P5AD2-E
Contents
Notices................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
Typography......................................................................................... ix
P5AD2-E specifications summary ........................................................ x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
Product highlights................................................... 1-2
ASUS AI Proactive features .................................... 1-4
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1
2.2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
Layout contents ..................................................... 2-4
2.3
2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-6
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 2-9
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..................2-11
System memory .................................................................2-13
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
Overview...............................................................2-13
Memory configurations .........................................2-13
Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-16
Removing a DIMM .................................................2-16
2.5
Expansion slots...................................................................2-17
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
Installing an expansion card..................................2-17
Configuring an expansion card..............................2-17
Interrupt assignments ..........................................2-18
PCI slots................................................................2-19
PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-19
PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-19
2.6
2.7
Jumpers..............................................................................2-20
Connectors .........................................................................2-22
2.7.1
2.7.2
Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-22
Internal connectors...............................................2-24
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 3-1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 3-1
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 3-2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 3-5
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 3-7
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 3-8
3.2
BIOS setup program ...........................................................3-11
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
BIOS menu screen.................................................3-12
Menu bar...............................................................3-12
Navigation keys ....................................................3-12
Menu items ...........................................................3-13
Sub-menu items ...................................................3-13
Configuration fields ..............................................3-13
Pop-up window .....................................................3-13
Scroll bar ..............................................................3-13
General help ..........................................................3-13
3.3
Main menu ..........................................................................3-14
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
System Time.........................................................3-14
System Date .........................................................3-14
Legacy Diskette A ................................................3-14
Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave .........3-15
IDE Configuration ..................................................3-16
System Information ..............................................3-18
3.4
Advanced menu..................................................................3-19
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
JumperFree Configuration ....................................3-19
LAN Cable Status .................................................3-23
USB Configuration.................................................3-24
CPU Configuration.................................................3-25
Chipset .................................................................3-27
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3.4.6
3.4.7
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................3-29
PCI PnP .................................................................3-31
3.5
Power menu........................................................................3-33
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.5.6
Suspend Mode ......................................................3-33
Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................3-33
ACPI 2.0 Support..................................................3-33
ACPI APIC Support ................................................3-33
APM Configuration ................................................3-34
Hardware Monitor .................................................3-36
3.6
3.7
Boot menu ..........................................................................3-38
3.6.1
3.6.2
3.6.3
Boot Device Priority..............................................3-38
Boot Settings Configuration .................................3-39
Security ................................................................3-40
Exit menu ...........................................................................3-43
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1
4.2
Installing an operating system ............................................. 4-1
Support CD information........................................................ 4-1
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
Running the support CD ......................................... 4-1
Drivers menu .......................................................... 4-2
Utilities menu.......................................................... 4-3
Manuals menu ......................................................... 4-5
Contact information ............................................... 4-5
Other information ................................................... 4-6
4.3
Software information ........................................................... 4-8
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 4-8
AI NET2 ................................................................4-10
C-Media 3D audio configuration ...........................4-11
Appendix: CPU features
A.1
A.2
Intel® EM64T ........................................................................A-1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....................A-1
A.2.1
System requirements .............................................A-1
A.2.2
Using the EIST ........................................................A-2
A.3
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ......................................A-3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are
using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste.
Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
•
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
•
•
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes
with the motherboard package.
Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1 . ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2 . Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
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P5AD2-E specifications summary
CPU
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor
Compatible with Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
(Note: Due to chipset limitation, P5AD2-E doesn’t
support Intel Dual-core CPU or 65nm CPU)
Chipset
Northbridge: Intel® 925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Southbridge: Intel® ICH6
Front Side Bus
Memory
1066/800/533 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC
DDR2-711 (FSB 1066)/DDR2-600 (FSB 800)/
DDR2-533 (FSB 1066/800) MHz memory modules
Up to 4 GB system memory
Native DDR2-711/600 support
Expansion slots
Storage
1 x PCI Express x16 slot
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
Intel® ICH6 South Bridge supports:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk
- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks
High Definition
Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio (HD Audio)
C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC
LAN
Marvell® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller
Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology
Supports AI NET2
USB
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
Overclocking
features
ASUS AI Overclocking
ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System)
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) from 100 MHz up
to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR2 frequencies with fixed PCI/PCI-E
frequencies
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Special features
EZ Flash
ASUS Q-Fan2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
BIOS features
4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,
WfM2.0
Manageability
Rear panel
DMI2.0, WfM2.0, PXE, RPL, WOL by PME, WOR by PME
1 x Parallel port
1 x S/PDIF Out port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
8-channel audio ports
Internal
connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connector
1 x CD audio-in connector
1 x Front panel Audio connector
2 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0
ports
1 x COM connector
1 x GAME/MIDI port connector
Chassis intrusion connector
24-pin ATX Power connector
4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
System panel connector
Power
Requirement
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12V 2.0 compliant
Form Factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Support CD
contents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ASUS AI Booster
ASUS Screensaver
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0C
Adobe Acrobat Reader
*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
Chapter summary
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-1
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
ASUS P5AD2-E
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5AD2-E 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 P5AD2-E motherboard
1 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Serial ATA power cables
1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables
1 X Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories
I/O shield
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports
the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel®
04B and 04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing. See the Appendix
for details.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
See page 3-26 and the Appendix for details.
Intel® 925XE chipset
The Intel® 925XE Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH6 I/O controller
hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH supports
the Intel® Performance Accelerating Technology (PAT) that boosts system
performance. The MCH also provides the processor, dual-channel memory,
and PCI Express interfaces.
The Intel® ICH6 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for the storage, I/O, PCI Express, and
8-channel high definition audio interfaces.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates
of 711 MHz (FSB 1066), 600 MHz (FSB 800), or 533 MHz (FSB 1066/
800) to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture
doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance,
eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 8.5 GB/s. See pages
2-14 to 2-17 for details.
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Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the Intel® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See pages 2-25 for details.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI specifications. See page 2-19 for details.
8-channel high definition audio
Onboard is the C-Media CMI9880L 7.1-channel audio CODEC. This CODEC is
fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit
audio). With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you
can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce
crystal-clear digital audio.
The CMI9880L CODEC comes with a software application that features jack
detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing
to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various
audio devices. See pages 2-22 to 2-23, and page 4-11 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF
interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into
a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio
and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.
Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total
solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the
PCI Express interface to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet,
LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See page 3-36 for details.
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1.3.2 ASUS AI Proactive features
AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System)
ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that
auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed
only when needed. See page 3-22 for details.
AI NET2
AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet
cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the
condition of the Ethernet cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. During
the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and
reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages
3-23 and 4-10 for details.
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology
The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel®
chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system
memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel® PAT improves
memory performance without affecting system stability. See the Appendix
for details.
Native DDR2-711/600 support
This motherboard offers native DDR2-711/600 memory support to ensure
superior system performance. With current processors supporting
1066/800 MHz FSB, DDR2-711/600 provides the fastest solution for
eliminating system bottlenecks when running system-intensive applications.
See pages 2-14 to 2-15, and 3-20 to 3-21 for details.
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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 3-5 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See pages 3-36 to 3-37 for details.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-8 for
details.
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1-6
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
Hardware
2
information
Chapter summary
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
System memory .................................................................2-13
Expansion slots...................................................................2-17
Jumpers ..............................................................................2-20
Connectors .........................................................................2-22
ASUS P5AD2-E
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED 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.
®
SB_PWR1
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
P5AD2-E Onboard LED
ASUS P5AD2-E
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2.2 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
®
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2.3 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
KBPWR1
ATX12V1
LGA775
CPU_FAN1
USB1
USB2
USB2.0
T: USB3
B: USB4
Top:
LAN port
USBPW12
USBPW34
Top:Rear Speaker Out
Center:
Side Speaker Out
IntelR
925XE
Below:
Center/Subwoofer
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Bottom:Mic In
Marvell
88E8053
PWR_FAN1
®
CHA_FAN2
PCIEX16
PCI1
Intel®
ICH6
SATA3
SATA1
SATA4
SATA2
PCI2
PCI3
USB56
USBPW56
USBPW78
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
4 Mbit
FWH
USB78
AAFP
PCIEX1_1
CHASSIS1
CLRTC1
C-Media
CMI9880L
CHA_FAN1
PCIEX1_2
SB_PWR1
COM1
SPDIF1
CD
PANEL1
GAME1
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2.2.4 Layout contents
Slots
Page
2-13
2-17
2-19
1.
2.
3.
DDR2 DIMM slots
PCI slots
PCI Express slot
Jumpers
Page
2-20
2-21
1.
2.
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)
USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78)
3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
2-21
Rear panel connectors
Page
2-22
1.
Parallel port
2.
3.
LAN (RJ-45) port
2-22
2-22
2-22
2-22
2-22
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
2-23
Rear Speaker Out port (gray)
Side Speaker Out port (black)
Line In port (light blue)
Line Out port (lime)
4.
5.
6.
7.
Microphone port (pink)
8.
Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange)
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
PS/2 mouse port (green)
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Internal connectors
P
a
g
e
1.
2.
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
2-24
2-24
Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
3.
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red],
SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black)
2-25
4.
5.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
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6.
7.
8.
GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
9.
10.
CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1,
PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2)
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11.
12.
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)
System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
System warnsing speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package.
•
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your
retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any
damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/
transit-related.
•
•
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the
motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket
contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or
misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.3.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
®
P5AD2-E Socket 775
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
Retention tab
A
PnP cap
Load lever
B
This side of the
socket box should
face you.
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º
angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
B
A
Load plate
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle is
on the bottom-left
corner of the socket.
The socket alignment
Alignment key
key should fit into the
CPU notch.
Gold triangle mark
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and
damaging the CPU!
6. Close the load plate (A), then
A
push the load lever (B) until
it snaps into the retention
tab.
B
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
•
When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU
separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certified
multi-directional heatsink and fan.
•
•
Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make
sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the
CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan
assembly.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before
you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Place the heatsink on top of
the installed CPU, making sure
that the four fasteners match
the holes on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan
assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the
CPU fan connector.
Motherboard hole
Fastener
Narrow end
of the groove
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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2. Push down two fasteners at a
time in a diagonal sequence to
secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard
labeled CPU_FAN1.
CPU_FAN1
®
P5AD2-E 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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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable
from the connector on the
motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3. Pull up two fasteners at a time
in a diagonal sequence to
B
disengage the heatsink and fan
A
assembly from the
A
motherboard.
B
A
B
B
A
4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
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5. Rotate each fastener clockwise
to ensure correct orientation
when reinstalling.
Narrow end of the groove
The narrow end of the
groove should point outward
after resetting. (The photo
shows the groove shaded for
emphasis.)
Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan
package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
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2.4 System memory
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline
Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are
notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
®
P5AD2-E DDR2 DIMM sockets
Channel
Sockets
Channel A
Channel B
DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
2.4.2 Memory configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
•
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s)
installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 + DIMM_A2 =
DIMM_B1 + DIMM_B2).
•
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on
the next page for details.
•
•
Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than
4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory
modules.
This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of
128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.
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Qualified Vendors Lists
DDR2-700/667 with 711 MHz (FSB 1066) capability*
DIMM support
D D R 2
T y p e S i z e Vendor
M o d e l
B r a n d Side(s) Component
N/A SS E2508AA-DF-E
A
B
C
700 256 MB ELPIDA
EBE25UC8AAFV-DF-E
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667 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FGN-CE6
667 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CE6
SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-GCE6
SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-GCE6
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667 256 MB Infineon
667 256 MB Crucial
667 512 MB MICRON
HYS64T32001HU-3-A
BL3264AA664.8FB
Infineon
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HYB18T256800AF3 •
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MT16HTF6464AY-667B3
N/A
DS 4SB42D9CZM
* ASUS has tested and overclocked these memory modules to 711 MHz. ASUS, however, does
not guarantee that these memory modules will run at the same speed on your system.
DDR2-700/675/667/533 with 600 MHz (FSB 800) capability
DIMM support
D D R 2
T y p e S i z e Vendor
M o d e l
B r a n d Side(s) Component
A
B
C
700 256 MB ELPIDA
700 512 MB ELPIDA
675 512 MB CORSAIR
EBE25UC8AAFV-DF-E
EBE52UC8AAFV-DF-E
CM2X512-5400C4PRO
N/A
N/A
N/A
SS
E2508AA-DF-E
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667 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FGN-CE6
667 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CE6
SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-GCE6
SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-GCE6
667 256 MB Infineon
667 256 MB Crucial
667 512 MB MICRON
HYS64T32001HU-3-A
BL3264AA664.8FB
Infineon
N/A
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HYB18T256800AF3 •
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MT16HTF6464AY-667B3
MICRON
DS 4SB42D9CZM
K4T51083QB-GCD5
SAMSUNG DS K4T51083QB-GCD5
SAMSUNG SS K4T56083QF-GCD5
SAMSUNG DS K4T56083QF-GCD5
533 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5
533 1024 MB SAMSUNG M378T2953BG0-CD5
533 256 MB SAMSUNG M378T3253FG0-CD5
533 512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6453FG0-CD5
SAMSUNG SS
533 512 MB Infineon
533 256 MB Infineon
533 1024 MB Infineon
533 512 MB CORSAIR
533 1024 MB MICRON
533 512 MB MICRON
533 1024 MB MICRON
533 256 MB Kingston
533 512 MB Kingston
533 512 MB ELPIDA
533 1024 MB ELPIDA
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A
HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A
HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A
CM2X512-4200
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
N/A
SS HYB18T512800AC37 •
SS HYB18T512160AF-3.7 •
DS HYB18T512800AF37 •
DS N/A
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MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON
MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2 MICRON
MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON
DS 4JAIID9CRZ
DS 4FBIID9CHM
DS 4MAIID9CRZ
KVR533D2N4/256
KVR533D2N4/512
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E
Infineon
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
SS HYB18T512160AC-3.7 •
SS
E5108AB-5C-E
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DS E5108AB-5C-E
DS E5108AB-5C-E
Side(s): S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided
DIMM support:
A
B
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Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration.
Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as
one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.
C
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Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of
Dual-channel memory configuration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-711 MHz (FSB 1066)/
DDR2-600 MHz (FSB 800)/DDR2-533 MHz (FSSB 1066/800) Qualified
Vendors List.
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DDR2-533
DIMM support
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1024 MB SAMSUNG
256 MB SAMSUNG
512 MB SAMSUNG
512 MB Infineon
512 MB CORSAIR
512 MB MICRON
1024 MB MICRON
256 MB MICRON
512 MB MICRON
1024 MB MICRON
1024 MB Kingston
512 MB Kingston
512 MB Hynix
M378T6553BG0-CD5
M378T2953BG0-CD5
M378T3253FG0-CD5
M378T6453FG0-CD5
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A
CM2X512-4200
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Infineon
N/A
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DS
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DS
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DS
DS
DS
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DS
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DS
K4T51083QB-GCD5
K4T51083QB-GCD5
K4T56083QF-GCD5
K4T56083QF-GCD5
HYB18T512800AC37
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4FBIID9BQM
MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON
4JAIID9CRZ
MT8HTF3264AY-53EB3
MT16HTF6464AY-53EB2
MICRON
MICRON
4FBIID9CHM
4FBIID9CHM
MT16HTF12864AY-53EA1 MICRON
4MAIID9CRZ
KVR533D2N4/1G
KVR533D2N4/512
HYMP564U648-C4
HYMP512U648-C4
HYMP512U648-C4
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C
EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E
EBE11UD8ABFA-5C-E
KLBC28K-38MP4
KLBB68K-38MP4
KLBD48K-A8MP4
KLBC28K-A8EP4
8D-22JB5-K2T
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
N/A
E5108AB-5C-E
E5108AB-5C-E
HY5PS12821F-C4
HY5PS12821F-C4
HY5PS12821FP-C4
E5108AB-5C-E
E5108AB-5C-E
E5108AB-5C-E
4IBIID9BQM
1024 MB Hynix
N/A
1024 MB Hynix
N/A
512 MB ELPIDA
512 MB ELPIDA
1024 MB ELPIDA
512 MB KINGMAX
256 MB KINGMAX
1024 MB KINGMAX
512 MB KINGMAX
512 MB TwinMOS
512 MB Apacer
1024 MB Apacer
1024 MB Apacer
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
ELPIDA
N/A
N/A
4KBIID9BQM
MICRON
ELPIDA
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG
Infineon
N/A
4MAIID9CRZ
E5108AB-5C-E
K4T51083QB-GCD5
K4T51083QB-GCD5
K4T51083QB-GCD5
HYB18T512800AC37
4CBIIZ9BQT
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256 MB BRAIN POWERBS212-1-256M-MIC-533
512 MB BRAIN POWERBS213-1-512M-MIC-533
N/A
4CBIIZ9BQT
512 MB Geil
GX2 1GB4200DC
N/A
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256 MB NANYA
512 MB NANYA
512 MB elixir
NT256T64UH4A0F-37B
NT512T64U88A0F-37B
M2U51264TU88A0F-37B
M2OAD2G3H3110A1B0E
BL3264AA53V.8FB
NANYA
NANYA
N/A
NT5TU32M16AF-37B
NT5TU64M8AF-37B
N2TU51280AF-3C
AD29608A8A-375D
N/A
512 MB A-DATA
256 MB Ballistix
512 MB Ballistix
A-DATA
N/A
BL6464AA53V.16FB
N/A
N/A
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
2
To install a DIMM:
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket
such that the notch on the
DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the
DIMM is properly seated.
Unlocked retaining clip
•
•
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one
direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the
DIMM.
The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.
2
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly
with your fingers when
pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get
damaged when it flips out
with extra force.
1
DDR2 DIMM notch
1
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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2.5 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following
sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already
installed in a chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep
the screw for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the
software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 3 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.
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. Refer to the table on the next page for
details.
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments
I R Q
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
2
System Timer
1
Keyboard Controller
2
—
11
12
13
14
15
3
Re-direct to IRQ#9
3
Communications Port (COM2)*
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
E
F
G
H
PCI slot 1
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shared
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used
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PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
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shared
—
—
PCI E x16 slot
PCI E x1 slot 1
PCI E x1 slot 2
shared
shared
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—
—
shared —
—
Onboard USB controller 1 shared
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—
—
—
—
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—
Onboard USB controller 2
Onboard USB controller 3
Onboard USB controller 4
Onboard USB 2.0 controller
Onboard IDE port
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shared
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used
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shared —
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shared
shared
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Onboard SATA port
shared
—
—
—
Onboard Azalia audio
Onboard LAN1
shared
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—
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shared
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2.5.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI
specifications. The figure shows a
LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI
Express x16 graphic cards that
comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure
shows a graphics card installed on
the PCI Express x16 slot.
2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI
Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards
and other cards that comply with the
PCI Express specifications. The
following figure shows a network card
installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
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2.6 Jumpers
1 . Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include
system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the
cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 1-2.
4. Re-install the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
®
CLRTC1
1 2
2 3
Normal
Clear CMOS
P5AD2-E Clear RTC RAM
(Default)
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 jumpers (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34,
USBPW56, USBPW78)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,
power supply in reduced power mode).
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB
connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
USBPW12
USBPW34
2
1 2
3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
®
USBPW56
USBPW78
2
1 2
3
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
P5AD2-E USB device wake-up
•
•
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the
system would not power up.
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
3 . Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer
when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
KBPWR1
1 2
2 3
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
®
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors
1
2
3 4
5
6
10
13
12
11
9
8
7
1 . Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
2 . LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK SPEED
ACT/LINK LED
Status Description
SPEED LED
L E D
L E D
Status
OFF
Description
OFF
No link
Linked
10 Mbps connection
GREEN
BLINKING
ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
1 Gbps connection
Data activity GREEN
LAN port
3 . Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear
speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
4 . Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side
speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
5 . Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD
player, or other audio sources.
6 . Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the
function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function
of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
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7 . Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
8 . Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects
the center/subwoofer speakers.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the
audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
Port
2-channel
(Headset)
4-channel
6-channel
8-channel
Line In
Light Blue
Lime
Line In
Line In
Line In
Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink
Mic In
—
Mic In
Mic In
Mic In
Gray
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Side Speaker Out
Black
—
—
—
—
Yellow Orange
—
Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
9 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio
output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
13. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
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2.7.2 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 a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
PIN 1
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
P5AD2-E Floppy disk drive connector
2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)
This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra
DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for
an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive),
and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard
disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer
to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.
•
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion
when you connect the IDE cable.
•
Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.
PIN 1
PRI_IDE1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
®
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3 . Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red],
SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
hard disk drives.
SATA3
SATA1
SATA4
SATA2
®
P5AD2-E SATA connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA
•
•
You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.
When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the
primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector.
Refer to the table on the next page for the recommended SATA hard
disk drive connections.
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection
Connector
Color
Setting
U s e
SATA1/SATA2
SATA3/SATA4
Red
Master
Slave
Boot disk
Data disk
Black
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4 . Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)
This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio
connector at the back of the optical drive.
®
CD
P5AD2-E CD audio connector
Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this
connector.
5 . Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module
that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard.
HD Audio front panel
audio pin definition
®
AAFP
AC ‘97 audio
pin definition
P5AD2-E Analog front panel connector
•
•
It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel
audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard
high-definition audio capability.
By default, this connector is set to legacy AC’97 audio. If you want
to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS
Setup to [HD Audio]. See page 3-29 for details.
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6 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps
connection speed.
®
USB56
USB78
1
1
P5AD2-E USB 2.0 connectors
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will
damage the motherboard!
The USB cable is purchased separately.
7 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis.
COM1
®
PIN 1
P5AD2-E Serial port connector
The serial port cable is purchased separately.
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8 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME
module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot
opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port
connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices
for playing or editing audio files.
®
GAME1
P5AD2-E GAME connector
The GAME/MIDI cable is purchased separately.
9 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or
switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch
cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a
high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is
removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis
intrusion event.
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to
use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
CHASSIS1
®
(Default)
P5AD2-E Chassis intrusion connector
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10. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W
max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 3.48 A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the
fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the
fan connectors!
CPU_FAN1
PWR_FAN1
®
Rotation
CHA_FAN1
+12V
GND
CHA_FAN2
GND
P5AD2-E Fan connectors
+12V
Rotation
Only the CPU_FAN1 and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the
ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature.
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11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1)
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply
plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors
completely fit.
•
Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 -compliant power supply unit
(PSU) that provides a minimum power of 350 W is recommended
for a fully-configured system.
•
•
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.
Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The
system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is
inadequate.
•
•
When using an ATX 12 V PSU with a 20-pin power plug, make sure
that it can provide at least 15 A on the +12 V lead, and a minimum
power of 350 W. Use of an ATX 12 V PSU with a 20-pin power plug
is not recommended.
The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350 W) PSU has been
tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the
following configuration:
CPU
Memory
Graphics card
:
:
:
Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz
512 MB DDR2 (x 4)
PCI Express x16 Nvidia NV6600
IDE hard disk drive (x 1)
SATA hard disk drive
Parallel ATA devices:
Serial ATA device
Optical drives
SCSI devices
:
:
:
CD-ROM (x 1)
SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive
•
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to
install additional devices.
ATX12V1
EATXPWR1
GND +12V DC
+3 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
-5 Volts
Ground
Ground
Ground
PSON#
Ground
-12 Volts
+3 Volts
+12 Volts
+12 Volts
+5V Standby
Power OK
Ground
GND +12V DC
®
+5 Volts
Ground
+5 Volts
Ground
+3 Volts
+3 Volts
P5AD2-E ATX power connectors
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12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
SPEAKER
PLED
®
PANEL1
RESET
IDE_LED
PWRSW
P5AD2-E System panel connector
The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to
the connector description below for details.
•
•
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the
chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.
Hard disk drive activity LED (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.
ATX power button/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
3
Chapter summary
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 3-1
BIOS setup program ...........................................................3-11
Main menu ..........................................................................3-14
Advanced menu..................................................................3-19
Power menu........................................................................3-33
Boot menu ..........................................................................3-38
Exit menu ...........................................................................3-43
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3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable
floppy disk.)
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk
or the motherboard support CD.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select M y
Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2
Floppy Disk window appears.
e. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup
disk from the format options field, then click Start.
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Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000:
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive.
c. Click Start, then select Run.
d. In the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D is your optical drive letter.
e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
3.1.2 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 1.2 MB free space to save the file.
The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three
alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main filename
Extension name
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3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable
floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5AD2EB.rom
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4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5AD2EB.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... 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 /iP5AD2E.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer
A:\>
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3.1.3 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 P5AD2EB.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 “P5AD2EB.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 “P5AD2ED.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
motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
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3.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to
go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5AD2EB.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 “P5AD2EB.rom”. Completed.
Start erasing.......|
Start programming...|
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
•
•
Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy
disk in the drive. A “P5AD2EB.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 P5AD2EB.ROM.
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3.1.5 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 4-3 for
the Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The
ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from
the Internet option from the
drop-down menu, then click
Next.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click Auto Select.
Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate >
ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a
file option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the
Open window, then click Save.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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3.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “3.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can
enable the security password feature or change the power management
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to
run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis.
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this
last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation
keys.
•
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load
Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “3.7 Exit
Menu.”
•
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for this motherboard.
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3.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
[Thu 05/07/2004]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
Third IDE Slave
Fourth IDE Master
Fourth IDE Slave
IDE Configuration
: [ST320413A]
: [ASUS CD-S520/A]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
Change Field
System Information
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
3.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
3.2.3 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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3.2.4 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 A
Language
[11:10:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Thu 03/27/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
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
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
Change Field
System Information
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
3.2.5 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>.
3.2.6 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 “3.2.7 Pop-up window.”
3.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
3.2.8 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]
[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.
DRAm Refresh Rate
Graphic Adapter Priority
Graphics Aperture Size
Spread Spectrum
[ 64 MB]
[Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
ICH Delayed Transaction
MPS Revision
[Enabled]
[1.4]
+-
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Pop-up window
3.2.9 General help
Scroll bar
At the top right corner of the menu
screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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3.3 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 “3.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
[Thu 05/07/2004]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Third IDE Master
Third IDE Slave
Fourth IDE Master
Fourth IDE Slave
IDE Configuration
: [ST320413A]
: [ASUS CD-S520/A]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
: [Not Detected]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Change Field
System Information
3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]
Allows you to set the system time.
3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
3.3.3 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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3.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave
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
Select the type
Device
Vendor
Size
: Hard Disk
: ST320413A
: 20.0GB
of device connected
to the system.
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
: Supported
: 16 Sectors
: Supported
: MultiWord DMA-2
: Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
Type
LBA/Large Mode
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode
DMA Mode
SMART Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
[Auto]
[Auto]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection
of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode
if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously
formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled],
the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
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]
3.3.5 IDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter>
if you want to configure the item.
IDE Configuration
When in AHCI/RAID
mode SATA
controller is
forced to Native
mode.
Configure SATA As
Onboard IDE Operate Mode
[Standard IDE]
[Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]
Configure SATA As [Standard IDE]
Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip.
If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, set this item to [Standard IDE].
If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to:
www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm
www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA
features that increases storage performance on random workloads by
allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [AHCI]
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Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode]
Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed
operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS
including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]
Allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. It is
recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS
compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel
ATA ports only if you do not install any Serial ATA device.
The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If
you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to
the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA]
[S-ATA] [P-ATA]
The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and its sub-menu items appear
only when the Configure SATA As item is set to [Standard IDE].
ALPE and ASP [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Agressive Link Power Management
(ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled]
Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) Port
3 interlock switch. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The ALPE and ASP and its sub-menu item appear only when the
Configure SATA As item is set to [AHCI].
IDE Detect Time Out [35]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
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3.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS
Version
: 08.00.10
Build Date : 09/22/04
Processor
Type
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Speed
Count
: 3200 MHz
: 1
System Memory
Size
: 1024MB
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
+-
F1
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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3.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
JumperFree Configuration
LAN Cable Status
USB Configuration
Adjust system
frequency/voltage.
CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP
Speech Configuration
3.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
Select the targe CPU
frequency, and the
relevant parameters
will be auto-adjusted.
Frequencies higher
than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
guaranteed to be
AI Overclocking
[Auto]
Performance Mode
[Auto]
AiBooster Support
CPU Lock Free
[Auto]
[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.
AI NOS - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature
intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost
the performance for the most demanding tasks.
Standard - loads the standard settings for the system.
Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal
parameters for stability when overclocking.
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Performance Mode [Auto]
Allows enhanced system performance. setting to [Turbo] may cause the
system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting
[Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo]
AiBooster Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables the system support for the Ai Booster overclocking
application. Refer to the Ai Booster help file for details.
The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the
lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking
item to [Manual].
CPU Frequency [XXX]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and
PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired
CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 100 to
400. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU
External Frequency settings.
FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization
Front Side Bus
FSB 1066
CPU External Frequency
266 MHz
FSB 800
200 MHz
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [400MHz] [533MHz] [600MHz] [711MHz]
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
Set the DRAM frequency to 600 MHz if your system is running at FSB
800. Set the item to 711 MHz if your system is running at FSB 1066.
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PCI Express Frequency [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by
default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150]
PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]
Allows you to synchronize the PCI frequency with the PCI Express or CPU
frequency. Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]
Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set
to [AI NOS].
Memory Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V]
[2.05V] [2.10V] [2.20V] [Auto]
Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage.
Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!
Chipset Core Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the chipset core voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] [1.70V]
[1.75V] [1.80V]
Setting a high chipset core voltage may damage the chipset!
CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto]
[1.8000V] [1.7875V] [1.7750V] [1.7625V] [1.7500V] [1.7375V]
[1.7250V] [1.7125V] [1.7000V] [1.6875V] [1.6750V] [1.6625V]
[1.6500V] [1.6375V] [1.6250V] [1.6125V] [1.6000V] [1.5875V]
[1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V]
[1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V]
[1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V]
[1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V]
Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
Setting a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!
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FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.40V]
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set
to [Overclock Profile].
Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]
Allows you to overclock the CPU speed through the available preset values.
Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [FSB888/DDR2-667]
[Overclock 10%] [FSB1000/DDR2-667]
[Overclock 15%] [FSB1200/DDR2-600]
[Overclock 20%] [FSB1200/DDR2-800]
[Overclock 30%] [FSB1333/DDR2-667]
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set
to [AI NOS].
NOS Mode [Auto]
Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode. Select either of the
following configuration options:
Auto - loads the optimum sensitivity and overclocking percentage
setting.
Standard - activates overclocking on a threshold between light and
heavy CPU loading.
Sensitive - activates overclocking on a light CPU loading.
Heavy Load - activates overclocking on a heavy CPU loading.
The following items appear only when the NOS Mode item is set to
[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].
Turbo NOS [Overclock XX%]
Allows you to set the overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode.
Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%]
[Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Disabled]
Twin Turbo NOS [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or set the overclock percentage for the selected
Turbo NOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 5%]
[Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]
[Overclock 30%]
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3.4.2 LAN Cable Status
This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable
connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port.
POST Check LAN Cable
LAN Cable Status
[Disabled]
Check LAN cable
during POST.
Pair
Status
Length
1-2
3-6
4-5
7-8
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1-2
3-6
4-5
7-8
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable LAN cable check during POST. When
enabled, the menu reports the cable faults or shorts, and displays the point
(length) where the fault or short is detected.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.4.3 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Enables USB host
controllers.
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4
USB Devices Enabled: None
USB Function
[8 USB Ports]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[HiSpeed]
[Enabled]
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
USB Function [X USB Ports]
Allows the BIOS to auto-detect the number of USB ports in your system.
Setting this item to [Disable] disables the USB function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports]
[6 USB Ports] [8 USB Ports]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
[Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at
startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB
device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI
hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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3.4.4 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS
automatically detects.
Configure Advanced CPU settings
Sets the ratio
between CPU Core
Clock and the FSB
Frequency.
NOTE: If an invalid
ratio is set in CMOS
then actual and
setpoint values may
differ.
Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz
Frequency
FSB Speed
: 3200 MHz
: 800 MHz
Cache L1
Cache L2
Cache L3
: 16 KB
: 1024 KB
: 0 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked
Ratio Actual Value : 16
Ratio CMOS Setting:
VID CMOS Setting:
[ 18]
[ 62]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
CPU Lock Free
+-
F1
Microcode Updation
Max CPUID Value Limit:
Enhanced C1 Control
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8]
Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus
frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. Configuration options: [ 8]...[28]
You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS if you installed an unlocked CPU.
Refer to the CPU documentation for details.
VID CMOS Setting [ 62]
Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.
The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item. Use the <+> or <->
keys to adjust the values.
The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the
lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.
CPU Lock Free [Auto]
Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for
more flexibility when increasing the external FSB.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Microcode Updation [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]
Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot
even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to
enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower
when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control
function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Scroll down the screen to display the following items.
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Hyper-Threading
Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4
CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).
Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology [Automatic]
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. When set to
[Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating
system to use the EIST feature.
Set this item to [Maximum] or [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.
The CPU constantly operates at a lower internal frequency when you set
this item to [Minimum].
Configuration options: [Maximum] [Minimum] [Automatic] [Disabled]
•
•
Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.
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3.4.5 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD
Enable or disable
DRAM timing.
[Enabled]
Hyper Path 2
Booting Graphic Adapter Priori
[Auto]
[PCI Express/PCI]
PEG Buffer Length
Link Latency
PEG Link Mode
PEG Root Control
Slot Power
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Advanced Chipset Settings
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according
to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can
manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.
The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time
the data actually becomes available.
Configuration options: [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and
the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks]
[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks]
Configuration options: [1 Clock]...[15 Clocks]
DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]
Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]
Hyper Path 2 [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express]
PEG Buffer Length [Auto]
Sets the length of the PCI Express graphics card buffer.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]
Link Latency [Auto]
Sets the PCI Express graphics card link latency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]
PEG Link Mode [Auto]
Sets the PCI Express graphics link mode. Setting this item to [Auto] allows
the motherboard to automatically adjust the PCI Express graphics link mode
to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. Four
additional settings are available for overclocking the PEG Link Mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster]
PEG Root Control [Auto]
Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics
card root control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Slot Power [Auto]
Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier]
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3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration
Enable or disable
High Definition Audio
Controller.
Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset
HD Audio Controller
Front Panel Support Type
Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN
LAN Option ROM
[Enabled]
[AC97]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode DMA Channel
Parallel Port IRQ
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378]
[ECP]
[DMA3]
[IRQ7]
[Disabled]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port
HD Audio Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Front Panel Support Type [AC97]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAAF) mode to legacy
AC‘97 or high–definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]
OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN
controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function
under DOS mode or Windows® Me.
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the
onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard
PCIEX Gbe LAN items are set to Enabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4]
[2E8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]
[208/330]
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3.4.7 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources
for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block
for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings
NO: Lets the BIOS
configue all the
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.
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug And Play O/S
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
[No]
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
PCI IDE BusMaster
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
+-
F1
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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 pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled]
Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
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3.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and
Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press
<Enter> to display the configuration options.
Suspend Mode
[Auto]
[No]
[No]
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
Repost Video on S3 Resume
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
[Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
3.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Setting this item to [Auto]
allows the OS to select the ACPI state.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
3.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
3.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
3.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the
RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.5.5 APM Configuration
APM Configuration
Go into On/Off or
Suspend when Power
button is pressed.
Power Button Mode
[On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss
Power On By RTC Alarm
[Power Off]
[Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state,
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Wakeup Password
This item appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set
to [Enabled]. Select this item, then press <Enter> to set or change the
keyboard wakeup password.
Keyboard Wakeup Password
Shows [Not Installed] if the Wakeup Password is disabled. After
you have set a keyboard password, this item shows [Installed].
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
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3.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature
MB Temperature
[32.5ºC/90.5ºF]
[36.0ºC/96.5ºF]
CPU Fan Speed
[3813 RPM]
[Disabled]
[53ºC]
[N/A]
[N/A]
[N/A]
CPU Q-Fan Control
CPU Target Temperature
Chassis Fan1 Speed
Chassis Fan2 Speed
Power Fan Speed
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[ 1.320V]
[ 3.345V]
[ 5.094V]
[11.880V]
12V Voltage
CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the
motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item options to
disable CPU fan speed monitoring.
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]
The CPU Q-Fan Mode, CPU Fan Ratio, CPU Target
Temperature, and Chassis Q-Fan Control items appear when you
enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.
CPU Q-Fan Mode [PWM]
Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan
connector. Set to [PWM] when using a 4-pin CPU fan cable. Set to [DC]
when using a 3-pin CPU fan cable. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC]
Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel®’s PWM fan
specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the
CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM].
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CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]
Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation.
Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC]
Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed
is increased to lower the CPU temperature. The configuration options for
this item depend on the recommended Intel® Fan Speed Control (FSC)
temperature settings. The Intel® FSC provides target temperature options
at 15 ºC with 3 ºC interval.
Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item
options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring.
Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When
enabled, the chassis fan ratio is the same with the selected CPU fan ratio.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Chassis Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Select [Ignore] from the item
options to disable chassis fan speed monitoring.
Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected
to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
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3.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
APM Configuration
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
3.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]
[PM-ST330620A]
[PS-ASUS CD-S360]
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends
on the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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3.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Quick Boot
Full Screen Logo
AddOn ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
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 ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
3.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
<Enter> again to
disabled password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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, then press <Enter>.
2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor
Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information
on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
Supervisor Password
User Password
: Not Installed
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
[Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
+-
F1
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
User Access Level [Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and
Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set
a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at
least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
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Clear User Password
Select this item to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both
when accessing Setup and booting the system.
Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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3.7 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Exit Options
Exit system setup
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Load Setup Defaults
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
F10
ESC
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the computer is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save the 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
Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously
saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select
Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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Load Setup Defaults
Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a
confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select
Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values
to the non-volatile RAM.
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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Software
4
support
Chapter summary
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
Installing an operating system ............................................. 4-1
Support CD information........................................................ 4-1
Software information ........................................................... 4-8
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4.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding
updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
•
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to
your OS documentation for detailed information.
•
Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the
Windows® XP Service Pack1 or later versions before installing the
drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
4.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all
motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates.
4.2.1 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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4.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
The screen display and driver options vary under different operating
system versions.
QFE Update
Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables
Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel® chipset components on the
motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the
method for configuring the chipset components.
You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent or
unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user
input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver
in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme
file that came with the utility for details.
C-MEDIA CMI9880L Audio Driver and Application
Installs the C-MEDIA® CMI9880L audio driver and application. See page 4-
11 for details.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Installs the driver for the Marvell® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN.
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USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
4.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the
motherboard supports. Click on an item to install.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-8 for
details.
AI Booster
The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in
Windows® environment.
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances
computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features
of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing
videos, or playing games in your computer.
Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
View the online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.
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4.2.4 Manuals menu
The Manuals menu contains the user manuals for third party components
and applications.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install
the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before
opening a user manual file.
4.2.5 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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4.2.6 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional
information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click
an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD
Displays the contents of the support CD in graphical format.
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Technical Support Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out
when requesting technical support.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.
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4.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software application for more information.
4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™
The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot
logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests
(POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the
ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “4.2.3 Utilities
menu” for details.
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•
•
Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a
copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from
the ASUS website. See section “3.1.2 AFUDOS utility”.
Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to
[Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See section “3.6.2
Boot Settings Configuration”.
You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file
formats.
To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “3.1.5 ASUS Update
utility” for details.
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot
logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next.
4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then
click Next.
5. When prompted, locate the new
BIOS file, then click Next. The
ASUS MyLogo2 window appears.
6. From the left window pane, select
the folder that contains the image
you intend to use as your boot
logo.
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7. When the logo images appear on
the right window pane, select an
image to enlarge by clicking on it.
8. Adjust the boot image to your
desired size by selecting a value
on the Ratio box.
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original
BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot
logo during POST.
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4.3.2 AI NET2
The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a
cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and
reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair
polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter
accuracy.
The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly
manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated
in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as
development diagnostics.
Using the Virtual Cable Tester™
To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:
1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.
2. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen
below.
3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.
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The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000
operating systems.
The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN
port(s).
The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is
disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to
the LAN port(s).
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If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before
entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the
BIOS Setup.
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4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration
The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set
up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is
automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver
and application from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “4.2.2
Drivers menu.”
Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility
Launch the C-Media 3D Audio
Configuration utility by double clicking
the C-Media icon on the Windows®
taskbar.
Using the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility
The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration interface has five tabs: Main Setting,
Mixer, Effect, Device Setting, and Information. Click a tab to display the
details.
Main Setting
The Main Setting tab allows you to check the audio system status,
configure the audio ports, set the speaker and audio DSP modes, and test
the speaker output.
Tabs
Mode
Selection
Audio
System
Status
Speaker
Tester and
Audio DSP
Setting
Smart Jack
settings
Audio System Status. This section displays the output mode status,
the real-time audio playback spectrum, and the digital I/O status. The
number of speakers configured in the system determines the output mode
status.
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Smart Jack Setting. You can configure the function of the rear panel,
front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Click the
Jack setting button that corresponds to the port that you wish to
configure.
Smart
Mode Selection. This section allows you to set the Speaker Tester or the
Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Click the button to change the audio
modes.
Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting. You can configure your
speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section. Click the Play or
the Stop button to listen to the speakers or click the Volume button to
adjust the speakers’ volume.
Mixer
The Mixer tab allows you to adjust the audio input and the recording
output volume of devices connected to the system rear panel and front
panel audio ports.
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Effect
The Effect tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the
environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings.
Environment
settings
Equalizer
settings
Environment
size
Environment. This section contains various pre-programmed enviroment
emulations. There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom,
concert hall, underwater, and music pub environments. Click the
corresponding button to set an environment emulation. To set other
environment emulations, click the More Option list box.
Environment Size. This section allows you to select the size of your
room for an appropriate audio output. There are three room size models
provided for the environment size emulation. Click any of the environment
size buttons to set.
Equalizer. The Equalizer section allows you to adjust the amplifier
frequency. Use the 10-band equalizer to individually control the different
frequency bands of your speaker system, or click a music style preset to
load a pre-defined equalizer setting. Click the User Defined button to
save or load your customized equalizer settings.
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Device Setting
The Device Setting tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC
multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording
devices.
Information
The Information tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio
driver, audio controller, and DirectX information.
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The Appendix describes the CPU
features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
CPU features
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Chapter summary
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A.1
A.2
A.3
Intel® EM64T ........................................................................A-1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) ....................A-1
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology......................................A-3
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A.1 Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing.
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA 775 processors
running on 32-bit operating systems.
Using the Intel® EM64T feature
To use the Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64
Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition).
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices
from the support CD.
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit
the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed/power requirement.
A.2.1 System requirements
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Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support
BIOS file with EIST support
Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows®
Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature:
1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then
press <Enter>.
3. Scroll down the options, select the Intel(R) SpeedStep
Technology item, then press <Enter>. Refer to the BIOS screen on
the next page.
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To use the EIST feature:
1.
2.
Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration,
then press <Enter>.
3.
Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],
then press <Enter>. See page 3-26 for details.
4.
5.
Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop,
then select Properties from the pop-up menu.
6.
7.
When the Display Properties
window appears, click the
Screen Saver tab.
Click the Power button on the
Monitor power section to open
the Power Options
Properties window.
8.
9.
On the Power schemes section,
click , then select any option
except Home/Office Desktop
or Always On.
Click Apply, then click OK.
10. Close the Display Properties
window.
After you adjust the power
scheme, the CPU internal
frequency slightly decreases
when the CPU loading is low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the
operating system.
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A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
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The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors
with Hyper-Threading Technology.
Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use
the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any
other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology
item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
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Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.
Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS
before installing a supported operating system.
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For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit
www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:
1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading
Technology.
2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced
Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is
set to Enabled. See page 3-26 for details.
The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports
Hyper-Threading Techonology.
3. Restart the computer.
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