Asus Computer Hardware A8V E SE User Manual

A8V-E SE

Contents

Notices................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

How this guide is organized .................................................. viii

Where to find more information ............................................ viii

Conventions used in this guide ............................................... ix

Typography......................................................................................... ix

A8V-E SE specifications summary ....................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1

1.2

1.3

Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2

Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

Special features.................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1

1.3.2

Product highlights................................................... 1-3

Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

1.4

1.5

Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6

Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-7

1.5.1

1.5.2

1.5.3

Placement direction ................................................ 1-7

Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7

Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8

1.6

1.7

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9

1.6.1

1.6.2

1.6.3

Overview................................................................. 1-9

Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-9

Installing the heatsink and fan..............................1-11

System memory .................................................................1-13

1.7.1

1.7.2

1.7.3

1.7.4

Overview...............................................................1-13

Memory Configurations.........................................1-13

Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-16

Removing a DIMM .................................................1-16

1.8

Expansion slots...................................................................1-17

1.8.1

1.8.2

1.8.3

1.8.4

1.8.5

Installing an expansion card..................................1-17

Configuring an expansion card..............................1-17

Interrupt assignments ..........................................1-18

PCI slots................................................................1-19

PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-19

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Contents

1.8.6

PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-19

1.9

Jumpers ..............................................................................1-20

1.10 Connectors .........................................................................1-22

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-22

1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-23

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1

Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1

2.1.2

2.1.3

2.1.4

2.1.5

2.1.6

Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-2

Updating the BIOS .................................................. 2-3

Saving the current BIOS file.................................... 2-5

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-8

ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-9

2.2

BIOS setup program ...........................................................2-12

2.2.1

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

2.2.5

2.2.6

2.2.7

2.2.8

BIOS menu screen.................................................2-13

Menu bar...............................................................2-13

Legend bar ...........................................................2-14

Menu items ...........................................................2-14

Sub-menu items ...................................................2-14

Configuration fields ..............................................2-14

Pop-up window .....................................................2-15

General help ..........................................................2-15

2.3

Main menu ..........................................................................2-16

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

System Time.........................................................2-16

System Date .........................................................2-16

Legacy Diskette A ................................................2-16

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave.............2-17

HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................2-18

Installed Memory ..................................................2-18

2.4

Advanced menu..................................................................2-19

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

JumperFree Configuration ....................................2-19

LAN Cable Status .................................................2-21

PEG Link Mode ......................................................2-22

CPU Configuration.................................................2-22

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2.4.5

2.4.6

2.4.7

2.4.8

Chipset .................................................................2-22

PCI PnP .................................................................2-25

Onboard Devices Configuration ............................2-27

USB Configuration.................................................2-28

2.5

2.6

Power menu........................................................................2-29

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.5.4

ACPI Suspend Type...............................................2-29

ACPI APIC Support ................................................2-29

APM Configuration ................................................2-30

Hardware Monitor .................................................2-32

Boot menu ..........................................................................2-33

2.6.1

2.6.2

2.6.3

2.6.4

2.6.5

2.6.6

Boot Device Priority..............................................2-34

Removable Drives .................................................2-34

Hard Disk Drives ...................................................2-34

CDROM Drives .......................................................2-35

Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-35

Security ................................................................2-37

2.7

Exit menu ...........................................................................2-38

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1

3.2

Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

Support CD information........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.4

Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-4

ASUS Contact information...................................... 3-5

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics

card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or

modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the

power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are

connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are

using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read

all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and

configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

•

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures

that you have to perform when installing system components. It

includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the

motherboard.

•

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1 . ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2 . Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

Indicates a menu or an item to select

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

that you must press the enclosed key

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or

Return key

<Key1+Key2+Key3>

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in

brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

awdflash A8V-E_SE.ROM

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A8V-E SE specifications summary

CPU

Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64FX/

AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor

Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous

32-bit and 64-bit architecture

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology

Northbridge: VIA^®K8T890

Southbridge: VIA^®VT8237R

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC

unbufferred 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules

Supports up to 4 GB system memory

Expansion slots

Storage

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

VIA^®VT8237R Southbridge supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD

Realtek^®ALC850 8-channel CODEC

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

AI Audio

LAN

Supports Audio Sensing and Retasking Technology

Marvell^®88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller

Supports Marvell^®Virtual Cable Tester technology

Supports POST Network-diagnostic program

USB

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

AI Overclocking

ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS JumperFree

CPU, Memory, and chipset voltage adjustable

Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 200 MHz up

to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Special features

ASUS PEG Link

ASUS AI NET2

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS MyLogo2

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BIOS features

Rear panel

4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3

1 x Parallel port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

8-channel audio port

Internal

connectors

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

2 x IDE connectors

2 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Power fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Serial port connector (COM port)

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x GAME/MIDI connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x Internal audio (CD/AUX) connectors

System panel connector

Power

Requirement

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)

ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

Form Factor

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Support CD

contents

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS Live Update Utility

Antivirus software (OEM version)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies

it supports.

Product

introduction

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS^®A8V-E SE motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,

making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,

check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

Cables

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2 x Serial ATA signal cables

2 x Serial ATA power cables

1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables

1 x 40-conductor IDE cable

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

I/O shield

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

AMD Dual-Core Architecture

The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two

physical CPU cores with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet

demands for more powerful computing. See page 1-9.

Latest processor technology

The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on

AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark

introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. These processors

provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment

protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.

See page 1-9.

HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point

link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated

circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to

48 times faster than other existing technologies.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that

dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount

of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

Dual Channel DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the

motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/

266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required

bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.

See page 1-13.

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Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA

interfaces. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables

with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data

transfer rate. See page 1-25 for details.

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect

technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point

serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by

carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with

existing PCI specifications. See page 1-19 for details.

AI Audio technology

The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850

CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible

multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides

Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes

the Realtek^®proprietary UAJ^®(Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages

1-22 and 1-23 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF

interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into

a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio

and speaker systems. See page 1-23 for details.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the

12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is

backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-21, 1-23 and 1-27 for

details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond

Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations

per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC

monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical

components. See section “2.5.4 Hardware Monitor” on page 2-32.

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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

AI NET 2

AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet

cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the

condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s).

During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN

cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter

accuracy. See page 2-21 for details.

Precision Tweaker

Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to gradually

increase the CPU and memory voltage to achieve maximum system

performance. See page 2-21 for details.

PEG Link mode

This feature allows you to adjust the PCI Express graphics frequency

according to your system configuration for optimized graphics

performance. See page 2-22 for details.

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD

in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection

eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to

the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page

2-32 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and

add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard

components or change any motherboard settings.

•

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to

a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

•

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,

and/or components.

Onboard LEDs

The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights

up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off

mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and

unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any

motherboard component.

SB_PWR

A8V-E SE

OFF

Standby

Power

Powered

Off

A8V-E SE Onboard LED

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis

to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage

motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the

chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the

rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the

motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

KBPWR

CPU_FAN

USBPW34

USBPW12

Super

I/O

USB12

LAN_USB34

Top:Rear Speaker Out

Center:

Side Speaker Out

Below:

Center/Subwoofer

ATX12V

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Bottom:Mic In

VIA

K8T890

Marvell

88E8053

PWR_FAN

PCIEX1_1

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CHA_FAN

PCIEX16

VIA

SATA2

SATA1

CR2032 3V

VT8237R

CLRTC

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCIEX1_2

USB56

USB78

PCI1

PCI2

FP_AUDIO

COM1

4Mb

BIOS

AUX

ALC850

PCI3

GAME

CHASSIS

SB_PWR

PANEL

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force

(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX, AMD Athlon 64™ or AMD

Sempron™ processor.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications

faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the marked corner (with

gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark

should match a specific corner on the

socket to ensure correct installation.

Gold triangle

1.6.2 Installling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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A8V-E SE CPU Socket 939

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing

towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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2. Unlock the socket by pressing

the lever sideways, then lift it up

to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise

the CPU does not fit in completely.

3. Position the CPU above the

socket such that the CPU corner

with the gold triangle matches

the socket corner with a small

triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the

socket until it fits in place.

Gold triangle

Small triangle

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into

the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push

down the socket lever to secure

the CPU. The lever clicks on the

side tab to indicate that it is

locked.

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1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan

The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2

processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only qualified 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.

•

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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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module

base.

3. 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.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to

secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan

cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

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Do not forget to connect

the CPU fan connector!

Hardware monitoring errors

can occur if you fail to plug

this connector.

A8V-E SE CPU Fan connector

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual

Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

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A8V-E SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

Channel

Sockets

Channel A

Channel B

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

1.7.2 Memory Configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC

or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory

configurations in this section.

•

For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)

installed per channel must be the same for better performance

(DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2).

•

Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules

from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

on the next page for details.

•

Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than

4 GB of system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory

modules.

Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips

or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this

motherboard.

Due to CPU limitation, install on Channel B slots for a single-channel

memory configuration.

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Table 1

Recommended memory configurations

Sockets

Mode

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Single-channel

Dual-channel*

(1)

(2)

—

Populated

—

Populated

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:

• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets O R

• install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1

(blue sockets)

DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

D I M M s u p p o r t

S i z e

V e n d o r

M o d e l

B r a n d S i d e ( s )

C o m p o n e n t

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

KINGSTON

SAMSUNG

MICRON

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Side(s): SS - Single Sided

DIMM Support:

DS - Double Sided

A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory

configuration.

B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black

slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR400 Qualified

Vendors List.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs

or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage

to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by

DDR DIMM notch

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such

that the notch on the DIMM

matches the break on the

socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clips

snap back in place and the DIMM

is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the

retaining clips outward to unlock

the DIMM.

DDR DIMM notch

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining

clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following

sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing

expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and

damage motherboard components.

We recommended to install the memory modules first before installing a

PCI Express x16 card.

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that

came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already

installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep

the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the

software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.

See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

I R Q

Priority

Standard Function

System Timer

Keyboard Controller

–

Re-direct to IRQ#9

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Communications Port (COM1)*

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Floppy Disk Controller

Printer Port (LPT1)*

System CMOS/Real Time Clock

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1

shared

—

shared

—

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

—

shared

—

PCI E x1 slot 1

shared

—

PCI E x1 slot 2

—

PCI E x16 slot

—

Onboard USB controller 1

Onboard USB controller 2

Onboard USB controller 3

Onboard USB controller 4

Onboard USB 2.0 controller

Onboard LAN

—

shared

—

shared

—

shared

—

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support

“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,

conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system

unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a

LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and

other cards that comply with PCI

specifications. The figure shows a

LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI

Express x16 graphic cards that

comply with the PCI Express

specifications. The following figure

shows a graphics card installed on

the PCI Express x16 slot.

1.8.6 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.

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1.9 Jumpers

1 . Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system

setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard

button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include

system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the

cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to

pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS

setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC

jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

CLRTC

A8V-E SE

1 2

2 3

Normal

Clear CMOS

(Default)

A8V-E SE Clear RTC RAM

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to

overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU

Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS

can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

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2 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,

USBPW56, USBPW78)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power

mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up

from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,

power supply in reduced power mode).

USBPW34

USBPW12

1 2

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

A8V-E SE

USBPW78

USBPW56

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

A8V-E SE USB device wake-up

•

The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can

provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,

the system would not power up.

The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply

capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

3 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up

the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is

the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can

supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in

the BIOS.

KBPWR

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

A8V-E SE

A8V-E SE Keyboard power setting

Refer

of the

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

3 4

1 . Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,

or other devices.

2 . LAN RJ-45 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local

Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below

for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

ACT/LINK SPEED

ACT/LINK LED

Status Description

SPEED LED

LED

Status

OFF

Description

OFF

No link

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps connection

1 Gbps connection

GREEN

BLINKING

Linked

ORANGE

GREEN

LAN port

Data activity

3 . Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear

speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

4 . Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side

speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

5 . Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD

player, or other audio sources.

6 . Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a

speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the

function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

7 . Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

8 . Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects

the center/subwoofer speakers.

Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function

of the audio ports 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration

Port

Headset

2-channel

4-channel

6-channel

8-channel

Light Blue

Lime

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Line In

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Pink

Mic In

Gray

•

Rear Speaker Out

•

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer

Black

•

Yellow Orange

Center/Subwoofer

9 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio

output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

13. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other

end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable

connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A8V-E

DELUXE

PIN 1

A8V-E SE Floppy disk drive connector

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2 . IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The

Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue

connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black

connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical

drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/

100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk

drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting

its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the

jumper settings.

•

The 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 UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE

devices.

A8V-E SE

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

A8V-E SE IDE connectors

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3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

A8V-E SE

SATA2

SATA1

A8V-E SE SATA connectors

Important notes on Serial ATA

•

The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD) is available

only if you are using Windows^®2000/XP.

•

Install the Windows^®2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows^®XP

Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA.

4 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot

opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM1

A8V-E SE

PIN 1

A8V-E SE COM port connector

The Serial port module is purchased separately.

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5 . CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors

(3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W

max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W 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. Lack of

sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard

components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the

fan connectors!

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

A8V-E SE

CHA_FAN

A8V-E SE Fan connectors

6 . Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card.

A8V-E SE

AUX

A8V-E SE Internal audio connectors

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7 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME

module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a

slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors

comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps

connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

damage the motherboard!

A8V-E SE

USB56

USB78

A8V-E SE USB 2.0 connectors

The USB/GAME port module is purchased separately.

8 . Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

that supports legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the

front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

A8V-E SE

FP_AUDIO

A8V-E SE Front panel audio connector

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9 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power

supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one

orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the

connectors completely fit.

•

Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit

(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended

for a fully-configured system.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;

otherwise, the system will not boot up.

Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The

system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is

inadequate.

•

You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to

install additional devices.

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

ATX12V

GND

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

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+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

A8V-E SE ATX power connectors

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10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)

This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot

opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port

connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices

for playing or editing audio files.

A8V-E SE

GAME

A8V-E SE Game connector

The USB/GAME port module is purchased separately.

11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or

switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch

cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a

high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is

removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis

intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted

with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to

use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

A8V-E SE

CHASSIS

(Default)

A8V-E SE Chassis alarm lead

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12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED

SPEAKER

PANEL

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IDE LED

RESET

SMI PWR

Requires an ATX power supply.

A8V-E SE System panel connector

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to

the connector description below for details.

•

System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the

chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED

lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the

system is in sleep mode.

•

System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning

speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD

Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

•

Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWR)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power

button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF

mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for

more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for

system reboot without turning off the system power.

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This chapter tells how to change

the system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions

of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

BIOS setup

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a

bootable floppy disk.)

2. 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.)

3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the

motherboard support CD.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows^®environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy

disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original

motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows^®XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows^®desktop, then select M y

Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2

Floppy Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

options field, then click Start.

Windows^®2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows^®2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows^®2000 CD to the optical drive.

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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.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable

floppy disk.

2.1.2 Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the

AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using

this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file

to A8V-E_SE.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the

wrong BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software

folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you

created earlier.

4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the

floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash

Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

awdflash then press

<Enter>. The Award

BIOS Flash Utility screen

appears.

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

DATE: 09/10/2004

File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

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6. Type the BIOS file name

in the File Name to

Program field, then

press <Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00

DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)

7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file.

The following screen appears.

8. The utility verifies the

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

BIOS file in the floppy

disk and starts flashing

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the BIOS file.

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK

No Update

Write Fail

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!

9. The utility displays a

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Flashing Complete

message indicating that

you have successfully

flashed the BIOS file.

Press <F1> to restart

the system.

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DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK

F1 Reset

No Update

Write Fail

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2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file

You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You

can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the

flashing process.

To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section.

2. Press <Y> when the

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

utility prompts you to

save the current BIOS

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DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Save current BIOS as:

file. The following screen

appears.

Message:

3. Type a filename for the

current BIOS file in the

Save current BIOS

as field, then press

<Enter>.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00

DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Checksum: DAD6H

Save current BIOS as: old.bin

Message: Please Wait!

4. The utility saves the

current BIOS file to the

floppy disk, then returns

to the BIOS flashing

process.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00

DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E_SE.BIN

Now Backup System BIOS to

File!

Message: Please Wait!

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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating

process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard

support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the

updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the CD for the BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the

corrupted BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Pass

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 a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk :

1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then 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.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy drive

for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the

corrupted BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Fail

Detecting floppy drive A media...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing

so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this

motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the

latest BIOS file.

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2.1.5 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.

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.

3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST

4. Insert the floppy disk

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

that contains the BIOS

file to the floppy disk

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Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V

drive then press

<Enter>. The following

screen appears.

File Name to Program:

Message: Please wait...

5. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS

update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to

prevent system boot failure!

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2.1.6 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update

the motherboard BIOS in Windows^®environment. The ASUS Update utility

allows you to:

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard

package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network

or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update

VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Quit all Windows^®applications before you update the BIOS using this

utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows^®desktop by clicking

Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from

the Internet option from the

drop-down menu, then click

Next.

3. Select the ASUS FTP site

nearest you to avoid network

traffic, or click Auto Select.

Click Next.

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4. From the FTP site, select the

BIOS version that you wish to

download. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself

through the Internet. Always

update the utility to avail all

its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows^®desktop by

clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a

file option from the drop-down

menu, then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Open window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that

you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,

reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section

explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change

the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can

enable the security password feature or change the power management

settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS

Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and

record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip.

The LPC 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, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.

You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this

last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being

a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus

and make your selections from the available options using the navigation

keys.

•

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most

conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes

unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings

to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit

Menu.”

•

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference

purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your

screen.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS

file for this motherboard and .

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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar

Configuration fields

General help

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

System Time

System Date

Language

15 : 30 : 36

Wed, Sep 15 2004

[English]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Legacy Diskette A:

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Change the day, month,

year and century.

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

HDD SMART Monitoring

[ST321122A]

[ASUS CDS520/A]

[None]

[Disabled]

Installed Memory

256MB

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

Sub-menu items

Legend bar

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main

For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power

For changing the advanced power management (APM)

configuration

Boot

Exit

For changing the system boot configuration

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the

keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

•

The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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

information.

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2.2.3 Legend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend

bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following

table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding

functions.

Navigation Key

<F1>

Function

Displays the General Help screen

Loads setup default values

<F5>

<Esc>

Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu

from a sub-menu

Left or Right arrow

Up or Down arrow

Selects the menu item to the left or right

Moves the highlight up or down between fields

Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the

highlighted field

Page Up or + (plus)

Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted

field

<Enter>

<F10>

Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

Saves changes and exit

2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have

their respective menu items.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam

has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press

<Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is

user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.

You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when

selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to

display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with

the configuration options for that item.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

System Time

System Date

15 : 30 : 36

Wed, Sep 15 2004

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Legacy Diskette A:

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Specifies the capacity

and physical size of

diskette drive A.

Legacy Diskette A:

[ST321122A]

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

HDD SMART Monitoring

[ASUS CDS520/A]

[None]

Disabled

..... [ ]

360K , 5.25 in.

[None]

[Disabled]

1.2M , 5.25 in.

..... [ ]

720K , 3.5 in.

1.44M, 3.5 in.

2.88M, 3.5 in.

..... [ ]

Installed Memory

256MB

..... [ ]

↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

→←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

Pop-up menu

2.2.8 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the

selected item.

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2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears,

giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu

screen items and how to navigate through them.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

System Time

System Date

15 : 30 : 36

Wed, Jun 15 2005

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Legacy Diskette A:

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Change the day, month,

year and century.

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Secondary IDE Master

Secondary IDE Slave

HDD SMART Monitoring

[ST321122A]

[ASUS CDS520/A]

[None]

[Disabled]

Installed Memory

256MB

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [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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2.3.4 Primary and Secondary 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Primary IDE Master

Select Menu

Primary IDE Master

Access Mode

[Auto]

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to

select

Capacity

13579 MB

Cylinder

Head

26310

Sector

PIO Mode

UDMA Mode

Transfer Mode

[Auto]

UDMA 4

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items

(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not

user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the

system.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for

the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already

formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect

parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive

parameters. If no drive is installed select [None].

Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive.

Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to

[Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have

the correct configuration information supplied by the drive

manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to

recognize the installed hard disk.

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Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not

configurable.

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

Head

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not

configurable.

Sector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

PIO Mode

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3]

[Mode 4]

UDMA Mode

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.

Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to

active.

2.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring

Enables or disables the hard disk Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting

Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.6 Installed Memory

Shows the size of installed memory.

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2.4 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

JumperFree Configuration

LAN Cable Status

PEG Link Mode

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press Enter to Set

CPU Configuration

Chipset

PCIPnP

Onboard Device Configuration

USB Configuration

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

JumperFree Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Frequency Configuration

CPU Multiplier

[Auto]

Hammer Vid control

Memory Voltage Adjustment

CPU Vcore Offset

[Startup]

[2.75 V]

[+100 mv]

Frequency Configuration

The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected

by the BIOS.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Frequency Configuration

[Auto]

Select Menu

Spread Spectrum

Item Specific Help

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU

x PCIEx Clock

PCI clock Sync. to CPU

x PCI Clock

[Enable]

100MHz

[Enabled]

33.0 MHz

[200MHz]

CPU Clock

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Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]

Enables or disables the PCI Express™ synchronous clock to the CPU.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIEx Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Allows you to set the PCI Express clock frequency. This item is

user-configurable only when the PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU item is

set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press

<Enter> then key-in desired PCI Express clock frequency within range.

PCI clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]

Enables or disables the PCI synchronous clock to the CPU.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Allows you to set the PCI clock frequency. This item is

user-configurable only when the PCI clock Sync. to CPU item is

set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press

<Enter> then key-in desired PCI clock frequency within range.

CPU Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus

and PCI bus. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the

BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.

Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become

unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

CPU Multiplier [Auto]

Sets the CPU multiplier. The configuration options vary depending on the

type of CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4] [x4.5] [x5] [x5.5]

[x6] [x6.5] [x7] [x7.5] [x8] [x8.5] [x9] [x9.5] [x10] [x10.5] [x11]

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Hammer Vid control [Startup]

Sets the Hammer Voltage ID control. Configuration options: [Startup]

[1.5625v] [1.550 v] [1.5375v] [1.525 v] [1.5125v] [1.500 v] [1.4875v]

[1.475 v] [1.4625v] [1.450 v] [1.4375v] [1.425 v] [1.4125v] [1.400 v]

[1.3875v] [1.375 v] [1.3625v] [1.350 v] [1.3375v] [1.325 v] [1.3125v]

[1.300 v] [1.2875v] [1.275 v] [1.2625v] [1.250 v] [1.2375v] [1.225 v]

[1.2125v] [1.200 v] [1.1875v] [1.175 v] [1.1625v] [1.150 v] [1.1375v]

[1.125 v] [1.1125v] [1.100 v] [1.0875v] [1.075 v] [1.0625v] [1.050 v]

[1.0375v] [1.025 v] [1.0125v] [1.000 v] [0.9875v] [0.975 v] [0.9625v]

[0.950 v] [0.9375v] [0.925 v] [0.9125v] [0.900 v] [0.8875v] [0.875 v]

[0.8625v] [0.850 v] [0.8375v] [0.825 v] [0.8125v] [0.800 v]

Memory Voltage Adjustment [2.75 V]

Sets the memory adjustment voltage. Configuration options: [2.60 V]

[2.65 V] [2.70 V] [2.75 V] [2.80 V] [2.85 V] [2.90 V] [2.95 V] [3.00 V]

CPU VCore Offset [+100 mv]

Sets the CPU Vcore offset voltage.

Configuration options: [+100 mv] [+200 mv]

2.4.2 LAN Cable Status

The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network

(LAN) cable.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

LAN Cable Status

Select Menu

POST Check LAN Cable

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

Pair

1-2

3-6

4-5

7-8

Status

Open

Length

N/A

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.4.3 PEG Link Mode

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

PEG Link Mode

[Auto]

Select Menu

PEG Link Mode

Item Specific Help

PEG Link Mode [Auto]

Allows you to enhance the performance of your PCI Express graphics card.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster]

2.4.4 CPU Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Select Menu

CPU Type

CPU Speed

Cache RAM

AMD Dual Core Processor 4200+

Item Specific Help

2200MHz

512K x2

Current FSB Frequency

200 MHz

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control

[Disabled]

AMD K8 Cool ‘n’ Quiet control [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or set the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly with

monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use

the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan

speed according to your system loading.

2.4.5 Chipset

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Chipset

Select Menu

DRAM Configuration

Upstream LDT Bus Width

Item Specific Help

[16 bit]

[Auto]

[By Auto]

[Auto]

[Enable]

[PCI Slot]

[+1.6 V]

Downstream LDT Bus Width

LDT Bus Frequency

VLink Mode Selection

PEG Data Scrambling

PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling

Init Display First

DRAM timing and

control

Chipset Vcore Adjustment

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DRAM Configuration

The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information

auto-detected by the BIOS.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

DRAM Configuration

Select Menu

Current DRAM Frequency

Timing Mode

x Memclock index value (MHz)

x CAS# latency (Tcl)

x Min RAS# active time(Tras)

x RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd)

x Row precharge Time (Trp)

x 1T/2T Memory Timing

H/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping

MTRR mapping mode

200 MHz

[Auto]

200Mhz

2.5

Item Specific Help

Place an artificial

memory clock limit on

the system. Memory is

prevented from

running faster than

this frequency.

[Enabled]

[Continous]

[Enabled]

[At least One]

Master ECC Enabled

ECC Memory Interlock

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

Current DRAM Frequency

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

Timing Mode [Auto]

Sets the timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

Memclock index value (Mhz) [200Mhz]

Sets the memory clock index value. Configuration options: [100Mhz]

[133Mhz] [166Mhz] [200Mhz] [216Mhz] [233Mhz] [250Mhz]

CAS# latency (Tcl) [2.5]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time

the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [2.0] [2.5]

[3.0]

Min RAS# active time (Tras) [8T]

Sets the minimum RAS# active time. Configuration options: [5] [6]

[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [4T]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and

the read/write command. Configuration options: [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

[7]

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Row precharge Time (Trp) [Auto]

Sets the Row precharge time. Configuration options: [2] [3] [4] [5]

[6] [7]

1T/2T Memory Timing [2T]

Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [1T] [2T]

H/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Enabled]

Enables or disables the hardware DRAM remapping when using 4G of

system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

MTRR mapping mode [Continous]

Sets the MTRR mapping mode.

Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete]

Master ECC Enable [Enable]

Enables or disables the master ECC.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

ECC Memory Interlock [At Least One]

Sets the ECC memory interlock. Configuration options: [At Least One]

[All Are]

Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Sets the upstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width.

Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]

Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Sets the downstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width.

Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]

LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]

Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [1 GHz] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz]

[200 MHz]

VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]

Sets the VLink mode. Configuration options: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1]

[Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

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PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]

Disables or enables the PCI Express™ graphics data scrambling.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable]

PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]

Disables or enables the PCI Express™ 0 to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot

device. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx]

Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.5 V]

Sets the chipset vcore adjustment voltage.

Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V]

2.4.6 PCI PnP

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Frequency/Voltage control

[No]

Select Menu

Plug & Play O/S

Item Specific Help

Resources Controlled By

x IRQ Resources

Assign IRQ for VGA

[Auto]

Select Yes if you are

using a Plug and Play

capable operating

system. Select No if you

need the BIOS to

[Enabled]

** PCI Express relative items **

Maximum Payload Size

[4096]

configure non-boot

devices.

Plug & Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], the 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]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and

Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the

IRQ DMA and memory base address fields.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ

Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section

“IRQ Resources” for information on how to enable this item.

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IRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By

item is set to Manual.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

IRQ Resources

Select Menu

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-12 assigned to

IRQ-14 assigned to

IRQ-15 assigned to

[PCI Device]

Item Specific Help

Legacy ISA for devices

compliant with the

original PC AT bus

specification, PCI/ISA

PnP for devices

compliant with the

Plug and Play standard

whether designed for

PCI or ISA bus

architecture

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

→←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

IRQ-xx assigned to

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]

Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card

requests for an IRQ. When set to [Disabled], the BIOS does not assign an

IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Sets the maximum payload size in bytes for PCI Express devices.

Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

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2.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Onboard Device Configuration

Select Menu

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

OnChip SATA

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[RAID]

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable Onboard

1394 device support.

SATA Mode

Onboard AC97 Audio

Serial Port1 Address

Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Mode Select

ECP MOde Use DMA

Game Port Address

Midi Port Address

Midi Port IRQ

[Auto]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[ECP+EPP]

[EPP1.7]

[3]

[201]

[330]

[10]

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

→←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

OnBoard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN

controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA Serial ATA controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode [RAID]

Allows you to set the onboard VIA SATA RAID controller mode.

Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID]

Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set the onboard AC97 audio controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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] [Auto]

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Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version.

Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Game Port Address [201]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]

Midi Port Address [330]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]

Midi Port IRQ [10]

Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10]

2.4.8 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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

USB Configuration

Select Menu

OnChip USB Controller

USB 2.0 Controller

USB Legacy support

[Enabled]

[Auto]

Item Specific Help

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy

operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power

Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

Select Menu

ACPI Suspend Type

ACPI APIC support

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

[S1&S3]

[Enabled]

Item Specific Help

Select the ACPI state

used for System

Suspend.

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]

2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit

(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the

RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.5.3 APM Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

APM Configuration

Select Menu

PS2KB Wakeup from S5

[Disabled]

Item Specific Help

PS2MS Wakeup from S5

USB Resume from S3

Power Up On PCI Devices

Modem Ring Resume

Power On By RTC Alarm

x Date (of Month)

When Select Password,

Please press ENTER key

to change Password

Max 8 numbers.

x Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss)

Restore on AC Power Loss

PWR Button < 4 secs

0 : 0 : 0

[Power Off]

[Instant Off]

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

→←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set

specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl+ESC] [Power Key]

PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse

to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that

provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system

through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power

supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the

computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in

Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 Date (of Month) and Resume Time

(hh:mm:ss) become configurable with set values.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Date (of Month) [0]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display

the Day of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified

range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]

Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

To set the time of alarm:

1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the

hour field.

2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.

3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>.

4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>.

6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power

loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.

When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,

whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more

than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]

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2.5.4 Hardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values

automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan

feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

the configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Hardware Monitor

Select Menu

M/B Temperature

34ºC/ 93ºF

47ºC/118ºF

0 RPM

Item Specific Help

Current CPU1 Temperature

Chassis Fan speed

CPU Fan speed

Power Fan speed

VCORE Voltage

+12V Voltage

+3.3V Voltage

+5VCC Voltage

Q-FAN Function

x CPU Target Temperature

x Temperature Tolerance

x Minimum FAN Duty Cycle

x FAN Step Time

4265 RPM

7500 RPM

[ 1.64V]

[ 11.35V]

[ 3.36V]

[ 5.22V]

[Disabled]

45ºC/113ºF

3ºC

11/16

0.1 sec

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

→←: Select Menu

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

M/B Temperature

Current CPU Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.

Chassis Fan Speed

CPU Fan Speed

Power Fan Speed

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

Chassis, CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the

fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items

are not user-configurable.

VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC

Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output

through the onboard voltage regulators. These items are not

user-configurable.

Q-FAN Function [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the ASUS Q-Fan function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan temperature threshold when the CPU fan

speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature.

Configuration options: [10ºC/50ºF] [15ºC/59ºF] [20ºC/68ºF] [25ºC/77ºF]

[30ºC/86ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] [40ºC/104ºF] [45ºC/113ºF] [50ºC/122ºF]

[55ºC/131ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [65ºC/149ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [75ºC/167ºF]

[80ºC/176ºF] [85ºC/185ºF]

Temperature Tolerance [3ºC]

Allows you to set the CPU temperature tolerance value.

Configuration options: [0ºC] [1ºC] [2ºC] [3ºC] [4ºC] [5ºC] [6ºC] [7ºC]

Minimum FAN Duty Cycle [11/16]

Allows you to set the minimum fan duty cycle.

Configuration options: [11/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16]

FAN Step Time [0.1 sec]

Allows you to select the fan speed time interval. Configuration options:

[0.1 sec] [0.2 sec] [0.3 sec] [0.4 sec] [0.5 sec] [0.6 sec] [0.7 sec]

[0.8 sec] [0.9 sec] [1.0 sec] [1.1 sec] [1.2 sec] [1.3 sec] [1.4 sec]

[1.5 sec] [1.6 sec]

2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

Boot Device Priority

Removable Drives

Hard Disk Drives

CDROM Drives

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

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2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

Boot Device Priority

Select Menu

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

4th Boot Device

[Removable]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

Item Specific Help

Select your boot

device priority

[Disabled]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]

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]

2.6.2 Removable Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Removable Drives

Select Menu

1. Floppy Disks

Item Specific Help

1. Floppy Disks

Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.

2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Removable Drives

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXX

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

1. 1st Master: XXXXXX

Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.

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2.6.4 CDROM Drives

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

CDROM Drives

Select Menu

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

Item Specific Help

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system.

2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Boot Settings Configuration

Case Open Warning [Disabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Quick Boot

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Bootup Num-Lock

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[On]

Press [Enter] to

enable or disable.

Typematic Rate Setting

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

x Typematic Delay (Msec)

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

Full Screen LOGO

[Disabled]

250

[Non-OS2]

[Enabled]

[All, But Keyboard]

Halt On

Case Open Warning [Disabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,

clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enables or disables the quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips

certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,

clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay

(Msec) becomes user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate

Setting is enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a

key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.

Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating

system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.

Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the

ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Allows you to error report type.

Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard]

[All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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2.6.6 Security

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Boot Settings Configuration

Select Menu

Supervisor Password

User Password

Clear

Item Specific Help

Password Check

[Setup]

Supervisor password

controls full access,

<Enter> to change

password.

Supervisor Password

User Password

These fields allow you to set passwords:

To set a password:

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8)

alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters

again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to

Set.

To clear the password:

1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following

message appears:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!

Press any key to continue...

2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to

Clear.

A note about passwords

The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program

preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to

boot the system preventing unauthorized use.

Forgot your password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password

information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need

to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for

instructions.

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Password Check

This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS

setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before

entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before

entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

2.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values

for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Exit

Select Menu

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

Item Specific Help

This option save data

to CMOS and exiting

the setup menu.

F1:Help

ESC: Exit

↑↓ : Select Item

-/+: Change Value

Enter: Select Sub-menu

F5: Setup Defaults

F10: Save and Exit

→←: Select Menu

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the

options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the

Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.

An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even

when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation

window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,

the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save

your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while

exiting.

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Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you

made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than

System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation

before exiting.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the

parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you

press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default

values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before

saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.

Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

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This chapter describes the contents

of the support CD that comes with

the motherboard package.

Software

support

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows^®2000/XP operating systems (OS).

Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize

the features of your hardware.

•

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to

your OS documentation for detailed information.

•

Make sure that you install Windows^®2000 Service Pack 4 or the

Windows^®XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the

drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the

drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all

motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time

without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to

display support

CD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

VIA 4 in 1 drivers

This item installs the following drivers:

- VIA Registry (INF) driver

- VIA ATAPI vendor support driver

- VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.

VIA IDE RAID Controller driver

Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application. Refer to the

README.HTM file found in /Drivers/VIARAID/6420RAID of the motherboad

support CD for help on VIA RAID configurations.

Make VIA 6420 Driver Disk

Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 6420 RAID

configuration.

PCI Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell^®Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that

provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.

ALC850 Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek^®ALC850 audio controller and application.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

Launches the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard.)

3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the

motherboard supports.

Marvell Yukon VCT Application

Installs the Marvell^®Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. The VCT

is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults

and shorts.

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

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS

website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet

connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

ASUS AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software

Installs the ASUS AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! software.

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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft^®DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX^®9.0 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.

Anti-virus Utility

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses

that destroys data.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe^®Acrobat^®Reader that allows you to open, view, and

print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

3.2.4 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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