaving [Auto]
Sets the bank interleaving feature.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you use a memmory that
supports this function.
MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]
Enables or disables the MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Memory Hole Remapping [Disabled]
Enables or disables the memory remapping around the memory hole.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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ECC Configuration
ECC Configuration
DRAM ECC allows
hardware to report
and correct memory
errors automatically
maintaining system
integrity.
DRAM ECC Enable
ECC MCE Enable
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
4-Bit ECC Mode
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ECC MCE Enable [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ECC MCE Enable.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled]
Enables or disables the ECC Chip Kill function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Down Control [Auto]
Allows the DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock
enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Disabled]
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SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration
The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the SouthBridge
settings.
SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration
AZILIA AUDIO
OnBoard LAN
LAN Boot ROM
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
AZALIA AUDIO [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set the High-Definition audio function.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
OnBoard LAN [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set
to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration
NvigpBridge/C51PV Chipset Configuration
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size
[Auto]
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [Auto]
Allows you to select the C51PV share memory size.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
[256MB] [Auto]
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5.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
Configure ITE8716 Super IO Chipset
Enable or disable
Configure DRAM Timing
by SPD.
Serial Port1 Address
Onboard E-SATA BOOTROM
[3F8/IRQ4]
[Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]
[2E8/IRQ3]
OnBoard E-SATA BOOTROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard E-SATA BOOTROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.6 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block
for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
No: Lets the BIOS
configure all the
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
devices in the system.
Yes: Lets the operating
system configure Plug
and Play (PnP) devices
not required for boot
if your system has a
Plug and Play operating
system.
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]
[192] [224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
5.5
Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and
Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to
display the configuration options.
Select the ACPI state
Suspend Mode
ACPI APIC Support
[Auto]
[Enabled]
used for System
Suspend.
Restore on AC Power Loss by IO [Last State]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
5.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
5.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller
(APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.3 Restore on AC Power Loss by IO [Last State]
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.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
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5.5.4 APM Configuration
Resume On PME#
[Disabled]
Resume On LAN(MAC)
Resume On Ring
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Resume On PS/2 KB/MS
Resume On RTC Alarm
Resume On PME# [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On Ring [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the RI to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard or use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration 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. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.5 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
[51ºC/122.5ºF]
[41ºC/105.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed
[3813 RPM]
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[ 1.320V]
[ 3.345V]
[ 5.094V]
[11.880V]
12V Voltage
Smart Q-FAN Function
[Enabled]
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], [N/A], or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field shows N/A.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
Smart Q-FAN Function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable smart Q-Fan function. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.6
Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings
Specifies the Boot
Device Boot Priority
sequence.
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
availabe devices.
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[Hard Drive]
[ATAPI CD-ROM]
[ATAPI CD-ROM]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Hard Drive]
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.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Quick Boot
Full Screen Logo
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
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.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After
you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
[Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
User Access Level (Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
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The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
Clear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both
when accessing Setup and booting the system.
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.7
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.
Exit Options
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
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.
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Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished 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 confirmation
window appears. Select OK to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while
exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation 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 confirmation 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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Appendix
The Appendix includes the power
supply unit specification for this
system.
Power supply specifications
Input characteristics
Input Voltage Range
Range 1
Minimum
100 V
Normal
115 V
230 V
Maximum
130 V
Range 2
200 V
260 V
Input Frequency Range
Maximum Input AC Current
50 Hz to 60 Hz
6 A max. at 115 Vac
3 A max. at 230 Vac, full load
Inrush Current
Efficiency
No hazards to occur and damage
components
65% min. at 115Vac and output
full load
Current Harmonic
EPA
Meets EN61000-3-2 @ 100 Vac/50 Hz
or 230 Vac/50 Hz at full load
50% min. at input 115 Vac, 60 Hz
Output characteristics
Output
Load Range
Regulation
Ripple
Voltage
Min
Max
Min
Max
Max
+5 V
+12 V
-12 V
0.3 A
1 A
18 A
14 A
0.3 A
16 A
2.5 A
-5%
-5%
+5%
+5%
+10%
+5%
+5%
50 mVp-p
150 mVp-p
200 mVp-p
50 mVp-p
50 mVp-p
0 A
-10%
-5%
+3.3 V
+5 VSB
0.3 A
0.1 A
-5%
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
Output Voltage
Maximum Voltage
+3.3V
+5V
4.6V
7V
+12V
15.6V
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