P5VDC-X
Contents
Notices................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide.................................................................................viii
P5VDC-X specifications summary......................................................... x
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
Product highlights................................................... 1-2
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
1.4
1.5
Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-6
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
Placement direction ................................................ 1-6
Screw holes............................................................. 1-6
Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7
1.6
1.7
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-8
Installling the CPU heatsink and fan......................1-11
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...................1-13
System memory.................................................................. 1-15
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
Overview............................................................... 1-15
Memory configurations .........................................1-15
Installing a DDR1 DIMM .........................................1-18
Removing a DDR1 DIMM........................................1-18
Installing a DDR2 DIMM .........................................1-19
Removing a DDR2 DIMM........................................1-19
1.8
Expansion slots................................................................... 1-20
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
Installing an expansion card..................................1-20
Configuring an expansion card..............................1-20
Interrupt assignments...........................................1-21
PCI slots................................................................ 1-22
PCI Express x16 ...................................................1-22
PCI Express x1 .....................................................1-22
1.9
Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-24
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1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-26
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-26
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-27
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-2
ASUS EZ Flash utility............................................... 2-3
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8
2.2
BIOS setup program............................................................ 2-11
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
2.2.9
BIOS menu screen.................................................2-12
Menu bar............................................................... 2-12
Navigation keys.....................................................2-12
Menu items ........................................................... 2-13
Sub-menu items....................................................2-13
Configuration fields...............................................2-13
Pop-up window......................................................2-13
Scroll bar............................................................... 2-13
General help..........................................................2-13
2.3
2.4
Main menu........................................................................... 2-14
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
System Time.........................................................2-14
System Date .........................................................2-14
Legacy Diskette A/B.............................................2-14
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave .........2-15
System Information ..............................................2-16
Advanced menu.................................................................. 2-17
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
JumperFree Configuration.....................................2-17
USB Configuration.................................................2-19
CPU Configuration.................................................2-21
Chipset.................................................................. 2-22
Onboard Devices Configuration.............................2-27
PCI PnP.................................................................. 2-28
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2.5
Power menu........................................................................ 2-29
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
Suspend Mode.......................................................2-29
Repost Video on S3 Resume.................................2-29
ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................2-29
ACPI APIC Support ...............................................2-29
APM Configuration ...............................................2-30
Hardware Monitor ................................................2-32
2.6
2.7
Boot menu.......................................................................... 2-33
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
Boot Device Priority..............................................2-33
Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-34
Security................................................................. 2-35
Exit menu............................................................................ 2-37
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1
3.2
Installing an operating system.............................................. 3-2
Support CD information........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
Running the support CD.......................................... 3-2
Drivers menu........................................................... 3-3
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-4
Make Disk................................................................ 3-5
Manual menu........................................................... 3-6
ASUS Contact information...................................... 3-7
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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
manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 userʼs 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.
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 possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
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•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals 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.
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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.
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•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
The 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.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the
new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware
setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system
components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on
the motherboard.
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides 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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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/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 help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5VDC-X.ROM
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P5VDC-X specifications summary
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/ Pentium® D/
Celeron processors
CPU
Supports Intel® Dual-Core 65nm Intel® processors
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Supports Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
Chipset
Northbridge: VIA PT880 Ultra
Southbridge: VIA VT8237A
Front Side Bus
Memory
1066/ 800/533 MHz
2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB 400/333/
266 unbufferred non-ECC DDR memory modules
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2GB DDR2
533/400 unbufferred non-ECC memory modules
Expansion slots
Storage
1 x AGP 8X slot
1 x PCI Express x16 (max. x4 mode)
3 x PCI slots
Southbridge VIA VT8237A supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
configuration
Audio
ADI AD1986A High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC
Supports Jack-Sensing and Enumeration Technology
S/PDIF Out interface
Realtek® 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
LAN
USB
BIOS
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3
ASUS Special
Features
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo
Rear panel
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
6-channel audio ports
4 x USB ports
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x SPDIF out port
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Internal
connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports
1 x 24-pin EATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors
Form factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in
Support CD
contents
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
1
introduction
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1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5VDC-X motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
Cables
ASUS P5VDC-X motherboard
1 x Serial ATA cable
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories
I/O shield
Application CD
Documentation
ASUS motherboard support CD
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3
Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology,
the Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) that allows 64-bit
computing, and the Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology (EIST) that
intelligently adjusts the CPU voltage and frequency depending on the CPU
loading, system speed or power requirement. See page 1-8 for details.
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Intel® 65nm Dual-Core CPU support
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron®
dual-core processors built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology
with copper interconnect. Dual-core processors contain two physical
CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful
processing. Intel®ʼs 65nm process is the most advanced chip manufacturing
technology, delivering breakthrough performance, enhanced media
experience, and low power consumption. Intel® 65nm dual-core processors
utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design without
compromising performance.
PCI Express™ & AGP8X
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 and AGP8X slots to provide
ultimate flexibility for graphics card upgrade. The PCI Express x16 slot
running at PCI Express x4 speed outperforms PCI interface with its
exceptional high bandwidth up to 2GB/s. See page 1-22 for details.
Dual Channel DDR and DDRII support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard
supports up to 2GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The
ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR.
With initial speeds of 533MHz, DDR2 memory provides bandwidth up to 4.3GB/
s. Doubled by the dual-channel architecture, the widest memory bus bandwidth
8.6GB/s is achieved on this motherboard. See page 1-15 for details.
Serial ATA RAID technology
Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable
performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 150MB/s data transfer
rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100%
software compatibility. The onboard VIA VT8237A southbridge allows
RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration for two SATA connectors. See
page 1-29 for details.
10/100 Mbps LAN
Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the
onboard LAN port. Allows you to play online games without buying
expensive additional LAN cards. See page 1-26 for details.
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ADI SoundMAX High-Definition audio
The onboard 6-channel AD1986A High Definition audio CODEC enables
high-quality audio which automatically detects and identifies what type of
peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks. It also notifies the user of
inappropriate connection. See pages 1-26 and 1-27 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer
into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful
audio and speaker systems. See page 1-26 for details.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0
is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-25, 1-27 and 1-31 for
details.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for
details.
ASUS MyLogo™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See details on page
2-34.
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1.4
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
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Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
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.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
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Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
P5VDC-X Onboard LED
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Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
21.8cm (8.6in)
PWR_FAN
CPU_FAN
PS/2KBMS
T:Mouse
B:Keyboard
ATX12V
COM1
LGA775
USB12
LAN_USB34
VIA PT880
Ultra
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
REALTEK
RTL8201CL
P5VDC-X
CHA_FAN
AGP
PCIEX16
VIA
VT8237A
R
PCI1
PCI2
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AD1986A
SATA1
USB78_WIFI
SB_PWR
4Mb
BIOS
SATA2
CLRTC
PCI3
CD
USBPW56
USBPW78
AAFP
PANEL
FLOPPY
USB56
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1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package.
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Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should
come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the
retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match
the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
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Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
PnP Cap
Retention tab
Load lever
A
B
This side of the
cam box should
face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the direction
of the arrow to a 135º angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
B
A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU on the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle fixes on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment keys should fit
Alignment key
into the CPU notches.
Gold triangle mark
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6. Close the load plate (A), then
push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
A
B
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU
into the socket to prevent benting the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU.
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
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This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium®
land package with Hyper-Threading Technology.
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processor in the 775-
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux,
use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are
using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading
Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and
performance.
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Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is
recommended.
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading
Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS
setup). Under the Advanced BIOS Features Menu, make sure that the
item HyperThreading Function is set to Enabled. The item appears only
if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
3. Reboot the computer.
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1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 /Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially
designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition
and performance.
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Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly.
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install it.
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•
Make sure that you use Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and
fan only.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis
before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of the
installed CPU, and make sure
that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the
CPU fan connector.
Motherboard hole
Fastener
Narrow end
of the groove
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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2. Push down two fasteners at
a time in a diagonal sequence
to secure the heatsink and
fan assembly in place.
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard
labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
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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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1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan
cable from the connector
on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence
B
to disengage the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
A
A
motherboard.
B
A
B
B
A
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4. Remove the heatsink and
fan assembly from the
motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener
clockwise to reset the
orientation.
Narrow end of the groove
When reset, each
fastener should be
oriented as shown,
with the narrow groove
directed outward.
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1.7
System memory
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) and
two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to prevent misplacement in DDR DIMM
sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
Color
Blue
Sockets
DDR_1 and DDR_2
DDR2_1 and DDR2_2
Yellow
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To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not use DDR and DDR2
memory simultaneously.
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
2 GB system memory when you installed two 1 GB DDR2 or DDR
memory modules.
1.7.2 Memory Configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR/DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this
section.
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DDR2 (533 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Mode
Brand
Side(s) Component
A
B
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256
256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256
512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512
Elpida
Elpida
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
E5116AB-5C-E
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
E5116AF-5C-E
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Hynix
HY5PS56821
Infineon
Kingston
Micron
HYB18T512800AF3733336550
D6408TE7BL-37
1G
1G
Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G
Kingston KVR533D2N4/1G
5VD11D9GCT
256MB Samsung M378T3253FG0-CD5
512MB Samsung M378T6553BG0-CD5
256MB Infineon HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
512MB Infineon HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
Samsung
Samsung
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
Micron
K4T56083QF-GCD5
K4T51083QB-GCD5
HYB18T512160AF-3.7AFSS31270
HYB18T512800AC37SSS11511
HYB18T512800AF37SSS12079
HYB18T512800AF37FSS29334
D9BOM
512MB Micron
512MB Micron
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
Micron
Z9BQT
1G
Micron
MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 Micron
D9CRZ
512MB Corsair
512MB Elpida
VS512MB533D2
Corsair
Elpida
MIII0052532M8CEC
E5108AB-5C-E
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
512MB Kingmax KLBC28F-A8KB4
256MB Kingmax KLBB68F-36EP4
512MB Kingmax KLBC28F-A8EB4
Kingmax
Elpida
KKEA88B4IAK-37
E5116AB-5C-E
Elpida
E5108AE-5C-E
Legend:
A - supports one module inserted in any yellow slot.
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both of the yellow slots.
SS - Single-sided
DS - Double-sided
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Mode
KVR333X64C25/256 Kingston
KVR333X64C25/256 Hynix
KVR333X64C25/512 Kingston
KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix
KVR400X64C3A/512 Kingston
Brand
Side(s)
Component
D3208DH1T-6
A
B
256MB Kingston
256MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
512MB Kingston
256MB Kingston
256MB Kingston
256MB Kingston
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
HY5DU56822BT-D43
D3208DH1T-6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
HY5DU56822BT-D43
D3208DH1T-5
KVR400X64C3A/512
KVR400X64C3A/512
KVR400X64C3A/512
KVR400X64C3A/256
Hynix
Hynix
HY5DU12822BT-D43
HY5DU12822CTP-D43
V58C2256804SCI58
HY5DU56822BT-D43
D3208DL3T-5A
Promos
Hynix
KVR400X64C3A/256 Kingston
KVR400X64C3A/256
KVR400X64C3A/1G
PSC
A2S56D30BTP
1G
Kingston
Infineon
HYB25D512800BE-5B
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D512800BE-5B
•
•
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
HYS64D32300HU-5-C Infineon
HYS64D64320HU-5-C Infineon
HYS64D64300HU-5-B Infineon
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DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Mode
Brand
Side(s)
Component
A
B
256MB Corsair
256MB Corsair
512MB Corsair
512MB Corsair
256MB Corsair
256MB Corsair
512MB Corsair
512MB Corsair
512MB Micron
256MB Micron
256MB Micron
512MB Micron
256MB Samsung
512MB Samsung
256MB Samsung
512MB Samsung
256MB Elpida
VS256MB400
Value select
Infineon
Winbond
Value select
Winbond
Samsung
Mosel
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
VS32M8-5 2B0409
HYB25D256807BT-5B
W942508CH-5
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
XMS3202v3.1
XMS3205v1.2
•
VS512MB400
VS32M8-5 2B0402
W942508BH-6
XMS2700v1.1
•
•
VS256MB333
K4H560838D-TCB3
V58C2256804SAT6
W942508CH-6
XMS2702v3.1
XMS2702v1.2
Winbond
Micron
Micron
Micron
Micron
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Elpida
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
MT16VDDT6464AG-335GB
MT8VDDT3264AG-335GB
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BGB
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB
M368L3223FTN-CCC
M368L6423FTN-CCC
M368L3223FTN-CB3
M368L6423FTN-CB3
U24256ADEPG6H20
U24512ADEPG6H20
77.90728.U1G
MT46V32M8TG-6TG
MT46V32M8TG-6TG
MT46V32M8TG-5BG
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCB3
K4H560838F-TCB3
DD2508AKTA-5C
DD2508AMTA
512MB Elpida
Elpida
512MB Apacer
256MB Apacer
256MB Apacer
256MB Transcend
256MB Transcend
256MB Transcend
512MB Transcend
512MB Transcend
512MB Transcend
256MB Transcend
512MB Transcend
256MB Kingmax
512MB Kingmax
256MB Kingmax
512MB Kingmax
256MB Vdata
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
256MB HY
Apacer
Samsung
Mosel
AM3A568AJT-6B
K4H560838E-TCCC
V58C2256804SAT5B
K4H560838F-TCCC
V58C2256804SAT5B
A2S56D3OBTP
•
•
•
•
•
77.10636.46G
77.10636.56G
DDR400-256
Samsung
Mosel
DDR400-256
103004-0720
PSC
102709-0001
PSC
A2S56D3OATP
•
DDR400-512
Mosel
V58C2256804SAT5B
K4H560838F-TCCC
A2S56D30BTP
DDR400-512
Samsung
PSC
•
•
•
•
•
111448-0214
DDR333-512
Hynix
HY5DU56822CT-J
V58C2256804SAT6
HY5DU56822BT-J
KDL388P4LA-50
MPMB62D-38LT3R
MPMC22D-38HT3R
MPXB62D-38KT3R
MPXC22D-38KT3R
MDYVD6F4G2880B1E0H
HYS64D32300GU-5-C
HYS64D64320HU-6-C
HYMD232646D8J-D43
HYMD264646D8J-D43
HYMD232646B8J-J
HYMD264646B8J-J
Mosel
Hynix
Kingmax
Kingmax
Vdata
KDL388P4EA-50
•
•
•
•
VDD9616A8A-5C
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D256800CE-6C
HY5DU56822DT-D43
HY5DU56822DT-D43
HY5DU56822BT-J
HY5DU56822BT-J
Infineon
Infineon
Hynix
512MB HY
Hynix
•
•
•
256MB HY
Hynix
512MB HY
Hynix
Legend:
A - supports one module inserted in any blue slot.
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both of the blue slots.
SS - Single-sided
DS - Double-sided
Visit the system builderʼs website for the latest DDR2-533, DDR-400, or
DDR-333 Qualified Vendors List.
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1.7.3 Installing a DDR1 DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage
to both the motherboard and the components.
2
DDR DIMM notch
1. Unlock a DDR1 DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining clips
outward.
1
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.
1
Unlocked retaining clip
A DDR 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.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
1.7.4 Removing a DDR1 DIMM
2
To remove a DDR1 DIMM:
1
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
DDR DIMM notch
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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1.7.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM
Unplug the power supply before inserting or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
2
To install a DDR2 DIMM:
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining
clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
1
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into
the socket until the retaining
clips snap back in place and
the DIMM is properly seated.
Unlocked retaining clip
•
•
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.
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
1.7.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DDR2 DIMM.
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to
unlock the DIMM.
2
Support the DIMM lightly
with your fingers when
pressing the retaining
1
clips. The DIMM might get
damaged when it flips out
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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1.8
Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. 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 motherboard components.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
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. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software
settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
1
2
System Timer
Keyboard Controller
2
-
Re-direct to IRQ#9
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Communications Port (COM2)*
Communications Port (COM1)*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)*
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
PCI x4 slot*
Onboard USB controller 1
Onboard USB controller 2
Onboard USB controller 3
Onboard USB controller 4
Onboard USB 2.0 controller
Onboard LAN
shared
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shared
—
—
—
—
shared
—
—
shared
—
—
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shared
—
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shared
—
—
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shared
—
shared
—
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—
shared
—
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shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
Onboard audio
shared
—
—
—
When using PCI cards 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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1.8.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support 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.
1.8.5 AGP slot
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X cards. When you
buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification.
Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the
AGP slot on your motherboard.
Install only 1.5 V or 0.8 V AGP cards on this motherboard!
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P5VDC-X
R
Keyed for 1.5v
P5VDC-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI
Express x16 graphic cards that
comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The figure shows a
graphics card installed on the PCI
Express x16 slot.
The PCI Express x 16 slot runs at x 4 speed max.
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VGA Qualified Vendors List (PCIe x4 mode)
PCIe X 16 VGA Card
PCB version
ASUS EAX300
-
ASUS EAX300SE/T
ASUS EAX300SE/TD
ASUS EAX600 Pro
ASUS EAX600XT
ASUS EAX600XT/TD
ASUS EAX700
Rev. V1.01
Rev. V1.00
Rev. V1.01
Rev. V1.02
Rev. V1.02
-
ASUS EAX700-X/TD
ASUS EAX8002DTV
ASUS EAX800 Pro
Rev.V1.02
Rev. V1.00
-
ASUS EAX800/2DTV
ASUS EAX800SILENCER/2DTV
ASUS EAX850XT/2DHTV
ASUS EAX850XTP/2DHTV
ASUS EAX850 Pro
Rev. V1.00
Rev. V1.00
-
Rev. B
-
ASUS EAX1300 Pro/TD
ASUS EN5750/TD/P
ASUS EN6200GE
ASUS EN6200TC256/TD
ASUS EN6600GT
ASUS EN6600GT SILENCER
ASUS EN6600/TD
ASUS EN6600 TOP/TD
ASUS EN6600SILENCER/TD
ASUS EN6800/TD
Rev. V1.01
Rev. V1.01
Rev. V1.00A
Rev.1.02
Rev. V1.00
Rev. V1.03
Rev. V1.00A
Rev.V1.00
Rev.1.00A
Rev. V1.00A
Rev. V1.02
Rev. V1.00A
Rev. V1.00
Rev. V1.00
Rev. V1.00A
-
ASUS EN6800GT
ASUS EN6800Ultra/2TD
ASUS EN6800LE/HTD
ASUS EN6800/TD
ASUS EN6800GT/2DT
ASUS EN7800GTX/2DHTV
ASUS EN7800GTX TOP
ASUS N5900
-
Rev. V1.00
-
Powercolor X300
Powercolor X800
-
Powercolor-X850XT
Rev. B
•
•
Some PCI Express graphics cards cannot operate on PCIe x4 mode.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest VGA Qualified Vendors List.
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1.9
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!
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P5VDC-X
CLRTC
R
1
2
2
3
Normal
(Default)
Clear CMOS
P5VDC-X Clear RTC RAM
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56,
USBPW78)
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 USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The
USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors
that you can connect to additional USB ports.
USBPW12
USBPW34
3
2
2
1
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
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USBPW56
USBPW78
R
1
2
2
3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
P5VDC-X USB device Wake up
•
•
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.
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1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1
2
3
4
5
7
9
8
11
10
6
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 Mbps 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
10M
LED
100M
LED
100M LED
10M LED
Status
OFF
Description
No link
Status
OFF
Description
No link
ORANGE
BLINKING
100M speed
Acting
GREEN
BLINKING
10M speed
Acting
LAN port
4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD
player, or other audio sources.
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of this
port becomes Front Speaker Out.
6. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output
device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function
of the audio ports with 6-channel configuration.
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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Port
Headset
2-channel
4-channel
6-channel
Light Blue
Lime
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Rear Speaker Out
Front Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Pink
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other
serial devices.
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other
end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection
when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
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P5VDC-X
FLOPPY
R
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5VDC-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal
cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66
signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to
the motherboardʼs IDE connector, then select one of the following
modes to configure your device(s).
Drive jumper
setting
Mode
of device(s)
Cable
connector
Single device
Two devices
Cable-Select or Master
Cable-Select
-
Black
Black
Gray
Master
Slave
Master
Slave
Master
Slave
Black or gray
•
•
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.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
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NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the ID
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
P5VDC-X
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
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Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service
Pack1 before using Serial ATA.
For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0,RAID 1, and JBOD,
refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. See page 3-6 for details.
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4. 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 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure
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.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!
CPU_FAN
PWR_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
GND
+12V
Rotation
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Rotation
+12V
GND
P5VDC-X FAN Connectors
5. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD)
This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
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6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78_WIFI)
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 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
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The USB module is purchased separately.
7. 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 Azalia audio standard.
Azalia-compliant
pin definition
Legacy AC’97-compliant
pin definition
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It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboardʼs high-definition
audio capability.
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8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from
the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.
ATX12V
EATXPWR
+12V DC
GND
+12V DC
GND
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
Ground
-12 Volts
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
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Ground
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Ground
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Power OK
+5V Standby
+12 Volts
olts
+12 V
+3 Volts
P5VDC-X ATX Power Connectors
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You can also use a Power Supply Unit (PSU) with a 24-pin ATX power
connector on this motherboard.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
Use a PSU with a minimum power rating of 300 W on this
motherboard. We recommend that you use a PSU with a
higher power output when configuring a system with more
power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may
not boot up if the power is inadequate.
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9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
SPEAKER
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PWRSW
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The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector description below for details.
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System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-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 (Red 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 flashes
when data is read from or written to the HDD.
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System warning speaker (Orange 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 (Yellow 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.
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Reset button (Blue 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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This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS setup
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2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy
disk.)
2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)
3. 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.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS 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.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/Sthen press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2
Floppy Disk window appears.
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options
field, then click Start.
Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
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d. From the Open field, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having
to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5VDCX.ROM.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5VDC-X.ROM”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
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Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy
disk in the drive. A “P5VDC-X.ROM not found!” error message
appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make
sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5VDC-X.ROM.
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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
Copying the current BIOS
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
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Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 600 KB free space to save the file.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
Main filename Extension name
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
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Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5VDC-X.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5VDC-X.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5VDC-X.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
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2.1.4 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.
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Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the
floppy disk to P5VDC-X.ROM.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the
floppy disk 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 found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5VDC-X.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.
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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.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “P5VDC-X.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.
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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
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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 3-4 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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2.2
BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 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>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. 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 “2.7 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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2.2.1 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
Legacy Diskette A
[11:51:19]
[Thu 3/21/2006]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
:[ST320413A]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master
System Information
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
2.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
Advanced
Power
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.
2.2.3 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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2.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the
Main menu items.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette
Language
[11:10:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
[Thu 03/27/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
A
select
a
field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
Fourth IDE Master
IDE Configuration
:[ST320413A]
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
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System Information
Tab Select Field
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,
and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
Main menu items
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the
iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
<Enter>.
2.2.6 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 “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”
2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
2.2.8 Scroll bar
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
A scroll bar appears on the right side
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Memory Acceleration Mode
DRAM Idle Timer
[Enabled]
[Auto]
of a menu screen when there are 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.
[Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate
Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics Aperture Size
Spread Spectrum
[
64 MB]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[1.4]
Select Screen
Select Item
ICH Delayed Transaction
MPS Revision
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F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Pop-up window
2.2.9 General help
Scroll bar
At the top right corner of the menu
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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2.3
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 “2.2.1 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
[11:51:19]
[Thu 3/21/2006]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
:[ST320413A]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master
System Information
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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2.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third and
Fourth IDE Master
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
Device
: Hard Disk
: ST320413A
: 20.0GB
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
: Supported
: 16 Sectors
: Supported
: MultiWord DMA-2
: Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
LBA/Large Mode
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.
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] [UDMA6]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.3.5 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version
: 0117
Build Date : 03/20/06
Processor
Type
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
: 2800 MHz
: 2
Speed
Count
System Memory
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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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.
Configure CPU.
JumperFree Configuration
USB Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
Select the target CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
AI Overclock Tuner
[Standard]
stable. If the system
AI Overclock Tuner [Standard]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.
Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%]
[Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]
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The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item
to [Manual].
CPU Frequency [XXX]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system
bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS.
Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also
type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values
range from 100 to 400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front
Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus
CPU External Frequency
FSB 1066
FSB 800
FSB 533
266 MHz
200 MHz
133 MHz
AGP/PCI Frequency [Auto]
Sets the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Auto]
[66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [88.0/44.0]
PCIE Frequency [Sync]
Allows you to select the PCIE frequency mode.
Configuration options: [Sync] [Async]
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2.4.2 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4
USB Devices Enabled:
None
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration
USB 2.0 Ports Enable
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
[USB 8 Ports]
[Enabled]
[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 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
Disables or set the 1.1 USB host controllers.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports]
[USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enabled]
Enables or disables USB 2.0 Ports.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled ]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
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: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed]
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BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI
hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a
Windows® operating system with USB device.
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2.4.3 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Sets the ratio between
CPU Core Clock and the
FSB Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Frequency
FSB Speed
: 2800 MHz
: 800 MHz
Cache L1
Cache L2
Cache L3
: 32 KB
: 2048 KB
: 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:14, Min:14)
Ratio Actual Value : 14
Select Screen
Select Item
Ratio CMOS Setting:
Max CPUID Value Limit
[ 14]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
Execute Disable Function
CPU Internal Thermal Control
HyperThreading Function
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 14]
Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.
The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the
lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support
CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Function [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the no execution on page protection
technology. When enabled, the system forces the XD feature flag to always
return to zero. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Disabled]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Hyper-Threading Function [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.4 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 system to malfuction.
NorthBridge VIA PT880Ultra Configuration
SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration
NorthBridge Configuration
DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration
AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration
V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration
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DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration
If you select the option of DRAM Clock/Timing Configuration, the following
options will appearred.
DRAM Frequency
DRAM Timing
DRAM BUS selection
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to select the DRAM frequency. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Manual] [Turbo] [Ultra]
DRAM Timing [Auto]
When this item is set to Auto, the DRAM timing parameters are set
according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration
options: [Auto] [Manual] [Turbo] [Ultra]
The following item appears only when you set the DRAM Timing to
[Manual].
DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5]
Configuration options: [1.5] [2.0] [2.5] [3.0]
Precharge to Active(Trp) [4T]
Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]
Active to Precharge(Tras) [7T]
Configuration options: [5T [6T] [7T].... [20T]
Active to CMD(Trcd) [4T]
Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]
DRAM BUS selection [Auto]
Allows you to select the DRAM Bus mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Single Channel] [Dual Channel]
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AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration
If you select the option of AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration, the following
options will appearred.
AGP 2.0 Mode
[4x]
AGP Fast Write
[Enabled]
[128MB]
AGP Aperture Size
Primary Graphics Adapter
[PCI Express]
AGP 2.0 Mode [4x]
Allows you to select the AGP mode.
Configuration options: [4x][2x] [1x]
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the AGP fast write.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AGP Aperture Size [128MB]
Allows you to select the AGP aperture size.
Configuration options: [32 MHz] [64 MHz] [128 MHz] [256 MHz]
Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express]
Allows you to set the primary graphics adapter.
Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] [PCI Express]
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V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration
If you select the option of V-Link & PCI Bus Configuration, the following
options will appearred.
V-Link mode selection
V-Link 8X Supported
V-Link Data 2X Support
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
V-Link mode selection [Auto]
Allows you to select the V-Link mode. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
V-Link 8X Supported [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 8X mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
V-Link Data 2X Support [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the V-Link 2X mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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SouthBridge Configuration
* Serial ATA IDE Controller
RAID BIOS Execute
[SATA]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
OnBoard LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
* High Definition Audio
PCI Delay Transaction
[Disabled]
Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA]
This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA] [RAID]
RAID BIOS Execute [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the RAID BIOS Execute.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable Onboard LAN .
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
High Definition Audio [Auto]
This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Delay Transaction.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset
Allows BIOS to Select
Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Version
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378]
[EPP]
[1.9]
[IRQ7]
Parallel Port IRQ
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278]
Parallel Port Mode [EPP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]
EPP Version [1.9]
This item allows you to set the Parallel Port EPP Version.
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ.
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
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2.4.6 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
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
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]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete 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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2.5
Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power
Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.
Configure CPU.
Suspend Mode
[Auto]
[No]
Repost Video on S3 Resume
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
[No]
[Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
2.5.1 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]
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.5 APM Configuration
Power Management/APM
[Enabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss
[Last State]
Advanced Resume Events Controls
Resume On Ring
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Any Key]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Resume On LAN
Resume On PME#
Resume On KB
Wake-Up Key
Resume On PS/2 Mouse
Resume On RTC Alarm
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable to disable the Power Management/APM function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [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]
Resume On Ring [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Resume On LAN [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 PME# [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Resume On KB [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard
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 PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 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, and System Time appear
with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature
CPU Temperature
[45ºC/113ºF]
[35ºC/96.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed
Power Fan Speed
[3770 RPM]
[N/A]
[N/A]
CPU Voltage Selection
3.3V Voltage
[ 1.248V]
[ 3.430V]
[ 5.004V]
[11.554V]
Select Screen
Select Item
5V Voltage
12V Voltage
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
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.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
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.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] 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 chassis, the specific field shows N/A.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] 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 chassis, the specific field shows N/A.
Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [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.
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2.6
Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[PM-ST330620A]
[PS-ASUS CD-S360]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy 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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2.6.2 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 MyLogo™ 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 ʻF1ʼ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.3 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
Change User Password
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After
you set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. 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.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing
the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Full Access]
[Setup]
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
2.7
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
Exit & Save Changes
changes.
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Load Setup Defaults
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
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 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.
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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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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Software
3
support
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3.1
Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding
updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for detailed information.
•
Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the
Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
3.2
Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all
motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
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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3.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver
Installs the VIA Chipset HyperionPro driver.
ADI Audio Driver
Executes the wizard to install the ADI Audio driver and application.
VIA Ethernet Driver
Installs the VIA Ethernet driver.
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3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for
details.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
Anti-Virus utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
View the online help for detailed information.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
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3.2.4 Make disk
The Utilities menu shows you to make a RAID driver disk.
VIA RAID Driver
Allows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID driver disk.
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3.2.4 Manuals menu
The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an
item to open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install
the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a
user manual file.
Intel LGA775 CPU install Userʼs Manual
Allows you to open the Intel LGA775 CPU install userʼs manual.
VIA8237 SATA Quick setup Userʼs Manual
Allows you to open the VIA8237 SATA RAID quick setup userʼs manual.
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3.2.5 ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also
find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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