Asus E2938 User Manual

Commando  
 
Contents  
Notices........................................................................................................ vii  
Safety information .................................................................................... viii  
Chapter 1:  
Product introduction  
Chapter 2:  
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Contents  
Chapter 3:  
Chapter 4:  
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Chapter 5:  
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ASUS MyLogo3............................................................ 5-8  
SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility....................... 5-10  
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 5-37  
Appendix:  
Intel® EM64T..................................................................................A-1  
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications  
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the  
electrical outlet before relocating the system.  
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the  
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are  
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system  
before you add a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure  
that all power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.  
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.  
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,  
contact your local power company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all  
the manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the  
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in  
any area where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical  
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local  
regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
the motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This guide contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new  
technology it supports.  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers  
and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down  
the system.  
Chapter 4: 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 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package.  
Appendix: CPU features  
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the  
motherboard supports.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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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>  
Comma nd  
Means that you must type the command exactly  
as shown, then supply the required item or value  
enclosed in brackets.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /i[filename]  
a f udos / i c omma ndo. r om  
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Commando specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core2 Extreme / Core2  
Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 /  
Celeron® D Processors  
Intel® Quad-core CPU Ready  
Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors  
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list  
Chipset  
Intel® P965 / ICH8R with Intel® Fast Memory Access  
Technology  
System bus  
Memory  
1066 / 800 / 533 MHz  
4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 800 / 667 / 533 MHz, non  
ECC, un-buffered memory  
Dual channel memory architecture  
* Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for Memory  
QVL (Qualify Vendor List)  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
2 x PCI Expressx16 (@ x16 and x4 mode)  
4 x PCI 2.2  
Southbridge  
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6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports  
Intel Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1,  
5, and 10  
JMicron® JMB363 PATA controller  
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1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices  
LAN  
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both featuring AI NET2  
Marvell® PCI-E and PCI Gigabit LAN controllers  
Audio  
SupremeFX audio card featuring ADI® 1988B CODEC  
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Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration,  
Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking  
Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O  
ASUS Noise Filter  
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DTS® Connect™  
IEEE 1394  
USB  
2 x IEEE 1394a ports (1 at mid-board; 1 at rear panel)  
10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board; 4 at rear panel)  
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Commando specifications summary  
Exclusive Overclocking  
features  
Extreme Tweaker  
Intelligent overclocking tools:  
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AI NOS(Non-delay Overclocking System)  
AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)  
ASUS AI Booster Utility  
O.C. Profile  
Overclocking protection:  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Unique features  
LCD Poster  
Onboard Switches: Power / Reset / Clr CMOS  
Q-Connector  
ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS MyLogo 3  
Rear panel I/O ports  
1 x LCD Poster  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
1 x PS/2 mouse (green)  
1 x S/PDIF output port (Optical + Coaxial)  
2 x LAN (RJ45) port  
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
1 x IEEE1394a port  
Internal I/O connectors  
3 x USB 2.0 connectors support six additional USB 2.0  
ports  
1 x Azalia Digital Header  
3 x thermal sensor connectors  
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector  
8 x Fan connectors: 1 x CPU / 1 x Power / 3 x Chassis /  
BIOS features  
Manageability  
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM  
BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ  
Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE  
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Commando specifications summary  
Accessories  
UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable  
FDD cable  
SATA cables  
SATA power cables  
I/O shield  
User's manual  
USB2.0 port module  
IEEE1394 port module  
3 in 1 Q-connector  
7 x cable ties  
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)  
Optional fan for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only  
Support DVD  
Drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update  
ASUS AI Suite  
ASUS AI Booster  
Futuremark® 3DMark® 06 Advanced Edition  
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus software (full version)  
Form factor  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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xiv  
This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
1
introduction  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® Commando motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it  
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
I/O modules  
ASUS Commando motherboard  
1 x 1-port IEEE 1394a module  
1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module  
Cables  
Serial ATA power and signal cables for 6 devices  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Cable ties  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
1 x ASUS Optional Fan  
1 x 3-in-1 ASUS Q-Connector Kit  
(USB, IEEE 1394, system panel; Retail version only)  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version)  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
ASUS Commando  
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1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1  
Product highlights  
Republic of Gamers  
The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best  
hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, and we  
welcome the best gamers to join in.  
In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, and bragging rights  
means everything. We believe in making statements and we excel in competitions.  
If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt,  
in the Republic of Gamers.  
Green ASUS  
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction  
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision  
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard  
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.  
Intel® Core™2 / Quad-core Processor Ready  
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775  
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1066 /  
800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the most powerful and energy efficient  
CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports the latest Intel® Quad-core  
processor, which is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic  
gamers with 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 2-6 for details.  
Intel P965 Chipset  
The Intel® P965 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 8GB  
of dual-channel DDR2 800/677/533 architecture, 1066/800 FSB (Front Side  
Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core CPU. It especially includes Intel®  
Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available  
memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.  
DDR2 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates  
of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest  
3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2  
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system  
performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s.  
See page 2-14 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology  
The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the  
Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® P965 Express chipset. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s  
specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with  
a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power  
Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more  
flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See page 2-28  
for details.  
RAID solution  
The Intel® P965 chipset incorporates six Serial ATA connectors with high  
performance RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 functions. Making this motherboard an ideal  
solution to enhance hard disk performance and data back up protection without the  
cost of add-on cards. See page 2-28 and 2-29 for details.  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video  
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals  
& other PC portable devices. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio  
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY/PHILIPS Digital Interface)  
jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and  
keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-25 and 2-26 for details.  
Dual Gigabit LAN solution  
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total  
solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express  
segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN,  
and file sharing requirements. See page 2-25 for details.  
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1.3.2  
Unique features  
8-phase cap-less Power design  
The 8-phase EL Capless Power Design demonstrates two hardcore commitments  
of ROG products: ultimate overclocking capability, and ultimate reliability. The 8-  
phase power design yields unparalleled superiority in the overclocking arena, while  
the cap-less design removes any worries of capacitor problems once and for all.  
Fanless Design  
The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal  
sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in  
quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to  
address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably in the  
following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe,  
heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most  
efficient manner.  
AI NOS(Non-Delay Overclocking System)  
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects  
the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed.  
See page 4-16 for details.  
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 Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. During the bootup  
process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and  
faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.  
Extreme Tweaker  
This feature allows you to fine tune the various voltage settings and gradually  
increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz  
increment to achieve maximum system performance.  
Optional fan (for water-cooling/passive-cooling only)  
The optional fan is specifically designed to provide sufficient airflow over the CPU  
power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized,  
ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page 2-13 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
ASUS Q-Connector  
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel  
cables in one easy step. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in  
one cable at a time, making connection quick and error-free. See pages 2-36 for  
details.  
ASUS LCD Poster  
The LCD Poster displays actual boot error messages instead of codes that other  
debug cards show. This unique feature allows you to easily find out which devices  
fail during the boot process, eliminating guesswork and allowing you to solve the  
problem immediately.  
Onboard Switches  
A power-on button, a resetbutton, and a clear CMOS button are onboard to provide  
overclockers and gamers the convenience of fine-tuning performance when  
working on a bare (open-case) system. Press the power-on button to wake up  
the system, the reset button to reboot, and the clear CMOS button to clear setup  
information when the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 2-37 for details.  
ASUS Multi-language BIOS  
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the  
available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration.  
See page 4-12 for details.  
ASUS MyLogo3  
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add  
style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the  
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the  
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system  
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the  
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.  
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Supreme FX features  
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,  
video conference and recording.  
Noise Filter  
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like  
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates  
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.  
DTS® Connect  
This feature is consists of two elements: DTS interactive and DTS NEO:PC.  
DTS interactive re-encodes your stereo or multi-channel sound into a DTS  
audio signal and send it out from your PC to any DTS enabled system. While  
DTS NEO:PC turns your stereo audio such as MP3, WMA, CD, and other  
sound format into a convincing multi-channel audio experience.  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently  
store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the  
CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite  
settings. See page 4-38 for details.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a  
USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined  
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update  
your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash  
utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
This chapter lists the hardware setup  
procedures that you have to perform  
when installing system components. It  
includes description of the jumpers and  
connectors on the motherboard.  
Hardware  
2
information  
2.1  
Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components  
or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal  
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to  
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic  
pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power  
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power  
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, and/or components.  
Onboard LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that  
the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you  
should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or  
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location  
of the onboard LED.  
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SB_PWR  
COMMANDO  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
COMMANDO Onboard LED  
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2.2  
Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to  
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the  
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in  
the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the  
chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2  
Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3  
Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
EATX12V  
PWR_FAN  
CPU_FAN  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
SPDIF_O1  
E1394  
LGA775  
LAN2_USB34  
LAN1_USB12  
Marvell  
88E8056  
Intel®  
P965  
AUDIO1  
OPT_TEMP1  
ADH  
OPT_FAN1  
PCI1  
JMicron  
JMB363  
®
CHA_FAN2  
PCIEX16_1  
W83791G  
COMMANDO  
CHASSIS  
PCI2  
Intel®  
ICH8R  
PCI3  
PCIEX16_2  
PCI4  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium BATTERY  
CMOS Power  
TSB43AB22A  
SB_PWR  
CHA_FAN3  
CLRTC_EN  
IE1394_2  
USB910  
USB56  
USB78  
OPT_TEMP3 OPT_TEMP2  
OPT_FAN3  
OPT_FAN2  
CHA_FAN1  
PWR_SW RST_SW CLR_CMOS  
PANEL  
Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and  
internal connectors.  
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2.2.4  
Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
2-14  
2-22  
2-22  
1.  
2.  
3.  
DDR2 DIMM slots  
PCI slots  
PCI Express x16 slots  
Jumper  
Page  
2-23  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-25  
2-26  
2-26  
2-26  
2-26  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
PS/2 mouse port (green)  
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port  
LCD Poster  
LAN 2 (RJ-45) port  
LAN 1 (RJ-45) port  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4  
IEEE 1394a port  
Optical S/PDIF Out port  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
Supreme FX  
Page  
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2-26  
1.  
2.  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Microphone port (pink)  
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2-26  
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Center/Subwoofer port (orange)  
Side Speaker Out port (gray)  
Rear Speaker Out port (black)  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the  
Intel® Quad-core / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium®  
D/ Pentium® 4 and Celeron® D processors.  
Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector to ensure  
system stability.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on  
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer  
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP  
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost  
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes  
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts  
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/  
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.3.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
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COMMANDO  
COMMANDO CPU Socket 775  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you  
and the load lever is on your left.  
2.  
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is  
released from the retention tab.  
Retention tab  
Load lever  
A
PnP cap  
B
This side of the socket box  
should face you.  
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you  
are installing a CPU.  
3.  
Lift the load lever in the direction of  
the arrow to a 135º angle.  
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