Asus K8N VM User Manual

K8N-VM  
Contents  
Notices................................................................................................ vi  
Safety information ............................................................................. vii  
k8N-VM specifications summary ........................................................viii  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
Product highlights................................................... 1-2  
Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4  
1.4  
1.5  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-6  
1.5.1  
1.5.2  
1.5.3  
1.5.4  
Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6  
Placement direction ................................................ 1-7  
Screw holes............................................................. 1-7  
Layout contents ..................................................... 1-8  
1.6  
1.7  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9  
System memory.................................................................. 1-11  
1.7.1  
1.7.2  
1.7.3  
1.7.4  
Overview............................................................... 1-11  
Memory configurations .........................................1-11  
Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-12  
Removing a DIMM..................................................1-12  
1.8  
Expansion slots................................................................... 1-13  
1.8.1  
1.8.2  
1.8.3  
1.8.4  
1.8.5  
Installing an expansion card..................................1-13  
Configuring an expansion card..............................1-13  
PCI slots................................................................ 1-15  
PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-15  
PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-15  
1.9  
Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-16  
1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-19  
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-19  
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-20  
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Contents  
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  
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-2  
ASUS EZ Flash utility............................................... 2-3  
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6  
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8  
2.2  
BIOS setup program............................................................ 2-11  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
2.2.6  
2.2.7  
2.2.8  
2.2.9  
BIOS menu screen.................................................2-12  
Menu bar............................................................... 2-12  
Navigation keys.....................................................2-12  
Menu items ........................................................... 2-13  
Sub-menu items....................................................2-13  
Configuration fields...............................................2-13  
Pop-up window......................................................2-13  
Scroll bar............................................................... 2-13  
General help..........................................................2-13  
2.3  
Main menu........................................................................... 2-14  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
2.3.4  
System Time.........................................................2-14  
System Date .........................................................2-14  
Legacy Diskette A ...............................................2-14  
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;  
First and Second SATA.........................................2-15  
2.3.5  
2.3.6  
IDE Configuration ..................................................2-16  
System Information ..............................................2-17  
2.4  
Advanced menu.................................................................. 2-18  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
2.4.5  
2.4.6  
2.4.7  
AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration .........................2-18  
JumperFree Configuration.....................................2-19  
CPU Configuration.................................................2-20  
Chipset ................................................................. 2-20  
Onboard Devices Configuration.............................2-27  
PCI PnP.................................................................. 2-28  
USB Configuration.................................................2-29  
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Contents  
2.5  
Power menu........................................................................ 2-30  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
2.5.5  
Suspend Mode ......................................................2-30  
ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................2-30  
ACPI APIC Support ................................................2-30  
APM Configuration ................................................2-31  
Hardware Monitor..................................................2-32  
2.6  
2.7  
Boot menu.......................................................................... 2-34  
2.6.1  
2.6.2  
2.6.3  
Boot Device Priority..............................................2-34  
Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-35  
Security................................................................. 2-36  
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  
3.2.5  
Running the support CD.......................................... 3-2  
Drivers menu........................................................... 3-3  
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-4  
Manual menu........................................................... 3-5  
ASUS Contact information...................................... 3-6  
v
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  
manufacturerʼs 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 userʼs 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.  
vi  
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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K8N-VM specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors  
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous  
32-bit and 64-bit architecture  
Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet™ Technology  
Chipset  
Northbridge: NVIDIA® GeForce 6100  
Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce 410  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
1600 MT/s  
2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of  
unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR  
memory modules  
Expansion slots  
1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphic card  
1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot  
2 x PCI slots  
Graphics  
Storage  
Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 Graphics  
Processing Unit (GPU)  
NVIDIA® nForce 410 media and communications  
processor (MCP) supports:  
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four  
(4) hard disk drives  
- 2 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s hard disk  
drives support RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration  
NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology  
High Definition  
Audio  
ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
Supports Jack Sensing technology  
S/PDIF out interface  
LAN  
Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL  
external PHY  
USB  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports  
Special features  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS EZ Flash  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
Accessories  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x SATA cable  
1 x SATA power cable  
1 x FDD cable  
I/O Shield  
User manual  
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K8N-VM specifications summary  
BIOS features  
Rear panel  
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI  
2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x VGA  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x Serial port  
5.1 channel audio I/O ports  
Internal  
connectors  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD in audio connector  
1 x CPU fan connectors  
1 x S/PDIF Out connector  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports  
24-pin ATX power connector  
4-pin x ATX 12V power connector  
Power  
Requirement  
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)  
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant  
Form Factor  
Micro-ATX: 9.6 in. x 7.6 in. (24.5cm x 19.3cm)  
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME  
Manageability  
Support CD  
contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility  
ASUS Live Update utility  
Anti-virus 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  
1
introduction  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® K8N-VM 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  
ASUS K8N-VM motherboard  
1 x Serial ATA signal cable  
1 x Serial ATA power cable  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
Application CD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard supports AMDAthlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop  
processors. The AMDAthlon™ 64 is based on AMDʼs 64-bit architecture,  
which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86-  
64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in  
compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost  
of ownership and development.  
The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance  
needs of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver  
best-in-class performance for everyday computing. See page 1-9 for  
details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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 1-15 for details.  
Serial ATA II technology  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through  
the Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II 3 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, reduced voltage requirement. See  
page 1-22 for details.  
The Hot Swap function is supported only in RAID mode.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF  
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. 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 1-17, 1-19 and 1-23 for  
details.  
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS  
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even  
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or  
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support  
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection  
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for  
details.  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with  
customizable boot logos. See page 2-35 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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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
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  
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  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
K8N-VM Onboard LED  
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1.5  
Motherboard overview  
1.5.1 Motherboard layout  
19.3cm (7.6in)  
PS/2  
T: Mouse  
KBPWR  
CPU_FAN  
B: Keyboard  
ATX12V  
COM1  
VGA  
USB1  
USB2  
Bottom:  
USB3  
USB4  
Top:  
RJ-45  
4Mb Flash  
ROM  
nVidia  
GeForce 6100  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
R
Realtek  
PCIEX1_1  
K8N-VM  
PCIEX16  
nVidia  
nForce 410  
Super I/O  
CD  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Powe  
PCI1  
PCI2  
SATA2  
SATA1  
AAFP  
SB_PWR  
CLRTC  
Audio  
USBPW5678  
FLOPPY  
PANEL  
USB56  
USB78  
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1.5.2 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.  
1.5.3 Screw holes  
Place six (6) 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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1.5.4 Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. PCI  
1-15  
1-15  
1-15  
2. PCI-E x 1  
3. PCI-E x 16  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
1-16  
1-17  
1-18  
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)  
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
1.  
2.  
PS/2 mouse port (green)  
Parallel port  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
3.  
LAN (RJ-45) port  
4.  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
Microphone port (pink)  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port  
Serial port  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
14.  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
Internal connectors  
Page  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
1-20  
1-21  
1-22  
1-23  
1-23  
1-24  
1-24  
1-25  
1-26  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)  
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)  
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)  
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
1-8  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.6  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force  
(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and 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  
Installing the CPU  
Follow these steps to install a CPU.  
1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.  
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K8N-VM CPU Socket 754  
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.  
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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.  
Small triangle  
Gold 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.  
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan  
following the instructions that  
came with the heatsink package.  
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the  
motherboard.  
CPU_FAN  
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K8N-VM CPU Fan Connector  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring  
errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.  
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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:  
K8N-VM  
K8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets  
1.7.2 Memory configurations  
You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered  
ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory  
configurations in this section.  
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations  
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of  
the recommended configurations on the next page.  
Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for  
dual channel.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum  
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules  
from the same vendor.  
Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM  
modules with less than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips.  
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.  
2
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by  
DDR DIMM notch  
pressing the retaining clips  
outward.  
1
2. Align a DIMM on the socket  
such that the notch on the  
DIMM matches the break on the  
socket.  
1
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  
2
To remove a DIMM:  
1. Simultaneously press the  
retaining clips outward to unlock  
the DIMM.  
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1
DDR DIMM notch  
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining  
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.  
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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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.  
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 it 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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Standard interrupt assignments  
IRQ  
Priority  
Standard Function  
0
1
2
System Timer  
1
Keyboard Controller  
2
Re-direct to IRQ#9  
3
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Communications Port (COM1)*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
Floppy Disk Controller  
4
5
6
7
Printer Port (LPT1)*  
8
System CMOS/Real Time Clock  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
IRQ holder for PCI steering*  
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*  
Numeric Data Processor  
Primary IDE Channel  
9
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Secondary IDE Channel  
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
A
B
C
D
PCI slot 1  
PCI slot 2  
used  
used  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support  
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise,  
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system  
unstable and the card inoperable.  
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1.8.3 PCI slots  
The PCI slots support cards such as  
a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and  
other cards that comply with PCI  
specifications. The figure shows a  
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.  
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot  
This motherboard supports PCI  
Express x1 network cards, SCSI  
cards and other cards that comply  
with the PCI Express specifications.  
The following figure shows a network  
card installed on the PCI Express x1  
slot.  
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot  
This motherboard has supports  
PCI Express x16 graphic cards  
that comply with PCI Express  
specifications. The figure shows a  
graphics card installed on the PCI  
Express x16 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. Reinstall the battery.  
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS  
setup to re-enter data.  
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC  
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!  
CLRTC  
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3
2
1
2
Normal  
Clear CMOS  
(Default)  
K8N-VM 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.  
The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The  
USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors  
that you can connect to additional USB ports.  
USBPW1234  
3
2
1
2
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
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USBPW5678  
1
2
3
1
2
3
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
K8N-VM 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 will not power up.  
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply  
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.  
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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up  
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer  
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).  
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least  
500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.  
KBPWR  
1
2
2
3
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
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1.10 Connectors  
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors  
1
2
3
4
5
6
11  
10  
9
8
7
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.  
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or  
other devices.  
3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area  
Network (LAN) through a network hub.  
4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or  
other audio sources. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port  
becomes Surround (Rear Speaker) Out.  
5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In  
4/6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front  
Speaker Out.  
6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In 6-channel  
mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center.  
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports  
in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration.  
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration  
Port  
Headset  
2-speaker  
4-speake  
6-speaker  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Line In  
Line Out  
Mic In  
Surround Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Mic  
Surround Out  
Front Speaker Out  
Center/Bass  
Pink  
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7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA  
monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.  
10. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that  
conform with serial specification.  
11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
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.  
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.  
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PIN1  
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2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE)  
These connectors are for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.  
The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a  
blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard,  
a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device  
(optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra  
DMA 133/100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install  
two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave  
device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk  
documentation for the jumper settings.  
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole  
on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion  
when you connect the IDE cable.  
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE  
devices.  
PIN1  
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PIN 1  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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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. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150  
MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data  
transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s  
(Ultra DMA/133)  
SATA2  
K8N-VM  
SATA1  
K8N-VM SATA Connectors  
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service  
Pack1 before using Serial ATA.  
For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and RAIID 1, refer  
to the RAID manual in the support CD. See page 3-5 for details.  
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4. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface  
(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector,  
then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system  
chassis.  
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.  
GND  
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SPDIFOUT  
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+5V  
SPDIF_OUT  
K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector  
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module  
cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot  
opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors  
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps  
connection speed.  
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USB56  
USB78  
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The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.  
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6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module  
that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard.  
Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this  
connector.  
Azalia-compliant  
pin definition  
Legacy AC’97-compliant  
pin definition  
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AAFP  
K8N-VM Analog Front Panel Connector  
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio  
module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition  
audio capability.  
If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to  
this connector, make sure that the Onboard AUDIO item in the BIOS  
is set to [Enabled]. See page 2-26 for details.  
7. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)  
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound  
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.  
CD  
(black)  
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Right Audio Channel  
Ground  
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Ground  
Left Audio Channel  
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8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from  
the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one  
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the  
connectors completely fit.  
We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification  
2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W  
power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.  
If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make  
sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12  
V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The  
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is  
inadequate.  
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;  
otherwise, the system will not boot up.  
We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when  
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The  
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is  
inadequate.  
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to  
install additional devices.  
EATXPWR  
ATX12V  
+3 Volts  
+12 Volts  
+12 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
+5 Volts  
+12V DC  
GND  
+12V DC  
GND  
+5V Standby  
+5 Volts  
-5 Volts  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Power OK  
Ground  
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+5 Volts  
Ground  
+5 Volts  
Ground  
+3 Volts  
+3 Volts  
PSON#  
Ground  
-12 Volts  
+3 Volts  
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9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)  
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.  
PLED  
SPEAKER  
PANEL  
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IDE_LED  
RESET  
PWRSW  
* Requires an ATX power supply.  
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The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to  
the connector description below for details.  
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the  
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED  
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the  
system is in sleep mode.  
Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD  
Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes  
when data is read from or written to the HDD.  
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning  
speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power  
button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF  
mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for  
more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.  
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for  
system reboot without turning off the system power.  
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This chapter 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. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)  
2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy  
disk.)  
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy  
disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets  
corrupted.)  
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)  
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.  
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy  
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original  
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.  
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 My Computer.  
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.  
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2  
Floppy Disk window appears.  
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options  
field, then click Start.  
Windows® 2000 environment  
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:  
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.  
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.  
c. Click Start, then select Run.  
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d. From the Open field, type  
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:  
assuming that D: is your optical drive.  
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.  
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable  
floppy disk.  
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility  
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having  
to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using  
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is  
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).  
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:  
file for the motherboard and rename the same to K8NVM.ROM.  
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.  
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.  
EZFlash starting BIOS update  
Checking for floppy...  
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk  
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS  
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.  
EZFlash starting BIOS update  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy found!  
Reading file “K8NVM.ROM”. Completed.  
Start erasing.......|  
Start programming...|  
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.  
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to  
prevent system boot failure!  
A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy  
disk in the drive. A “K8NVM.ROM not found!” error message appears  
if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that  
you rename the BIOS file to K8NVM.ROM.  
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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility  
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment  
using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also  
allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when  
the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.  
Copying the current BIOS  
To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at  
least 600 KB free space to save the file.  
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS  
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.  
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support  
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /o[filename]  
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than  
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three  
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM  
Main filename Extension name  
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy  
disk.  
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reading flash ..... done  
A:\>  
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS  
file.  
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Updating the BIOS file  
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:  
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.  
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact  
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.  
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support  
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.  
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:  
afudos /i[filename]  
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable  
floppy disk.  
A:\>afudos /iK8NVM.ROM  
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.  
A:\>afudos /iK8NVM.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reading file ..... done  
Erasing flash .... done  
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)  
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to  
prevent system boot failure!  
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is  
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.  
A:\>afudos /iK8NVM.ROM  
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10  
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Reading file ..... done  
Erasing flash .... done  
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)  
Verifying flash .. done  
A:\>  
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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.  
Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the  
floppy disk to K8NVM.ROM.  
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk  
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:  
1. Turn on the system.  
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the  
floppy disk drive.  
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks  
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the  
corrupted BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy found!  
Reading file “K8NVM.ROM”. Completed.  
Start flashing...  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing  
so can cause system boot failure!  
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.  
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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD  
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:  
1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the  
system.  
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.  
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks  
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the  
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then  
updates the corrupted BIOS file.  
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...  
Checking for floppy...  
Floppy not found!  
Checking for CD-ROM...  
CD-ROM found!  
Reading file “K8NVM.ROM”. Completed.  
Start flashing...  
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing  
so can cause system boot failure!  
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.  
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this  
latest BIOS file.  
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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility  
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update  
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility  
allows you to:  
Save the current BIOS file  
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet  
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file  
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and  
View the BIOS version information.  
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard  
package.  
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network  
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).  
Installing ASUS Update  
To install ASUS Update:  
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.  
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 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 Save.  
4. Follow the screen instructions to  
complete the update process.  
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2.2  
BIOS setup program  
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can  
update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 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 or the firmware hub.  
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you  
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to  
run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to  
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.  
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing  
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>, 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 “2.7 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.  
file for this motherboard.  
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen  
Menu items  
Menu bar  
Configuration fields  
General help  
System Time  
System Date  
[11:51:19]  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
[Thu 05/07/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
Legacy Diskette A  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
First SATA  
Second SATA  
IDE Configuration  
:
[ST320413A]  
:
:
:
:
:
[ASUS CD-S520/A]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
<-> Select Screen  
↑↓ Select Item  
+ - Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
System Information  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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Sub-menu items Navigation keys  
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  
For changing the advanced system settings  
Advanced  
Power  
For changing the advanced power management (APM)  
configuration  
Boot  
Exit  
For changing the system boot configuration  
For selecting the exit options and loading default  
settings  
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the  
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.  
2.2.3 Navigation keys  
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for  
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu  
and change the settings.  
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.  
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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.  
System Time  
System Date  
Legacy Diskette  
Language  
[11:10:19]  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
[Thu 03/27/2003]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
[English]  
A
select  
a
field.  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
Third IDE Master  
Fourth IDE Master  
IDE Configuration  
:[ST320413A]  
:[ASUS CD-S340]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
:[Not Detected]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Field  
+-  
System Information  
Tab Select Field  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
The other items (Advanced, Power,  
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have  
their respective menu items.  
Main menu items  
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.”  
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.  
2.2.8 Scroll bar  
Advanced Chipset settings  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below  
A scroll bar appears on the right side  
may cause system to malfunction.  
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD  
Memory Acceleration Mode  
DRAM Idle Timer  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
of a menu screen when there are items  
that do not fit on the screen. Press the  
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up>  
/<Page Down> keys to display the  
other items on the screen.  
[Auto]  
DRAm Refresh Rate  
Graphic Adapter Priority  
Graphics Aperture Size  
Spread Spectrum  
[
64 MB]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[1.4]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
ICH Delayed Transaction  
MPS Revision  
+-  
F1  
Change Option  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
Pop-up window  
2.2.9 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.  
Use [ENTER], [TAB]  
System Time  
[11:51:19]  
or [SHIFT-TAB] to  
select a field.  
System Date  
[Thu 05/07/2004]  
[1.44M, 3.5 in]  
Legacy Diskette A  
Use [+] or [-] to  
configure system time.  
Primary IDE Master  
Primary IDE Slave  
Secondary IDE Master  
Secondary IDE Slave  
First SATA  
Second SATA  
IDE Configuration  
:
:
:
:
:
:
[ST320413A]  
[ASUS CD-S520/A]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
[Not Detected]  
<-> Select Screen  
↑↓ Select Item  
+ - Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
System Information  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
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2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]  
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;  
First and Second SATA  
The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a  
separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press  
<Enter> to display the IDE device information.  
Primary IDE Master  
Device  
: Hard Disk  
: ST320413A  
: 20.0GB  
Vendor  
Size  
LBA Mode  
Block Mode  
PIO Mode  
Async DMA  
Ultra DMA  
: Supported  
: 16 Sectors  
: 4  
: MultiWord DMA-2  
: Ultra DMA-5  
SMART Monitoring: Supported  
<-> Select Screen  
↑↓ Select Item  
+ - Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
Type  
LBA/Large Mode  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto]  
F1  
General Help  
PIO Mode  
DMA Mode  
[Auto]  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
[Auto]  
SMART Monitoring  
32Bit Data Transfer  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items  
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra  
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.  
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.  
Type [Auto]  
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection  
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically  
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media  
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.  
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]  
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]  
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode  
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously  
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]  
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the  
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if  
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],  
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]  
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PIO Mode [Auto]  
Selects the PIO mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]  
DMA Mode [Auto]  
Selects the DMA mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto]  
SMART Monitoring [Auto]  
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]  
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]  
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.3.5 IDE Configuration  
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for  
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>  
if you wish to configure the item.  
Options  
Enabled  
RAID Setup  
Serial- ATA 1  
[Enabled]  
nVidia RAID Function  
[Disabled]  
Disabled  
Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
nVidia RAID Function [Disabled]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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2.3.6 System Information  
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The  
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.  
AMIBIOS  
Version  
: 0013  
Build Date : 10/13/05  
Processor  
Type  
: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+  
: 2000 MHz  
: 1  
Speed  
Count  
System Memory  
Usable Size  
<-> Select Screen  
↑↓ Select Item  
+ - Change Field  
Tab Select Field  
: 192MB  
F1  
General Help  
F10 Save and Exit  
ESC Exit  
AMI BIOS  
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.  
Processor  
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.  
System Memory  
Displays the auto-detected system memory.  
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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.  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Configuration  
JumperFree Configuration  
CPU Configuration  
Chipset  
Configure AMD Cool  
‘n’ Quiet support  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
PCIPnP  
USB Configuration  
2.4.1 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Configuration  
Enabled/Disabled AMD  
Cool ‘n’ Quiet  
Cool ‘n’Quiet  
[Enabled]  
Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuraion [Enabled]  
Allows you to enabled or disabled the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet  
feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].  
technology  
The Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration item appears only when you use a CPU  
that supports this function.  
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2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration  
Select the targe CPU  
frequency, and the  
relevant parameters  
will be auto-adjusted.  
Frequencies higher  
than CPU manufacturer  
recommends are not  
guaranteed to be  
Config System Frequency/Voltage  
AI Overclocking  
[Auto]  
stable. If the system  
becomes unstable,  
return to the default.  
AI Overclocking [Auto]  
Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired  
CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking  
configiuration options.  
Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.  
Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system.  
Standard - loads the standard settings for the system.  
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item  
to [Manual].  
CPU FSB Frequency [XXX]  
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and  
PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+>  
and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired  
CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to  
240.  
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2.4.3 CPU Configuration  
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by  
BIOS.  
CPU Configuration  
Module Version: 14.06  
Physical Count: 1  
Logical Count : 1  
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+  
Revision: C0  
Cache L1: 64KB  
Cache L2: 1024KB  
Speed  
: 2000MHz  
Current FSB Multiplier: 10x  
Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x  
Able to Change Freq. : Yes  
<->  
↑↓  
+ -  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
uCode Patch Level  
: 0x39  
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2.4.4 Chipset  
The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset  
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.  
Advanced Chipset Settings  
Options for NB  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may  
cause system to malfunction.  
NorthBridge Configuration  
SouthBridge/nForce 410 Configuration  
Hyper Transport Configuration  
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NorthBridge Configuration  
NorthBridge Chipset Configuration  
Memory Configuration  
ECC Configuration  
NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration  
Memory Configuration  
Options  
Memory Configuration  
Memclock Mode  
[Auto]  
Auto  
MCT Timing Mode  
User Config Mode  
Read Preamble  
[Auto]  
Manual  
[Manual]  
[ 9.5ns]  
[11.0ns]  
[2T]  
[Auto]  
[4 Beats]  
[Enabled]  
Asyc Latency  
CMD-ADDR Timing Mode  
Bank Interleaving  
Burst Length  
Software Memory Hole  
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Memclock Mode [Auto]  
Sets the memory clock mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit]  
The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to  
[Limit].  
Memclock Value [100MHz]  
Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [183MHz] [200MHz]  
MCT Timing Mode [Auto]  
Sets the MCT Timing mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to  
[Manual].  
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]  
TRAS [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]... [15 CLK]  
TRP [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]  
TRCD [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]  
TRRD [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T]  
TRC [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T]... [22T]  
TRFC [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T]  
TRWT [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]  
User Config Mode [Manual]  
Sets the user config mode.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]  
Read Preamble [9.5ns]  
Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]... [9.0ns]  
Async Latency [11.0ns]  
Configuration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11.0ns]  
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CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T]  
Configuration options: [1T] [2T]  
Bank Interleaving [Auto]  
Sets the bank interleaving feature.  
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]  
The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you use a memmory that  
supports this function.  
Burst Length [4 Beats]  
Sets the operating burst length.  
Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats]  
Software Memory Hole [Enabled]  
Enables or disables the software memory hole.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
ECC Configuration  
DRAM ECC allows  
hardware to report  
and correct memory  
errors automatically  
maintaining system  
integrity.  
ECC Configuration  
DRAM ECC Enable  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
MCA DRAM ECC Logging  
ECC Chip Kill  
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT  
DRAM BG Scrub  
L2 Cache BG Scrub  
Data Cache BG Scrub  
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
ECC Chip Kill [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the ECC Chip Kill function.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]  
Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled]  
Disables or sets the DRAM BG SCRUB.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns]  
[1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us]  
[327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms]  
[42.00ms] [84.00ms]  
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]  
Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns]  
[640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us]  
[81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms]  
[5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]  
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]  
Disables or sets the Data Cache BG Scrub.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns]  
[640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us]  
[81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms]  
[5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]  
NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration  
NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration  
Options  
AGP OPTION  
[Auto]  
PCI-> PCIE->IGP  
IGP-> PCIE->PCI  
Primary Graphics Adapter  
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size  
OnChip VGA Trap Enable  
[PCI-> PCIE->IGP]  
[64MB]  
[Disabled]  
AGP Option [Auto]  
Allows you to set the AGP option.Configuration options: [Auto]  
[Enable]  
Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI-> PCI Express-> IGP]  
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot  
device.Configuration options: [PCI-> PCI Express->IGP] [IGP-> PCI  
Express->PCI]  
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OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]  
Allows you to disable or set the onchip VGA frame buffer size.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [16MB] [32MB][64MB][128MB]  
OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onchip VGA trap feature, which  
patches some Linux operatiing systems that cannot be installed with  
an onchip VGA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration  
Options  
SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration  
PCI Spread Spectrum  
HT Soread Spectrum  
[Center Spread]  
[Center Spread]  
Disabled  
Center Spread  
Down Spread  
PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread]  
HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread]  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread]  
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Hyper Transport Geforce 6100 Configuration  
Options  
Hyper Transport Geforce 6100 Configuration  
LDT(K8) to Geforce 6100(NB) Frequency  
LDT(K8) to Geforce 6100(NB) LinkWidth  
[800 MHz]  
[Auto]  
PCI-> PCIE->IGP  
IGP-> PCIE->PCI  
Hyper Transport nForce 410 Configuration  
nForce 410 to Geforce 6100(NB) Frequency [800 MHz]  
nForce 410 to Geforce 6100(NB) LinkWidth [88]  
Hyper Transport Geforcec 6100 Configuration  
LDT (K8) to Geforce 6100 (NB) Frequency [800MHz]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz]  
[800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]  
LDT (K8) to Geforce 6100 (NB) LinkWidth [Auto]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [8  
8] [1616]  
Hyper Transport nForcec 410 Configuration  
nForce 410 (SB) to Geforce 6100 (NB) Frequency [800MHz]  
Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz]  
[800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz]  
nForce 410 (SB) to Geforce 6100 (NB) LInkWidth [8  
8]  
Configuration options: [4  
4] [88] [1616]  
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2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Allows BIOS to select  
Serial Port1 Base  
Addresses.  
Configure Winbond W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset  
Serial Port1 Address  
Parallel Port Address  
Parallel Port Mode  
ECP Mode DMA Channel  
Parallel Port IRQ  
Onboard AUDIO  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[378]  
[ECP]  
[DMA3]  
[IRQ7]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Onboard LAN  
Onboard LAN Boot ROM  
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]  
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]  
[2E8/IRQ3]  
Parallel Port Address [378]  
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]  
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]  
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.  
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]  
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]  
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows  
you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0]  
[DMA1] [DMA3]  
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]  
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]  
Onboard AUDIO [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard high definition audio controller.  
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]  
Onboard LAN [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN.  
Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled]  
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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2.4.6 PCI PnP  
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for  
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources  
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block  
for legacy ISA devices.  
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.  
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings  
NO: Lets the BIOS  
configure all the  
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections  
may cause system to malfunction.  
devices in the system.  
YES: Lets the operating  
system configure Plug  
and Play (PnP) devices  
not required for boot  
if your system has a  
Plug and Play operating  
system.  
Plug And Play O/S  
PCI Latency Timer  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA  
Palette Snooping  
[No]  
[64]  
[Yes]  
[Disabled]  
IRQ-3 assigned to  
IRQ-4 assigned to  
IRQ-5 assigned to  
IRQ-7 assigned to  
IRQ-9 assigned to  
IRQ-10 assigned to  
IRQ-11 assigned to  
IRQ-14 assigned to  
IRQ-15 assigned to  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
[PCI Device]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Plug And Play O/S [No]  
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set  
to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating  
system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.  
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
PCI Latency Timer [64]  
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device  
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]  
[192] [224] [248]  
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]  
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card  
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the  
PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]  
Palette Snooping [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI  
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the  
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]  
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP  
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA  
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]  
2.4.7 USB Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Advanced  
Enables 1.1 USB host  
controllers.  
USB Configuration  
Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4  
USB Devices Enabled:  
None  
Legacy USB Support  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode  
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off  
[Enabled]  
[HiSpeed]  
[Enabled]  
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Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the  
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows  
None.  
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy  
operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the  
presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy  
mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is  
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]  
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or  
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]  
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI  
hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Power menu  
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced  
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display  
the configuration options.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Suspend Mode  
ACPI 2.0 Support  
ACPI APIC Support  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Select the ACPI state  
used for System  
Suspend.  
APM Configuration  
Hardware Monitor  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Field  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]  
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.  
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]  
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled]  
Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version  
supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power  
Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller  
(APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the  
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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2.5.4 APM Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Power  
Go into On/Off or  
Suspend when Power  
button is pressed.  
APM Configuration  
Power Button Mode  
[On/Off]  
Power on By PME#  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Last State]  
Power on By Ring  
Power on By LAN(MAC)  
Power on By RTC Alarm  
Power on By PS/2 Keyboard  
Power on By PS/2 Mouse  
Restore on By AC Power Loss  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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F10  
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Power Button Mode [On/Off]  
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the  
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]  
Power On By PME# [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake  
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By Ring [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake  
event while the computer is in Soft-off mode.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By LAN(MAC) [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system  
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power  
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this  
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC  
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use 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]  
[Enabled]  
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse  
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that  
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State]  
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]  
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Power  
Hardware Monitor  
CPU Temperature  
CPU Temperature  
MB Temperature  
[51ºC/122.5ºF]  
[41ºC/105.5ºF]  
CPU Fan Speed  
CPU Q-Fan Control  
Chassis Fan Speed  
[3813 RPM]  
[Disabled]  
[N/A]  
VCORE Voltage  
3.3V Voltage  
5V Voltage  
[ 1.632V]  
[ 3.296V]  
[ 5.256V]  
[12.196V]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Field  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
12V Voltage  
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CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]  
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to  
display the detected temperatures.  
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CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU  
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the  
motherboard, the field shows N/A.  
CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled]  
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly  
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration  
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the  
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected  
to the motherboard, the field shows N/A.  
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage  
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output  
through the onboard voltage regulators.  
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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.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Boot Settings  
Specifies the Boot  
Device Boot Priority  
sequence.  
Boot Device Priority  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Security  
A virtual floppy disk  
drive (Floppy Drive B:)  
may appear when you set  
the CD-ROM drive as the  
first boot device.  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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2.6.1 Boot Device Priority  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Boot Device Priority  
Specifies the boot  
sequence from the  
availabe devices.  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]  
[PM-ST320410A]  
[PS-ASUS CD-S520/A]  
A device enclosed  
in parenthesis has  
been disabled in the  
corresponding menu.  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]  
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available  
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends  
on the number of devices installed in the system.  
Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]  
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2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Boot Settings Configuration  
Allows BIOS to skip  
certain tests while  
booting. This will  
decrease the time  
needed to boot the  
system.  
Quick Boot  
Full Screen Logo  
AddOn ROM Display Mode  
Bootup Num-Lock  
PS/2 Mouse Support  
Wait for ‘F1’ if Error  
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display  
Interrupt 19 Capture  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Force BIOS]  
[On]  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Change Option  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Quick Boot [Enabled]  
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)  
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set  
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]  
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.  
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]  
Sets the display mode for option ROM.  
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]  
Bootup Num-Lock [On]  
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.  
Configuration options: [Off] [On]  
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]  
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.  
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]  
Wait for ʻF1ʼ If Error [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when  
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
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Hit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled]  
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run  
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]  
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap  
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]  
2.6.3 Security  
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.  
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Security Settings  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
Change User Password  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Change  
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F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Change Supervisor Password  
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor  
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After  
you set a password, this item shows Installed.  
To set a Supervisor Password:  
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six  
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your  
password.  
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a  
user password.  
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To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password  
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.  
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS  
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information  
on how to erase the RTC RAM.  
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow  
you to change other security settings.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Boot  
Security Settings  
<Enter> to change  
password.  
<Enter> again to  
disabled password.  
Supervisor Password  
User Password  
: Not Installed  
: Not Installed  
Change Supervisor Password  
User Access Level  
Change User Password  
Clear User Password  
Password Check  
[Full Access]  
[Setup]  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Change  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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User Access Level (Full Access]  
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.  
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]  
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.  
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.  
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.  
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup  
utility.  
Change User Password  
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password  
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a  
password, this item shows Installed.  
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To set a User Password:  
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.  
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at  
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.  
3. Confirm the password when prompted.  
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password  
successfully.  
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user  
password.  
Clear User Password  
Select this item to clear the user password.  
Password Check [Setup]  
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the  
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both  
when accessing Setup and booting the system.  
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]  
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Exit menu  
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values  
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.  
BIOS SETUP UTILITY  
Main  
Advanced  
Power  
Boot  
Exit  
Exit Options  
Exit system setup  
after saving the  
changes.  
F10 key can be used  
for this operation.  
Exit & Save Changes  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Discard Changes  
Load Setup Defaults  
Select Screen  
Select Item  
Enter Go to Sub Screen  
Tab  
F1  
F10  
ESC  
Select Field  
General Help  
Save and Exit  
Exit  
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Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the  
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.  
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Exit & Save Changes  
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the  
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.  
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even  
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation  
window appears. Select [Ok] to save changes and exit.  
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,  
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save  
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while  
exiting.  
Exit & Discard Changes  
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you  
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than  
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation  
before exiting.  
Discard Changes  
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the  
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.  
Select [Ok] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.  
Load Setup Defaults  
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the  
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you  
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] to load default  
values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving  
the values to the non-volatile RAM.  
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This chapter describes the contents  
of the support CD that comes with  
the motherboard package.  
Software  
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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  
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.  
AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver  
Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver.  
NVIDIA Chipset Drivers  
Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers.  
SATA RAID Driver  
Installs the SATA RAID Dirver  
ADI Audio Driver  
Installs the ADI Audio Driver.  
VGA Driver  
Installs the VGA Driver.  
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different  
operating system versions.  
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3.2.3 Utilities menu  
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the  
motherboard supports.  
ASUS PC Probe II  
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system  
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you  
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.  
ASUS Update  
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a  
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either  
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).  
ASUS Screen Saver  
Installs the ASUS screen saver.  
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0  
The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing  
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).  
Microsoft DirectX  
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c  
is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound.  
DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can  
enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your  
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Anti-virus utility  
The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View  
the online help for detailed information.  
ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Utility  
This item installs the ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet utility.  
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different  
operating system versions.  
3.2.4 Manual menu  
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an  
item to open the folder of the user manual.  
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install  
the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a  
user manual file.  
Raid SATA Quick Setup Guide  
Allows you to open the Raid SATA Quick Setup Guide.  
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3.2.5 ASUS Contact information  
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also  
find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.  
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