Asus P5GDC V User Manual

P5GDC-V  
Deluxe  
Contents  
Notices............................................................................................... vii  
Safety information ............................................................................ viii  
Operation safety ............................................................................... viii  
P5GDC-V Deluxe specifications summary ........................................... ix  
Chapter 1:  
Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
1.3.3  
Product highlights................................................... 1-2  
ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-4  
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6  
Chapter 2:  
Hardware information  
2.1  
2.2  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2  
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2  
ASUS Stack Cool™ .................................................. 2-3  
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4  
Layout Contents..................................................... 2-5  
2.3  
2.4  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-7  
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ -10  
System memory .................................................................2-13  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
2.4.5  
2.4.6  
Overview...............................................................2-13  
Memory Configurations.........................................2-13  
Installing a DDR DIMM ...........................................2-19  
Removing a DDR DIMM ..........................................2-19  
Installing a DDR2 DIMM .........................................2-20  
Removing a DDR2 DIMM........................................2-20  
2.5  
Expansion slots...................................................................2-21  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
Installing an expansion card..................................2-21  
Configuring an expansion card..............................2-21  
Interrupt assignments ..........................................2-22  
PCI slots................................................................2-23  
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2.5.5  
2.5.6  
PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-23  
PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-23  
2.6  
2.7  
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-24  
Connectors .........................................................................2-27  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-27  
Internal connectors...............................................2-29  
Chapter 3:  
Powering up  
3.1  
3.2  
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1  
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2  
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2  
Chapter 4:  
BIOS setup  
4.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1  
4.1.1  
4.1.2  
4.1.3  
4.1.4  
4.1.5  
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 4-1  
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-2  
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5  
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7  
4.2  
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
4.2.3  
4.2.4  
4.2.5  
4.2.6  
4.2.7  
4.2.8  
4.2.9  
BIOS menu screen.................................................4-11  
Menu bar...............................................................4-11  
Navigation keys ....................................................4-11  
Menu items ...........................................................4-12  
Sub-menu items ...................................................4-12  
Configuration fields ..............................................4-12  
Pop-up window .....................................................4-12  
Scroll bar ..............................................................4-12  
General help ..........................................................4-12  
4.3  
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
4.3.4  
System Time.........................................................4-13  
System Date .........................................................4-13  
Legacy Diskette A ................................................4-13  
Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave........4-14  
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4.3.5  
4.3.6  
IDE Configuration ..................................................4-15  
System Information ..............................................4-17  
4.4  
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18  
4.4.1  
4.4.2  
4.4.3  
4.4.4  
4.4.5  
4.4.6  
4.4.7  
JumperFree Configuration ....................................4-18  
LAN Cable Status .................................................4-22  
USB Configuration.................................................4-22  
CPU Configuration.................................................4-23  
Chipset .................................................................4-25  
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-27  
PCI PnP .................................................................4-29  
4.5  
Power menu........................................................................4-31  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.5.4  
4.5.5  
Suspend Mode ......................................................4-31  
ACPI 2.0 Support..................................................4-31  
ACPI APIC Support ................................................4-31  
APM Configuration ................................................4-32  
Hardware Monitor .................................................4-34  
4.6  
4.7  
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-36  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
4.6.3  
Boot Device Priority..............................................4-36  
Boot Settings Configuration .................................4-37  
Security ................................................................4-38  
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-40  
Chapter 5:  
Software support  
5.1  
5.2  
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1  
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1  
5.2.1  
5.2.2  
5.2.3  
5.2.4  
5.2.5  
5.2.6  
Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1  
Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2  
Utilities menu.......................................................... 5-3  
Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5  
ASUS Contact information...................................... 5-6  
Other information ................................................... 5-6  
5.3  
Software information ........................................................... 5-8  
5.3.1  
5.3.2  
5.3.3  
ASUS MyLogo....................................................... 5-8  
AI Net 2 ................................................................5-10  
C-Media 3D audio configuration ...........................5-11  
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5.4  
RAID configurations ............................................................5-16  
5.4.1  
5.4.2  
5.4.3  
Installing hard disks ..............................................5-17  
Intel® RAID configurations ....................................5-18  
ITE® 8212F RAID configurations...........................5-22  
5.5  
Creating a RAID driver disk .................................................5-28  
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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.  
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 possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing  
system before you add a device.  
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.  
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.  
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P5GDC-V Deluxe specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor  
Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors  
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology  
Northbridge: Intel® 915G Graphics Memory Controller  
Hub (GMCH)  
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R  
Chipset  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
800/533 MHz  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC  
2 GB 600/533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules  
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC  
4 GB 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules  
Graphics  
Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900  
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card  
2 x PCI Express x1 slot  
Expansion slots  
3 x PCI slots  
Storage  
Intel® ICH6R Southbridge supports:  
- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33  
- 4 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration  
and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology  
ITE® 8212F IDE controller supports:  
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100 /66  
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD configuration  
C-Media CMI9880 High Definition Audio solution  
with 7.1-channel CODEC  
High Definition  
Audio  
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port  
Supports Dolby® Digital Live™ technology  
LAN  
Marvell® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller  
Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology  
Supports POST Network diagnostic program  
TI 1394a controller supports:  
- 2 x 1394a ports  
IEEE 1394  
USB  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports  
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,  
WfM2.0  
BIOS features  
ASUS AI Proactive  
Features  
ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)  
AI Net 2 network diagnosis utility  
Stack Cool™ fanless cooling system  
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Overclocking  
features  
ASUS AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)  
ASUS AI Overclocking  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
ASUS AI Booster  
Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages  
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up  
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment  
Adjustable FSB/DDR frequencies  
Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies  
ASUS Q-Fan2  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS MyLogo™  
Special features  
Rear panel  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x IEEE 1394a port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x VGA port  
1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port  
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
8-Channel audio ports  
Internal  
connectors  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x Primary IDE connector  
2 x IDE RAID connectors  
4 x Serial ATA connectors  
1 x CPU fan connector  
2 x Chassis fan connectors  
1 x Power fan connector  
1 x Serial port connector  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors  
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector  
1 x Optical drive audio connector  
1 x Game/MIDI port connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x Front panel High Definition Audio connector  
1 x System panel connector  
Support CD  
contents  
Drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
ASUS Live Update  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
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introduction  
Chapter summary  
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1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5GDC-V Deluxe 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  
I/O module  
ASUS P5GDC-V Deluxe motherboard  
1 x IEEE 1394a port module  
1 x 2-port USB 2.0/GAME module  
1 x Serial port module  
Cables  
4 x Serial ATA signal cables  
2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable  
2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x IDE cable  
1 x FDD cable  
Accessory  
I/O shield  
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD  
InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® Platinum (retail box only)  
Documentation  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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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  
800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the  
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B  
and 04A processors. See page 2-7 for details.  
Intel® 915G chipset  
The Intel® 915G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6R I/O  
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The GMCH  
features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics  
engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH provides the  
interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 533/800 MHz front  
side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR/DDR2 at speeds of up to 533 MHz, and  
PCI Express x16 graphics card.  
The Intel® ICH6R Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller  
hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high  
definition audio.  
Dual display technology support (optional)  
The integrated graphics engine supports dual display technology and TV  
out function through the optional ASUS DVI-ADD2 card. You can show  
additional independent display on an LCD monitor, or stretch one type of  
content on both VGA and LCD monitors for more workspace. See page  
2-23 for details.  
Native DDR2-600 support  
This motherboard offers native DDR2-600 memory support to ensure  
superior system performance. With current processors supporting 800 MHz  
FSB, DDR2-600 provides the fastest solution for eliminating system  
bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications. See page 2-18 for  
details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF  
interface 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 2-28 for details.  
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Dual-channel DDR and DDR2 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR and DDR2 memory for flexible system  
upgrade and to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D  
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel  
architecture allows memory bandwidths of up to 6.4 GB/s for DDR, or 8.5  
GB/s for DDR2. See page 2-13 for details.  
PCI Express™ interface  
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect  
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point  
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by  
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible  
with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-23 for details.  
8-channel high definition audio  
Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is  
fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit  
audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you  
can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce  
crystal-clear digital audio.  
The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with a software application that features  
jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance  
sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for  
various audio devices. See page 5-11 for details.  
Dolby® Digital Live™  
The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of  
transforming your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby®  
Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces  
to an AC-3 decoder for 7.1-channel feedback. See page 5-15 for details.  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity  
to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a  
standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates  
through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data  
interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic  
devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See  
page 2-27 and 2-37 for details.  
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Dual RAID solution  
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID  
functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or  
Serial ATA devices.  
The Intel® ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for four Serial ATA  
connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page  
2-30 for details.  
If you are using IDE hard disk drives, the ITE 8212F controller provides  
RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that  
support up to four IDE hard disk drives. See page 2-30 for details.  
Gigabit LAN  
The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to meet your  
growing networking needs. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to  
provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing  
requirements. See page 2-27 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 page 2-28 and 2-33 for details.  
1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features  
AI NET2  
The Ai NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports  
Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor  
the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45)  
port(s). During the bootup process, Ai NET2 immediately diagnoses the  
LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter  
accuracy. See page 5-10 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
ASUS Stack Cool™  
ASUS Stack Cool™ is an ideal thermal solution that reduces the heat  
dissipated by large capacitors and motherboard components. By placing a  
specially designed PCB under the CPU socket, Stack Cool™ effectively  
lowers the system temperature by 10º Celsius. Cooler system temperature  
means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more  
silent operation. See page 2-3 for details.  
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)  
The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that  
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed  
only when needed. See page 4-21 for details.  
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1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology  
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan  
speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient  
operation. See page 4-34 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 4-5 for  
details.  
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 4-2 for details.  
ASUS MyLogo™  
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with  
customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details.  
Intervideo® WinDVD Suite®  
Bundled with the motherboard is Intervideo® WinDVD Suite®, the multimedia  
software package that includes the latest DVD playback and creator, plus a  
user-friendly MP3 interface.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter 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.  
Hardware  
2
information  
Chapter summary  
2
2.1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7  
System memory .................................................................2-13  
Expansion slots...................................................................2-21  
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-24  
Connectors .........................................................................2-27  
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2.1 Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard  
components or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
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.  
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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2.2 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.  
2.2.1 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.  
2.2.2 Screw holes  
Place nine (9) 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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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool™  
The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool™, an innovative thermal  
solution that provides supplementary cooliing to the motherboard. Stack  
Cool™ is a mini-PCB installed under the CPU socket to conduct heat away  
from the motherboard components. Stack Cool™ effectively lowers the  
motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.  
Motherboard holes (for the CPU  
fan and heatsink assembly pins)  
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2.2.4 Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
KBPWR1  
ATX12V  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
SPDIF_O1  
SPDIF_O2  
LGA775  
CPU_FAN1  
VGA  
Bottom:  
Top:  
1394  
USB1  
USB2  
LAN_USB34  
R
Top:Rear Speaker Out  
Center:  
Side Speaker Out  
Intel  
MCH 915G  
PWR_FAN1  
Below:  
Center/Subwoofer  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
P5GDC-V  
CHA_FAN2  
Marvell  
88E8053  
PCIEX16  
PCI1  
IntelR  
ICH6R  
SATA3  
SATA1  
SATA4  
SATA2  
PCI2  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCI3  
AAFP  
USB56  
USB78  
CLRTC1  
USBPW56  
USBPW78  
PCIEX1_1  
TSB43AB22A  
SB_PWR1  
CMI9880  
PRI_RAID1  
PCIEX1_2  
CHASSIS1  
CHA_FAN1  
GAME1  
CD  
SPDIF  
FLOPPY1  
PANEL1  
IE1394_2  
COM1  
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2.2.5 Layout Contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. DDR DIMM slots  
2. PCI slots  
2-13  
2-23  
2-23  
3. PCI Express slots  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)  
2-24  
2-25  
2-26  
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)  
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
1. PS/2 mouse port  
2. Parallel port  
2-27  
2-27  
2-27  
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2-27  
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3. IEEE 1394a port  
4. LAN (RJ-45) port  
5. Rear Speaker Out port  
6. Side Speaker Out port  
7. Line In port  
8. Line Out port  
9. Microphone port  
10. Center/Subwoofer port  
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
13. VGA port  
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port  
15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
16. PS/2 keyboard port  
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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
3. Primary IDE RAID connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)  
4. Secondary IDE RAID connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID)  
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)  
6. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)  
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2-29  
2-30  
2-31  
2-31  
2-32  
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2-33  
2-33  
2-34  
2-34  
2-35  
2-35  
2-36  
2-37  
2-37  
2-38  
7. Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2)  
8. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)  
9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
10. USB connectors (10-1 USB56, USB78)  
11. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR)  
12. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)  
13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
17. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)  
18. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL)  
- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for  
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.  
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.  
Keep the PnP 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.  
2.3.1 Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
P5GDC-V  
P5GDC-V 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.  
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb and move it to the left until it is  
released from the retention tab.  
PnP Cap  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
This side of  
the socket  
box should  
face you.  
B
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  
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).  
direction of the arrow to a 135º  
angle.  
B
A
Load plate  
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5. Position the CPU over the  
socket, making sure that the  
gold triangle is on the  
6. Close the load plate (A), then  
push the load lever (B) until  
it snaps into the retention  
tab.  
bottom-left corner of the  
socket. The socket alignment  
key should fit into the CPU  
notch.  
A
B
Alignment key  
Gold triangle mark  
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!  
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology  
This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land  
package with Hyper-Threading Technology.  
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.  
Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 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  
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.  
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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 4: BIOS  
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item  
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only  
if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.  
3. Reboot the computer.  
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan  
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed  
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and  
performance.  
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. If you buy a CPU  
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified  
multi-directional heatsink and fan.  
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.  
Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in  
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.  
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan:  
1. Place the heatsink on top of the  
installed CPU, making sure that  
the four pins match the holes on  
the motherboard.  
Push pin  
Motherboard hole  
3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise  
to lock.  
2. Push each of the pins  
downward to secure the  
heatsink and fan assembly in  
place.  
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4. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan  
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1.  
CPU_FAN1  
P5GDC-V  
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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2.4 System memory  
2.4.1 Overview  
The motherboard comes with two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and  
four 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.  
DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM  
socket.  
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:  
DDR_B1  
DDR_B2  
P5GDC-V  
DDR_A2  
DDR_A1  
P5GDC-V DIMM sockets  
To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not use DDR and DDR2  
memory simultaneously.  
2.4.2 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.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum  
compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from  
the same vendor.  
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than  
4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory  
modules.  
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of  
128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.  
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Recommended DDR memory configurations  
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)  
installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance.  
(DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 +DDR_B2)  
Channel  
Sockets  
Channel A  
Channel B  
DDR_A1 and DDR_A2  
DDR_B1 and DDR_B2  
Recommended DDR2 memory configurations  
Sockets  
Mode  
DDR2_A1  
(yellow)  
DDR2_B1  
(yellow)  
Single-channel (1) Populated  
(2)  
(1)* Populated  
Populated  
Populated  
Dual-channel  
DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List  
D I M M s u p p o r t  
( o p t i o n a l )  
S i z e  
Vendor  
M o d e l  
B r a n d  
Side/s*  
Component  
A
B
C
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256  
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512  
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256  
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512  
256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256  
512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512  
Hynix  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
HY5DU56822BT-D43  
HY5DU56822BT-D43  
HYB25D256800BT-5B  
HYB25D256809BT-5B  
D3208DL2T-5  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
Hynix  
Infineon  
Infineon  
KINGSTON  
KINGSTON  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
MICRON  
MICRON  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Winbond  
Winbond  
D328DIB-50  
256MB SAMSUNG  
256MB SAMSUNG  
512MB SAMSUNG  
256MB MICRON  
512MB MICRON  
256MB Infineon  
512MB Infineon  
256MB Infineon  
512MB Infineon  
256MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
M368L3223ETM-CCC  
M368L3223FTN-CCC  
M368L6423FTN-CCC  
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB  
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB  
HYS64D32300GU-5-B  
HYS64D64320GU-5-B  
HYS64D32300HU-5-C  
HYS64D64320HU-5-C  
CMX256A-3200C2PT  
CMX512-3200C2  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
K4H560838F-TCCC  
K4H560838F-TCCC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
HYB25D256800BT-5B  
HYB25D256800BT-5B  
HYB25D256800CE-5C  
HYB25D256800CE-5C  
W942508BH-5  
• •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
N/A  
VS512MB400  
VALUE SELECT DS  
VS32M8-5  
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DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List  
D I M M s u p p o r t  
( o p t i o n a l )  
S i z e  
Vendor  
M o d e l  
B r a n d  
Side/s*  
Component  
A B C  
256MB GEIL  
GE2563200B  
GEIL  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
GL3LC32G88TG-5A  
GL3LC32G88TG-5A  
GLIL DDR 32M8  
• • •  
512MB GEIL  
GE5123200B  
GEIL  
256MB GEIL  
GD3200-256V  
GEIL  
• • •  
• •  
512MB GEIL  
GD3200-512V  
GEIL  
GLIL DDR 32M8  
256MB TwinMOS  
256MB TwinMOS  
512MB TwinMOS  
M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T  
M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT  
M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT  
PSC  
A2S56D30ATP  
• • •  
• • •  
TwinMOS  
TwinMOS  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Mosel  
TMD7608F8E50D  
TMD7608F8E50D  
K4H560838F-TCCC  
K4H560838F-TCCC  
K4H510838B-TCCC  
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3  
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3  
1024MB Transcend TS128MLD64V4J  
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3  
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3  
256MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3  
512MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
HYB25D256807BT-5B  
HYB25D256807BT-5B  
V58C2256804SAT5  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
K4H560838F-TCCC  
HY5DU56822CT-D43  
HY5DU56822CT-D43  
ADD8608A8A-5B  
ADD8608A8A-5B  
W942508CH-5  
• •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
Mosel  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Mosel  
256MB Apacer  
512MB Apacer  
256MB Apacer  
512MB Apacer  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB A DATA  
512MB A DATA  
256MB Winbond  
512MB Winbond  
256MB PSC  
77.10636.19G  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
77.10736.19G  
77.10636.56G  
77.10736.56G  
Mosel  
MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z  
MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z  
MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z  
MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z  
MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02  
MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02  
W9425GCDB-5  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
Hynix  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
Hynix  
N/A  
N/A  
Winbond  
Winbond  
PSC  
W9451GCDB-5  
W942508CH-5  
AL5D8B53T-5B1K  
AL6D8B53T-5B1K  
MPXB62D-38KT3R  
MPXC22D-38KT3R  
AG64L64T8SQC4S  
AG28L64T8SMC4M  
NT128D64SH4B1G-5T  
NT256D64S88B1G-5T  
N512D64S8HB1G-5T  
NT256D64S88C0G-5T  
NT512D64S8HC0G-5T  
A2S56D30BTP  
512MB PSC  
PSC  
A2S56D30BTP  
256MB KINGMAX  
512MB KINGMAX  
512MB ATP  
N/A  
KDL388P4LA-50  
N/A  
KDL388P4LA-50  
SAMSUNG  
MICRON  
N/A  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
MT46V64M4TG-5BC  
NT5DS16M16BT-5T  
NT5DS32M8BT-5T  
NT5DS32M8BT-5T  
NT5DS32M8CT-5T  
NT5DS32M8CT-5T  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
1024MB ATP  
• •  
128MB NANYA  
256MB NANYA  
512MB NANYA  
256MB NANYA  
512MB NANYA  
• • •  
• • •  
NANYA  
NANYA  
N/A  
• •  
N/A  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
256MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-256M-SAM-400  
512MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-512M-SAM-400  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
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D I M M s u p p o r t  
( o p t i o n a l )  
S i z e  
Vendor  
M o d e l  
B r a n d  
SAMSUNG  
Side/s*  
Component  
A B C  
256MB CENTURY  
512MB CENTURY  
256MB CENTURY  
512MB CENTURY  
256MB CENTURY  
512MB CENTURY  
256MB elixir  
DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C  
DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C  
DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E  
DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E  
DXV6S8MC5BC3U27E  
DXV2S8MC5BC3U27E  
M2U25664DS88B3G-5T  
M2U51264DS8HB3G-5T  
N/A  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
K4H560838D-TCCC  
K4H560838D-TCCC  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
N2DS25680BT-5T  
N2DS25680BT-5T  
VT3225804T-5  
• • •  
• •  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
MICRON  
MICRON  
NANYA  
NANYA  
VT  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• •  
512MB elixir  
256MB Kreton  
512MB Kreton  
256MB Veritech  
512MB Veritech  
256MB Pmi  
N/A  
VT  
VT3225804T-5  
VT400FMV/2561103  
VT400FMV/5121003  
MD44256VIT3208GMHA01  
MD44512VIT3208GATA03  
V826632K24SCTG-D0  
V826664K24SCTG-D0  
HYMD232645D8J-D43  
HYMD264646D8J-D43  
VT  
VT56DD32M8PC-5  
VT56DD32M8PC-5  
VT  
MOSEL  
MOSEL  
N/A  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
V58C2256804SAT5B  
V58C2256804SCT5B  
V58C2256804SCT5B  
HY5DU56822DT-D43  
HY5DU56822DT-D43  
• • •  
• •  
512MB Pmi  
256MB ProMOS  
512MB ProMOS  
256MB Hynix  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
• • •  
N/A  
Hynix  
512MB Hynix  
Hynix  
Legend:  
A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory  
configuration.  
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black  
slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.  
C - support for four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of  
Dual-channel memory configuration.  
S S - Single-sided  
D S - Double-sided  
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DDR2 (533MHz) Qualified Vendors List  
D I M M s u p p o r t  
( o p t i o n a l )  
S i z e  
Vendor  
M o d e l  
B r a n d  
Side/s*  
Component  
A
B
512MB SAMSUNG  
1024MB SAMSUNG  
256MB SAMSUNG  
512MB SAMSUNG  
512MB Infineon  
512MB CORSAIR  
512MB CORSAIR  
128MB MICRON  
256MB MICRON  
256MB MICRON  
512MB MICRON  
512MB MICRON  
256MB MICRON  
1024MB MICRON  
512MB Kingston  
512MB Hynix  
M378T6553BG0-CD5  
M378T2953BG0-CD5  
M378T3253FG0-CD5  
M378T6453FG0-CD5  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T56083QF-GCD5  
K4T56083QF-GCD5  
HYB18T512800AC37  
N/A  
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A N/A  
CM2X512-4300  
CM2X512-4200  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
MT4HTF1664AG-53EB1 N/A  
MT8HTF3264AG-53EB3 N/A  
MT8HTF3264AG-53EB3 N/A  
MT16HTF6464AG-53EB1 N/A  
MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 N/A  
3WBIIZ9BXX  
3UBIIZ9BQT  
3TBIIZ9BQT  
3TBIIZ9BQT  
4FBIID9BQM  
N/A  
N/A  
4DBIIZ9BQT  
MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1  
KVR533D2N4/512  
HYMP564U648-C4  
HYMP512U648-C4  
HYMP512U648-C4  
KLBC28K-38MP4  
N/A  
N/A  
4JAIID9CRZ  
N/A  
E5108AB-5C-E  
HY5PS12821F-C4  
HY5PS12821F-C4  
HY5PS12821FP-C4  
4IBIID9BQM  
N/A  
1024MB Hynix  
N/A  
1024MB Hynix  
N/A  
512MB KINGMAX  
512MB A-DATA  
512MB TwinMOS  
512MB Apacer  
1024MB Apacer  
512MB Apacer  
1024MB Apacer  
N/A  
N/A  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
HYB18T512800AC37  
HYB18T512800AC37  
4CBIIZ9BQT  
8D-22JB5-K2T  
78.91066.460  
78.01066.460  
78.91066.110  
78.01066.110  
N/A  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
N/A  
N/A  
256MB BRAIN POWER BS212-1-256M-MIC-533 N/A  
512MB BRAIN POWER BS213-1-512M-MIC-533 N/A  
4CBIIZ9BQT  
512MB ELPIDA  
512MB ELPIDA  
1024MB ELPIDA  
512MB Pmi  
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C  
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E  
EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E  
MAB4512MIC  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
N/A  
E5108AB-5C-E  
E5108AB-5C-E  
E5108AB-5C-E  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
Legend:  
A - supports one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory  
configuration.  
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one pair of  
Dual-channel memory configuration.  
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D I M M s u p p o r t  
( o p t i o n a l )  
S i z e  
Vendor  
M o d e l  
B r a n d  
Side/s*  
Component  
A
B
512MB SAMSUNG  
1024MB SAMSUNG  
256MB SAMSUNG  
512MB SAMSUNG  
512MB Infineon  
512MB CORSAIR  
512MB MICRON  
1024MB MICRON  
1024MB Kingston  
256MB Kingston  
512MB Hynix  
M378T6553BG0-CD5  
M378T2953BG0-CD5  
M378T3253FG0-CD5  
M378T6453FG0-CD5  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
DS  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T56083QF-GCD5  
K4T56083QF-GCD5  
HYB18T512800AC37  
Heat Sink Package  
4FBIID9BQM  
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A N/A  
CM2X512-4200 N/A  
MT16HTF6464AG-53EB2 N/A  
MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 N/A  
4JAIID9CRZ  
KVR533D2N4/1G  
KVR533D2N4/256  
HYMP564U648-C4  
HYMP512U648-C4  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
E5108AB-5C-E  
HYB18T512160AC-3.7  
HY5PS12821F-C4  
HY5PS12821FP-C4  
4FBIID9CHM  
1024MB Hynix  
256MB MICRON  
512MB MICRON  
512MB KINGMAX  
512MB A-DATA  
512MB TwinMOS  
512MB Apacer  
1024MB Apacer  
512MB Apacer  
MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3 N/A  
MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 N/A  
4FBIID9CHM  
KLBC28K-38MP4  
N/A  
N/A  
4IBIID9BQM  
N/A  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
K4T51083QB-GCD5  
HYB18T512800AC37  
4CBIIZ9BQT  
8D-22JB5-K2T  
78.91066.460  
78.01066.460  
78.91066.110  
N/A  
SAMSUNG  
SAMSUNG  
N/A  
256MB BRAIN POWER BS212-1-256M-MIC-533 N/A  
512MB BRAIN POWER BS213-1-512M-MIC-533 N/A  
4CBIIZ9BQT  
512MB ELPIDA  
512MB ELPIDA  
1024MB ELPIDA  
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C  
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E  
EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
ELPIDA  
E5108AB-5C-E  
E5108AB-5C-E  
E5108AB-5C-E  
Legend:  
A - supports one module inserted in any yellow slot in a Single-channel memory  
configuration.  
B - supports one pair of modules inserted into both yellow slots as one pair of  
Dual-channel memory configuration.  
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2.4.3 Installing a DDR 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
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by  
DDR DIMM notch  
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  
2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM  
2
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.  
1. Simultaneously press the  
retaining clips outward to unlock  
the DIMM.  
1
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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2.4.5 Installing a DDR2 DIMM  
Unplug the power supply before adding 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 DIMM:  
DDR2 DIMM notch  
3
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by  
pressing the retaining clips  
outward.  
2. Align a DIMM on the socket  
such that the notch on the  
DIMM matches the break on  
the socket.  
1
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.  
2.4.6 Removing a DDR2 DIMM  
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.  
2
1. Simultaneously press the retaining  
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.  
Support the DIMM lightly  
with your fingers when  
pressing the retaining  
1
DDR2 DIMM notch  
1
clips. The DIMM might get  
damaged when it flips out  
with extra force.  
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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2.5 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.  
2.5.1 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.  
2.5.2 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 4 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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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments  
Standard interrupt assignments  
I R Q  
Priority  
Standard Function  
0
1
2
System Timer  
1
Keyboard Controller  
2
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
Re-direct to IRQ #9  
3
Reserved  
4
Communications Port (COM1)*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Floppy Disk Controller  
5
6
7
Printer Port (LPT1)*  
8
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/SATA Channel  
Secondary IDE/SATA Channel  
9
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
* 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  
shared  
shared  
PCI slot 2  
PCI slot 3  
shared  
PCI E x16 slot  
shared  
shared  
PCI E x1 slot 1  
PCI E x1 slot 2  
shared  
Onboard USB controller 1  
Onboard USB controller 2  
Onboard USB controller 3  
Onboard USB controller 4  
Onboard USB 2.0 controller  
Onboard IDE port  
Onboard SATA port  
Onboard Azalia audio  
Onboard LAN  
shared  
shared  
used  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
shared  
Onboard PCI IDE RAID (ITE)  
Onboard PCI 1394a  
used  
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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2.5.4 PCI slots  
                                                                  
                                                                   
                                                                     
                                                                     
                                                                      
                                                                      
                                                                        
                                                                        
                                                                         
                                                                         
2.5.5 PCI Express x1  
slot  
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.  
This motherboard supports PCI  
Express x1 network cards, SCSI  
cards and other cards that comply  
with the PCI Express specifications.  
The figure shows a network card  
installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.  
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot  
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with  
the PCI Express specifications.  
The figure shows an optional  
The figure shows a graphics card  
installed on the PCI Express x16  
slot.  
DVI-ADD2 card installed on the  
PCI-Express x16 slot. A DVI-ADD2  
card supports digital video output.  
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2.6 Jumpers  
1 . Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)  
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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CLRTC1  
1 2  
2 3  
Normal  
(Default)  
Clear CMOS  
P5GDC-V 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 USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.  
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB  
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.  
USBPW12  
USBPW34  
3
2
2
1
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
P5GDC-V  
USBPW56  
USBPW78  
2
1 2  
3
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
P5GDC-V USB device wake-up  
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can  
provide 500mA 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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3 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up  
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the  
computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the  
Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply  
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the  
BIOS.  
KBPWR1  
1 2  
2 3  
+5V  
+5VSB  
(Default)  
P5GDC-V  
P5GDC-V Keyboard power setting  
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2.7 Connectors  
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
16  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
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 . IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin port provides high-speed connectivity  
for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.  
4 . LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local  
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below  
for the LAN port LED indications.  
LAN port LED indications  
ACT/LINK  
L E D  
SPEED  
L E D  
ACT/LINK LED  
SPEED LED  
Description  
10Mbps connection  
Status  
Description  
No link  
Status  
OFF  
OFF  
GREEN  
BLINKING  
Linked  
ORANGE 100Mbps connection  
GREEN 1Gbps connection  
Acting  
LAN port  
5 . Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear  
speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.  
6 . Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side  
speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.  
7 . Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD  
player, or other audio sources.  
8 . Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a  
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the  
function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.  
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9 . Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.  
10. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects  
the center/subwoofer speakers.  
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports  
in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.  
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset  
2-channel  
4-channel  
6-channel  
8-channel  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Line In  
Line In  
Line In  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Line In  
Line Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic In  
Pink  
Mic In  
Mic In  
Gray  
-
-
-
Rear Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out  
-
Rear Speaker Out  
Side Speaker Out  
Center/Subwoofer  
Black  
-
-
Yellow Orange  
Center/Subwoofer  
11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus  
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus  
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
13. Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA  
monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.  
14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio  
output device via an optical S/PDIF cable.  
15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio  
output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.  
16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
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2.7.2 Internal connectors  
1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)  
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 an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.  
P5GDC-V  
FLOPPY1  
PIN 1  
NOTE: Orient the red markings on  
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
P5GDC-V Floppy disk drive connector  
2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)  
This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA  
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 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and  
a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 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.  
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.  
PIN 1  
PRI_IDE1  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
P5GDC-V  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
P5GDC-V IDE connector  
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3 . IDE RAID connectors  
(40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [red], SEC_RAID1 [red])  
These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. These  
connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives that can be  
configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller.  
These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can  
connect IDE devices to these connectors such as boot/data hard disk  
drives or optical drives. If you intend to create an IDE RAID set using  
these connectors, set the ITE8212F Controller item in the BIOS to  
RAID Mode. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for  
details.  
SEC_RAID1  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
P5GDC-V  
cable to PIN 1.  
PRI_RAID1  
PIN 1  
P5GDC-V RAID connectors  
Before creating a RAID set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make  
sure that you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and  
installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives.  
The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI  
devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors.  
The ITE® 8212F controller supports a maximum of 2 Ultra ATA hard  
disk drives. In RAID 1 array, set both drives either as Master or Slave  
before configuring a RAID 1 set.  
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4 . Serial ATA connectors  
(7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black],  
SATA4 [black])  
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA  
hard disk drives.  
If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can can create a RAID  
0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology  
through the onboard Intel® ICH6R RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5  
for information on creating a RAID configuration.  
These connectors are set to Standard IDE configuration by default. In  
Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk  
drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set  
using these connectors, set the Configure SATA As item in the BIOS  
to RAID. See section “4.3.6 IDE Configuration” for details.  
SATA3  
SATA1  
SATA4  
SATA2  
P5GDC-V  
P5GDC-V SATA connectors  
Important notes on Serial ATA  
These connectors support the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology.  
The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you  
are using Windows® 2000/XP.  
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP  
Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA.  
Use only a maximum of 2 ports for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.  
Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1 and  
SATA2) to support S3 function. Refer to the table below for details.  
Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors  
Connector  
Color  
Setting  
U s e  
SATA1, SATA2  
SATA3, SATA4  
Red  
Master  
Slave  
Boot Disk  
Data Disk  
Black  
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5 . CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors  
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,  
3-pin CHA_FAN2)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W  
max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12 V. 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_FAN1  
PWR_FAN1  
Rotation  
P5GDC-V  
+12V  
GND  
CHA_FAN2  
Rotation  
+12V  
GND  
CHA_FAN1  
Rotation  
P5GDC-V Fan connectors  
+12V  
GND  
Only the CHA_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.  
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6 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port  
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis.  
COM1  
P5GDC-V  
PIN 1  
P5GDC-V Serial port connector  
7 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME  
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.  
P5GDC-V  
USB56  
USB78  
1
1
P5GDC-V USB 2.0 connectors  
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will  
damage the motherboard!  
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8 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. 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.  
We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification  
2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 350 W  
power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.  
If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make  
sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V  
and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The system  
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is  
inadequate.  
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;  
otherwise, the system will not boot up.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with 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.  
The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the  
motherboard power requirement test with the following  
configuration:  
CPU  
Memory  
Graphics card  
:
:
:
Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz  
512 MB DDR (x 4)  
PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900  
IDE hard disk drive (x 2)  
SATA hard disk drive  
Parallel ATA devices:  
Serial ATA device  
Optical drives  
SCSI devices  
:
:
:
CD-ROM (x 2)  
SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive  
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to  
install additional devices.  
ATX12V1  
EATXPWR  
GND +12V DC  
+3 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
PSON#  
Ground  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+5V Standby  
Power OK  
Ground  
GND +12V DC  
P5GDC-V  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
+3 Volts  
P5GDC-V ATX power connectors  
+3 Volts  
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9 . Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio  
connector at the back of the optical drive.  
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CD  
P5GDC-V CD audio connector  
10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME  
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port  
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices  
for playing or editing audio files.  
P5GDC-V  
GAME1  
P5GDC-V GAME connector  
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11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or  
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch  
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a  
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is  
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis  
intrusion event.  
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted  
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to  
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.  
CHASSIS1  
P5GDC-V  
(Default)  
P5GDC-V Chassis intrusion connector  
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12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module  
that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC ‘97 audio standard.  
Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this  
connector.  
Azalia-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97-compliant  
pin definition  
P5GDC-V  
AAFP  
P5GDC-V Analog front panel connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio  
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s  
high-definition audio capability.  
By default, this connector is set to legacy AC`97 audio. If you want  
to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this  
connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS  
setup to [Azalia]. See page 4-27 for details.  
13. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)  
This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a  
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis.  
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IE1394_2  
P5GDC-V IEEE 1394 connector  
NEVER connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so  
will damage the motherboard!  
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14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
SPEAKER  
PLED  
P5GDC-V  
PANEL1  
Reset  
IDE_LED  
PWRSW  
P5GDC-V System panel connector  
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to  
the connector description below for details.  
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 (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.  
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.  
Power/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.  
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 describes the power up  
sequence, the vocal POST messages,  
and ways of shutting down the  
system.  
Powering up  
3
Chapter summary  
3
3.1  
3.2  
Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1  
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2  
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3.1 Starting up for the first time  
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
2. Be sure that all switches are off.  
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the  
system chassis.  
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a  
surge protector.  
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:  
a. Monitor  
b.External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power  
6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front  
panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system  
LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor  
complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby”  
feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and  
green after the system LED turns on.  
The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the  
tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below)  
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see  
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power,  
the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper  
settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.  
AMI BIOS beep codes  
Beep Description  
One beep  
Error  
Keyboard controller error  
Refresh Time error  
No master drive detected  
Two continuous beeps followed by  
two short beeps  
Floppy controller failure  
Two continuous beeps followed by  
four short beeps  
Hardware component failure  
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup.  
Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.  
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3.2 Powering off the computer  
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function  
If you are using Windows® 2000:  
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...  
2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click  
the OK button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
If you are using Windows® XP:  
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.  
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch  
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four  
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on  
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds  
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.  
Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.  
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Chapter 3: Powering up  
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  
4
Chapter summary  
4
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
4.6  
4.7  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1  
BIOS setup program ...........................................................4-10  
Main menu ..........................................................................4-13  
Advanced menu..................................................................4-18  
Power menu........................................................................4-31  
Boot menu ..........................................................................4-36  
Exit menu ...........................................................................4-40  
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4.1 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.  
4.1.1 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:/S then 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 M y  
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.  
4.1.2 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 Tests  
(POST).  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:  
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS  
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GDCVD.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 “P5GDCVD.ROM”. Completed.  
Start erasing.......|  
Start programming...|  
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.  
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 “P5GDCVD.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 P5GDCVD.ROM.  
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4.1.3 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:  
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:  
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS  
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 /iP5GDCVD.ROM  
4. The utility reads the file and starts updating the BIOS.  
A:\>afudos /iP5GDCVD.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ..... done  
Reading flash .... done  
Search bootblock version:  
0%  
100%  
Advance Check........  
Erasing flash .... done  
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)  
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to  
prevent system boot failure!  
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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 /iP5GDCVD.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))  
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS  
Reading file ..... done  
Reading flash .... done  
Search bootblock version:  
0%  
100%  
Advance Check.........  
Erasing flash ..... done  
Writing flash ..... done  
Verifying flash ... done  
Please restart your computer  
A:\>  
4.1.4 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.  
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 P5GDCVD.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.  
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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 “P5GDCVD.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.  
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 “P5GDCVD.ROM”. Completed.  
Start flashing...  
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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  
motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the  
latest BIOS file.  
4.1.5 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:  
• 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 5-3 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 Save.  
4. Follow the screen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
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4.2 BIOS setup program  
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can  
update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 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+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. 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.  
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 “4.7 Exit  
Menu.”  
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference  
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your  
screen.  
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS  
file for this motherboard and .  
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4.2.1 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]  
[Mon,06/14/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Third IDE Slave  
Fourth IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Slave  
IDE Configuration  
: [ST320413A]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure the System  
time.  
: [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
System Information  
Sub-menu items  
Navigation keys  
4.2.2 Menu bar  
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:  
Main  
For changing the basic system 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.  
4.2.3 Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for  
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu  
and change the settings.  
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.  
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4.2.4 Menu items  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A  
[11:51:19]  
[Thu 06/10/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
The highlighted item on the menu  
bar displays the specific items for  
that menu. For example, selecting  
Main shows the Main menu items.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Third IDE Slave  
Fourth IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Slave  
IDE Configuration  
:[ST320413A]  
:[Pioneer CD-ROM ATA]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
System Information  
The other items (Advanced, Power,  
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar  
have their respective menu items.  
Main menu items  
4.2.5 Sub-menu items  
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item  
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press  
<Enter>.  
4.2.6 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 “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”  
4.2.7 Pop-up window  
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with  
the configuration options for that item.  
4.2.8 Scroll bar  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
A scroll bar appears on the right side  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in  
below sections may cause system to  
of a menu screen when there are  
malfunction.  
Plug And Play O/S  
PCI Latency Timer  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
Palette Snooping  
[No]  
items that do not fit on the screen.  
Press the  
[64]  
[Yes]  
[Disabled]  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /  
<Page Down> keys to display the  
other items on the screen.  
Pop-up window  
4.2.9 General help  
At the top right corner of the menu  
screen is a brief description of the  
selected item.  
Scroll bar  
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4.3 Main menu  
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,  
giving you an overview of the basic system information.  
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu  
screen items and how to navigate through them.  
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or  
[SHIFT-TAB] to select  
a field.  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette A  
[11:51:19]  
[Mon,06/14/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Third IDE Slave  
Fourth IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Slave  
IDE Configuration  
: [ST320413A]  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure the System  
time.  
: [Pioneer CD-ROM ATA]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
: [Not Detected]  
System Information  
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system time.  
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]  
Allows you to set the system date.  
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
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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4.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave  
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE  
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device  
item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.  
Primary IDE Master  
Select the type of  
device connected to  
the system.  
System Time  
System Date  
Vendor  
Size  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
PIO Mode  
: [11:51:19]  
: [Mon,06/14/2004]  
: ST320413A  
: 20.0GB  
: Supported  
: 16 Sectors  
: 4  
Async DMA  
Ultra DMA  
SMART Monitoring  
: MultiWord DMA-2  
: Ultra DMA-5  
: Supported  
Type  
LBA/Large Mode  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]  
PIO Mode  
[Auto]  
DMA Mode  
[Auto]  
Smart Monitoring  
32Bit Data Transfer  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items  
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra  
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.  
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.  
Type [Auto]  
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of  
the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically  
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)  
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.  
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]  
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]  
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if  
the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously  
formatted with LBA mode disabled.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]  
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the  
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if  
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],  
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
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PIO Mode [Auto]  
Selects the PIO mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]  
DMA Mode [Auto]  
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]  
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]  
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]  
SMART Monitoring [Auto]  
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]  
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.3.5 IDE Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for  
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>  
if you want to configure the item.  
IDE Configuration  
When in AHCI/RAID  
mode, SATA controller  
is forced to Native  
mode.  
Configure SATA As  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode  
[Standard IDE]  
[Enhanced Mode]  
[SATA mode]  
Enhanced Mode Support On  
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)  
[35]  
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]  
Sets the Serial ATA configuration. When set in Advanced Host Controller  
Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode the SATA controller is set to Native mode.  
Configuration options: [Standard IDE] [AHCI] [RAID Mode]  
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]  
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating  
system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using  
native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]  
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Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode]  
The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA  
and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the  
default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may  
use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any  
Serial ATA device.  
The S-ATA+P-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If  
you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the  
default setting SATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA]  
[SATA mode] [P-ATA]  
The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its submenu items appear only  
when the Configure SATA As item is set to Standard IDE.  
Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM item appears only when the  
Configure SATA As item is set to RAID mode.  
ALPE and ASP [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the ALPE and ASP.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the stagger spinup support.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI)  
Port 3 interlock switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The ALPE and ASP item appears only when the Configure SATA  
A s item is set to AHCI.  
IDE Detect Time Out [35]  
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.  
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]  
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4.3.6 System Information  
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The  
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.  
AMIBIOS  
Version  
: 08.00.10  
Build Date : 06/18/04  
Processor  
Type  
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz  
Speed  
Count  
: 3200 MHz  
: 1  
System Memory  
Size  
: 248 MB  
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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4.4 Advanced menu  
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU  
and other system devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
Adjust system  
frequency/voltage  
JumperFree Configuration  
LAN Cable Status  
USB Configuration  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
PCI PnP  
4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration  
Select the target CPU  
frequency, and the  
relevant parameters  
will be auto-adjusted.  
Frequencies higher  
than CPU manufacturer  
recommends are not  
guaranteed to be  
Configure System Frequency/Voltage  
AI Overclocking  
[Auto]  
stable. If the system  
becomes unstable,  
return to the default.  
AI Overclocking [Auto]  
Allows you to select CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU  
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.  
Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile]  
[ AI NOS]  
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become  
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.  
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The following items appear 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 numberic 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  
FSB 800  
CPU External Frequency  
200 MHz  
FSB 533  
133 MHz  
DRAM Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [400MHz] [533MHz] [600MHz]  
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become  
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.  
PCI Express Frequency [Auto]  
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by  
default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[133]  
PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU  
frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]  
Spread Spectrum [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
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The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set  
to [AI NOS].  
Memory Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.  
Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] [Auto]  
Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage.  
Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!  
Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to select the chipset core voltage.  
Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [Auto]  
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the chipset core voltage.  
Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset!  
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]  
[1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V] [1.6500V] [1.6375V]  
[1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V]  
[1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V]  
[1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V]  
[1.4000V] [1.3875V]  
Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!  
FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]  
Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.  
Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.40V] [Auto]  
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The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set  
to [Overclock Profile].  
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]  
Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values.  
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667]  
[Overclock 10%] [FSB900/DDR2-600]  
[Overclock 15%] [FSB950/DDR2-633]  
[Overclock 20%] [FSB1000/DDR2-667]  
[Overclock 30%] [FSB1066/DDR2-533]  
[FSB1066/DDR2-710]  
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set  
to [AI NOS].  
NOS Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to set the NOS mode for various CPU loading. Selecting [Auto]  
allows the NOS to automatically overclock the CPU speed based on the CPU  
loading. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load]  
The following items appear only when the NOS Mode item is set to  
[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].  
Turbo NOS [Disabled]  
Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for the selected NOS  
Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%]  
[Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]  
Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]  
Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for the selected  
Turbo NOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%]  
[Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%]  
[Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]  
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4.4.2 LAN Cable Status  
The items in this menu display the status of the Local Area Network (LAN)  
cable.  
POST Check LAN cable  
LAN Cable Status  
[Disabled]  
Check LAN cable  
during POST.  
Pair  
Status  
Length  
1-2  
3-6  
4-5  
7-8  
Open  
Open  
Open  
Open  
0.0M  
0.0M  
0.0M  
0.0M  
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]  
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.4.3 USB Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
Enables USB host  
controllers.  
USB Configuration  
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4  
USB Devices Enabled: None  
USB Function  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
Legacy USB Support  
USB 2.0 Controller  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode  
[HiSpeed]  
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the  
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows  
None.  
USB Function [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Legacy USB Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy  
operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the  
presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy  
mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is  
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]  
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or  
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ]  
4.4.4 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  
Manufacturer : Intel  
Brand String : G  
Frequency  
FSB Speed  
: 3200 MHz  
: 800 MHz  
setpoint values may  
differ.  
Cache L1  
Cache L2  
Cache L3  
: 16 KB  
: 1024 KB  
: 0 KB  
Ratio Status: Unlocked  
Ratio Actual Value : 16  
Ratio CMOS Setting:  
[ 8]  
VID CMOS Setting:  
[ 62]  
Microcode Updating:  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Max CPUID Value Limit:  
Enhanced C1 Control  
CPU Internal Thermal Control  
[Auto]  
Hyper Threading Technology  
[Enabled]  
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]  
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.  
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VID CMOS Setting [ 62]  
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.  
The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or  
<-> keys to adjust the values.  
You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS and the VID CMOS setting if  
you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for  
details.  
Microcode Updation [Enabled]  
Enables or disables microcode updation.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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]  
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]  
When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability  
to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is  
lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]  
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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4.4.5 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  
Enable or disable  
DRAM timing.  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD  
[Enabled]  
Graphic Adapter Priority  
[PCI Express/Int-VGA]  
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8 MB]  
Fixed Graphic Memory Size  
DVMT Graphic Memory Size  
[32 MB]  
[32 MB]  
PEG Buffer Length  
Link Latency  
PEG Root Control  
Slot Power  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]  
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according  
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can  
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.  
DRAM CAS# Latency [3 Clocks]  
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time  
the data actually becomes available.  
Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]  
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR  
SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks]  
[5 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]  
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and  
the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks]  
[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]  
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks]  
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks]  
DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]  
Sets the DRAM write recovery time.  
Configuration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [5 Clocks]  
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Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/Int-VGA]  
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.  
Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/  
PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA]  
Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8 MB]  
Allows selection of the amount of system memory pre-allocated by the  
internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1 MB]  
[Enabled, 4 MB] [Enabled, 8 MB] [Enabled, 16 MB] [Enabled, 32 MB]  
Fixed Graphic Memory Size [32 MB]  
Allows selection of the size of graphic memory used by fixed mode.  
Configuration options: [0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB]  
DVMT Graphic Memory Size [32 MB]  
Allows selection of the size of graphic memory used by DVMT mode.  
Configuration options: [0 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] [224 MB]  
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]  
Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]  
Link Latency [Auto]  
Allows selection of link latency.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]  
PEG Root Control [Auto]  
Allows selection of PEG root control.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Slot Power [Auto]  
Allows selection of slot power.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier]  
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4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration  
Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset  
Enable or disable the  
Azalia controller.  
Azalia Controller  
Front Panel Support Type  
Onboard 1394 Controller  
Onboard LAN  
[Enabled]  
[AC97]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[IDE Mode]  
[Quick Mode]  
LAN Option ROM  
ITE8212F Controller  
Detecting Device Time  
Serial Port1 Address  
Parallel Port Address  
Parallel Port Mode  
ECP Mode DMA Channel  
Parallel Port IRQ  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[378]  
[ECP]  
[DMA3]  
[IRQ7]  
[Disabled]  
Onboard Game/MIDI Port  
Azalia Controller [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Front Panel Support Type [AC97]  
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to  
legacy AC`97 or high-definition audio depending on the front panel  
audio module support. Configuration options: [AC97] [Azalia]  
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN  
controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN  
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set  
to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]  
Allows you to set the onboard ITE® 8212F RAID controller operating mode.  
Configuration options: [RAID Mode] [IDE Mode] [Disabled]  
Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode]  
Sets the ITE8212F detecting device time. If the devices installed on  
the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set this item to  
Standard Mode to enable complete detecting process. This item  
appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set to IDE Mode.  
Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode]  
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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] [3BC]  
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]  
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.  
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]  
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]  
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item  
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.  
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]  
EPP Version [1.9]  
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears  
only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP.  
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]  
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]  
Allows selection of the Parallel Port IRQ.  
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]  
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]  
Allows you to select the Game Port adderss or to disable the port.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]  
[208/330]  
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4.4.7 PCI PnP  
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for  
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources  
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block  
for legacy ISA devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
No: Lets the BIOS  
configure all the  
devices in the system.  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Yes: Lets the operating  
system configure Plug  
and Play (PnP) devices  
not required for boot  
if your system has a  
Plug and Play operating  
system.  
Plug And Play O/S  
PCI Latency Timer  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
Palette Snooping  
[No]  
[64]  
[Yes]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
PCI IDE BusMaster  
IRQ-3 assigned to  
IRQ-4 assigned to  
IRQ-5 assigned to  
IRQ-7 assigned to  
IRQ-9 assigned to  
IRQ-10 assigned to  
IRQ-11 assigned to  
IRQ-14 assigned to  
IRQ-15 assigned to  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
Plug and Play O/S [No]  
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set  
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating  
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
PCI Latency Timer [64]  
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device  
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]  
[192] [224] [248]  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]  
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card  
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the  
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]  
Palette Snooping [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI  
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the  
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]  
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]  
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP  
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA  
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]  
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4.5 Power menu  
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and  
Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to  
display the configuration options.  
Select the ACPI state  
used for System  
Suspend.  
Suspend Mode  
ACPI 2.0 Support  
ACPI APIC Support  
[Auto]  
[No]  
[Enabled]  
APM Configuration  
Hardware Monitor  
4.5.1 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]  
4.5.2 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]  
4.5.3 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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APM Configuration  
Go into On/Off or  
Suspend when Power  
button is pressed.  
Power Button Mode  
[On/Off]  
Restore on AC Power Loss  
Power On By RTC Alarm  
Power On By External Modems  
Power On By PCI Devices  
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard  
[Power Off]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed  
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]  
Power Button Mode [On/Off]  
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the  
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]  
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]  
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power  
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.  
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,  
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.  
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]  
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this  
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC  
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration  
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]  
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the  
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in  
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and  
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the  
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the  
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system on.  
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Power On By PCI Devices [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]  
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  
Allows you to use specific keys on the 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]  
Keyboard Wakeup Password  
This item appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set to  
Enabled. Select this item to set or change the keyboard wakeup password.  
The Keyboard Wakeup Password item that appears below shows the  
default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows  
Installed.  
Power On By 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]  
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4.5.5 Hardware Monitor  
Hardware Monitor  
CPU Temperature  
CPU Temperature  
MB Temperature  
[51ºC/122.5ºF]  
[41ºC/105.5ºF]  
CPU Fan Speed  
[3813 RPM]  
[Disabled]  
[N/A]  
[Disabled]  
[N/A]  
CPU Q-Fan Control  
Chassis Fan1 Speed  
Chassis Q-Fan Control  
Power Fan Speed  
VCORE Voltage  
3.3V Voltage  
5V Voltage  
[ 1.320V]  
[ 3.345V]  
[ 5.094V]  
[11.880V]  
12V Voltage  
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to  
display the detected temperatures.  
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] 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.  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly  
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field  
is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
CPU Q-Fan M ode [PWM]  
Sets the CPU Q-Fan mode. Set this item to PWM, If you are using a 4-pin  
CPU fan or set to DC if you are using a 3-pin CPU fan. This item appears  
only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.  
Configuration options: [PWM] [DC]  
Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel®’s PWM fan  
specifications. When using this type of CPU fan, you cannot reduce the  
CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM].  
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CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]  
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.  
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when  
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed  
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item  
appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]  
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]  
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed  
is increased to lower the CPU temperature. The configuration options for  
this item depend on the recommended Intel® Fan Speed Control (FSC)  
temperature settings. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options  
at 15º with 3º interval.  
Chassis Fan1 Speed [Ignored] or [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected  
to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A.  
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly  
adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected  
to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A.  
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output  
through the onboard voltage regulators.  
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4.6 Boot menu  
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select  
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
APM Configuration  
Specifies the Boot  
Device Boot Priority  
sequence.  
Boot Device Priority  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Security  
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority  
Boot Device Priority  
Specifies the boot  
sequence from the  
availabe devices.  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]  
[PM-ST330620A]  
[PS-Pioneer CD-ROM]  
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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4.6.2 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  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Force BIOS]  
[On]  
PS/2 Mouse Support  
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display  
Interrupt 19 Capture  
[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 ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when  
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run  
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap  
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.6.3 Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
Security Settings  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Change Supervisor Password  
Boot Sector Virus Protection  
[Disabled]  
Change Supervisor Password  
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor  
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.  
After you set a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a Supervisor Password:  
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six  
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your  
password.  
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a  
user password.  
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password  
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.  
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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear 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.  
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow  
you to change other security settings.  
Security Settings  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
User Access Level  
[Full Access]  
Change User Password  
Clear User Password  
Password Check  
[Setup]  
Boot Sector Virus Protection  
[Disabled]  
User Access Level (Full Access]  
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.  
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]  
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.  
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.  
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and  
Time.  
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup  
utility.  
Change User Password  
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password  
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set  
a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a User Password:  
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at  
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
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The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password  
successfully.  
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user  
password.  
Clear User Password  
Select this item to clear the user password.  
Password Check [Setup]  
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the  
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both  
when accessing Setup and booting the system.  
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]  
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
4.7 Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values  
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.  
Exit Options  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Discard Changes  
Load Setup Defaults  
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the  
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
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Exit & Save Changes  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the  
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.  
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even  
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation  
window appears. Select 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. Press <Enter> to save the changes while  
exiting.  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you  
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than  
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation  
before exiting.  
Discard Changes  
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the  
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.  
Select Yes 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 Yes 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  
5
support  
Chapter summary  
5
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
5.4  
5.5  
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1  
Support CD information........................................................ 5-1  
Software information ........................................................... 5-8  
RAID configurations ............................................................5-16  
Creating a RAID driver disk .................................................5-28  
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5.1 Installing an operating system  
This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP 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.  
5.2 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  
without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.  
5.2.1 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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5.2.2 Drivers menu  
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects  
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.  
QFE Update  
Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.  
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program  
This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables  
Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the  
motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the  
method for configuring the chipset components.  
You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or  
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user  
input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver  
in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme  
file that came with the utility for details.  
Intel(R) Application Accelerator Driver  
Installs the Intel® Application Accelerator Driver. If you are using Windows®  
2000 or Windows® XP, this driver allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration  
for the Serial ATA channels. This driver can only be installed when the RAID  
function of Serial ATA is enabled.  
Intel (R) Graphics Accelerator Driver  
Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.  
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Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver  
Installs the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that  
provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.  
ITE8212 Driver and Application  
Installs the ITE® 8212 driver and application.  
Make ITE8212 Driver Disk  
Allows you to create a driver disk for the ITE® 8212 IDE RAID setup.  
USB 2.0 Driver  
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.  
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different  
operating system versions.  
5.2.3 Utilities menu  
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the  
motherboard supports.  
Marvell Yukon VCT Application  
Installs the Marvell® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that analyzes  
and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-10 for details.  
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ASUS PC Probe  
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 4-7 for  
details.  
AI Booster  
The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in  
Windows® environment.  
Microsoft DirectX 9.0b  
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver.  
PC-CILLIN  
Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for detailed  
information.  
ADOBE Acrobat Reader  
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0.  
ASUS Screen Saver  
Installs the ASUS screen saver.  
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different  
operating system versions.  
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5.2.4 Manuals menu  
The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an  
item to open the folder of the user manual.  
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before  
opening the manual files.  
C-Media Audio User’s Manual  
Allows you to open the C-Media CMI9880 audio user’s manual.  
Intel Application Accelerator RAID User’s Manual  
Allows you to open the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID User’s manual.  
ITE8212 RAID User’s Manual  
Allows you to open the ITE® 8212F RAID User’s manual.  
Intel LGA775 CPU Install User’s Manual  
Allows you to open the Intel® LGA775 CPU installation user’s manual.  
The screen display and manuals option may not be the same for  
different operating system versions.  
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5.2.5 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.  
5.2.6 Other information  
The icons on the top right corner 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.  
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Browse this CD  
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.  
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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5.3 Software information  
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will  
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or  
readme file that came with the software application for more information.  
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™  
The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo  
is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests  
(POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the  
ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities  
menu” for details.  
Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a  
copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from  
the ASUS website. See section “4.1.3 AFUDOS utility.”  
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to  
[Enabled] if you want to use ASUS MyLogo™. See section “4.6.2  
Boot Settings Configuration.”  
You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file  
formats.  
To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:  
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.4 ASUS Update  
utility” for details.  
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.  
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot  
logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next.  
4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then  
click Next.  
5. When prompted, locate the new  
BIOS file, then click Next. The  
ASUS MyLogo window appears.  
6. From the left window pane, select  
the folder that contains the image  
you intend to use as your boot  
logo.  
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7. When the logo images appear on  
the right window pane, select an  
image to enlarge by clicking on it.  
8. Adjust the boot image to your  
desired size by selecting a value  
on the Ratio box.  
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original  
BIOS to load the new boot logo.  
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot  
logo during POST.  
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5.3.2 AI Net 2  
The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that  
reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry  
(TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables,  
impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew  
problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.  
The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly  
manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated  
in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as  
development diagnostics.  
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™  
To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:  
1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking  
Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.  
2. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen  
below.  
3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.  
The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000  
operating systems.  
The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN  
port(s).  
The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is  
disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to  
the LAN port(s).  
If you want the system to check the LAN cable before entering the  
OS, enable the POST Check LAN cable item in the BIOS.  
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5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration  
The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set  
up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is  
automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver  
and application from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “5.2.2  
Drivers menu.”  
Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility  
Launch the C-Media 3D Audio  
Configuration utility by double clicking  
the C-Media icon on the Windows®  
taskbar.  
Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility  
The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting,  
Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. Click a tab to display the  
details.  
Main Setting  
The Main Setting tab allows you to check the audio system status,  
configure the audio ports, set the speaker and audio DSP modes, and test  
the speaker output.  
Tabs  
Mode  
Selection  
Audio  
System  
Status  
Speaker  
Tester and  
Audio DSP  
Setting  
Smart Jack  
settings  
Audio System Status. This section displays the output mode status,  
the real-time audio playback spectrum, and the digital I/O status. The  
number of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode  
status.  
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Smart Jack Setting. You can configure the function of the rear panel,  
front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Click the  
Jack setting button that corresponds to the port that you want to  
configure.  
Smart  
Mode Selection. This section allows you to set the Speaker Tester or the  
Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Click the button to change the audio  
modes.  
Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting. You can configure your  
speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section. Click the Play or  
the Stop button to listen to the speakers or click the Volume button to  
adjust the speakers’ volume.  
Mixer  
The Mixer tab allows you to adjust the audio input and the recording  
output volume of devices connected to the system rear panel and front  
panel audio ports.  
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Effect  
The Effect tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the  
environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings.  
Environment  
settings  
Equalizer  
settings  
Environment  
size  
Environment. This section contains various pre-programmed enviroment  
emulations. There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom,  
concert hall, underwater, and music pub environments. Click the  
corresponding button to set an environment emulation. To set other  
environment emulations, click the More Option list box.  
Environment Size. This section allows you to select the size of your  
room for an appropriate audio output. There are three room size models for  
the environment size emulation. Click any of the environment size buttons  
to set.  
Equalizer. The Equalizer section allows you to adjust the amplifier  
frequency. Use the 10-band equalizer to individually control the different  
frequency bands of your speaker system, or click a music style preset to  
load a pre-defined equalizer setting. Click the User Defined button to  
save or load your customized equalizer settings.  
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Device Setting  
The Device Setting tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC  
multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording  
devices.  
Information  
The Information tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio  
driver, audio controller, and DirectX information.  
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Using Dolby® Digital Live™  
The Dolby® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio  
contents to real-time Dolby® Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the  
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can  
send the encoded Dolby® Digital streams to an AC-3 decoder for playback  
on a multi-channel speaker system.  
Refer to the following illustrations when converting sounds to Dolby® Digital  
streams.  
The audio CODEC  
Direct or non-encoded  
audio in your computer  
passes through the  
AC-3 encoder.  
processes the streams  
then passes it to an AC-3  
decoder through the  
S/PDIF out port.  
The AC-3 encoder  
converts the  
sound into Dolby®  
Digital streams.  
CMI9880  
CODEC  
1
3
2
4
The AC-3 decoder  
processes the  
streams then plays  
them back on a  
multi-channel  
speaker system.  
To enable the Dolby® Digital Live™:  
1. Connect an AC-3 decoder to the  
coaxial/optical S/PDIF out port.  
2. Connect the AC-3 decoder to  
the multi-channel speaker  
system.  
3. Launch the C-Media 3D Audio  
Configuration utility by double  
clicking the C-Media icon on the  
Windows® taskbar.  
4. Click the Dolby Digital Live  
button. You can now convert  
your computer’s audio content  
to Dolby® Digital streams.  
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5.4 RAID configurations  
The motherboard comes with the ITE® 8212F and the Intel® ICH6R  
Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA  
hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following  
RAID configurations.  
RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and  
write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same  
work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of  
a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two  
new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.  
RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data  
from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array  
management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it  
contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID  
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the  
entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive  
for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the  
existing drive.  
RAID 0+1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity  
(redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0+1  
configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1  
configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and  
three new drives for this setup.  
JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard  
disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration  
stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single  
disk on the operating system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage  
over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault  
tolerance or other RAID performance benefits.  
Intel® Matrix Storage. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported  
by the ICH6R chip allows you to create a RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using  
only two identical hard disk drives. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology  
creates two partitions on each hard disk drive to create a virtual RAID O  
and RAID 1 sets. This technology also allows you to change the hard disk  
drive partition size without losing any data.  
If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system  
(OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk  
before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section “5.5 Creating a  
RAID driver disk” for details.  
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5.4.1 Installing hard disks  
The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard  
disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same  
model and capacity when creating a disk array.  
Installing Parallel ATA hard disks  
To install IDE hard disks for a RAID configuration:  
1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Master or Slave/Slave.  
2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays.  
3. Connect the HDD signal cables.  
4. Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power connector on each drive.  
Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks  
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:  
1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.  
2. Connect the SATA signal cables.  
3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.  
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5.4.2 Intel® RAID configurations  
This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage  
configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel® ICH6R  
chipset. Use the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility to  
configure a disk array.  
Setting the BIOS RAID items  
After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID  
items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.  
To set the BIOS RAID items:  
1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test  
(POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.  
2. From the Main > IDE Configuration menu in the BIOS, the  
Configure SATA As item as RAID.  
3. Set the OnBoard Serial-ATA BOOTROM item as Enabled.  
4. Save your changes and exit Setup.  
Entering the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option  
ROM utility  
To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID option ROM utility:  
1. Boot up your computer.  
2. During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the main menu of the utility.  
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference  
only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen.  
Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.0.6211  
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[
MAIN MENU  
]
1.ꢀ Create RAID Volume  
2.ꢀ Delete RAID Volume  
3.ꢀ Reset Disks to Non-RAID  
4.ꢀ Exit  
[
DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION  
]
RAID Volumes:  
None defined.  
Non-RAID Disks:  
Port Drive Modelꢀꢀ  
0 ST380013ASꢀꢀ  
1 ST380013ASꢀꢀ  
Serial #ꢀꢀ  
xxxxxxxxꢀꢀ  
xxxxxxxxꢀꢀ  
Sizeꢀꢀ  
74.5GBꢀ  
74.5GBꢀ  
Type/Status (Vol ID)  
Non-RAID Disk  
Non-RAID Disk  
[ ]-Selectꢀꢀ  
[ESC] Exitꢀꢀ  
[Enter]-Select Menu  
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At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you  
to move through and select menu options.  
[ ]-Changeꢀ  
[TAB]-Nextꢀ  
[ESC] Previous Menuꢀꢀ  
[Enter]-Select  
Creating a RAID Volume  
To create a RAID volume:  
1. From the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility main  
menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume then press <Enter>. The  
following screen appears.  
Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.0.6211  
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[
CREATE ARRAY MENU  
]
Name: RAID_Volume1  
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)  
Disks: Select Disk  
Strip Size: 128KB  
Capacity: 149.0GB  
[
HELP  
]
Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length taht can be used  
to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and  
can not contain special characters.  
[ ]-Changeꢀ  
[TAB]-Nextꢀ  
[ESC] Previous Menuꢀꢀ  
[Enter]-Select  
2. Key-in a unique name for your RAID volume then press <Enter>.  
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select your desired RAID Level then  
press <Enter>.  
a. If you selected RAID 0 (Stripe), use the up or down arrow keys to  
select the stripe size for your RAID 0 array then press <Enter>.The  
available values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default selection  
is 128 KB. The strip value should be chosen based on the planned  
drive usage.  
• 8 /16 KB - low disk usage  
• 64 KB - typical disk usage  
• 128 KB - performance disk usage  
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recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio  
and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum  
performance.  
b. If you selected RAID (MIrrored), the Create Volume prompt  
appears.  
4. On the Create Volume prompt, press <Enter> to create the array. The  
utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y>.  
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISK WILL BE LOST.  
Are you sure you want to create this volume (Y/N)  
5. Select 4. Exit then press <Enter> to exit the RAID configuration  
utility. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y>.  
Deleting a RAID Volume  
Take caution in using this option. All data on the RAID drives will be lost!  
To delete a RAID Volume:  
1. Select the option 2. Delete RAID Volume then press <Enter> to  
display the following.  
Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.0.6211  
Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.  
[
DELETE ARRAY MENU  
]
Nameꢀꢀꢀ  
Levelꢀꢀ  
Drives ꢀ Capacityꢀ Statusꢀꢀ  
149.0GBNormalꢀꢀ  
Bootable  
RAID_Volume1ꢀ RAID0(Stripe)2ꢀꢀ  
Yes  
[
HELP  
]
Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and  
cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks.  
WARNING:ꢀEXISTING DATA WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE  
[
]-Selectꢀ  
[<ESC>]-Previous Menuꢀ [<DEL>]-Delete Volume  
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2. Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume. The following confirmation  
message appears.  
[
VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION  
]
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!!  
Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume0"? (Y/N)  
3. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration Main Menu.  
Resetting RAID Disks Drives  
Take caution when resetting a RAID to non-RAID. Resetting all RAID data  
will remove any internal RAID structure from all RAID disks!  
1. Select the option 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID then press  
<Enter>.  
[
RESET RAID DATA  
]
Resetting RAID data will remove the internal RAID structures  
from the selected RAID disks. By removing these structures  
the drive will revert back to a Non-RAID disk.  
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.  
Port Drive Modelꢀꢀ  
0 STXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀ  
1 STXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀ  
Serial #ꢀꢀ  
XXXXXXXXꢀꢀ  
XXXXXXXXꢀꢀ  
Sizeꢀꢀ  
XX.0GBꢀ  
XX.0GBꢀ  
Status  
Member Disk  
Member Disk  
Select the disk that should be reset  
[ ]-Previous/Nextꢀ [Space]-Selectsꢀ [Enter]-Selection Complete  
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight a RAID drive you wish to  
reset then press <Space>.  
3. Repeat step 2 to select other RAID drives.  
4. Press <Enter> to reset RAID drive.  
5. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press <Y> to confirm or  
<N> to return to the configuration Main Menu.  
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5.4.3 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations  
The ITE® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and  
JBOD configurations. Use the IT8212 BIOS Setup Utility or the ATA RAID  
Manager application to configure a disk array.  
Setting the BIOS RAID items  
After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID  
items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.  
To set the BIOS RAID items:  
1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test  
(POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.  
2. From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration menu  
in the BIOS, set the ITE8212F Controller item to RAID Mode.  
3. Save your changes and exit Setup.  
Entering the ITE® 8212F Setup Utility  
To enter the ITE® 8212F Setup Utility:  
1. Boot up your computer.  
2. The ITE8212F controller scans for IDE devices attached on the IDE  
RAID ports. When prompted, press <Ctrl+F> or <Ctrl+E> to display  
the main menu of the utility.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[MAIN MENU]  
Auto Configuration...........[ 1 ]  
Define RAID..................[ 2 ]  
Delete RAID..................[ 3 ]  
Rebuild RAID.................[ 4 ]  
RAID Card Configuration......[ 5 ]  
[1]..[5] Select  
[ESC] Exit  
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3. At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow  
you to move through and select from the menu options.  
[1]..[5] Select  
[ESC] Exit  
4. Press the number of your selection or <Esc> to exit.  
Auto-configuring a RAID array  
This option allows you to select a supported RAID set for the utility to  
automatically configure.  
To auto-configure a RAID set:  
1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <1>. The following screen  
appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Auto Configuration Menu ]  
Setup Array Type as:  
RAID 0  
[ Array Configuration ]  
RAID Mode................................  
Un-used Drive(s).........................  
Drive(s) in Array........................  
Array Capacity (size in MB)..............  
Stripe  
4
0
8056  
[,,Space] Change Option  
[CTRL-Y] Save  
[ESC] Exit  
2. Use the left or right arrow keys or the space bar to select a RAID set.  
As you select an option, the screen displays the array configuration of  
the RAID based on the number of IDE devices installed.  
3. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save your RAID set.  
4. Press <Esc> to exit.  
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Defining a RAID array  
This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays.  
To define a RAID array:  
1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen  
appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Define RAID Menu ]  
Array No  
Array 0  
Array 1  
Array 2  
Array 3  
Array Mode  
----  
Drive No  
----  
Size(MB)  
-----  
Status  
-----  
-----  
-----  
-----  
----  
----  
-----  
----  
----  
-----  
----  
----  
-----  
: Capacity (GB)  
: Bootable Array  
[Enter] Select [ESC] Exit  
[] Up  
[] Down  
[Space] Boot Array  
2. Use the up or down arrow keys or the space bar to select a RAID  
array, then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Define RAID Sub-Menu ]  
Array No  
Array 0  
Array Mode  
Stripe  
Drive No  
4
Status  
Functional  
Block Size:  
64KB  
[ Drive Assignments]  
Channel  
ID  
Drive Name  
Size(MB)  
XXXXXX  
Assignment  
Y
Pri/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Sec/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
Y
Y
Y
: Capacity (GB)  
[] Up  
[] Down  
[Space] Change Option  
[Ctrl-Y] Save  
[ESC] Exit  
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3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields.  
4. Use the Space bar to change field values.  
5. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array.  
6. Press <Esc> to exit.  
Deleting a RAID array  
This option allows you to delete an existing RAID array.  
To delete a RAID array:  
1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <3>. The following screen  
appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Delete RAID Menu ]  
Array No  
Array 0  
Array 1  
Array 2  
Array 3  
Array Mode  
Stripe  
Mirror  
----  
Drive No  
Size(MB)  
XXXXXX  
XXXX  
Status  
Functional  
Functional  
-----  
2
2
----  
----  
-----  
----  
-----  
-----  
: Capacity (GB)  
: Bootable Array  
[] Up  
[] Down  
[D] Delete  
[ESC] Exit  
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press <D>  
to delete.  
3. Press <Esc> to exit.  
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Rebuilding a RAID array  
This option allows you to reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option  
applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets.  
To rebuild a RAID array:  
1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>. The following screen  
appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Rebuild RAID Menu ]  
Array No  
Array 0  
Array 1  
Array 2  
Array 3  
Array Mode  
Stripe  
Mirror  
----  
Drive No  
Size(MB)  
XXXXXX  
XXXX  
Status  
Functional  
Functional  
-----  
4
2
----  
----  
-----  
----  
-----  
-----  
: Capacity (GB)  
: Bootable Array  
[] Up  
[] Down  
[Enter] Select  
[ESC] Exit  
2. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press  
<Enter> to rebuild. The following screen appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ Source Drive ]  
Channel ID  
Pri/D1  
Drive Name  
XXXXXXXXXX  
Size (MB)  
XXXXX  
[ Target Drive ]  
Channel ID  
Sec/D1  
Drive Name  
XXXXXXXXXX  
Size (MB)  
XXXXX  
[ Drive List]  
Channel ID  
Drive Name  
Size (MB)  
Pri/D1  
Sec/D1  
XXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXX  
XXXXXX  
: Capacity (GB)  
[] Up  
[] Down  
[Enter] Select  
[ESC] Exit  
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3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press <Enter>.  
Follow succeeding screen instructions.  
4. Press <Esc> to exit.  
Viewing your RAID configuration  
This option allows you to view your RAID configuration. You can also enable  
or disable the Auto-rebuild function in this section.  
To view your RAID configuration:  
1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <5>. The following screen  
appears.  
IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.  
[ RAID Card Configuration ]  
Auto-Rebuild:  
Enable  
[ RAID Card Resource ]  
Channel 0  
Channel 1  
Interrupt: B  
Interrupt: B  
I/P Port: 0000AC00  
I/P Port: 0000A800  
[ Drive Status ]  
Channel  
ID  
Size  
(MB)  
XXXXXX  
Drive  
Mode  
U5  
Drive Name  
Array No  
Array 0  
Pri/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Sec/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
XXXXXX  
Array 0  
Array 0  
Array 0  
U2  
U4  
U6  
: Capacity (GB)  
[,,Space] Change Option  
Drive Mode: P = PIO, D = DMA, U = UDMA  
[ESC] Exit  
3. Use the left or right keys or the space bar enable or disable the  
Auto-rebuild item.  
4. Press <Esc> to exit.  
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5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk  
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows®  
2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID  
set.  
To create a RAID driver disk:  
1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.  
2. When the Drivers menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you wish  
to create:  
• Click Make ITE8212 Driver Disk to create an ITE® 8212F RAID  
driver disk.  
O r  
Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk  
utility:  
ITE8212 RAID Driver Disk:  
\Drivers\ITE8212\MakeDisk  
Intel® RAID Driver Disk:  
\Drivers\Chipset\Intel\IAA\F6 Install Floppy\F6flpy32  
Refer to section “5.2.2 Drivers menu” for details.  
3. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.  
4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process.  
5. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then  
write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection.  
To install the RAID driver:  
1. Install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. During  
installation, the computer prompts you to press the F 6 key if you are  
installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.  
2. Press <F6>, then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive.  
3. Follow screen instructions to install the RAID drivers.  
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