Pundit P1-PH1
Barebone System
User Guide
Table of contents
Notices ........................................................................................... vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
System package contents ...............................................................x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Front panel (external) ......................................................... 1-2
1.3 Front panel (internal) .......................................................... 1-3
1.4 Rear panel .......................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Internal components ........................................................... 1-6
1.6 System dimension .............................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Preparation ......................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Removing the cover ........................................................... 2-3
2.4 Removing the front panel cover ......................................... 2-4
2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly ............................... 2-4
2.6 Installing a CPU.................................................................. 2-5
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ... 2-5
CPU installation.................................................... 2-6
Reinstalling the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly ......................................... 2-8
2.7 Installing memory modules................................................. 2-9
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
Overview .............................................................. 2-9
Memory configurations ......................................... 2-9
Qualified Vendor List .......................................... 2-10
Installing a DIMM ............................................... 2-10
Removing a DIMM ............................................. 2-13
2.8 Installing PCI cards .......................................................... 2-13
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.8.3
PCI slots ............................................................. 2-13
PCI card installation ........................................... 2-13
Configuring an expansion card .......................... 2-15
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2.9 Installing optical and storage drives ................................. 2-16
2.9.1
2.9.2
Optical and storage drives installation ............... 2-16
Recommended optical drive dimension ............. 2-18
2.10 Replacing the cover.......................................................... 2-20
2.11 Removing and reinstalling the foot stand ......................... 2-21
2.11.1 Installing the foot stand ...................................... 2-21
2.11.2 Removing the foot stand .................................... 2-23
2.12 Power supply unit information .......................................... 2-23
2.12.1 Voltage selector.................................................. 2-23
2.12.2 Power supply specifications ............................... 2-24
2.13 Connecting devices .......................................................... 2-25
Chapter 3: Starting up
3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................ 3-2
3.2 Powering up ....................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Using the system ................................................................ 3-2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
CompactFlash card slot ....................................... 3-2
Storage card slot .................................................. 3-3
Optical drive ......................................................... 3-3
3.4 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-4
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
Running the support CD....................................... 3-4
Drivers menu ........................................................ 3-4
Utilities.................................................................. 3-5
ASUS contact information .................................... 3-6
Other information ................................................. 3-7
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
4.1 Introduction......................................................................... 4-2
4.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 4-2
4.3 Jumper ............................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Internal connectors ............................................................. 4-4
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Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 5-2
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
ASUS EZ Flash utility ........................................... 5-2
Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..... 5-3
ASUS Update ....................................................... 5-5
5.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 5-7
5.2.1
5.2.2
BIOS menu bar .................................................... 5-8
Legend bar ........................................................... 5-8
5.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 5-10
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
System Time ...................................................... 5-10
System Date....................................................... 5-10
Primary IDE Master/Slave; First SATA Master ....5-11
HDD SMART Monitoring .................................... 5-12
Installed Memory ................................................ 5-12
Usable Memory .................................................. 5-12
5.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 5-13
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.4.5
CPU configuration .............................................. 5-13
Chipset configuration ......................................... 5-14
PCIPnP .............................................................. 5-15
Onboard device configuration ........................... 5-16
USB configuration ............................................. 5-18
5.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 5-19
5.5.1
5.5.2
APM configuration .............................................. 5-20
Hardware Monitor............................................... 5-22
5.6 Boot menu5-23
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
Boot device priority............................................. 5-23
Removable drives .............................................. 5-24
Hard disk drives ................................................. 5-24
CD-ROM drives .................................................. 5-25
Boot Settings Configuration ............................... 5-26
Security .............................................................. 5-27
5.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 5-29
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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:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor
to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable
from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure
that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself.
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the
documentation that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly
connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect
any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples
away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product
on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller
empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien
nach Angaben des Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about
the ASUS Book size barebone system. This guide is intended for
experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
1. Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Book size
barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
2. Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install
components in the system.
3. Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and
utilities from the support CD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your book size barebone system package for the following items.
1. ASUS book size barebone system with:
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•
•
•
•
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ASUS motherboard
CPU fan and heatsink assembly
CompactFlash card reader
3-in-1 storage card reader
PCI riser card
250W power supply unit
2. Cables
• Power cable and plug
• Serial ATA power cable and signal cable
• IDE cable (one preinstalled)
3. CDs
•
Support CD
•
Recover PRO CD
4. Quick Installation Guide
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS book size
barebone system. The chapter lists
the system features including
introduction on the front and rear
panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS book size barebone system!
The ASUS book size barebone system is a union of power, design, and
performance built on ASUS technology and innovation. Inside the elegant
casing is the ASUS motherboard that supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor
with up to 800MHz front side bus (FSB), and up to 2GB system memory.
This system features a complete array of multimedia capabilities and
seamless connectivity including dual display function, Fast Ethernet, 3-in-1
card reader, CF card reader, USB, S/PDIF, and IEEE 1394 interfaces.
The ergonomic design, silent operation, and cost effective architecture of
the ASUS book size barebone system makes it an ideal solution for your
multimedia and computing needs.
1.2 Front panel (external)
The front panel includes the
system and audio control buttons,
2
system LEDs, and LED panel.
3
1
1. Optical drive bay cover.
This door opens when you
eject the loading tray.
4
2. Eject button . Press this
button to eject the loading
tray of the optical drive.
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3. HDD LED . This LED lights
6
up when data is being read
from or written to the hard
disk drive.
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4. Front panel I/O door. Open this door to show the front panel input/
output ports.
5. Power button . Press this button to turn the system on.
6. Power LED . When lit, this LED indicates that the system is ON.
7. Foot stand. The foot stand allows you to place the system in a
vertical position. See page 2-21 for details.
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1.3 Front panel (internal)
The optical drive, storage card
reader, and several I/O ports are
located inside the front panel door.
8
Open the front panel door by
9
pressing the
mark.
8. Reset button
. Press this
10
button to reset the system.
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12
13
9. CF card slot . This slot is for
a CompactFlash® compliant
card.
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16
15
10. 3-in-1 card slot . This slot is
for Memory Stick®/Pro™,
SecureDigital™and
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MultiMediaCard.
You cannot close the front panel I/O door if a storage card is inserted
in any of the card slots.
11. S/PDIF In port
. This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
12. 6-pin IEEE 1394 port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
13. 4-pin IEEE 1394 port
. This port provides high-speed
connectivity for IEEE 1394-compliant audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, and other PC devices.
14. Microphone port . This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
15. Headphone port
. This port connects a headphone with a stereo
mini-plug.
16. USB 2.0 ports
. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
17. S/PDIF out port
. This port connects your audio system for
5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio.
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1.4 Rear panel
The system rear panel includes
the power socket and several I/O
ports that allow convenient
connection of devices.
1
2
1. Voltage selector. This switch
allows you to select the
appropriate voltage supply in
your area. See the “Voltage
selector” section on page
2-23 before adjusting this
switch.
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4
5
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11
6
2. Power supply unit. This is a
7
8
250W power supply unit.
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3. S-Video port
. This port
connects a video cassette
recorder, camcorder, or
television with S-Video interface.
4. TV-out port. This port connects a television.
5. PS/2 mouse port . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
6. Ethernet LAN port . This port allows connection to a Local Area
Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. Parallel port . This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or
other devices.
8. PCI slots. These PCI slots (covered) are for PCI-compliant cards.
9. Serial port
. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other
devices that conforms with serial specification.
10. VGA port
. This port connects a VGA monitor.
11. DVI-D port. This port connects a flat panel or LCD display.
12. USB 2.0 ports 2.0. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse,
printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others.
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13. PS/2 keyboard port
. This
purple 6-pin connector is for a
PS/2 keyboard.
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14. Microphone port . This
Microphone (pink) port
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15
14
connects a microphone. In 4/
6-channel mode, the function
of this port becomes
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Surround Speaker.
15. Line Out port
. This Line
Out (lime) port connects a
headphone or a speaker. In
4/6-channel mode, the
function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
16. Line In port . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player
or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port
becomes Low Frequency Enhanced Output/Center.
The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Microphone
(pink) ports change when you select the 4-channel or 6-channel audio
configuration as shown in the table below.
Audio ports function variation
Port
Blue
Lime
Pink
Headphone/2-Channel
Line In
4-Channel
No function
6-Channel
LFE Output*/Center
Front Speaker Out
Surround
Line Out
Front Speaker Out
Surround
Mic In
* Low Frequency Enhanced Output
17. Power socket. This socket connects the power cable and plug.
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1.5 Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the
cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to
Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components.
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1
2
6
3
5
7
1. Storage drive assembly
2. PCI riser
5. DIMM sockets
6. CPU fan and heatsink assembly
7. Foot stand
3. ASUS motherboard
4. Power supply unit
1.6 System dimension
The ASUS booksize barebone system
is ergonomically designed to fit and
complement your desktop.
You may use the foot stand to place the
system vertically on a flat, stable
surface.
91mm
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
2.1 Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you
plan to install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. DDR II Memory Module
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into
the system.
•
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. When lit,
this LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off
mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power
outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing
any system component.
SB_PWR
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
®
Onboard LED
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2.3 Removing the cover
To remove the cover:
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1
1
1. On the rear panel, locate the
two screws that secure the
cover to the chassis.
2. Use a Phillips (cross) screw
driver to remove the cover
screws. Keep the screws for
later use.
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3
3. Pull the cover slightly toward
the rear panel until the cover
tabs disengage from the
chassis.
4. Lift the cover, then set aside.
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2.4 Removing the front panel cover
To remove the front cover:
1
2
1. Lift the front cover hooks
outward until they disengage
from the chassis.
2. Carefully remove the front
cover, then set it aside.
2.5 Removing the storage drive assembly
Removing the storage drive assembly provides you more space when
installing the CPU and the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To remove the front cover and storage drive assembly:
1. Locate and remove three storage
drive assembly screws. Keep the
screws for later use.
If your system comes with a preinstalled optical drive, disconnect the
power, audio, and IDE plugs at the back of the drive before lifting the
storage drive assembly.
2. Slightly lift the storage drive
assembly until its hooks are
released from the chassis holes.
Set the storage drive assembly
aside.
When removing the storage drive assembly, make sure to hold or
support it firmly. The assembly may accidentally drop and damage
other system components.
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2.6 Installing a CPU
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed
for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
2.6.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
The system package includes a pre-installed proprietary CPU fan and
heatsink assembly to provide an efficient thermal solution to the CPU.
•
•
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other
models.
Remove the memory modules first before removing the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly to avoid damaging the retaining clips of the
DIMM sockets. Refer to the next section for details on how to
remove the memory modules.
You must remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before installing a CPU.
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
2. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly screws.
3. Lift the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly, then set aside.
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2.6.2 CPU installation
To install the CPU:
1. Locate the 775-pin CPU socket on the motherboard.
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CPU Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing
towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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
socket box should
face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
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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 over the
socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of
the socket. The socket
alignment key should fit
Alignment key
into the CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
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 bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
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2.6.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and
heatsink assembly
To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly on top of the installed
CPU.
2. Hold down the heatsink lightly and
twist each of the four screws with
a Philips (cross) screwdriver just
enough to attach the heatsink to
the motherboard. When the four
screws are attached, tighten them
one by one to completely secure
the heatsink.
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
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CPU_FAN
Fan power connector
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2.7 Installing memory modules
2.7.1 Overview
The system motherboard has two DDR II DIMM sockets that support up to
2GB non-ECC PC5300/4200/3200 DDR II SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM
socket is double-sided. Refer to the illustration below for the location of the
DIMM sockets.
®
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory
modules from the same vendor. Refer to section 2.7.3 for a list of
qualified DDR vendors.
2.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR II DIMMs
to the DIMM sockets.
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2.7.3 Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the DDR II 667 memory modules that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Model
CL
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–
–
–
–
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
–
–
5
Brand
SS/DS
Component
A* B*
256MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FZ0-CE6
512MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FZ0-CE6
SAMSUNG SS
SAMSUNG DS
K4T56083QF-ZCE6
K4T56083QF-ZCE6
E5108AE-GE-E
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4
4VB41D9CZM
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
1024MB Kingston
512MB Hynix
KVR667D2N5/1G
Kingston
Hynix
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
SS
HYMP564U64AP8-Y5
HYMP512U64AP8-Y4
HYMP564U64AP8-Y4
MT16HTF6464AY-667B4
MT8HTF3264AY-667B5
MT8HTF3264AY-667B6
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A
HYS64T64000HU-3S-A
HYS64T128020HU-3S-A
EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E
EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E
EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E
1024MB Hynix
Hynix
512MB Hynix
Hynix
512MB MICRON
256MB MICRON
256MB MICRON
256MB Infineon
512MB Infineon
1024MB Infineon
512MB ELPIDA
1024MB ELPIDA
256MB ELPIDA
MICRON
MICRON
MICRON
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
ELPIDA
–
4SB42D9CZM
5FB42D9DPN
HYB18T512160AF-3S
HYB18T512800AF3S
HYB18T512800AF3S
E5108AE-GE-E
–
ELPIDA
E2508AB-GE-E
A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.
B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots or the black slots
as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
Obtain DDR II DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors. Visit the
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2.7.4 Installing a 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.
•
Reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before installing the
DIMM(s) to avoid damaging the retaining clips of the DIMM
sockets. Refer to the previous section for details on how to reinstall
the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install a DIMM:
1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the
motherboard.
DDR II DIMM notch
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
3. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on the
socket.
Unlocked
retaining clip
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
DIMM is properly seated.
Locked
retaining clip
A DDR II DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
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2.7.5 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
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.
Remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly before removing the
memory module(s). Incorrect removal sequence may damage the
DIMM socket retaining clips.
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2.8 Installing PCI cards
In the future, you may need to install PCI cards to the system. The system
motherboard has one PCI slot with a preinstalled PCI riser assembly that
supports two PCI cards.
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.
2.8.1 PCI slots
The PCI slots support PCI cards
such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB
card, and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications. The following
figure shows a LAN card installed on
a PCI slot.
2.8.2 PCI card installation
To install a PCI card:
PCI riser assembly
1. Slightly lift the PCI riser
assembly until it disengages
from the chassis.
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2. Place the PCI riser asembly on
a flat surface.
PCI riser card
PCI slot bracket
3
3. Remove the bracket opposite
the PCI slot you wish to use.
Keep the screw for later use.
4. Align the PCI card connector
with the slot and press firmly
until the card is completely
seated on the slot. Secure the
PCI card to the PCI riser
assembly with the screw you
removed earlier.
4
5. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly
to the system chassis.
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2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
8
9
* 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
Onboard USB controller HC0
Onboard USB controller HC1
Onboard USB 2.0 controller
Onboard LAN
Onboard Audio
Onboard VGA
Onboard 1394 controller
Onboard SATA1
Onboard SATA2
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When using a PCI card on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the
system unstable and the card inoperable.
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2.9 Installing optical and storage drives
2.9.1 Optical and storage drives installation
The system supports one UltraATA 100/66 IDE or one Serial ATA hard disk drive.
Configure your hard disk drive as Master device before installing it in
the storage drive assembly. Refer to the HDD documentation on how
to set the drive as a Master device.
To install an IDE hard disk drive and optical drive:
1. Turn the storage drive assembly upside down with the 3.5-inch bay on
top of the 5.25-inch bay.
2. Insert the optical drive upside down to the 5.25-inch bay, then secure
it with two screws on both sides.
3. Turn the storage drive assembly, insert the hard disk drive upside down to
the 3.5-inch bay, then secure it with two screws on both sides.
4. Connect the black plug of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the
gray plug to the hard disk drive.
5. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back
of the drives.
6. Install the storage drive assembly to the chassis.
7. Secure the storage drive assembly with three screws.
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To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:
1. Follow steps 1-3 of the previous section.
2. Connect one end of the supplied
7-pin SATA cable to the
Serial ATA cable
connector at the back of the
drive, then connect the other end
to the SATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the
location of the Serial ATA connector.
3. For Serial ATA HDDs with a 4-pin power connector:
Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit
(PSU) to the 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the drive.
For Serial ATA HDDs without
a 4-pin power connector:
Use the supplied SATA power
cable. Connect a 4-pin plug
(female) from the PSU to the
4-pin (male) plug of the SATA
power cable. Connect the
15-pin
15-pin SATA power plug to the
power connector at the back of
the drive.
4-pin (male)
Serial ATA power cable
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2.9.2 Recommended optical drive dimension
You must consider the following optical drive requirements when installing
a new optical drive or replacing a defective one.
We recommend that you install and use an ASUS optical drive on this
system.
Optical drive buttons
The stop/eject button area of the DVD/CD-ROM drive should be less than
or equal to 21.9 millimeters from the right edge of the drive.
≤21.9mm
Optical drive tray
The optical drive tray door should not exceed 4.5 millimeters from the
bottom edge of the drive tray. The height of the bottom edge of the drive
tray should be less than or equal to 13 millimeters in parallel with the lower
drive screw holes.
≤ 13mm
≤ 4.5mm
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Optical drive cover thickness and length
The thickness of the optical drive front panel cover should be less than or
equal to 7 millimeters and the length of the drive should be less than or
equal to 208 millimeters.
≤208mm
≤7mm
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2.10 Replacing the cover
After installing all system components and reconnecting all cables, replace
the system cover by following these instructions.
1. Replace the front panel cover
by fastening its hooks to the
chassis holes until they fit in
place.
2. Position the cover at least two
inches from the front panel,
then align the cover hooks to
the chassis rail.
3. Push the system cover
toward the front panel until it
fits in place.
4. Secure the system cover with
the screws you removed
earlier.
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2.11 Removing and reinstalling the foot stand
The system comes with a removable foot stand for vertical desktop
placement. Follow the instructions to remove or reinstall the foot stand.
2.11.1 Installing the foot stand
To install the foot stand:
1. Locate six tab holes on the
bottom of the chassis.
1
Tab holes
2. Align the foot stand hooks to
the chassis holes, then lay the
Hooks
foot stand over the chassis
bottom.
2
3. Pull the foot stand toward the
front panel until it fits in place.
3
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2.11.2 Removing the foot stand
To remove the foot stand:
1. Lay the system upside down on
a flat and stable surface.
2. Locate the foot stand lock.
1
Lock
2
3. Use your thumb to push the
lock toward the rear panel until
the foot stand tabs are released
from the chassis holes.
4. Lift the foot stand, then set it
aside.
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2.12 Power supply unit information
The system comes with a 250W power supply unit (PSU).
2.12.1 Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115V/230V voltage selector switch located beside the
power socket. Use this switch to select the appropriate voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area.
The voltage selector is set to 230V by default.
If the voltage supply in your
area is 100-127V, set the
switch to 115V.
If the voltage supply in your
area is 200-240V, set the
switch to 230V.
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment will seriously
damage the system!
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2.12.2 Power supply specifications
Input Characteristics
Input Voltage Range
Min
90V
180V
Nom
Max
Range 1
100-127V
200-240V
132V
264V
Range 2
Input Frequency Range
Maximum Input ac Current
47 Hz to 63 Hz
7A max. at 115Vac
4A max. at 230Vac, full load
Efficiency
65% min. at input 115Vac/230Vac and
output full load
Current harmonic
AC Inrush Current
Meet IEC61000-3-2 Class D (input power from
75W to max. continue power.)
Peak inrush current shall be limited to 100A
warm start.
Output Characteristics
Output
Voltage
+5V
Load Range
Regulation
Min Max
Ripple
Max
Min
Max
16A
16A
0.8A
16A
2A
0.5A
1A
-5%
-5%
+5%
+5%
50mVp-p
120mVp-p
120mVp-p
50mVp-p
50mVp-p
+12V
-12V
0A
-10%
-5%
+10%
+5%
+3.3V
+5VSB
0.3A
0A
-5%
+5%
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
Output Voltage
Maximum Voltage
+5V
+3.3V
+12V
6.5V
4.6V
15.5V
7V
+5VSB
The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting +5V, +12V,
-12V, or +3.3V. By shorting +5VSB, the power supply can latch down or
automatically recover when the fault condition is removed
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2.13 Connecting devices
To the rear panel
AC
Line In
Line Out
Mic
S-Video
TV-out
PS/2 KB
USB
PS/2 Mouse
RJ-45
DVI-D
VGA
Parallel
Serial
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To the front panel
Audio
Devices
Camera
Scanner
HDD
Mic
Headphone
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you to power up
and use the system for the first
time. This part also provides
information on how to install drivers
and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system
The ASUS book size barebone system supports Windows® 2000 / XP
operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your book
size barebone system.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the
setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.
Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2 Powering up
The system power button is located on
the front panel. Press the system
power button ( ) to enter the OS.
System power button
3.3 Using the system
The following sections illustrate how to use the storage card reader slots,
and the optical drive.
3.3.1 CompactFlash card slot
The system comes with a
Compactflash card slot that supports
Compactflash cards and Microdrive .
CompactFlash card slot
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3.3.2 Storage card slot
A 3-in-1 storage card reader comes
pre-installed in your ASUS book size
barebone system. The storage card
reader supports the following storage
cards:
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•
•
Memory Stick® / Pro™
Secure Digital™
MultimediaCard
3-in-1 card reader
3.3.3 Optical drive
If your system comes with an installed
optical drive, follow these instructions
to insert a CD/DVD to the drive.
1. Press the EJECT button of the
optical drive.
2. Place a CD/DVD on the drive
tray. Make sure the CD/DVD is
properly seated on the tray locks.
3. Push the drive tray back to the
drive.
Tray locks
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3.4 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and
several utility drivers that enhance the system features.
•
•
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other
operating system versions.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.4.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
other information
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.
3.4.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ATI All In One Driver
Click this item to install the ATI All In One Driver.
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Realtek Audio Driver
Click this item to install the Realtek Audio Driver.
Realtek LAN Driver
Click this item to install the Realtek LAN Driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Click this item to install the USB 2.0 Driver.
3.4.3 Utilities
The Utilities tab displays the applications and softwares that the
motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This utility continuously monitors vital system information such as fan
rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any
detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a healthy
operating condition.
ASUS Update
This item installs the ASUS Update that allows you to update the
motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection
either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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ASUS Screensaver
This item installs the ASUS Screensaver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
This item installs the Adobe® Acrobat Reader®. The Acrobat® Acrobat
Reader® software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format
(PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
USB2.0 Card Reader Software
This item installs the USB2.0 Card Reader Software.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
View the online help for detailed information.
3.4.4 ASUS contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
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3.4.5 Other information
The icons on the top right side of the screen give additional information on
the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to
display the specified information.
Motherboard info
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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Technical support form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out
when requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in
text format.
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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information
about the motherboard that comes
with the system. This chapter
includes the motherboard layout,
jumper settings, and connector
locations.
4.1 Introduction
The ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS book size
barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the
motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2 Motherboard layout
CLRTC
BUZZER
USB34
SB_PWR
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PANEL
PMC
Flash
RSTCON
CF_CON
SMSC
USB2227
ATI
SB450
3IN1_CON
SATA1
EATXPWR
PCI1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SPDIF_IN
LAN_USB12
DVI
RTL8100C
SPDIF_OUT
IE1394_1
LGA775
CH7307C
ATI
RS400
PWRSW
IE1394_2
COM1
USB12
FP_AUDIO
DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
VGA
ATX12V
AUX
CD
TVOUT
CPU_FAN
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4.3 Jumper
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 RAM
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the 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.Reinstall 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.
CLRTC
1 2
2 3
NORMAL
(Default)
CLEAR RTC
®
Clear RTC RAM
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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4.4 Internal connectors
This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.
See section “1.4 Rear panel” for the description of the rear panel
connectors.
1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)
If the rear panel USB 2.0 ports are inadequate, a USB header is
available at midboard to accommodate two additional USB ports. You
may connect the cable of a two-port USB module to this connector,
then mount the module to an open slot in the chassis.
1
5
USB34 6
10
®
USB connector
2. Rear panel TV and audio ports connector (14-1 pin TVOUT_R)
This interface is connected to the ASUS proprietary daughtercard that
supports the rear panel audio I/O, S-Video, and composite video
ports.
®
TVOUT_REARAUDIO connectors
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3. LED connector (6-pin LED_CON)
This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the
system front panel.
LED_CON
PLED-
NC
PLED+
NC
IDE_LED-
IDE_LED+
®
LED connector
4. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for the 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs from the
power supply unit. The plugs from the power supply unit are designed
to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
EATXPWR
ATX12V
®
ATX12V
ATX Power connectors
+12V DC
GND
+12V DC
GND
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5. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. The Ultra
DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector
for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector
for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk
drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE master
device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must
configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper
accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper
settings.
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.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
PIN 1
IDE connector
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6. Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA1)
This next generation connector supports the thin Serial ATA cable for
a Serial ATA hard disk drive. The current Serial ATA interface allows
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel
ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA 133).
SATA1
®
GND
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP1
GND
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP1
GND
SATA connector
Important notes on Serial ATA
•
The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier
routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA
cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables
of the Parallel ATA interface.
•
•
This motherboard does not support hot plug function for Serial ATA
drive and connections.
Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector supports the rear panel serial port.
®
COM1
Serial COM1 connector
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8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a optical drive, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
®
AUX CD
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Internal audio connectors
Right Audio Channel
9. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)
The fan connectors support the proprietary CPU fan. Connect the fan
cable to the connector matching the black wire to the ground pin.
®
CPU_FAN
Fan power connector
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!
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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the
BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a flash disk during POST.)
2. CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the support CD when
the BIOS gets corrupted.)
3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding section for each utility.
Important notes
•
We recommend that you save a copy of the original
motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to
restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard
BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
•
•
A working BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD.
Use this file only when you do not have a copy of the original
motherboard BIOS file in a USB flash disk or USB floppy disk.
Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
5.1.1 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 flash 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 Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5R8L.BIN.
2. Save the BIOS file to a flash disk/floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
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EZFlash starting BIOS update
Checking for USB floppy...
4. Insert the flash disk that contains the BIOS file to a USB port. (If using
a floppy disk, make sure it is inside the USB floppy drive and the USB
cable is connected to a USB port) . 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 USB floppy...
USB floppy found!
Reading file “P5R8L.BIN”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
•
•
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
A “USB floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no
floppy disk in the drive. A “P5R8L.BIN not found!” error message
appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the USB floppy disk.
Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5R8L.BIN.
5.1.2 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from
the motherboard support CD, or from a USB floppy disk or flash disk that
contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails
or gets corrupted.
•
Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard that
contains the motherboard BIOS (P5R8L.BIN) before proceeding
with the BIOS update process.
•
If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a
bootable USB floppy disk or USB flash disk, you may also use this
disk to restore the BIOS.
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To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
Make sure the optical drive is set as secondary master device when
recovering the BIOS using the support CD.
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
The system automatically checks the optical drive.
3. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The support CD contains
the original BIOS for this motherboard.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “P5R8L.BIN”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
Doing so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
latest BIOS file.
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5.1.3 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment. 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).
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 section “3.4.3 Utilities” for the Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system.
To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update:
1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start >
Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS
Update initial screen appears.
2. Select your desired update
method, then click Next.
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3. If you selected
updating/downloading from
the Internet, select the ASUS
FTP site nearest you to avoid
network traffic, or choose
Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens to
complete the update process.
If you selected the option to
update the BIOS from a file, a
window pops up prompting
you to locate the file. Select
the file, click Save, then follow
the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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5.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Firmware Hub (FWH) that
you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1
Managing and updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to 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 stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer,
the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press
<Delete> 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> + <Delete>, 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. It is
a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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5.2.1 BIOS menu bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN
Use this menu to make changes to the basic system
configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the
advanced features.
POWER
BOOT
EXIT
Use this menu to configure and enable Power
Management features.
Use this menu to configure the default system device
used to locate and load the Operating System.
Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the
Setup program.
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
5.2.2 Legend bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend
bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding
functions.
Navigation Key(s)
<F1> or <Alt + H>
Function Description
Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the
BIOS Setup
<Esc>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu
from a sub-menu
Left or Right arrow
Up or Down arrow
- (minus key)
Selects the menu item to the left or right
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted
field
+ (plus key) or spacebar
Scrolls forward through the values for the
highlighted field
<Enter>
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
Moves the cursor to the first field
<Home> or <PgUp>
<End> or <PgDn>
<F5>
Moves the cursor to the last field
Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
Saves changes and exits Setup
<F10>
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General help
In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also
provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any
menu by simply pressing <F1>. The General Help screen lists the legend
keys and their corresponding functions.
Saving changes and exiting the Setup program
See “5.7 Exit Menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting
the setup program.
Scroll bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that
there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use
<PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the
entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press
<End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or
<Esc>.
Sub-menu
Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the
left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer
indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this
field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a
field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the
highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-
menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu as
you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to
return to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their
corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus
and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the
fields, use the set default hot key <F5> to load the Setup default values.
While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations
appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu.
This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.
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5.3 Main Menu
When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.
Select Menu
System Time
System Date
09:40:12
Wed., Nov 30 2005
Item Specific Help
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
First SATA Master
[HDS7288080PLAT20]
[ASUS CD-S360]
[None]
Change the internal
clock.
HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Installed Memory
Usable Memory
512 MB
447 MB
5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The
format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second
are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab>
key to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.
5.3.2 System Date [xx/xx/xxxx]
Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2084). Use the <Tab> key to
move between the month, day, and year fields.
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5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave; First SATA
Master
IDE Primary Master
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Primary IDE Master
Access Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
Press [Enter] to
select.
Capacity
XX MB
Cylinder
Head
XXXXX
XX
Sector
XXX
PIO Mode
UDMA Mode
Transfer Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
UDMA5
Primary IDE Master [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may
be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was
already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect
parameters. In these cases, select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE
hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details.
Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have
the correct configuration information supplied by the drive
manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to
recognize the installed hard disk.
Access Mode [Auto]
This item allows the user to select the sector addressing mode.
Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE
device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
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UDMA Mode [Auto]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA
capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
5.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the HDD SMART Monitoring
function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.3.5 Installed Memory [xxx MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory
detected by the system during the boot process. This item is not
user-configurable.
5.3.6 Usable Memory [xxx MB]
This field automatically displays the Usable Memory detected by the
system during the boot process. This item is not user-configurable.
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5.4 Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Select Menu
CPU Configuration
Chipset
PCIPnP
Item Specific Help
Press [Enter] to Set.
Onboard Device Configuration
USB Configuration
5.4.1 CPU configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by
the BIOS.
CPU Configuration
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
CPU Type
CPU Speed
Cache RAM
Intel Pentium(R) D
2.80GHz
1024 K x2
Set Limit CPUID MaxVal
to 3, Should Be
“Disabled” for WinXP
Current FSB Frequency 200 MHz
Thermal Management
x TM2 Bus Ratio
[TM 1]
x TM2 Bus VID
Limit CPUID MaxVal
[Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
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Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disable]
This option allows you to enable or disable the Limit CPUID MaxVal.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
This option allows you to enable or disable the Execute Disable Bit. When
set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return to 0.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.2 Chipset configuration
The items in this menu show the chipset configuration settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration
options.
Chipset
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Current MRC Version
Current DRAM Frequency
6.4
533 MHz
Onboard Video Memory Size [64MB]
Video Display Devices
Onboard TV-out Format
Memory Hole
[Auto]
[NTSC]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
System BIOS Cacheable
Onboard Video Memory Size [64MB]
This option allows you to select the size of the onboard graphics controller
memory use. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]
Video Display Device [Auto]
This parameter allows you to select the type of video display device you
intend to use. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT Force] [TV Force]
[TV Only] [CRT and DFP]
Onboard TV-out Format [NTSC]
Select the TV standard format according to your location.
Configuration options: [NTSC] [PAL]
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Memory Hole [Disable]
This option allows you to enable or disable the Memory Hole at 15M-16M.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
System BIOS Cacheable [Disable]
This option allows you to enable or disable the System BIOS Cacheable
function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.4.3 PCIPnP
The items in this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration
options.
PCIPnP
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Plug & Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer(CLK)
[No]
[64]
Select Yes if you
are using a Plug and
Play capable
operating system.
Select No if you
need the BIOS to
configure non-boot
devices.
Plug & Play O/S [No]
Select [Yes] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system.
Select [No] if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer(CLK) [64]
Allows you to enter the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Key in a number from 0 (minimum) to 255
(maximum), the press <Enter> to set.
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5.4.4 Onboard device configuration
The items in this menu show the onboard device configuration settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the
configuration options.
Onboard Device Configuration
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Onboard IEEE 1394
Onboard LAN
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
OnChip IDE Device
Onboard Device
Primary Display Adapter [PCI]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378/IRQ7]
[ECP+EPP]
[3]
Onboard IEEE 1394 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Keep the
default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature. Set to
[Disabled] if you installed a PCI LAN card.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Device
OnChip IDE Device
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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South OnChip PCI Device
Onboard Device
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Onboard AC97 Audio
Onboard Chip SATA
[Auto]
[IDE Controller]
Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]
Setting to [Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any
audio device. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller
is enabled. If no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. If
there are conflicts with the onboard audio controller, set the appropriate
field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Onboard Chip SATA [IDE Controller]
Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard Chip SATA. Configuration
options: [SATA Disabled] [IDE Controller]
Primary Display Adapter [PCI]
Allows you to set the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Configuration option: [PCI]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM on the onboard LAN
chipset. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to set the addresses for the onboard serial port connector.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]
[2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]
Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]
Allows you to set the base address of the onboard parallel port connector.
If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP Mode Use DMA
items are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
Allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.
Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Allows you to select the ECP Mode. This item becomes configurable only
if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP].
Configuration options: [1] [3]
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5.4.5 USB configuration
The items in this menu show the USB configuration settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration
options.
Select Menu
USB Configuration
Item Specific Help
USB Controller
USB EHCI Controller
USB Legacy Support
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
USB Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB EHCI Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller. Setting this item to
[Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn
on automatically when you install high speed USB devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the
configuration options.
Select Menu
ACPI Suspend Type
ACPI APIC Support
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
[S1&S3]
[Enabled]
Item Specific Help
ACPI Suspend Type [S1 & S3]
Allows you to select the ACPI state used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interrupt (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.5.1 APM configuration
This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with
the configuration options.
Select Menu
APM Configuration
Item Specific Help
Power Up By Ring
Power Up By PS/2 Mouse
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss
x Power On By Button
Video Off Option
Power On by PCI Devices
Power On By RTC Alarm
x Date(of Month) Alarm
x Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm
[Power Off]
Enabled
[Suspend -> Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
0
0:0:0
Power Up By Ring [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external
modem receives a call while the computer is in soft-off mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable system power up by PS/2 Mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable system power up by PS/2 Keyboard.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power
interruptions. [Power Off] leaves your system off, [Power On] reboots the
system, and [Last State] sets the system back to the state it was before
the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
[Last State]
Power On By Button [Enabled]
This item appears only when the Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard item is set
to [Space Bar] or [Ctrl-ESC]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off]
This item determines when to activate the video off feature to monitor
power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]
Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI modem. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate an event. When this item
is enabled, you can set the date and time of alarm using the two following
items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Date (of Month) Alarm [0]
To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a
pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press
<Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0]
To set the time of alarm:
1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for
the hour field.
2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.
3. Press tab to move to the minutes field, then press <Enter>.
4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
5. Press tab to move to the seconds field, then press <Enter>.
6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
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5.5.2 Hardware Monitor
Select Menu
Hardware Monitor
Item Specific Help
Q-Fan Controller
Vcore Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[Enabled]
[1.23V]
3.26V
Press [Enter] to
enable or disable.
5.02V
12.28V
12V Voltage
CPU Temperature
M/B Temperature
CPU FAN Speed
54oC
38oC
7273 RPM
Q-Fan Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the CPU or chassis fan speed for more efficient system operation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
M/B Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and display the
power supply and CPU temperatures in these fields.
CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the CPU fan speeds
in rotations per minute (RPM).
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5.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
Select Menu
Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Hard Disk Drives
CDROM Drives
Item Specific Help
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
5.6.1 Boot device priority
Select Menu
Boot Device Priority
Item Specific Help
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device
[Removable]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
Select your Boot
Device Priority
[Disabled]
1st Boot Device [Removable]
2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]
3rd Boot Device [CDROM]
4th Boot Device [Disabled]
These items allow you to select your boot device priority.
Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled]
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5.6.2 Removable drives
Select Menu
Removable Drives
1. Ai-Flash
Item Specific Help
Use <up> or <down>
arrow to select a
device, then press
<+> to move it up,
or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
<ESC> to exit this
menu.
5.6.3 Hard disk drives
Select Menu
Hard Disk Drives
Item Specific Help
1. 1st Master: HDS7288080PLAT20
Use <up> or <down>
arrow to select a
device, then press
<+> to move it up,
or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
<ESC> to exit this
menu.
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5.6.4 CD-ROM drives
Select Menu
CDROM Drives
Item Specific Help
1. 1st Slave: ASUS CD-S360
Use <up> or <down>
arrow to select a
device, then press
<+> to move it up,
or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
<ESC> to exit this
menu.
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5.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration
Select Menu
Boot Settings COnfiguration
Item Specific Help
Quick Boot
Boot Num-Lock
[Enabled]
[On]
Allows the system to
skip certain tests
while booting. This
will decrease the
time needed to boot
the system.
Typematic Rate Setting
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)6
x Typematic Delay (Msec)
Full Screen LOGO
Halt On
[Disabled]
250
[Enabled]
[All,But Keyboard]
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: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [On] [Off]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. Set to
[Enabled] to configure the Type Rate and Type Delay items. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay
become configurable only when the item Typematic Setting is set to
[Enabled].
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]
Allows you to select the rate at which character repeats when you hold a
key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]
Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]
Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat.
Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]
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Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Make sure that the Full Screen Logo item is set to [Enabled] if you wish
to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions
specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors]
[All, But Keyboard]
5.6.6 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
Select Menu
Security
Supervisor Password
Item Specific Help
Clear
User Password
Password Check
Clear
[Setup]
Supervisor password
controls full
access, <Enter> to
change password.
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Supervisor Password [Clear]
User Password [Clear]
These fields allow you to set passwords.
To set a password:
1. Highlight an item then press <Enter>.
2. Type in a password using eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then
press <Enter>.
3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters
again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to
[Set].
To clear the password:
1. Highlight the password field, and press <Enter> twice. The following
message appears:
“PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue...”
2. Press any key to return to the menu.
A note about passwords
The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup
program, preventing unauthorized access. The User password is
required to boot the system, preventing unauthorized use.
Forgot the password?
If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password
information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need
to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “4.3 Jumpers” for
instructions.
Password Check [Setup]
This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS
setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before
entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before
entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]
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5.7 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings,
save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility.
Select Menu
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Item Specific Help
Load Setup Default
This option saves
Discard Changes
data to CMOS and
exits the setup
menu.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
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. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and
stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select [YES] 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. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes
while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.
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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 [YES] to load the
default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes
before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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 [YES] to discard any changes and load the previously
saved values.
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