V-Series M2NC61P
ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
Installation Manual
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Table of contents
Notices......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
System package contents........................................................................... x
Chapter 1: System Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
Front panel ................................................................................... 1-2
Rear panel..................................................................................... 1-4
Internal components.................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
Preparation ................................................................................... 2-2
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
Removing the side cover and front panel assembly ................ 2-3
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.4.1
2.4.2
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-4
Installing the heatsink and fan ........................................ 2-6
2.5
2.6
Installing a DIMM.......................................................................... 2-8
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
Memory configurations.................................................... 2-8
Installing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................... 2-12
Removing a DDR2 DIMM ............................................. 2-12
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-13
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-13
Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-13
PCI slots........................................................................ 2-15
PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-15
PCI Express x16 slot..................................................... 2-15
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Installing an optical drive.......................................................... 2-16
Installing a hard disk drive........................................................ 2-17
Installing the card reader .......................................................... 2-19
Installing a floppy disk drive..................................................... 2-21
Re-connecting cables................................................................ 2-22
Reinstalling the cover................................................................ 2-23
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2.9
2.10
2.11
2.12
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Chapter 3:
Starting up
3.1
3.2
3.3
Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
Powering up.................................................................................. 3-2
Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
Running the support CD ................................................. 3-3
Drivers menu................................................................... 3-4
Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-5
Make Disk menu ............................................................. 3-7
Manual menu .................................................................. 3-8
ASUS Contact information.............................................. 3-8
3.4
Software information ................................................................... 3-9
Chapter 4:
Motherboard Info
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Introduction .................................................................................. 4-2
Motherboard layout...................................................................... 4-2
Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-3
Connectors ................................................................................... 4-5
Chapter 5:
BIOS Information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 5-2
ASUS EZ Flash utility...................................................... 5-3
AFUDOS utility................................................................ 5-4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 5-6
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-8
5.2
BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-11
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
BIOS menu screen........................................................ 5-12
Menu bar....................................................................... 5-12
Navigation keys............................................................. 5-12
Menu items ................................................................... 5-13
Sub-menu items............................................................ 5-13
Configuration fields ....................................................... 5-13
Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-13
Scroll bar....................................................................... 5-13
General help ................................................................. 5-13
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5.3
Main menu .................................................................................. 5-14
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
System Time ................................................................. 5-14
System Date ................................................................ 5-14
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 5-14
IDE Configuration.......................................................... 5-15
Primary IDE Master/Slave............................................. 5-15
SATA1 and SATA2 ........................................................ 5-17
System Information....................................................... 5-18
5.4
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-19
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.4.5
CPU Configuration........................................................ 5-20
Chipset.......................................................................... 5-21
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................... 5-25
PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-26
USB Configuration ........................................................ 5-27
5.5
Power menu................................................................................ 5-28
5.5.1
5.5.2
5.5.3
5.5.4
5.5.5
Suspend Mode ............................................................. 5-28
ACPI Version Features ................................................ 5-28
ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 5-28
APM Configuration........................................................ 5-29
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-30
5.6
5.7
Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-31
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-31
Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 5-32
Security......................................................................... 5-33
Exit menu.................................................................................... 5-35
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
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Before installing devices into the system, carefully read all the documentation
that came with the package.
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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie.
Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem
ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
LASER PRODUCT WARNING
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be
placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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About this guide
Audience
This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the
ASUS Vintage V-Series M2NC61P barebone system. This guide is intended
for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal
computers.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: System introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS
V-Series M2NC61P. The chapter lists the system features, including
introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
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3.
4.
Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components
in the system.
Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
Chapter 4: Motherboard information
This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.
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Chapter 5: BIOS information
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
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Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1.
2.
ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional Documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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System package contents
Check your V-Series M2NC61P system package for the following items.
If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
Item description
1. ASUS V-Series M2NC61P barebone system with
• ASUS motherboard
• Power supply unit
• ASUS chassis
2. Cable
• AC power cable
3. Support CD
4. User guide
An optional card reader is available along with the system for the users to
purchase.
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Chapter 1
This chapter gives a general
description of the ASUS
V-Series M2NC61P. The chapter
lists the system features including
introduction on the front and rear panel,
and internal components.
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Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2NC61P!
The ASUS V-Series M2NC61P is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile
home entertainment feature.
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard
with the AMD Socket M2 that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 /
Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processors.
The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/
667/533 DIMMs. High-resolution graphics via Nvidia on board Gfx or PCI Express
x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take
you ahead in the world of power computing.
1.2
Front panel
The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button,
and several I/O ports are located at the front panel.
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Two empty 5.25-inch bays. These bays are for IDE optical drives.
3.5-inch drive bays. These slots are for 3.5-inch floppy or hard disk drives.
Power button. Press this button to turn the system on.
Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the
power.
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6.
HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard
disk drive.
USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available
for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera,
PDA, and others.
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8.
Microphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.
Headphone port. This Line In (green) port connects a headphone with a
stereo mini-plug.
This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of front panel for users to choose, please
refer to your product package for the front panel type you purchased.
PCI Express Graphics Slot supports most of the ATi® and NVDIA® graphics
cards, except some ATi® graphics cards of old version, such as ATi® X300, X550,
X700, and X800 series.
An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. It is to be installed in
the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable.
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1.3
Rear panel
The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that
allow convenient connection of devices.
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Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambience temperature is limited up to
35oC to prevent the system from overheating.
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2.
Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug.
Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage
according to the voltage supply in your area. See the section “Voltage
selector” on page 1-6 before adjusting this switch.
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4.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices.
VGA port. This port connects a VGA monitor.
USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
10. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes
Front Speaker Out.
11. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration
Headset
2-speaker
Port
4-speaker
Surround Out
6-speaker
Surround Out
Light Blue
Lime green
Pink
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Front Speaker Out
Mic In
Front Speaker Out
Center/Bass
12. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides
ventilation inside the power supply unit.
13. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the
system chassis.
14. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion
cards.
16. Power Switch. This switch is for switching on/off the power supply unit.
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Voltage selector
The PSU has a 115 V/230 V voltage selector switch located beside the power
connector. Use this switch to select the appropriate system input voltage according
to the voltage supply in your area.
If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V.
If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.
115V/230V
Voltage selector
Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V
environment will seriously damage the system!
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Internal components
The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top
cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your
reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system
components.
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Front panel cover
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DIMM sockets
5.25-inch optical drive bays
Floppy disk drive bay
Hard disk drive bay
Power supply unit
CPU socket
ASUS motherboard
PCI Express x16 slot
10. PCI slots
11. Metal bracket lock
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Chapter 2
This chapter provides step-by-step
instructions on how to install
components in the system.
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Preparation
Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to
install in the system.
Basic components to install
1. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)
3. Expansion card(s)
4. Hard disk drive
5. Optical drive
6. Floppy disk drive
Tool
Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the
system.
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Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights
up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not
powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that
the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
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SB_PWR
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
Onboard LED
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2.3
Removing the side cover and front
panel assembly
1.
Remove the cover screws on the rear panel.
2.
Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the
chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside.
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Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage
from the chassis.
Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the
right side of the assembly are exposed.
Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside.
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Air duct
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Chassis tab holes
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor.
The AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for
the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the
AM2+ socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket.
2.4.1
Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1.
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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CPU Socket AM2+
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Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90º angle.
Socket lever
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU
will not fit in completely.
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Position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4.
Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Please make sure your CPU
is fully plugged-in to reduce
abnormal symptom.
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When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan
following the instructions that came
with the heatsink package.
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2.4.2
Installing the heatsink and fan
Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1.
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink
fits properly on the retention module base.
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The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the
CPU or installing other motherboard components.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
Retention bracket
Retention Module Base
Retention bracket lock
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly 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.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
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Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock)
to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention
bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention
mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in
place.
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Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure
the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable
to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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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2.5
Installing a DIMM
The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
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240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets
Channel
Sockets
Channel A
Channel B
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
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Memory configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended Memory Configurations
Sockets
Mode
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B1
Installed
Single-channel
Dual-channel
Installed
Installed
Installed
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For dual-channel memory configuration, you may install identical DIMMs in
all two sockets.
Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For
optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest Qualified Vendors List.
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-1066
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Model
CL Brand
Side(s) Component
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B*
512MB
512MB
1G
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Apacer
Corsair
Corsair
ADATA
AENEON
AENEON
OCZ
KHX8500D2/512
N/A Kingston
N/A Kingston
N/A Kingston
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Heat-Sink Package
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Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
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CM2X1024-8500C5D
M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z
AXT660UD00-19DC97X
AXT760UD00-19DC97X
OCZ2N1066SR2DK
OCZ2N10662GK
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1G
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Corsair
512MB
512MB
1G
ADATA
AENEON
AENEON
1G
N/A OCZ
N/A OCZ
N/A Micron
1G
OCZ
512MB
Kingbox
EP512D21066PS
DDR2-800
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Model
CL Brand
Side(s) Component
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
A*
B*
1G
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Qimonda
Qimonda
Micron
Micron
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
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KHX6400D2LL/1G
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KHX6400D2K2/2G
Kingston
Kingston
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Qimonda
Qimonda
Micron
Micron
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Hynix
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KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7
KR M391T6553CZ3-CE7
KR M391T2953CZ3-CE7
HYS64T64000EU-2.5-B2
HYS64T128020EU-2.5-B2
MT9HTF6472AY-80ED4
MT18HTF12872AY-80ED4
CM2X1024-6400
K4T51083QC-ZCE7
K4T51083QC-ZCE7
512MB
1G
K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC)
K4T51083QC-ZCE7(ECC)
HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380
HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380
6ED22D9GKX(ECC)
512MB
1G
6
512MB
1G
5
5
6TD22D9GKX(ECC)
1G
5
Heat-Sink Package
1G
XMS2-6400
4
Heat-Sink Package
1G
XMS2-6400
5
Heat-Sink Package
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
HYMP564U64AP8-S6 AA
HYMP564U64BP8-S5 AB
HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB
HYMP512U64AP8-S6 AA
HYMP512U64BP8-S5 AB
HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB
AHU02GE800C5N1C
M20AD6G3H3160I1E58
M2GVD6G3H3160I1E53
M2GVD6G3I4170I1E53
AL6E8E63B-8E1K
N/A
N/A
5
HY5PS12821AFP-S6
HY5PS12821BFP-S5
HY5PS12821CFP-S5
HY5PS12821AFP-S6
HY5PS12821BFP-S5
HY5PS12821CFPS5
HY
Hynix
HY
Hynix
HY
N/A
5
Hynix
1G
HY
Hynix
1G
HY
5
Hynix
2G
Apacer
ADATA
VDATA
VDATA
PSC
5
Apacer
ADATA
VDATA
VDATA
PSC
Heat-Sink Package
512MB
512MB
1G
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
AD29608A8A-25EG80720
VD29608A8A-25EG30648
VD29608A8A-25EG30647
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05
A3R12E3HEF641B9A05
512MB
1G
PSC
AL7E8E63B-8E1K
5
PSC
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2-9
DDR2-667
DIMM Support
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Model
CL
Brand
Side(s) Component
A*
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
B*
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
256MB
512MB
1G
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
HY
KVR667D2N5/256
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
Infineon
Elpida
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
SS
SS
HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154
KVR667D2N5/512
E5108AGBG-6E-E
KVR667D2N5/1G
Kingston
Elpida
D6408TEBGGL3U
1G
KVR667D2N5/1G
E5108AGBG-6E-E
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6
KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6
M378T6553CZ3-CE6
M378T2953CZ3-CE6
KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6
HYS64T64000EU-3S-B2
HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2
HYS64T256020EU-3S-B
VS512MB667D2
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Hynix
K4T51083QC
K4T56083QF-ZCE6
K4T51083QC-ZCE6
K4T51083QC-ZCE6
1G
K4T51083QC-ZCE6
512MB
1G
HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171
HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171
HTB18T1G800BF-3S3VV10907
64M8CFEGPS0900647
MIII0052532M8CEC
5
2G
5
512MB
512MB
1G
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
VS512MB667D2
VS1GB667D2
MID095D62864M8CEC
Heat-Sink Package
1G
XMS2-5400
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
HYMP532U64CP6-Y5 AB
HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 AA
HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 AA
HYMP564U72AP8-Y4
HYMP564U72AP8-Y5
HYMP512U72AP8-Y5
HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB
HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB
KLCC28F-A8EB5
5
HY5PS121621CFP-Y5
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC)
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC)
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC)
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HY5PS12521CFP-Y5
E5108AE-6E-E
HY
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
Hynix
HY
Hynix
HY
Hynix
HY
Hynix
HY
Hynix
1G
HY
Hynix
1G
HY
Hynix
512MB
512MB
1G
Kingmax
Kingmax
Kingmax
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
ADATA
ADATA
ADATA
ADATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
PSC
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
Elpida
KLCC28F-A8KB5
Kingmax
Kingmax
Elpida
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
E5108AE-6E-E
KLCD48F-A8KB5
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
78.91092.420
AU512E667C5KBGC
AU512E667C5KBGC
AU01GE667C5KBGC
78.01092.420
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Elpida
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B
AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F
AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B
E5108AE-6E-E
5
N/A
5
1G
1G
AU01GE667C5KBGC
M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z
M20AD5G3H3166I1C52
M20AD5G3H3166I1C52
M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52
M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52
M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52
M2GVD5G3H166I1C52
M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52
M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52
M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52
AL6E8E63B-6E1K
5
Apacer
Elpida
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B
E5108AE-6E-E
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5
ADATA
ADATA
ADATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
PSC
AD29608A8A-3EG20648
AD29608A8A-3EG20718
AD29608A8A-3EG20645
VD29608A8A-3EC20615
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
VD29608A8A-3EG20637
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
VD29608A8A-3EC20620
VD29608A8A-3EG20641
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
A3R12E3JFF717B9A00
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
A3R12E3JFF717B9A01
NT5TU32M16AG-3C
NT5TU64M8AE-3C
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
PSC
AL6E8E63J-6E1
5
PSC
PSC
AL7E8E63B-6E1K
5
PSC
1G
PSC
AL7E8E63J-6E1
5
PSC
256MB
512MB
Nanya
Nanya
NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C
NT512T64U88A1BY-3C
N/A
N/A
Nanya
Nanya
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DDR2-533
DIMM
support
Size
Vendor
Model
CL
Brand
Side(s) Component
A*
B*
•
512MB
1G
Kingston
Kingston
Samsung
Samsung
HY
KVR533D2N4/512
N/A
N/A
N/A
4
Infineon
Kingston
Samsung
Samsung
Hynix
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
HYB18T512800AF3733336550
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
KVR533D2N4/1G
D6408TLRAGL37U
K4T56083QF-GCD5
K4T51083QB-GCD5
HY5PS121621CFP-C4
HY5PS12821CFP-C4
D9BOM
•
256MB
512MB
256MB
1G
M378T3253FG0-CD5
M378T6553BG0-CD5
HYMP532U64CP6-C4 AB
HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1
VS512MB533D2
•
•
4
•
HY
4
Hynix
•
512MB
512MB
1G
Micron
4
Micron
Micron
Micron
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Elpida
•
Micron
4
Z9BQT
•
Micron
4
D9CRZ
•
512MB
512MB
1G
Corsair
Corsair
Corsair
Elpida
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
MIII0052532M8CEC
MI110052532M8CEC
64M8CFEGQIB0900718
E5108AB-5C-E
•
VS512MB533D2
•
VS1GB533D2
•
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
2G
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
512MB DDR2 533 ECC
KLBC28F-A8KB4
•
Transcend
Kingmax
Kingmax
Kingmax
ADATA
ADATA
Micron
Kingmax
Elpida
6ND22D9GCT(ECC)
KKEA88B4IAK-37
E5116AB-5C-E
•
•
KLBB68F-36EP4
•
KLBC28F-A8EB4
Elpida
E5108AE-5C-E
•
M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52
M20AD2H3J4170I1B53
ADATA
ADATA
AD29608A8A-37DG20719
AD20908A8A-37DG30721
•
•
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
CL: CAS Latency
DIMM support:
A
-
Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel
memory configuration.
B
-
Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of
Dual-channel memory configuration.
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2.5.2
Installing a DDR2 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.
2.
Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket
by pressing the retaining clips
outward.
DDR2 DIMM notch
Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
1
1
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.
3
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
2.5.3
Removing a DDR2 DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
2
1
1.
Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.
1
DDR2 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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2.6
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.
PCI Express Graphics Slot supports most of the ATi® and NVDIA® graphics
cards, except some ATi® graphics cards of old version, such as ATi® X300, X550,
X700, and X800 series.
2.6.1
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5.
6.
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
Replace the system cover.
2.6.2
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 5 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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Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
1
2
System Timer
Keyboard Controller
2
–
Re-direct to IRQ#9
3
11
12
13
14
15
3
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
Communications Port (COM1)*
IRQ holder for PCI steering*
Floppy Disk Controller
4
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 Channel
9
4
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
7
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A
used
—
B
—
C
D
PCI slot 1
—
—
—
—
PCI slot 2
used
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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2.6.3
PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card,
and other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a LAN
card installed on a PCI slot.
2.6.4
PCI Express x1 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.
2.6.5
PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express
x16 graphic cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifications. The figure
shows a graphics card installed on the
PCI Express x16 slot.
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2.7
Installing an optical drive
Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive.
Follow these steps to install an optical drive:
1.
2.
3.
Place the chassis upright.
Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.
Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push
the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the
bay as shown.
4.
Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.
3
4
4
5.
6.
Connect a power cable from
the power supply to the power
connector at the back of the optical
drive.
Connect one end of the IDE ribbon
cable to the IDE interface at the
back of the optical drive, matching
the red stripe on the cable with Pin
1 on the IDE interface.
IDE ribbon cable
Power cable
7.
Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector
(labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard.
8.
Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel.
9.
Replace the front panel.
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2.8
Installing a hard disk drive
To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive:
1.
2.
Carefully place the hard disk into the the lowest 3.5-inch drive slot (without
the metal plate cover).
Fasten the screws to secure the hard disk to the drive slot.
the lowest 3.5-inch
drive slot without
the metal plate
cover
If you do not need to install the optional card reader into your system, you can
install the HDD in the one of the 3.5-inch external bay (with the metal plate
cover).
3.
Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back
of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the
motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors.
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4.
Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to the
15-pin power connector at the back of the drive.
- OR -
Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to the 4-pin
(male) power connector at the back of the drive.
Serial ATA power
Serial ATA cable
cable
If your Serial ATA HDD has both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the back,
use either the 15-pin SATA power adapter plug OR the legacy 4-pin power
connector. DO NOT use both to prevent damage to components and to keep
the system from becoming unstable.
To install an IDE hard disk drive:
1.
2.
Follow steps 1-2 of the previous section.
Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE
connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page
4-6 for the location of the connector.
IDE ribbon cable
Power cable
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•
•
If you will install only one hard disk drive, make sure to configure your hard
disk drive as Master device before connecting the IDE cable and power
plug. Refer to the HDD documentation on how to set the drive as a Master
device.
If you will install two IDE hard disk drives, configure the other device as
Slave.
3.
4.
5.
Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on
the drive.
If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE
ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive.
Connect a 4-pin power plug from the power supply unit to the power
connector at the back of the drive(s).
2.9
Installing the card reader
An optional card reader module (see the figure below) is available with the system.
If you want to install the card reader into your system, follow the steps on the next
page.
The card reader is optional and users need to purchase separately.
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To install the card reader module:
1.
Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.
2.
Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw
holes align with the holes on the bay.
3.
Secure the card reader module with two screws on both sides.
remove the metal
plate cover and
install the card
reader module here
4.
Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on the
motherboard.
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2.10 Installing a floppy disk drive
The V-Series M2NC61P system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy
disk drive.
To install a floppy disk drive:
1.
Remove the drive slot metal plate cover.
remove the metal
plate cover and
install the card
reader module here
2.
3.
Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw
holes align with the holes on the bay.
Secure the floppy disk drive with two screws on both sides.
3
3
2
4.
Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back
of the drive.
Power cable
Floppy ribbon cable
5.
6.
Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector
on the motherboard. See page 4-5 for the location of the floppy disk drive
connector.
Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector
at the back of the floppy disk drive.
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2.11 Re-connecting cables
You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing components.
You must re-connect these cables before you replace the chassis cover.
LED cables
Reset button
I
HDD LED
Power Switch
Power LED
PWR LED PWR BTN
F_PANEL
R
HD LED RESET
System Panel Connector
Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HD LED cables to
their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard.
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2.12 Reinstalling the cover
If you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the
front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this:
1.
Locate the bay cover locks.
2.
Press the locks outward to release
the bay cover.
3.
Push the bay cover inward, then set
it aside.
4.
Follow the same instructions to
remove the 3.5” drive bay cover.
To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover:
1.
Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side
of the chassis.
2.
Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the
chassis until the front panel assembly fits in place.
3.
4.
5.
Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes .
Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it fits in place.
Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier.
If the air duct interferes with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly.
1
2
5
1
1
2
4
5
Air duct
2
3
2
Chassis tab holes
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the
system and install drivers and utilities
from the support CD.
R
R
3.1
Installing an operating system
The barebone system supports Windows® 2000, 32/64-bit XP, and 32/64-bit Vista
operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding
updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your
OS documentation for more information.
•
Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without the
necessary drivers. Use the bundled floppy disk when installing Windows XP
OS to a Serial ATA hard drive.
•
From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow
succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers.
3.2
Powering up
Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
R
Press to turn ON the system
3.3
Support CD information
The support CD that came with the system contains useful software and several
utility drivers that enhance the system features.
•
•
Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
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Chapter 3: Starting up
3.3.1
Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD
automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/DVD/
motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD/DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-
click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD/DVD.
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3.3.2
Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers
Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.
AMD Chipset Driver Program
Installs the AMD chipset driver program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® Audio driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
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3.3.3
Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility 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).
ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility
This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
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You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software
Library CD.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a
multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX®
improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching
TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the
Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
Symantec Norton Internet Security
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that
destroys data.
WinDVD Copy5 Trial
Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.
Corel Snapfire Plus SE
Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software.
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3.3.4
Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
NVIDIA 32bit 2000 SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 32bit 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk.
NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 32bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for
Windows® XP Operating System (OS).
NVIDIA 64bit XP SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 64bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for
Windows® XP Operating System (OS).
NVIDIA Vista 32bit SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 32bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for
Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).
NVIDIA Vista 64bit SATA RAID Driver
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® 64bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for
Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).
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3.3.5
Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual
file.
3.3.6
ASUS Contact information
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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3.4
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 for more information.
ASUS PC Probe II
PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components and alerts
you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU
temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II is software-based,
allowing you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With
this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating
condition.
Installing PC Probe II
To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1.
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab
appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click
the setup.exe file to start installation.
2.
Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.
3.
Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Launching PC Probe II
You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the
Windows® desktop.
To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs
> ASUS > PC Probe II. The PC Probe
II main window appears.
After launching the application, the PC
Probe II icon appears in the Windows®
taskbar. Click this icon to close or
restore the application.
Click to close the
Preference panel
Using PC Probe II
Main window
The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your system
and change the utility configuration. By default, the main window displays the
Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on
the triangle on the main window right handle.
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Button
Function
Opens the Configuration window
Opens the Report window
Opens the Desktop Management Interface window
Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window
Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window
Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window
Shows/Hides the Preference section
Minimizes the application
Closes the application
Sensor alert
When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red,
as the illustrations below show.
When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the
Monitor panels section for details.
Preferences
You can customize the application using the
Preference section in the main window. Click
the box before each preference to activate or
deactivate.
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Hardware monitor panels
The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as
fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.
The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and
rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from
the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Small display
Large display
Changing the monitor panels position
To change the position of the monitor panels on the desktop, click
the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another
position from the list box. Click OK when finished.
Moving the monitor panels
All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want
to detach a monitor panel from the group, click
the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move
or reposition the panel independently.
Adjusting the sensor threshold value
You can adjust the sensor threshold value in
the monitor panel by clicking the arrow buttons. You can also adjust the threshold
values using the Config window.
You cannot adjust the sensor threshold
values in a small monitoring panel.
Click to
increase value
Click to
decrease
value
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Monitoring sensor alert
The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the
threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.
Small display
Large display
WMI browser
Click
to display the
WMI (Windows Management
Instrumentation) browser. This
browser displays various Windows®
management information. Click an
item from the left panel to display on
the right panel. Click the plus sign (+)
before WMI Information to display the
available information.
You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner
of the browser.
DMI browser
Click to display the DMI
(Desktop Management Interface)
browser. This browser displays various
desktop and system information.
Click the plus sign (+) before DMI
Information to display the available
information.
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PCI browser
Click
to display the PCI
(Peripheral Component Interconnect)
browser. This browser provides
information on the PCI devices
installed on your system. Click the plus
sign (+) before the PCI Information
item to display available information.
Usage
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive
space, and memory usage. Click
to display the Usage browser.
CPU usage
The CPU tab displays real-time CPU
usage in line graph representation.
If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-
Threading, two separate line graphs
display the operation of the two logical
processors.
Hard disk drive space usage
The Hard Disk tab displays the used
and available hard disk drive space.
The left panel of the tab lists all logical
drives. Click a hard disk drive to display
the information on the right panel. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available HDD space.
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Memory usage
The Memory tab shows both used
and available physical memory. The
pie chart at the bottom of the window
represents the used (blue) and the
available physical memory.
Configuring PC Probe II
Click
to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The
Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor
threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts,
change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.
Loads the default
threshold values for
each sensor
Cancels or
ignores your
changes
Loads your saved
configuration
Applies your
changes
Saves your
configuration
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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information about
he motherboard that comes with the
system. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.
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4.1
Introduction
The Vintage V-Series M2NC61P barebone system comes with an ASUS
motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard
for future upgrades or system reconfiguration.
4.2
Motherboard layout
19.3cm (7.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATX12V
USB34
PS2_USBPW1-4
Attansic
F2
LAN_USB12
AUDIO
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CPU_FAN
PCIEX16
CLRTC
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
Super I/O
CMOS Power
Nvidia MCP61P
SB_PWR
8Mb
BIOS
PCI1
PCI2
USBPW5-8
SPEAKER
ALC662
AAFP
SPDIF_OUT
USB56
USB78
FLOPPY
F_PANEL
AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket.
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4.3
Jumpers
1.
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup
parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button
cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup
information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.
2.
3.
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the onboard battery.
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.
5.
6.
Re-install the battery.
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
CLRTC
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1
2
2
3
Normal
Clear RTC
(Default)
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 PS2_USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8)
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).
PS2_USBPW1-4
2
3
1
2
+5VSB
+5V
(Default)
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USBPW5-8
2
3
1
2
+5VSB
+5V
(Default)
USB Device Wake Up
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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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4.4
Connectors
1.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert
one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the
signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when
using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
FLOPPY
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NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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2.
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE
connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
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IDE Connector
Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable
device(s) connector
Single device Cable-Select or Master -
Black
Two devices
Cable-Select
Master
Slave
Black
Gray
Master
Slave
Master
Slave
Black or gray
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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 100/66/33 IDE devices.
If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device
jumpers have the same setting.
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3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0
Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is backward
compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate
while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the
standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).
If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and
JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller.
SATA2
GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2
GND
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXN2
GND
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SATA1
GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1
GND
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXN1
GND
SATA Connectors
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1
before using Serial ATA.
•
For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to
the RAID manual in the support CD.
•
The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If
you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable
the nVidia RAID Function item in the IDE Configuration sub-menu in the
BIOS. See section “5.3.4 IDE Configuration” for details.
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4.
CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or
a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function.
CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWR
GND
CHA_FAN
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Rotation
+12V
GND
Fan Connectors
5.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the
module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
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Digital Audio Connector
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6.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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USB78
USB56
1
1
USB 2.0 Connectors
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
7.
Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
Right Audio Channel
Ground
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CD
Ground
(black)
Left Audio Channel
PLUS Internal Audio Connector
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8.
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either High Definition Audio or 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
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AAFP
Front Panel Audio Connector
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We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio
capability.
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By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect
a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front
Panel Select item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section “5.4.2 Chipset”
for details.
9.
Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
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10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the power
supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ASUS warranty service does not cover the damage if you replace the Power
Supply Unit.
EATX12V
EATXPWR
+12V DC
+12V DC
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
Ground
Ground
GND
GND
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
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+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
A
TX Power Connector
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11. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
PWR LED PWR BTN
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HD LED RESET
System Panel Connector
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•
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System power LED (2-pin PWRLED)
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +HDLED)
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.
AXT Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode
depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than
four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
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Reset button (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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Chapter 5
This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.
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5.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1.
2.
3.
4.
ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the
motherboard support CD.
ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy
disk.
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.
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 or
a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the
original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
5.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk
1.
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/Sthen press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field,
then click Start.
Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
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.
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Windows® Vista environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk
drive.
b. Click
from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer.
c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the
Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box.
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.
e. Click Start.
2.
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
5.1.2
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 M2N-MX.ROM.
2.
3.
Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
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 “M2N-MX.ROM”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
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Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
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A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the
drive. A “M2N-MX.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 M2N-MX.ROM.
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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
1024KB free space to save the file.
•
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be 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 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
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 /iM2N-MX.ROM
4.
The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iM2N-MX.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5.
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iM2N-MX.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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5.1.4
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 or the USB flash disk to M2N-MX.ROM.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1.
Turn on the system.
2.
Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive.
3.
The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted
BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “M2N-MX.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!
4.
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1.
2.
3.
Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
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 “M2N-MX.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...
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.
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5.1.5
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. See page 3-5 for the
Utilities screen menu.
3.
The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2.
Select Update BIOS from
the Internet option from the
drop-down menu, then click Next.
3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network traffic, or
click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5.
Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2.
Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.
3.
4.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open
window, then click Open.
Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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5.2
BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “5.1 Managing and updating your
BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The firmware chip 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, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to
force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.
The 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 Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section “5.7 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.
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5.2.1
BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Exit
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
[17: 44 : 20]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Tue01/15/2002]
[1.44M, 3.5in.]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
IDE Configuration
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
SATA1
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
SATA2
System Information
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
5.2.2
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced
Power
For changing the advanced system settings
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
5.2.3
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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5.2.4
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the Main
menu items.
System Time
[11:10:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
System Date
[Thu 03/27/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[Disabled]
Legacy Diskette
Legacy Diskette
A
B
select
a
field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
Fourth IDE Master
IDE Configuration
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
+-
System Information
Tab Select Field
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and
Exit) on the menu bar have their respective
menu items.
Main menu items
5.2.5
Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
5.2.6
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”
5.2.7
Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.
5.2.8
Scroll bar
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not fit on the screen. Press the
Advanced Chipset settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Memory Acceleration Mode
DRAM Idle Timer
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate
Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics Aperture Size
Spread Spectrum
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on the
screen.
[
64 MB]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[1.4]
Select Screen
Select Item
ICH Delayed Transaction
MPS Revision
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Pop-up window
5.2.9
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is
a brief description of the selected item.
Scroll bar
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5.3
Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving
you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Exit
System Time
[17:47:26]
[Tue 01/15/2002]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
IDE Configuration
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
SATA 1
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
SATA 2
System Information
5.3.1
System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
5.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
5.3.3
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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5.3.4
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 wish to
configure the item.
Disabled: disables
the integrated IDE
Controller.
Enabled: enables
the integrated IDE
Controller.
IDE Configuration
Onboard IDE Controller
Serial-ATA Devices
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
nVidia RAID Function
[Disabled]
Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Serial-ATA Devices [Enabled]
Allows you to disable or set the Serial-ATA devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
nVidia RAID Function [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the NVIDIA RAID function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
5.3.5
Primary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then
press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Exit
Select the type
of device connected to
the system.
Primary IDE Master
Device
: Not Detected
Type
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
LBA/Large Mode
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
SMART Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
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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) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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5.3.6
SATA1 and SATA2
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
Exit
SATA1
Disabled: Disables LBA
Mode.
Device
: Not Detected
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
LBA/Large Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
SMART Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
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) M [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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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 [Enabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
5.3.7
System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS
automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version
: 0101
Build Date : 10/09/07
Processor
Type
Speed
Count
: AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
: 1800MHz
: 1
System Memory
Usable Size: 384MB
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory
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5.4
Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other
system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect
field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Exit
Configure CPU.
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP
USB Configuration
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5.4.1
CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Exit
CPU Configuration
This option should
Module Version: 13.15
AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0
Physical Count: 1
Logical Count: 1
remain disabled for
the normal operation.
The driver developer
may enable it for
testing purpose.
AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+
Revision: F2
Cache L1: 128KB
Cache L2: 128KB
Cache L3: N/A
Speed
: 1800MHz
Current FSB Multiplier: 9x
Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x
Able to Change Freq. : Yes
uCode Patch Level
GART Error Reporting
Microcode Updation
: 0x62
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode
Cool’n’Quiet
ACPI SRAT Table
[Enabled]
GART Error Reporting [Disabled]
This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer
may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.
Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete]
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Cool‘n’Quiet [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT
objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the building of ACPI SRAT table.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.2
Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Memory Options &
Information
Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.
NorthBridge Configuration
Southbridge Configuration
NorthBridge Configuration
Memory Controller
Memory Configuration
DRAM Timing Configuration
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
Enable Bank Memory
Interleaving
Bank Interleaving
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Channel Interleaving
Enable Clock to ALL DIMMs
MemCLK Tristate C3/ATLVID
Memory Hole Remapping
Unganged Mode support
Power Down Enable
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Channel]
Power Down Mode
Bank Interleaving [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Bank Memory Interleaving.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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Channel Interleaving [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable channel memory interleaving.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Address bits 6] [Address bits 12]
[Hash*, XOR of Address bits [20:16, 6] [Hash* XOR of Address bits [20:16, 9]
Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Unused Clocks to DIMMs Even Memory
Slots are not populated. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
MemCLK Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MemCLK Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Remapping Around Memory
Hole.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Unganged Mode support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Force Unganged mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power Down Enable [Enabled]
Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable
signal when DIMMs are not in use.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Power Down Mode [Channel]
Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select]
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DRAM Timing Configuration
The DRAM Timing configuration menu allows you to change the DRAM Timing
settings.
DRAM ECC allows
hardware to report
and correct memory
errors automatically
maintaining system
integrity.
DRAM Timing Configuration
Memory Clock Mode
[Auto]
Memory Clock Mode [Auto]
Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Limit] [Manual]
The following item shows when the Memory Clock Mode is set to [Limit] or
[Manual]
Memclock Value [200 MHz]
Allows you to set the memory clock value. Configuration options: [200
MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz]
SouthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge MCP61 Chipset Configuration
Primary Graphics Adapter
[PCIE -> PCI -> IGP]
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [128MB]
AZALIA AUDIO
Front Panel Select
[Auto]
[HD Audio]
OnBoard LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> PCI -> IGP ]
Allows you to set the display devices priority.
Configuration options: [PCI -> PCI -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI -> PCIE]
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [128MB]
Allows you to set the MCP61 share memory size. Configuration options:
[16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]
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AZALIA AUDIO [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the AZALIA Audio function. Configuration
options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Front Panel Select [HD Audio]
Allows you to set audio support type for the front panel.
Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
Onboard LAN [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM in the onboard LAN
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to
Auto. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
MCP61 ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the MCP61 ACPI HPET table.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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5.4.3
Onboard Devices Configuration
Allows BIOS to Select
Serial Port1 Base
Addresses.
Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset
Serial Port1 Address
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378]
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
[Normal]
[IRQ7]
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 [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP]
ECP Version[1.9]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [EPP+ECP].
This item allows you to set the Parallel Port EPP version.
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [EPP+ECP].
This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
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5.4.4
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.
NO: lets the BIOS
configure all the
devices in the system.
YES: lets the
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
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]
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: [No] [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that
an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function
correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.
When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.
Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
5.4.5
USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Options
Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4
Enabled
Disabled
USB Devices Enabled:
None
USB 1.1 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[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 1.1 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 Controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 Controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full
Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed]
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5.5
Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.
Exit
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
Suspend Mode
ACPI Version Features
ACPI APIC Support
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
5.5.1
Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 only]
[Auto]
5.5.2
ACPI Version Features [Disabled]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
5.5.3
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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5.5.4
APM Configuration
APM Configuration
Go into On/Off
or Suspend when
Power button
Power Button Mode
Restore on AC Power Loss
[On/Off]
[Power Off]
is pressed.
Power On By PCI(-E) Device
Power On By Ring
Power On By PS/2 KB/MS
Power On By RTC Alarm
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[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.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On]
Power On By PCI(-E) Device [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 Ring [Disabled]
Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled]
Enable or disable PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
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Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
[41ºC/105.5ºF]
[31ºC/87.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed (RPM)
Chassis Fan1 Speed
[5232RPM]
[N/A]
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[ 1.376V]
[ 3.312V]
[ 5.068V]
[11.977V]
12V Voltage
Smart Q-Fan Function
[Enabled]
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the
detected speed.
Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
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. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators.
Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the
fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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5.6
Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Exit
Specifies the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
Boot settings
Boot Device Priority
A virtual floppy disk
drive (Floppy Drive B:
) may appear when you
set the CD-ROM drive
as the first boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
device.
5.6.1
Boot Device Priority
Exit
Specifies the boot
sequence form the
available devices.
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[Hard Drive]
[ATAPI 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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Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Quick Boot
Full Screen Logo
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled],
BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS]
[Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Wait for ‘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]
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]
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5.6.3
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Passward
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a
password, this item shows Installed.
To set a Supervisor Password:
1.
Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3.
Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how
to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
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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
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Full Access]
[Setup]
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on
top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this
item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1.
Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2.
On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3.
Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
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]
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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
Exit Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit
menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save
changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to
the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System
Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select
OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation
window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes
or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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