Asus P5W DH User Manual

P5W DH

Deluxe

Contents

Notices........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

P5W DH Deluxe speciﬁcations summary................................................. xi

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

1.3.4

Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2

ASUS AI Life features ................................................... 1-6

Innovative ASUS features .............................................. 1-6

Digital Home features ................................................... 1-9

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

2.2.5

Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2

Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2

ASUS Stack Cool 2......................................................... 2-3

Motherboard layout......................................................... 2-4

Layout contents............................................................... 2-5

2.3

2.4

Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-7

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-8

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan.............................. 2-10

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-12

System memory ......................................................................... 2-14

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

Overview....................................................................... 2-14

Memory conﬁgurations.................................................. 2-14

Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-21

Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-21

2.5

Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-22

2.5.1

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.5.4

2.5.5

2.5.6

Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-22

Conﬁguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-22

Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-23

PCI slots........................................................................ 2-24

PCI Express x1 slot....................................................... 2-24

Two PCI Express x16 slots ........................................... 2-24

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Contents

2.6

2.7

Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-26

Connectors ................................................................................. 2-28

2.7.1

2.7.2

Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-28

Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-31

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1

Starting up for the ﬁrst time........................................................ 3-1

Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2

3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2

Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2

Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.1.4

4.1.5

ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1

Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk....................................... 4-4

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-5

AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-6

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-9

4.2

BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.2.4

4.2.5

4.2.6

4.2.7

4.2.8

4.2.9

BIOS menu screen.........................................................4-11

Menu bar........................................................................4-11

Navigation keys..............................................................4-11

Menu items ................................................................... 4-12

Sub-menu items............................................................ 4-12

Conﬁguration ﬁelds ....................................................... 4-12

Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-12

Scroll bar....................................................................... 4-12

General help ................................................................. 4-12

4.3

Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13

4.3.1

4.3.2

4.3.3

4.3.4

4.3.5

4.3.6

4.3.7

System Time ................................................................. 4-13

System Date ................................................................. 4-13

Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-13

Language...................................................................... 4-13

Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ............... 4-14

IDE Conﬁguration.......................................................... 4-15

System Information....................................................... 4-17

Contents

4.4

Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-18

4.4.1

4.4.2

4.4.3

4.4.4

4.4.5

4.4.6

4.4.7

4.4.8

JumperFree Conﬁguration ............................................ 4-18

LAN Cable Status ......................................................... 4-22

USB Conﬁguration ........................................................ 4-23

CPU Conﬁguration........................................................ 4-24

Chipset.......................................................................... 4-26

Onboard Devices Conﬁguration.................................... 4-28

PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-30

DH Feature page .......................................................... 4-31

4.5

Power menu................................................................................ 4-32

4.5.1

4.5.2

4.5.3

4.5.4

4.5.5

4.5.6

Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-32

Repost Video on S3 Resume........................................ 4-32

ACPI 2.0 Support.......................................................... 4-32

ACPI APIC Support....................................................... 4-32

APM Conﬁguration........................................................ 4-33

Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-35

4.6

Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-38

4.6.1

4.6.2

4.6.3

4.6.4

Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-38

Hard Disk Drives........................................................... 4-39

Boot Settings Conﬁguration .......................................... 4-39

Security......................................................................... 4-41

4.7

4.8

Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-43

4.7.1

4.7.2

ASUS Music Alarm........................................................ 4-43

ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-45

Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-46

Chapter 5:

Software support

5.1

5.2

Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1

5.2.1

5.2.2

5.2.3

5.2.4

5.2.5

5.2.6

5.2.7

Running the support CD ................................................. 5-1

Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2

Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3

Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-6

Manual menu .................................................................. 5-7

Contact information......................................................... 5-7

Other information ............................................................ 5-8

Contents

5.3

Software information ................................................................. 5-10

5.3.1

5.3.2

5.3.3

5.3.4

5.3.5

ASUS MyLogo 2 ........................................................... 5-10

AI NET2 ........................................................................ 5-12

Audio conﬁgurations ..................................................... 5-13

ASUS PC Probe II......................................................... 5-20

ASUS Music Alarm........................................................ 5-26

5.4

RAID conﬁgurations .................................................................. 5-29

5.4.1

5.4.2

5.4.3

5.4.4

5.4.5

Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-30

Intel^®RAID conﬁgurations............................................. 5-30

JMicron^®RAID Conﬁguration........................................ 5-40

Silicon Image^®RAID conﬁguration................................ 5-48

Cross-RAID Conﬁguration: Creating a RAID 10 set

(RAID 0+1) with ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel ICH7R^®... 5-61

5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-64

5.5.1

5.5.2

Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-64

Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows^®...................... 5-64

Chapter 6:

ATI^®CrossFire™ technology support

6.1

Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1

6.1.2

Requirements.................................................................. 6-1

Before you begin............................................................. 6-1

6.2

6.3

Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2

Software information ................................................................... 6-5

6.3.1

6.3.2

Installing the device drivers............................................. 6-5

Using the Catalyst™ Control Center............................... 6-7

Appendix:

CPU features

A.1

A.2

A.3

Intel^®EM64T..................................................................................A-1

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep^®Technology (EIST)........................A-1

Intel^®Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3

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. Check local

regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conﬁguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•

Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

•

Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform

when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,

jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•

Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down

the system.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup

menus. Descriptions of the BIOS items are also provided.

Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the

motherboard package.

Chapter 6: ATI CrossFire™ support

This chapter describes the ATI CrossFire™ feature and shows the graphics

card installation procedures.

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.

ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and

software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

ﬂyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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 /ip5wdh.rom

P5W DH Deluxe speciﬁcations summary

CPU

LGA775 socket for Intel^®Pentium^®4/Celeron^®processor

Supports Intel^®Pentium^®Processor Extreme Edition and

Intel^®Pentium^®D Processor

Supports Intel^®next generation 65 nm and Intel^®Core^™2

Duo/Intel^®Core^™2 Extreme processors

Supports Intel^®next generation Multi-Core processor

Compatible with Intel^®05B/ 05A and 04B/04A processors

Intel^®EM64T and Hyper-Threading Technology ready

Chipset

Intel® 975X

Intel® ICH7R

Front Side Bus

Memory

1066 / 800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC

DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules

Supports up to 8 GB system memory

Intel^®MPT (Intel^®Memory Pipeline Technology)

ASUS Hyper Path3

Note: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest Qualiﬁed

Vendors List (QVL).

Expansion slots

CrossFire™

2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots for discrete graphics card

2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Supports ATI CrossFire™ graphics cards (both at x8

mode)

ASUS Two-slot thermal design

ASUS PEG Link

Advanced Thermal

Design

ASUS 8-Phase Power Design

ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe thermal solution

Storage/RAID

Intel^®ICH7R Southbridge supports:

1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33

3 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices with RAID 0,1, 5

conﬁguration

Intel^®Matrix Storage Technology

Jmicron^®JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports:

1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s (SATA-on-the-Go)

1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s with RAID 0, 1

conﬁguration with External Serial ATA 3.0 G�b/s

1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 connector for two devices

Note: Do not remove/unplug the External SATA device when running under

RAID mode.

Silicon Image^®4723 Hardware RAID controller

(ASUS EZ-Backup) supports:

2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s with RAID 0 and RAID 1

conﬁguration

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P5W DH Deluxe speciﬁcations summary

Storage/RAID

(continued)

Supports RAID 10 through cross-conﬁguration between

three (3) Serial ATA ports from Intel^®ICH7R and one

(1) Serial ATA port fr om Silicon Image^®4723 Hardware

RAID controller

LAN

Marvell^®88E8053 dual Gigabit LAN controllers, both

featuring AI NET2

Wireless LAN: 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g (ASUS WiFi-AP

Solo™)

High Deﬁnition Audio

Realtek^®ALC882M 8-channel CODEC

Supports Multi-Streaming, Jack-Sensing and

Jack-Retasking Technology

Anti-Pop Function

Optical and Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces

Features Dolby^®Master Studio Technology

Dolby ProLogic IIX

Dolby Headphone

Dolby Virtual Speaker

Dolby Digital Live

IEEE 1394

USB

TI 1394 controller supports:

2 x IEEE 1394a connectors (1 at mid-board, 1 on

the rear panel)

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

ASUS EZ Backup™

ASUS Digital Home

features

2 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s support hardware RAID 0 or

RAID 1 mode

Plug and play: Default setting in RAID 1 mode

requires no driver and no BIOS conﬁguration

ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™

54 Mbps IEEE 802.11g, backward compatible with

11 Mbps IEEE 802.1b

Software Access Point mode

Station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-Hoc

mode

ASUS DH Remote™

Power

Quick Power

Noise off

EZ WiFi

AP Launch

Full Screen

Media Control Zone

ASUS MP3-In™

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ASUS AI Life features

Stack Cool 2 patented fanless cooling system

SATA-On-The-Go external Serial ATA port

AI Quiet

ASUS Exclusive

Intelligent overclocking tools:

Overclocking features

AI NOS™ (Non-delay Overclocking System)

AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

ASUS PEG Link (automatic performance tuning for

single/dual graphics cards)

Precision Tweaker:

vDIMM: 12-step DRAM voltage control

vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 V

increment

Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB

tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz

increment

PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 90 MHz to

150 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio

Fixed PCI/PCI Express frequencies

Overclocking protection:

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

ASUS AI Booster Utility

Other ASUS special

features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS Q-Fan2

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS MyLogo 2

Rear panel

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)

1 x Serial port

1 x IEEE 1394a port

1 x External Serial ATA port

1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x WiFi-AP Solo™ antenna jack

8-channel audio ports

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Internal connectors

2 x USB 2.0 connectors support four additional USB 2.0

ports

2 x IDE connectors

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

6 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x IEEE1394a connector

1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Power fan connectors

1 x Azalia Digital Header (ADH)

Front panel High Deﬁnition Audio connector

Chassis intrusion connector

CD audio-in connector

MP3 audio-in connector

S/PDIF Out connector

24-pin ATX power connector

4-pin ATX12 V power connector

System panel connector

ASUS EZ Backup RAID selection mode jumper

BIOS features

8 Mb Flash ROM,AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, PXE & RPL

Manageability

WOL by PME,WOR by PME, Chassis Intrusion

Power requirements

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

ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

Support CD contents

Device Drivers

Make RAID driver disk for Intel^®ICH7R and JMicron^®

JMB 363

RAID Manuals for Intel^®ICH7R, ASUS EZ-Backup,

JMicron^®JMB 363, and Cross-RAID (RAID 10)

ASUS PC Probe 2

ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

ASUS DH Remote application

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Wizard

Anti-virus utility (OEM version)

Intervideo^®WinDVD^®software

Form factor

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

*Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies

it supports.

Product

introduction

Chapter summary

1.1

1.2

1.3

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

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

Special features............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

1.1

Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS^®P5W DH Deluxe 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.

ASUS Digital Home Accessories

• ASUS DH Remote

• ASUS DH Remote receiver

• ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ antenna

• ASUS EZ Backup SATA cables

• 2-in-1 SATA power cable

• ASUS MP3-In Module

Accessories

• 1 x ASUS Q-Connector set

(USB, IEEE 1394a, system

panel) - for retail version only

• 1 x IEEE 1394a port module

• 2 x SATA cables

• 3 x SATA power cables for six

devices

• 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

• 1 x IDE cable

• 1 x FDD cable

• 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module

• 1 x Optional fan

• I/O shield

Documentation

• User guide

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

ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

1-1

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

Latest processor technology

This motherboard supports the latest Intel^®Pentium^®4 processors in the LGA775

package. With 1066/ 800 MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading Technology support, and

core-speeds of up to 3.8 �Hz and beyond, Intel^®’s L�A775 Pentium^®4 is among

the fastest desktop processors to date. See page 2-7 for details.

Intel^®Core™2 Duo/ Intel^®Core™2 Extreme CPU support

This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efﬁcient processors

from Intel^®. Intel^®Core™2 Duo and Intel^®Core™2 Extreme are based on the Intel^®

Core™ Microarchitecture and built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology

with copper interconnect. Intel^®Core™2 Duo and Intel^®Core™2 Extreme

allow users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and multi-tasking

performance. Boosting performance is a shared and multi-core optimized L2 cache

of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience in the digital home and

ofﬁce. See page 2-7 for details.

Intel^®65 nm Dual-Core Technology CPU support

Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores with dedicated L2 caches

to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel^®’s 65 nm process is the most

advanced chip manufacturing technology, delivering breakthrough performance,

enhanced media experience, and low power consumption. Intel^®65nm dual-core

processors utilize the latest package technologies for a thinner, lighter design

without compromising performance. See page 2-7 for details.

Intel^®975X/ICH7R chipset

The Intel^®975X Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the ICH7R I/O controller hub

provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The Intel^®975X supports up to 8

�B dual-channel DDR2-667/533 MHz, 1066/800 FSB, PCI Express x16 graphics,

and dual-core CPU. The MCH supports the Intel^®Memory Pipeline Technology

(MPT) that boosts system performance.

The Intel^®ICH7R Southbridge integrates four Serial ATA ports enabled through

the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data security and enable powerful

multi-task processing.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

ATI Radeon^®Xpress 200 CrossFire™

The ATI Radeon^®Xpress 200 CrossFire™ boosts image quality and rendering

speed, eliminating the need to crank down screen resolutions to get high quality

images. The chipset allows higher antialiasing, anisotropic ﬁltering, shading,

and texture settings. ATI Radeon^®Xpress 200 CrossFire™ features the ATI

Catalyst™ Control Center that allows you to get real-time 3D-rendered previews of

adjustments to your display conﬁgurations and advanced 3D settings. See Chapter

6 for details.

Intel^®Memory Pipeline Technology (MPT)

The Intel^®MPT increases system-level and standard operating performance by

optimizing memory access between CPU and system memory.

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

4-25 and the Appendix 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 2-24 for details.

ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

1-3

8-channel high deﬁnition audio

Onboard is the Realtek^®ALC882M High Deﬁnition Audio 8-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 Realtek^®ALC882M 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 2-28, 2-29, and 5-13 for details.

Theater-level audio

(designed for Dolby^®Master Studio)

This motherboard offers theater-level 7.1 surround sound and audio speciﬁcations

higher than that of DVD. Enjoy true home theatre experience with the following

advanced sound technologies: Dolby^®Prologic IIx, Dolby^®Headphone, Dolby^®

Virtual Speaker, and Dolby^®Digital Live. See page 5-18 for details.

IEEE 1394a support

The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that provides high-speed and

ﬂexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to

IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer

rates through simple , low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data

interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such

as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-28 and

2-37 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 2-30 for details.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 speciﬁcation,

dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB

1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

See pages 2-29 and 2-37 for details.

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Multi-RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multiple RAID functionality

that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices.

•

ASUS EZ-Backup. Enabled by Silicon Image’s SiI4723 controller, ASUS

EZ-Backup provides ready-to-go hardware RAID for plug-and play RAID 1 and

easy-to-conﬁgure RAID 0 sets of two hard disk drives

•

Intel^®ICH7R Southbridge RAID provides RAID level 5 support for three or

more hard disk drives.

Cross-RAID allows you to build a RAID 10 set through a cross-conﬁguration of

ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel^®ICH7R.

JMicron^®RAID. Enabled by JMicron^®JMB363 controller, JMicron^®RAID

extends the advantages of software RAID beyond internal hard disk drives to

an external disk or external, port-multiplier enabled enclosure.

Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to conﬁgure RAID.

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide the total

solution for your networking needs. These network controllers use the PCI Express

segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN,

and ﬁle sharing requirements. See page 2-28 for details.

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1.3.2

ASUS AI Life features

Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go

The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through

the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel^®ICH7R MCH. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s

speciﬁcation provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with

a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power

Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more

ﬂexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.

Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. Supported

by the Jmicron^®JMB363 Serial ATA controller are two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s

connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) provide smart setup, and

hot-plug function. See pages 2-29 and 2-34 for details.

AI Quiet

The ASUS AI Quiet function dynamically controls CPU speed and reduces

temperature and fan speeds, thus minimizing noise and ensuring quiet operation.

See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS Stack Cool 2

ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the

temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard

uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that

critical components generate. See page 2-3 for details.

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS 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 4-21 for details.

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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 4-22 and 5-12 for details.

8-Phase Power Design

The ASUS 8-Phase Power Design prolongs CPU lifespan and keeps the system

stable by preventing high power stress to the CPU and power supply module. The

design ensures high efﬁciency operation to generate less heat compared with

conventional power solutions, thus achieving cool system environment and making

this motherboard ideal for overclocking.

Fanless Design and Heat-pipe

The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat ﬂow from major thermal

sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in

quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS has devoted special efforts to

address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most notably in the

following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. The heat pipe,

heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to dissipate heat in the most

efﬁcient manner.

ASUS exclusive two-slot thermal design

ASUS two-slot thermal design provides better air-ﬂow and lower

V�A cards temperature than other brans’ one-slot design, which also

ensures better system stability and longer component life cycle.

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to ﬁne-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually

increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to achieve

maximum system performance.

PEG Link Mode

This feature enhances your PCI Express graphics card performance by allowing

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. See page 4-27 for details.

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ASUS Hyper Path 3

This feature signiﬁcantly shortens latency time during data transfers, allowing

users to experience the real power of their computers. See page 4-27 for details.

CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a

USB ﬂash disk containing the BIOS ﬁle. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of

buying a replacement BIOS chip.See page 4-9 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the

predeﬁned hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the

OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an

OS-based ﬂash utility. See page 4-5 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 page 4-36 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the

available options. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster conﬁguration.

See page 4-13 for details.

ASUS MyLogo 2

ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you

to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot

logos. See pages 4-40 and 5-10 for details.

ASUS Music Alarm

Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm

clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call with your favorite

CD music without having to enter the OS. See page 4-43 and 5-26 for details.

ASUS Q-Connector

You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables

by only a few easy steps. See pages 2-43 for details.

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1.3.4

Digital Home features

ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™

WiFi AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for your PC, enabling it to create a

complete wireless home network in either AP or wirelesss client mode. Users will

be able to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers,

and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo™ can provide these

functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true

replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is an

on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer

to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.)

ASUS DH Remote™

DH Remote™ is a convenient PC remote controller that gives users

unprecedented control over their PCs from the comfort of their couches. With the

touch of a button, users can instantly operate the following functions: (Refer to the

ASUS DH Remote™ user guide for details.)

Power: Turns the computer on/off.

Quick Power: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode.

Noise Off: Reduces the noise coming from the computer.

EZ WiFi: Puts the computer quickly into sleep mode but allowing WiFi-AP

Solo™ to still operate.

Full Screen: Puts the media application into full screen.

AP Launch: Launches the media application.

Media Control Zone: Controls the media application.

ASUS MP3-In™

A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™

features enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power

is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers

without additional stereo equipment cost. (Refer to the ASUS MP3-In™ quick

installation guide for details.)

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ASUS EZ Backup™

ASUS EZ Backup requires no driver or BIOS conﬁguration. ASUS EZ Backup

offers plug and play RAID to backup your data instantaneously. Exclusive to ASUS

and the ﬁrst of its kind in the world, EZ Backup allows users to utilize SATA2

technology to build RAID 1 (default) or RAID 0 without requiring any BIOS setup or

any other conﬁguration. ASUS EZ Backup is ideal for anyone who wants to secure

data on the hard drive but does not want the hassle of complicated software

conﬁguration. See section “5.4.4 Silicon Image^®RAID conﬁguration” for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter lists the hardware setup

procedures that you have to perform when

installing system components. It includes

description of the jumpers and connectors on

the motherboard.

Hardware

information

Chapter summary

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) ................................................... 2-7

System memory ......................................................................... 2-14

Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-22

Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-26

Connectors ................................................................................. 2-28

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Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components

or change any motherboard settings.

•

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

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

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

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•

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

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

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

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached

from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. 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_PWR

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

P5W DH DELUXE Onboard LED

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2.2

Motherboard overview

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

ensure that the motherboard ﬁts into it.

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

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

motherboard components.

2.2.1

Placement direction

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

the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the

chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2

Screw holes

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

to the chassis.

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

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3

ASUS Stack Cool 2

The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers

the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard

uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that

critical components generate.

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2.2.4

Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

CPU_FAN

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

ATX12V

LGA775

ESATA_1394

LAN2_USB12

LAN1_USB34

AUDIO

SATA_RAID1

PWR_FAN2 PWR_FAN1

Intel

MCH 975X

JMicron

JMB363

USB78_WFG

PCIEX1_1

88E8053

PCIEX16_1

88E8053

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCIEX1_2

MP3IN

RAID_SEL

PCI1

Intel

ICH7R

ALC

882M

SPDIF_OUT

SATA1

SATA3

SATA4

PCIEX16_2

PCI2

CHASSIS

AAFP

CHA_FAN1

8Mb

BIOS

TSB43AB22A

GL850A

ADH

Silicon Image CHA_FAN2

Sil4723

CLRTC

EZ_RAID2 EZ_RAID1

PCI3

SB_PWR

USB56

USB78

PRI_EIDE

PANEL

IE1394_1

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2.2.5

Layout contents

Slots

Page

2-14

2-24

DDR2 DIMM slots

PCI slots

PCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x16 slots

Jumpers

Page

2-26

2-27

Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL)

Rear panel connectors

Page

2-28

2-29

2-30

PS/2 mouse port (green)

Serial port

IEEE 1394a port

LAN1 (RJ-45) port

LAN2 (RJ-45) port

Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange)

Rear Speaker Out port (black)

Line In port (light blue)

Line Out port (lime)

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Microphone port (pink)

Side Speaker Out port (gray)

USB 2.0 ports 1,2, 3, and 4

External SATA port

Optical S/PDIF Out port

Coaxial S/PDIF Out port

PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

Antenna jack

ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator

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Internal connectors

Page

2-31

2-32

2-33

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

JMicron^®IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [black])

Intel^®ICH7R IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

Intel^®ICH7R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red],

SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black],)

JMicron^®JMB363Serial ATA connector

(7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red])

2-34

2-35

ASUS EZ-Backup Serial ATA connectors

(7-pin EZ_RAID1 [orange], EZ_RAID2 [orange])

MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN)

2-35

2-36

2-37

2-38

Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)

Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1 [Red])

Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

10.

11.

12.

13.

CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN,

3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN1,

3-pin CHA_FAN2)

14.

15.

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

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

2-40

2-42

•

System power LED (2-pin PLED)

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

Reset button (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/Celeron^®/Intel^®Pentium^®D and the Intel^®next generation 65

nm Intel^®Core™2 Duo and Intel^®Core™2 Extreme multi-core processor in the

775-land package.

This motherboard also supports the Intel^®Pentium^®Processor Extreme Edition, the

latest CPU with embedded dual physical cores and Hyper-Threading technology,

making four CPU threads possible. Refer to the table below for the operating

system support status.

OS licensing support list

Intel^®Dual-Core CPU support

Intel^®Dual-Core CPU and

Hyper-Threading Technology support

Windows^®2000 Professional

Windows^®2000 Advanced Server

Windows^®XP Home

Windows^®2000 Advanced Server

Windows^®XP Home

Windows^®XP Professional

Windows^®Server 2003 - Standard,

Enterprise

Windows^®Server 2003 - Standard,

Enterprise

•

If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the

PWR_FAN1/2 or CHA_FAN1/2 connector to ensure system stability.

•

Install a chassis fan with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate

when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. Overheating can

permanently damage the system and/or CPU.

•

Install an additional chassis fan to ensure better air ﬂow when overclocking.

•

Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on

the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer

immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP

cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost

of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

•

Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes

with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts

resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/

incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1

Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

P5W DH DELUXE CPU Socket 775

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you

and the load lever is on your left.

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

PnP cap

Load lever

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.

Lift the load lever in the direction of

the arrow to a 135º angle.

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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).

Load plate

Alignment key

Position the CPU over the

socket, making sure that

the gold triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of the

socket then ﬁt the socket

alignment key into the

CPU notch.

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

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!

Close the load plate (A), then

push the load lever (B) until it

snaps into the retention tab.

If installing a dual-core CPU,

connect the chassis fan cable to

the PWR_FAN1/2 or

CHA_FAN1/2 connector to

ensure system stability.

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:

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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Push down two fasteners at a time

in a diagonal sequence to secure

the heatsink and fan assembly in

place.

Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

P5W DH DELUXE 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:

Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

the connector on the motherboard.

Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

Pull up two fasteners at a time in

a diagonal sequence to disengage

the heatsink and fan assembly

from the motherboard.

Carefully remove the heatsink

and fan assembly from the

motherboard.

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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:

P5W DH DELUXE 240-pin 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, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest

Qualiﬁed Vendors List.

•

For dual-channel memory conﬁguration, install the DIMMs in slots

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_A1 (orange slots); install another pair of DIMMs in

slots DIMM_B2 and DIMM_A2 (black slots).

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Important notice on installing Windows^®XP 32-bit version

If you install Windows^®XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation

of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for

system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory

if you would like to work under Windows^®XP 32-bit version OS. The excess

memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users

the beneﬁt of manipulating this excess memory space.

Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further

explanation:

http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.

aspx?SLanguage=en-us

Under General Search, make the

selections as shown, then click Search.

Click the article titled “4GB memory installed but less memory size

detected.”

You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue:

http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf

http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm

Notes on memory limitations

•

Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to

8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of

2 GB DIMMs on each slot.

32-bit

64-bit

Windows^®2000 Advanced Server

Windows^®Server 2003 Standard

x64 Edition

Windows^®Server 2003 Enterprise

Edition

Windows^®XP Professional x64

Enterprise Edition

Windows^®Server 2003 Enterprise

x64 Edition

•

Some old-version DDR2-667 DIMMs may not match Intel^®’s

On-Die-Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade

to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check

the ODT value.

•

Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-667 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run

at DDR2-533 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,

adjust the memory timing manually.

Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-533 with CL=3 will be downgraded to run

at DDR2-400 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,

adjust the memory timing manually.

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Qualiﬁed Vendors Lists

DDR2-800

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

Chip

brand

Side(s) Part No.

CL DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

A* B* C*

–

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

KINGSTON

SAMSUNG

Inﬁneon

Hynix

Heat-Sink Package

K4T51083QC

KHX6400D2/512

•

KVR800D2N5/512

K4T51083QC

KVR800D2N5/1G

•

K4T56083QF-ZCE7

K4T56083QF-ZCE7(ECC)

EDD339XX

M378T3253FZ3-CE7

M391T3253FZ3-CE7

M378T6553CZ3-CE7

HYS64T64520HU-2.5-A

HYMP564U64AP8-S6

HYMP512U64AP8-S6

MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3

MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3

CM2X512A-6400

•

HYB18T256800AF25

HY5PS12821AFP-S6

5JAIIZ9DQQ

Hynix

•

MICRON

CORSAIR

A-DATA

Apacer

5JAIIZ9DQQ

Heat-Sink Package

E2508AB-GE-E

•

CM2X1024-6400PRO

M20EL6F3G3170A1D0Z

M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z

M2OEL6F3G3160A1D0Z

M2OEL6F3H4170A1D0Z

78.81091.420

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E2508AB-GE-E

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Apacer

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78.91091.420

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BL6464AA804.8FA

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8G-24IK2-EBT

TwinMOS

OCZ

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N2TU51280AE-25C

NT5TU64M8AE-25C

NT5TU64M8BE-25C

OCZ28001024EBDCPE-K

M2Y51264TU88A2B-25C

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NT512T64U88B0BY-25C

NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C

Elixir

NANYA

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as

one pair of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs

of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800 with lower latency Qualiﬁed

Vendors List.

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DDR2-667

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

Chip Side(s)

brand

Part No.

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

A* B* C*

512MB

1024MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

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M378T6553CZ0-CE6

M378T2953CZ0-CE6

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HYS64T64000HU-3S-A

HYS64T128020HU-3S-A

HYS72T32000HU-3S-A

HYS72T64000HU-3S-A

HYS72T128020HU-3S-A

HYMP564U64AP8-Y5

HYMP512U64AP8-Y5

HYMP112U72P8-Y5

HYMP564U72AP8-Y5

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HYMP564U64AP8-Y4

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HYMP564U72AP8-Y4

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HYB18T512800AF3S

HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC)

HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC)

HY5PS12821AFP-Y5

HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC)

HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC)

HY5PS12821AFP-Y4

HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC)

E2508AB-6E-E

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Hynix

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crucial

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E5108AE-6E-E

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E5108AE-6E-E

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crucial

•

crucial

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Apacer

E5108AE-6E-E

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E5108AE-6E-E

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E5108AE-6E-E

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GEIL

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Vendor

Chip No.

Chip

brand

Side(s)

Part No.

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

512MB

256MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

GEIL

Heat-Sink Package

NT5TU32M16AG-3C

NT5TU64M8AE-3C

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NT512T64U88A0BY-3C

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M512-667-8

MDT

M924-667-16

Kingbox

–

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as

one pair of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs

of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 with lower latency Qualiﬁed

Vendors List.

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DDR2-533

Size

Vendor

Chip No.

Chip Side(s)

brand

Part No.

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

A* B* C*

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

2048 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

2048 MB

256 MB

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

256 MB

KINGSTON

SAMSUNG

MICRON

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–

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HY5PS12821F-C4

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HY5PS12821F-E3(ECC)

HY5PS12821FP-C4(ECC)

HY5PS12821FP-C4

HY5PS12821AFP-C3

E5108AB-5C-E(ECC)

E5108AB-5C-E

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Part No.

DIMM socket

support

(Optional)

A* B* C*

512 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1024 MB

512 MB

256 MB

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AET93F370A

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PDC21G5600+XBLK

M512-533-8

MDT

M924-533-16

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided

DIMM support:

Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the orange slots or the black slots as

one pair of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Supports two pairs of modules inserted into both the orange and black slots as two pairs

of Dual-channel memory conﬁguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 with lower latency Qualiﬁed

Vendors List.

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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.

To install a DIMM:

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

Align a DIMM on the socket

such that the notch on the

DIMM matches the break on the

socket.

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

To remove a DIMM:

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.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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:

Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with

it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a

chassis).

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

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

Replace the system cover.

2.5.2

Conﬁguring an expansion card

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

settings.

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

Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

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

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

IRQ

Priority Standard function

System Timer

Keyboard Controller

–

Redirect to IRQ#9

IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

Communications Port (COM1)*

IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

Floppy Disk Controller

Printer Port (LPT1)*

System CMOS/Real Time Clock

IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

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

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1

–

shared

–

PCI slot 2

–

shared

–

PCI slot 3

–

shared

Onboard IDE (JMicron^®)

Onboard 1394

Onboard LAN1

Onboard LAN2

PCIE x16 1

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

PCIE x16 2

shared

–

PCIE x1

shared

–

PCIE x1

–

shared

–

USB controller 1

USB controller 2

USB controller 3

USB controller 4

USB 2.0 controller

Serial ATA

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

–

shared

IDE

–

HD Audio

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 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.

2.5.6

Two PCI Express x16 slots

This motherboard supports two ATI

CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics

cards that comply with the PCI Express

speciﬁcations.

The ﬁgure shows two graphics cards

installed on the PCI Express x16 slots.

See Chapter 6 for details on the

CrossFire™ technology feature.

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•

We recommend that you install a graphics card on the primary (orange)

PCI Express slot and install other PCI Express devices on the black PCI

Express x16 slot.

•

In CrossFire™ mode, each PCI Express x16 slot works at x8 bandwidth.

In CrossFire™ mode, install the ATI CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics

card on the primary (orange) PCI Express slot.

•

Refer to the table below for possible PCI Express Card conﬁgurations.

PCI Express x16 slot conﬁgurations

PCIEX16_1 (orange) slot

PCIEX16_2 (black) slot

Card type

Speed

Card type

Speed

Non-CrossFire™ PCIe x16 graphics card

x16

mode

PCIe x16 graphics card

Other PCIe x16

graphics card

x8** (dual

screen)

PCIe x16 graphics card

Other PCIe card

x8, x4, x1**

Dual

ATI^®CrossFire™ Edition

graphics card

ATI graphics card

graphics cards

in CrossFire™

mode*

Install two ATI graphics cards from the same GPU family that support

CrossFire™ mode.

** The speed of the primary PCIe x16 slot (PCIEX16_1) changes to x8 mode

after you install any device in the secondary PCIe x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot.

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2.6

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

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

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

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

cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup

information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the onboard battery.

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

pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

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

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

to re-enter data.

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

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

CLRTC

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

P5W DH DELUXE Clear RTC RAM

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

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

feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset

parameter settings to default values.

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ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode selection (RAID_SEL)

This jumper allows you to select the ASUS EZ-Backup RAID mode. Keeping

the default setting RAID 1 allows you to build a RAID 1 set without any

jumper or BIOS setting. Install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility from the

support CD and install two Serial ATA hard disk drives on the EZ_RAID1 and

EZ_RAID2 connectors on the motherboard, and you are ready to mirror your

data.

For detailed information about ASUS EZ-Backup, see section “5.4.4 Silicon

Image^®RAID conﬁguration.”

RAID_SEL

RAID1

[Safe mode]

(Default)

BIG

mode

RAID0

[Fast mode]

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2.7

Connectors

2.7.1

Rear panel connectors

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

Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial

devices.

IEEE 1394a port. The 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable

devices.

LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell^®LAN 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.

LAN2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell^®LAN 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

LED LED

Activity/Link Speed LED

Status

Description

No link

Status

OFF

Description

OFF

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps connection

1 Gbps connection

ORANGE

BLINKING

Linked

ORANGE

GREEN

Data activity

LAN port

Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/

subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in

a 4/8-channel audio conﬁguration, and the side speakers in a 6-channel

conﬁguration.

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Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other

audio sources.

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.

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

11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

8-channel audio conﬁguration.

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

Headset

4-channel

6-channel

8-channel

2-channel

Light Blue

Lime

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Line In

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Pink

Mic In

Gray

–

Side Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Black

Rear Speaker Out

–

Side Speaker Out

Orange

Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 support

S5 wake-up by USB. For the location of these ports, see page 2-4.

13. External SATA port. This port connects to an external SATA box or a Serial

ATA port multiplier.

The external SATA port supports

external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices.

Longer cables support higher power

requirements to deliver signal up

to two meters away, and enables

improved hot-swap function.

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14. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device

via an optical S/PDIF cable.

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

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

The following items are only for the optional Wireless LAN module.

17. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes

with a green data transmission LED (AIR). For more information, refer to the

ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide.

18. Antenna jack. This jack is on the onboard wireless LAN module that allows

you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other

wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. Connect the moveable

omni-directional antenna to this jack.

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2.7.2

Internal connectors

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.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

P5W DH DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector

JMicron^®IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE [black])

This connector is for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. The JMicron^®IDE

connector supports up to two IDE hard disk drives for easier data storage.

PRI_EIDE

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

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This connector does not support ATAPI devices.

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Intel^®ICH7R IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA (133/)100/66 signal cable.

There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:

blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to conﬁgure your device.

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5W DH DELUXE IDE connector

•

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.

•

Install devices on this connector (PRI_IDE) ﬁrst, then install on the

JMicron^®IDE connector, PRI_EIDE (see item #2 on the previous page for

the location of the PRI_EIDE connector .

Drive jumper setting

Mode of

Cable connector

device(s)

Single device

Two devices

Cable-Select or Master

Cable-Select

Black

Master

Slave

Master

Slave

Gray

Master

Slave

Black or gray

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device

jumpers have the same setting.

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Intel^®ICH7R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red],

SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black], )

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

drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1,

and RAID 5 conﬁguration with the Intel^®Matrix Storage Technology through

the onboard Intel^®ICH7R RAID controller. You may create a RAID 10 set

through a cross-RAID conﬁguration with the onboard Intel^®ICH7R RAID

controller and ASUS EZ-Backup. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set

up Serial ATA RAID conﬁgurations.

•

These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard

IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these

connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these

connectors, set the Conﬁgure SATA As item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See

section “4.3.6 IDE Conﬁguration” for details.

•

For RAID 5, use at least three hard disk drives.

For RAID 10 (cross-RAID conﬁguration), use three hard disk drives on

these connectors, and one hard disk drive on EZ_RAID1. See section

“5.4.5 Cross-RAID conﬁguration” for details.

•

Use two Serial ATA hard disk drives for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.

SATA1

SATA3

SATA4

P5W DH DELUXE 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. The Serial ATA

RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are

using Windows^®2000/XP/Server 2003 or later version.

•

When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary

(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector.

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•

To build RAID 1, we recommend that you install the hard disk drives on

the ASUS EZ-Backup connectors (EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2) to enjoy the

instant setup; otherwise, you may also install on the ICH7R connectors.

You may install an extra hard disk drive on.the JMicron Serial ATA

connector after using up the Intel^®ICH7R and ASUS EZ-Backup

connectors

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector

SATA1

SATA 3/SATA4

Color

Red

Black

Setting

Master

Slave

Use

Boot disk

Data disk

JMicron^®JMB363Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [black])

This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for a Serial ATA hard disk drive

that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3.0 �b/s device to conﬁgure

a RAID 0, and RAID 1 set through the onboard Jmicron^®JMB363 SATA RAID

controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID

conﬁgurations.

SATA_RAID1

P5W DH DELUXE SATA RAID connector

The JMicron^®JMB363 Controller item in the BIOS is set to [Basic] by default,

allowing you to enable the hot-plug function for the external device. Set to [Raid]

to use the connector to build a RAID set. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Device

Conﬁguration” for details.

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ASUS EZ-Backup Serial ATA connectors

(7-pin EZ_RAID1 [orange], EZ_RAID2 [orange])

These connectors are for the ASUS EZ-Backup feature. Connect Serial

ATA signal cables that support Serial ATA hard disk drives to build a RAID

0 or RAID 1 set easily. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to build an

EZ-Backup RAID set.

EZ_RAID2 EZ_RAID1

P5W DH DELUXE EZ_RAID connectors

You may create a RAID 10 set through a cross-RAID conﬁguration by installing

three hard disk drives on the ICH7R Serial ATA connectors, and one hard disk

drive on EZ_RAID1. See section “5.4.5 Cross-RAID conﬁguration for details.

MP3-In connector (4-pin MP3IN [red])

This connector is for the MP3-In module that allows you to connect your

MP3 player to the speakers of the computer. For more information, refer to

the MP3-In Module Quick Installation Guide or the ASUS FrontLinker™ user

guide.

MP3IN

Left Audio Channel

Ground

Right Audio Channel

P5W DH DELUXE MP3-In connector

•

The MP3-In module is bundled with the motherboard package if the

motherboard does not include the ASUS FrontLinker™. Connect the cable

to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even

when the PC is turned off.

•

Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-In connector.

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Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from a CD-ROM.

P5W DH DELUXE Internal audio connector

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.

AAFP

HD Audio-compliant

pin definition

Legacy AC 97 audio

pin definition

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT2 L

SENSE_SEND

Line out_L

SENSE1_RETUR

PRESENCE#

GND

PORT2 R

PORT1 R

PORT1 L

Line out_R

MIC2_R

MIC2_L

AGND

P5W DH DELUXE Analog front panel connector

•

We recommend 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 HD Audio. If you want to connect a

legacy AC `97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front

Panel Support Type item in the BIOS Setup to [AC97]. See page 4-28 for

details.

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10. USB connector (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back

of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with the USB 2.0

speciﬁcation that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

USB56

USB78

P5W DH DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors

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

motherboard!

Only USB34 on the rear panel can support S5 wake-up by keyboard/mouse

function.

11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1 [Red])

This connector is for an additional IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a

module cable (red) to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening

at the back of the system chassis.

IE1394_1

P5W DH DELUXE IEEE 1394a connector

Never connect a USB port module cable to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so

will damage the motherboard!

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

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

Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this

connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to

this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal

is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

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

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

chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

(Default)

P5W DH DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector

13. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin

PWR_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN2, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 2A (24W 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.

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN1

PWR_FAN2

PWR_FAN2 PWR_FAN1

For the rear

chassis

GND

+12V

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN1

CHA_FAN2

CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2

P5W DH DELUXE Fan connectors

For the side

chassis

For the front

chassis

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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!

If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan

cable to the motherboard connector labeled PWR_FAN1 or PWR_FAN2 for

better thermal environment.

Suggestions for installing the chassis fan:

•

If you install a fan at the back of the chassis, plug the fan cable to

PWR_FAN2 or PWR_FAN1.

If you install a fan on the side of the chassis, plug the fan cable to

CHA_FAN1.

If you install a fan in front of the chassis, plug the fan cable to CHA_FAN2.

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

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.

ATX12V

EATXPWR

+12V DC GND

+3 Volts

Ground

-12 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+12V DC GND

+5 Volts

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

P5W DH DELUXE ATX power connectors

Important notes on motherboard power requirements

•

For a fully conﬁgured system, we recommend that you use a power supply

unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Speciﬁcation 2.0 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EATX12 V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot up.

To support an Intel^®Dual-Core CPU up to 965 Extreme Edition, make sure

that the PSU can provide at least DC 16A (peak 22A) on the +12V_2 lead.

The vendors list on the next page is provided for your reference

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Power Supply Unit reference vendors list

Vendor

FSP

Model

Max. Power (W)

400

400-60THN

SS-600HT

Seasonic

Acbel

600

400

550

400

300

400

560

600

SS-400FT

ATX-550CA-AB8FM

THERMALTAKE HPC-420-302 DF

AUSU

S-30EP

Bestec

ATX0400D5W

SST ST56ZF

Eg701AX-VE

Silverstone

Enermax

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. Refer to the Power wattage

tables below and on the next page for details.

Power wattage

CPU

Heavy

Normal

Light

Extreme Edition 965

Prescott 672

Conroe E6700

DDR2 800

VGA

1G*4

1G*2

512M*2

ATI 1900XTX*2

NVIDIA 6800GTX*1

NVIDIA 6600*1

HDD

IDE*2

IDE*1

SATA*5

SATA*3

SATA*2

CD-ROM

USB

PCI-E

PCI

Wi-Fi AP Solo™

DH Remote

Enabled

Required +12V

current

+12V-V2 +12V-V1 +12V-V2 +12V-V1 +12V-V2 +12V-V1

>12A >18A >12A >8A >12A >6A

>=525W >=300W >=160W

Required wattage

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15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED

SPEAKER

PANEL

IDE_LED

RESET

PWRSW

* Requires an ATX power supply.

P5W DH DELUXE System panel connector

•

System power LED (2-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 (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 (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 (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 (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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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel

cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-

Connector.

Connect the front panel cables to the

ASUS Q-Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector

to know the detailed pin deﬁnitions, then

match them to the respective front panel

cable labels.

Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the

system panel connector, making sure

the orientation matches the labels on the

motherboard.

The front panel functions are now enabled.

The ﬁgure shows the Q-Connector properly

installed on the motherboard.

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Installing the optional fan

Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler.

Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airﬂow

and destabilize the system.

Position the fan above the pipe

and heatsink assembly.

Fit the grooved edge to the

heatsink.

Carefully push down the fan until

it snugly ﬁts the heatsink, then

connect the fan cables.

•

Plug the optional fan cables to the NB_FAN and/or PWR_FAN connector

on the motherboard.

Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the

fan and motherboard components.

Do not install the fan with its rear side

facing you.

Do not tilt the fan.

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter describes the power up

sequence, the vocal POST messages,

and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1

Starting up for the ﬁrst time........................................................ 3-1

3.2

Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2

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Starting up for the ﬁrst time

After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

Be sure that all switches are off.

Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system

chassis.

Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge

protector.

Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case

lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up

when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green”

standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up

or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional

messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30

seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed

a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your

retailer for assistance.

AMI BIOS beep codes

Beep Description

Error

One beep

Keyboard controller error

Refresh Time error

No master drive detected

Two continuous beeps followed by two short

beeps

Floppy controller failure

Two continuous beeps followed by four short

beeps

Hardware component failure

At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the

instructions in Chapter 4.

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Turning off the computer

3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows^®2000:

Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK

button to shut down the computer.

The power supply should turn off after Windows^®shuts down.

If you are using Windows^®XP or later version:

Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

The power supply should turn off after Windows^®shuts down.

3.2.2

Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts

the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.

Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the

soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu”

in Chapter 4 for details.

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Chapter ꢁ: Powering up

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

Chapter summary

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10

Main menu .................................................................................. 4-13

Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-18

Power menu................................................................................ 4-32

Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-38

Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-43

Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-46

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Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

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

ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a ﬂoppy disk/USB ﬂash

disk, or the motherboard support CD.)

ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable ﬂoppy

disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable ﬂoppy disk/

USB ﬂash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS ﬁle fails or

gets corrupted.)

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.

4.1.1

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:

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

Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. See page 5-3 for the Utilities

screen menu.

The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

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

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main

window appears.

Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down

menu, then click Next.

Select the ASUS FTP site nearest

you to avoid network trafﬁc, or

click Auto Select. Click Next.

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From the FTP site, select the BIOS

version that you wish to download.

Click Next.

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 of all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS ﬁle

To update the BIOS through a BIOS ﬁle:

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

> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update

main window appears.

Select Update BIOS from a ﬁle

option from the drop-down menu,

then click Next.

Locate the BIOS ﬁle from the Open

window, then click Save.

Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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4.1.2

Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk

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

DOS environment

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

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

Windows^®XP environment

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

b. Click Start from the Windows^®desktop, then select My Computer.

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

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

window appears.

e. Windows^®XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the

format options ﬁeld, then click Start.

Windows^®2000 environment

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

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

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

c. Click Start, then select Run.

d. 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.

Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS ﬁle to the bootable ﬂoppy

disk.

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4.1.3

ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 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 2:

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

the motherboard.

Save the BIOS ﬁle to a ﬂoppy disk or a USB ﬂash disk, then restart the

system.

You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the ﬂoppy disk/USB ﬂash disk that contains the BIOS ﬁle to the

ﬂoppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC

Current ROM

BOARD: P5W-DH Deluxe

VER: 0014 [0100]

DATE: 05/19/2006

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH: C:\

WIN98SE

NETTERM

DRIVERS

RECYCLED

WUTEMP

NEWFOL~1

INSTALL

TEST_REB

MSDOWNLD.TMP

<DIR>

Note

[Enter] Select

[S] Save

[ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2

and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct ﬁle

is found. Then press <Enter>

When the correct BIOS ﬁle is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when done.

•

This function can support devices such as USB ﬂash disk, hard disk, or

ﬂoppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only.

•

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent

system boot failure!

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4.1.4

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.

Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable ﬂoppy disk you created earlier.

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 ﬁle name

Extension name

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))

Reading ﬂash ..... done

Write to ﬁle...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS ﬁle.

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Updating the BIOS ﬁle

To update the BIOS ﬁle using the AFUDOS utility:

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.

Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to

the bootable ﬂoppy disk you created earlier.

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 /iP5WDH.rom

The utility veriﬁes the ﬁle and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5WDH.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

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!

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The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is

completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5WDH.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

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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4.1.5

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the ﬂoppy disk, or

the USB ﬂash disk that contains the updated BIOS ﬁle.

Prepare the motherboard support CD, the ﬂoppy disk or the USB ﬂash disk

containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

Turn on the system.

Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD

for the BIOS ﬁle.

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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

BIOS ﬁle.

Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Recovering the BIOS from a ﬂoppy/USB ﬂash disk

To recover the BIOS from a ﬂoppy/USB ﬂash disk:

Download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Rename

the BIOS ﬁle as P5WDH.ROM.

Insert the ﬂoppy/USB ﬂash disk that contains BIOS ﬁle to the FDD/USB port.

Turn on the system.

The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS ﬁle When found,

the utility reads the BIOS ﬁle and starts ﬂashing the corrupted BIOS ﬁle.

Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Only the USB ﬂash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can

support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

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Flash time takes around one (1) minute.

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

can cause system boot failure!

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4.2

BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable ﬁrmware chip that you can update

using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your

BIOS.”

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

your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to conﬁgure

your system using this utility.

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

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

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to reconﬁgure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the

computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM or the

ﬁrmware hub.

The ﬁrmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up

the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.

Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;

otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

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

can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only

if the ﬁrst two failed.

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

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

your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

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The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions

to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after

changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system

compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the

Exit Menu. See section “4.8 Exit Menu.”

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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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4.2.1

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

[06:22:54]

[Fri 05/04/2006]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Legacy Diskette A

Language

Use [+] or [-] to

conﬁgure system.

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]

System Information

Sub-menu items

Navigation keys

4.2.2

Menu bar

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

Main

For changing the basic system conﬁguration

Advanced

Power

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conﬁguration

Boot

For changing the system boot conﬁguration

Exit

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.

4.2.3

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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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.

Use [ENTER], [TAB],

or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a ﬁeld.

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

Language

[06:22:54]

[Fri 05/04/2006]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Use [+] or [-] to

conﬁgure system.

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]

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot,

and Exit) on the menu bar have their

respective menu items.

System Information

Main menu items

4.2.5

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>.

4.2.6

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 “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7

Pop-up window

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

conﬁguration options for that item.

4.2.8

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a

menu screen when there are items that do

not ﬁt on the screen. Press the

Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page

Down> keys to display the other items on

the screen.

Pop-up window

4.2.9

General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen

is a brief description of the selected item.

Scroll bar

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4.3

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 “4.2.1 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

[06:22:54]

[Fri 05/04/2006]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

Use [+] or [-] to

conﬁgure system.

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]

System Information

4.3.1

System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3

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.]

4.3.4

Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.

Conﬁguration options: [English] [Français] [Deutsch] [Japanese]

[Chinese (GB)] [Chinese BIG5]

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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

Device

: Hard Disk

: ST320413A

: 20.0GB

Vendor

Size

LBA Mode

Block Mode

PIO Mode

Async DMA

Ultra DMA

: Supported

: 16 Sectors

: 4

: MultiWord DMA-2

: Ultra DMA-5

SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type

[Auto]

LBA/Large Mode

Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

[Auto]

SMART Monitoring

32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]

[Enabled]

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,

Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and

SMART monitoring). These values are not user-conﬁgurable. These items show

N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the

appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are speciﬁcally conﬁguring a

CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is

either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

Conﬁguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the

device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA

mode disabled. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data

transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device

supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer

from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Conﬁguration options:

[Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]

[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]

[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conﬁguration

options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.6

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

[Standard IDE]

[Enhanced Mode]

Onboard IDE Operate 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.

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.

If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel^®Matrix

Storage Technology conﬁguration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item

to [RAID].

If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage

devices, keep the defaul setting [Standard IDE].

If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller

Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI].

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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 SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]

The Onboard IDE Operate Mode and sub-menu items appear only when the

Conﬁgure SATA As item is set to [Standard IDE].

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 or later version. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible

Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

If you are using a Serial ATA optical drive, set this item to [Compatible Mode]

before creating a boot disk using the support CD.

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: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA only] [P-ATA only]

Combined Mode Option [Primary P-ATA + S-ATA]

Allows you to select the IDE ports to use. Conﬁguration options: [Primary

P-ATA+S-ATA] [S-ATA only] [P-ATA only]

The S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to

any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting

[Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]. Conﬁguration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA]

[S-ATA] [P-ATA]

The Combined Mode Option item appears only when the Onboard IDE

Operate Mode item is set to [Compatible Mode].

Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM appears only when the Conﬁgure SATA

As item is set to [RAID].

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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]

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]

4.3.7

System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system speciﬁcations. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS

Version

: 0124

Build Date : 05/25/06

Processor

Type

: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz

: 3800 MHz

: 1

Speed

Count

System Memory

Size

: 512MB

Appropriated : 0MB

Available

: 512MB

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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4.4

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.

Adjust system

frequency/voltage.

JumperFree Conﬁguration

LAN Cable Status

USB Conﬁguration

CPU Conﬁguration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Conﬁguration

PCIPnP

DH Feature page

4.4.1

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

Performance Mode

[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.

Overclock Proﬁle - loads overclocking proﬁles with optimal

parameters for stability when overclocking.

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.

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The following items appear 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 450. Refer to the table below for

the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus

CPU External Frequency

FSB ꢀ0ꢃꢃ

FSB ꢅ00

2ꢃꢃ MHz

200 MHz

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-300MHz] [DDR2-400MHz]

Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings

FSB

Conﬁguration options

Auto

DDR2-

ꢂ00

DDR2-

5ꢁꢁ

DDR2-

ꢃꢃꢄ

DDR2-

ꢄꢀꢀ*

DDR2-

ꢅ00*

DDR2- DDR2-

ꢅꢅꢆ*

ꢀ0ꢃꢄ*

FSB ꢀ0ꢃꢃ

FSB ꢅ00

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* Provided for overclocking purpose only.

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

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

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]

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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] [91] ~ [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]

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] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] [2.05V] [2.10V] [2.15V]

[2.20V] [2.25V] [2.30V] [2.35V] [2.40V]

Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a

very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)!

CPU VCore Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the CPU VCore voltage. Conﬁguration options: [Auto]

[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] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V]

[1.2000V]

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting

a high Vcore voltage may damage the CPU!

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V]

Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU.

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MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the chipset voltage of the memory controller hub (MCH).

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V]

Setting a high MCH chipset voltage may damage the chipset!

ICH Chipset Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the chipset voltage of the I/O controller hub (ICH).

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [1.05V] [1.20V]

Setting a high ICH chipset voltage may damage the chipset!

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%]

[Overclock 10%]

[Overclock 15%]

[Overclock 20%]

[Overclock 30%]

[FSB888/DDR2-667]

[FSB960/DDR2-800]

[FSB1200/DDR2-800]

[FSB1280/DDR2-800]

[FSB1333/DDR2-667]

[FSB1333/DDR2-834]

The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to

[AI NOS].

N.O.S. 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.

Manual - allows you to manually set overclocking conﬁgurations.

The following items appear if the NOS Mode item is set to [Manual]

Sensitivity [Sensitive]

Allows you to choose the sensitivity of the AI NOS sensor. Setting this item to

[Sensitive] will trigger AI NOS with less CPU loading. Conﬁguration options:

[Normal] [Sensitive] [Less-Sensitive]

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Target Frequency [Overclock 3%]

Allows you to set the maximum overclock percentage for the selected NOS Mode.

Conﬁguration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock

10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%]

Selecting a very high frequency may cause the system to become unstable. If

this happens, revert to the default setting.

4.4.2

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]

Pair

Status

Length

1-2

3-6

4-5

7-8

Normal

N/A

1-2

3-6

4-5

7-8

Open

0.0M

Check PCI Marvell

LAN cable during

POST.

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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4.4.3

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.

Enables USB host

controllers.

USB Conﬁguration

Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Function

[8 USB Ports]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[HiSpeed]

[Disabled]

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 [8 USB Ports]

Disables the USB host controllers or speciﬁes the .

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [2 USBB ports]] [4 USB pports] [[6 USB poorts] [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 [Enabled]

Allows you to disable the USB 2.0 controller, or specify the number of ports to

enable Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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: [HiSpeed ] [FullSpeed ]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off

feature. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.4

CPU Conﬁguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS

automatically detects.

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.

Conﬁgure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel

Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz

Frequency

FSB Speed

: 3800 MHz

: 800 MHz

Cache L1

Cache L2

Cache L3

: 16 KB

: 2048 KB

: 0 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:19, Min:14)

Ratio Actual Value : 19

Ratio CMOS Setting:

AI CPU Lock Free

[ 28]

[Auto]

Microcode Updation

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit:

Execute Disable Function

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

Virtualization Technology

[Enabled]

Ratio CMOS Setting [ 28]

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.

You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to

the CPU documentation for details.

The AI CPU Lock Free item appears only when you install a CPU that supports

the lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature.

AI CPU Lock Free [Auto]

Disables or sets the AI CPU Lock Free feature.

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

Microcode Updation [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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]

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Execute Disable Function [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

Setting this item to [Enabled] forces the XD feature ﬂag to always return to zero

(0). Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function.

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically checks the CPU’s capability to enable

TM or TM2 support. In TM mode, the CPU power consumption is reduced. In TM2

mode, the CPU core and VID are reduced. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

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 [Disabled]

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 [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST.

Conﬁguration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] [Minimum]

•

Refer to the Appendix for details on how to use the EIST feature.

•

The motherboard comes with a BIOS ﬁle that supports EIST.

The following item appears only when you installed an Intel^®Pentium^®4 CPU

that supports Hyper Threading Technology.

Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an

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

Enable or Disable

Conﬁgure DRAM

Timing by SPD.

Advanced Chipset Settings

Conﬁgure DRAM Timing by SPD

DRAM ECC Mode

Hyper Path 3

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

DRAM Throttling Threshold

[Auto]

Boot Graphic Adapter Priority

[PCI Express/PCI]

PEG Buffer Length

Link Latency

PEG Root Control

PEG Link Mode

Slot Power

[Auto]

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: [6 Clocks] [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] ~ [6 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] ~ [6 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks]

Conﬁguration options: [4 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]

Conﬁguration options: [2 Clocks] ~ [6 Clocks]

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DRAM ECC Mode [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or set the DRAM ECC mode. This item appears only when

you install DRAM modules that support ECC function. Conﬁguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Hyper Path 3 [Auto]

Allows you to enable, disable, or set the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature.

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

DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto]

Disables or sets the DRAM Thermal Throttling feature. Set to [Auto] for system

stability. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Boot 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 Root Control [Auto]

Allows you to enable, disable, or set to automatic the PCI Express graphics card

root control. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 PE� Link Mode. Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Slow]

[Normal] [Fast] [Faster]

Slot Power [Auto]

Sets the PCI Express graphics card slot power.

Conﬁguration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier]

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4.4.6

Onboard Devices Conﬁguration

Conﬁgure Win627EHG Super IO Chipset

HD Audio Controller

Front Panel Support Type

Onboard 1394 Controller

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_2

LAN Option ROM

JMicron SATA/PATA Controller

JMicron Controller Mode

JMicron SATA/RAID BOOTROM

Enable or disable

High Deﬁnition Audio

Controller.

[Enabled]

[HD Audio]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[Basic]

[Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address

[3F8/IRQ4]

HD Audio Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the high-deﬁnition audio CODEC.

Conﬁguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) 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 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Conﬁguration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard PCIE GbE LAN_1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN 1 controller.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard PCIE GbE LAN_2 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN 2 controller.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 PCIE Gbe LAN item is

set to Enabled. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron Serial ATA/Parallel ATA controller.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

JMicron Controller Mode [Basic]

Allows you to set the mode of the JMicron controller.

Conﬁguration options: [Raid] [Basic] [AHCI]

JMicron SATA/RAID BOOTROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron Serial ATA RAID boot ROM.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Setting the above item to [Disabled] may cause adverse effects. We strongly

recommend that you keep the default setting [Enabled].

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]

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4.4.7

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

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

devices in the system.

YES: Lets the

Plug And Play O/S

PCI Latency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

[No]

operating system

conﬁgure Plug and Play

(PnP) devices not

required for boot if

your system has a Plug

and Play operating

system.

[64]

[Yes]

[Disabled]

IRQ-3 assigned to

IRQ-4 assigned to

IRQ-5 assigned to

IRQ-7 assigned to

IRQ-9 assigned to

IRQ-10 assigned to

IRQ-11 assigned to

IRQ-14 assigned to

IRQ-15 assigned to

[PCI Device]

Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS conﬁgures all the devices in the system. When set to

[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

conﬁgures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conﬁguration options:

[No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency

timer register. Conﬁguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for

an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even

if requested. Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that

an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function

correctly. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the speciﬁc IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices.

When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conﬁguration

options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

4.4.8

DH Feature page

EZ Backup RAID Mode Change

[Disabled]

Options

Enabled

Disabled

EZ Backup RAID Mode Change [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RAID mode change for the EZ-Backup feature.

For detailed information about building an EZ-Backup RAID set, see section “5.4.4

Silicon Image RAID conﬁguration.” Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5

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]

Select the ACPI state

used for System

Suspend.

Repost Video on S3 Resume

ACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI APIC Support

[No]

[Enabled]

APM Conﬁguration

Hardware Monitor

4.5.1

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]

4.5.2

Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

4.5.3

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]

4.5.4

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface

(ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When

set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.5

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 PCIE Devices

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard

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. Conﬁguration

options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The succeeding items appear when the Power On By RTC Alarm item is set

to Enabled.

RTC Alarm Date

To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to

make the selection. Conﬁguration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]... ~ [31]

RTC Alarm Hour

To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to

make the selection. Conﬁguration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23]

RTC Alarm Minute

To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to

make the selection. Conﬁguration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59]

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RTC Alarm Second

To set the alarm second, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to

make the selection. Conﬁguration options: [00] [1]... ~ [59]

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]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

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

PCI Express device. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

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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4.5.6

Hardware Monitor

Automatically

optimize BIOS

AI Quiet

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

[Enabled]

settings to minimize

CPU FAN Speed

according to system

[54ºC/129ºF]

[37ºC/98.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed (RPM)

CPU Q-Fan Control

CPU Q-Fan Mode

CPU Fan Proﬁle

[2884RPM]

[Enabled]

[PWM]

[Optimal]

[N/A]

[Enabled]

[Optimal]

[N/A]

[Enabled]

[Optimal]

Chassis Fan1 Speed (RPM)

Chassis Fan2 Speed (RPM)

Chassis Q-Fan Control

Chassis Fan Proﬁle

Power Fan1 Speed (RPM)

Power Fan2 Speed (RPM)

PWR Q-Fan Control

PWR Fan Proﬁle

Scroll down to display more items

VCORE Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

[ 1.488V]

[ 3.312V]

[ 5.324V]

[12.144V]

12V Voltage

AI Quiet [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS AI Quiet feature. ASUS AI Quiet

optimizes system performance by automatically adjusting the CPU fan speed

according to the system loading. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard

and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected

temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU

fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the

motherboard, the ﬁeld shows N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable

CPU fan speed monitoring.

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CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the

fan speeds for more efﬁcient system operation. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

The CPU Q-Fan Mode and CPU Fan Proﬁle Mode items appear when you

enable the ASUS 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].

CPU Fan Proﬁle [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate CPU fan performance. When set to [Optimal], the

CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item

to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to

achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Conﬁguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode]

[Performance Mode]

Chassis Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]/[Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan

speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the

speciﬁc ﬁeld shows N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable chassis

fan speed monitoring.

Chassis Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the

chassis fan speeds for more efﬁcient system operation. Conﬁguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

•

The Chassis Q-Fan function is available only on CHA_FAN1.

•

The Chassis Fan Proﬁle Mode item appears when you enable the Chassis

Q-Fan Control feature.

Chassis Fan Proﬁle [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the chassis Q-Fan.

Conﬁguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

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Power Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan

speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected, the speciﬁc ﬁeld

shows N/A. Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable power fan speed

monitoring.

PWR Q-Fan Control [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the

power fan speeds for more efﬁcient system operation. Conﬁguration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

PWR Fan Proﬁle [Optimal]

Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the power Q-Fan.

Conﬁguration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode]

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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4.6

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.

Speciﬁes the Boot

Device Priority

sequence.

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Hard Disk Drives

A virtual ﬂoppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive

B:) may appear when

you set the CD-ROM

drive as the ﬁrst

boot device.

Boot Settings Conﬁguration

Security

4.6.1

Boot Device Priority

Speciﬁes the Boot

Device Priority

sequence.

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[PM-ST330620A]

[ATAPI CD-ROM]

A virtual ﬂoppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive

B:) may appear when

you set the CD-ROM

drive as the ﬁrst

boot device.

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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4.6.2

Hard Disk Drives

Speciﬁes the Boot

Device Priority

sequence from

available Hard

Drives.

Boot Device Priority

1st Drive

2nd Drive

[HDD: XXXXXXXX Drive]

1st ~ xxth Drive [HDD: XXXXXXXX Drive

]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk

drives. 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]

4.6.3

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]

[Force BIOS]

[On]

[Auto]

[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]

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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 MyLogo 2 feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Conﬁguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

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

Conﬁguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

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

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error

occurs. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”

during POST. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.6.4

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

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

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:

Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>.

From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters

and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

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

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level

Change User Password

Clear User Password

Password Check

[Full Access]

[Setup]

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conﬁguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any ﬁeld.

Limited allows changes only to selected ﬁelds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the ﬁelds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on

top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this

item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six

letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.

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]

4.7

Tools 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.

Onboard IDE Operate

Mode should be set to

[Compatible] Mode to

enable Music Alarm for

Intel chipset.

ASUS Music Alarm

HASUS EZ Flash

4.7.1

ASUS Music Alarm

Asus Music Alarm Option

ASUS Music Alarm

Press ENTER to run

the utility to

select and update

the BIOS. This

utility does not

support:

[Disabled]

Detect CD

[Enter]

Starting Track

[Disabled]

1. NTFS format

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ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Music Alarm function.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The succeeding items become user-conﬁgurable when you enable the ASUS

Music Alarm.

Alarm Day: Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/

Saturday [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the alarm for a particular day.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0

Allows you to set the alarm time. Press <Tab> to select the ﬁeld, then use <+> or

<-> to change the value.

Audio CD Device [Primary IDE Slave]

Allows you to select the connection conﬁguration of the optical storage device from

which the alarm music will play from. Conﬁguration options: [Primary IDE Master]

[Primary IDE Slave]

Detect CD

Press <Enter> to search the CD track number.

Starting Track

Allows you to choose the starting track from the CD from which you would like the

alarm music to play.

Repeat Track [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the repeat track function.

Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Single] [All]

Duration [10 Mins]

Allows you to set the length of the music alarm.

Conﬁguration options: [10 Mins] [20 Mins] [30 Mins] [1 Hour]

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Volume [16]

Allows you to set the volume level of the music alarm.

Conﬁguration options: [01] ~ [32]

•

Only the IDE ATAPI devices from South bridge can support this functon.

The system needs stanby power, so ensure that the power cord is plugged.

You can also set the alarm time under operating system using ASUS Music

Alarm Utility. See section 5.3.6 for details.

•

ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs.

4.7.2

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conﬁrmation

message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Ok] or [Cancel],

then press <Enter> to conﬁrm your choice.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC

Current ROM

BOARD: P5W-DH Deluxe

VER: 0014 [0100]

DATE: 05/19/2006

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown

VER: Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH: C:\

WIN98SE

NETTERM

DRIVERS

RECYCLED

WUTEMP

NEWFOL~1

INSTALL

TEST_REB

MSDOWNLD.TMP

<DIR>

Note

[Enter] Select

[S] Save

[ESC] Exit

[Tab] Switch

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move

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4.8

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 & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

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

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

Exit & Save Changes

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

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

backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is

turned off. When you select this option, a conﬁrmation window appears. Select OK

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 OK to discard

any changes and load the previously saved values.

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 OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make

other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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Chapter ꢂ: BIOS setup

This chapter describes the contents

of the support CD that comes with the

motherboard package.

Software

support

Chapter summary

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

Support CD information .............................................................. 5-1

Software information ................................................................. 5-10

RAID conﬁgurations .................................................................. 5-29

Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-64

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5.1

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.

5.2

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.

5.2.1

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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5.2.2

Drivers menu

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

devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll -Drivers Installation Wizard

Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.

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.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek^®ALC882M audio driver and application. See section “5.3.3

Audio conﬁgurations” for details.

JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver

Installs the JMicron^®JMB363 RAID controller driver.

Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet LAN driver.

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USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

5.2.3

Utilities menu

The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the

motherboard supports. Click on an item to install.

ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities

Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.

Marvell Yukon VCT Application

Installs the Marvell^®Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses

and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reﬂectometry

(TDR) technology.

WiFi-AP Solo

Installs the WiFi-AP Solo™ utility, which allows a new level of versitility for your PC,

enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wirelesss

client mode.

ASUS DH Remote

Installs the utility for the ASUS DH Remote, a handy remote controller that lets you

operate key PC functions from a distance. Power on, adjust fan speed according

to CPU loading for low noise and high power savings, and even control the media

player with the one touch convenience.

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ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,

and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer

in healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility 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 4-8 for details.

ASUS Ai Booster

The ASUS Ai Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in

Windows^®environment.

Ez-Backup Manager Utility

Installs the EzRaid Manager Utility for EZ Backup, which allows you to mirror

your data instantaneously. EZ Backup leverages the Serial ATA 2 3.0/1.5 Gb/s

technology to deliver handy plug-and-play RAID without requiring any conﬁguration

or setup. Choose from either the default RAID 1 conﬁguration, or RAID 0 setting.

See section “5.4.4 Silicon Image RAID conﬁguration” for more information.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

The Adobe Acrobat^®Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents

in Portable Document Format (PDF).

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.

Click

to open the next screen.

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Click

to view the previous screen.

ASUS Screen Saver

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

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Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make RAID/Serial ATA driver disks for Intel

ICH7R and JMicron software RAID.

Intel ICH7R 32 bit RAID Driver Disk

Intel ICH7R 64 bit RAID Driver Disk

Allows you to create an Intel^®ICH7R RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.

Make JMicron JMB36X 32/64-bit RAID Driver

Allows you to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system.

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5.2.5

Manual menu

The Manual 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.

•

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without

notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates).

5.2.6

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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5.2.7

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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5.3

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.

5.3.1

ASUS MyLogo 2

The ASUS MyLogo 2 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

MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from

the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.

•

Before using the ASUS MyLogo 2, 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 “4.1.2 AFUDOS utility.”

Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled]

if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3. See section “4.6.2 Boot Settings

Conﬁguration.”

•

You can create your own boot logo image in BMP ﬁle format.

The ﬁle size should be smaller than 150 K.

To launch the ASUS MyLogo 2:

Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update utility”

for details.

Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next.

Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before ﬂashing

BIOS, then click Next.

Select Update BIOS from a ﬁle from the drop down menu, then click Next.

When prompted, locate the new BIOS ﬁle, then click Next. The ASUS

MyLogo 2 window appears.

From the left window pane, select the

folder that contains the image you

intend to use as your boot logo.

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When the logo images appear on the

right window pane, select an image to

enlarge by clicking on it.

Adjust the boot image to your desired

size by selecting a value on the Ratio

box.

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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5.3.2

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:

Launch the VCT utility from the Windows^®desktop by clicking Start > All

Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.

Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen below.

Click the Run button to perform a cable test.

•

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).

•

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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5.3.3

Audio conﬁgurations

The Realtek^®ALC882M audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to

deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides

Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC882M

also includes the Realtek^®proprietary UAJ^®(Universal Audio Jack) technology for

all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play

convenience.

Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek^®Audio Driver from the support

CD that came with the motherboard package.

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will ﬁnd the Realtek HD

Audio Manager icon on the taskbar.

From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect

icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Realtek HD Audio Manager

Exit button

Conﬁguration

options

Minimize

button

Control settings

window

Information

button

Tool button

Dolby^®feature

launch buttons

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Information

Click the information button (

)

to display information about the audio

driver version, DirectX version, audio

controller, audio codec, and language

setting.

Tools

Click the tool button (

) to display tools for supported Dolby^®applications.

Dolby^®feature launch buttons

Click the button of the feature you want to launch.

Minimize

Click the minimize button (

) to minimize the window.

Exit

Click the exit button (

) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.

Conﬁguration options

Click any of the tabs in this area to conﬁgure your audio settings. Click the arrow

button ( ) to display more options.

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Sound Effect

The Realtek^®ALC882M Audio CODEC

allows you to set your listening

environment, adjust the equalizer, set

the karaoke, or select pre-programmed

equalizer settings for your listening

pleasure.

To set the sound effect options:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Sound Effect

tab.

Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing

the acoustic environment or adjust the equalizer to your desired settings.

Click

to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit.

Mixer

The Mixer option allows you to conﬁgure

audio output (playback) volume and

audio input (record) volume.

To set the mixer options:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Mixer tab.

Turn the volume buttons to adjust

the Playback and/or Record

volume.

The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure

to set those channels to mute (

) if you do not want voice input.

Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume,

Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and

dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels.

Click

to effect the Mixer settings and exit.

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Bass Management setting

Click this tab to manage your bass

settings.

To set the bass management options:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Bass

Management setting tab.

Click <M> to display the distance

in meters, or <FT> to display the

distance in feet.

Adjust the values to your desired

settings by entering a numeric value in the boxes, or clicking the up/down

arrow.

Click

to test your settings.

to effect the Bass Management settings and exit.

Audio I/O

The Audio I/O option allows you

conﬁgure your input/output settings.

To set the Audio I/O options:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Audio I/O tab.

Click the drop-down menu to

select the channel conﬁguration.

The control settings window

displays the status of connected

devices. Click

digital options.

for analog and

Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit

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Microphone

The Microphone option allows you

conﬁgure your input/output settings

and to check if your audio devices are

connected properly.

To set the Microphone options:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the Microphone tab.

Click the Noise Suppression

option button to reduce the static

background noise when recording.

Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from

the front speakers when recording.

Click

to effect the Microphone settings and exit.

3D Audio Demo

The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a

demonstration of the 3D audio feature.

To start the 3D Audio Demo:

From the Realtek HD Audio

Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo

tab.

Click the option buttons to change

the sound, moving path, or

environment settings.

Click

to test your settings.

to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit.

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Designed for Dolby^®Master Studio

Dolby^®Master Studio combines advanced audio technologies to bring you the

highest-quality in audio entertainment. Enjoy true home theatre experience with

the following advanced sound technologies: Dolby Prologic IIx, Dolby Headphone,

Dolby Virtual Speaker, and Dolby Digital Live.

Dolby^®Headphone: Allows you to wear any pair of headphones and listen to music

with the dramatic surround effects of a 5.1-channel audio conﬁguration.

Dolby^®Pro Logic IIx: expands any stereo audio or 5.1-channel audio for a 6.1

or 7.1-channel playback, creating a seamless, natural surround soundﬁeld that

immerses you in the entertainment experience.

Dolby^®Virtual Speaker: Simulates a highly realistic 5.1-speaker surround sound

listening environment using only two speakers.

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Using Dolby^®Digital Live™

The Dolby^®Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio

contents to real-time Dolby^®Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the Sony/

Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can send the

encoded Dolby^®Digital streams to an AC-3 decoder for playback on a multi-

channel speaker system.

Refer to the following illustrations when converting sounds to Dolby^®Digital

streams.

The audio CODEC processes

Direct or non-encoded audio

in your computer passes

through the AC-3 encoder.

the streams then passes it to an

AC-3 decoder through the S/PDIF

out port.

The AC-3 encoder

converts the sound into

Dolby^®Digital streams.

Realtek^®

ALC882M

CODEC

The AC-3 decoder

processes the streams

then plays them back on

a multi-channel speaker

system.

To enable the Dolby^®Digital Live™:

Connect an AC-3 decoder to the

coaxial/optical S/PDIF out port.

Connect the AC-3 decoder to the

multi-channel speaker system.

Launch the Realtek HD Audio

Manager by double clicking the

Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on

the Windows^®taskbar.

Click the Dolby Digital Live

button. You can now convert your

computer’s audio content to Dolby^®

Digital streams.

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5.3.4

ASUS PC Probe II

PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects

and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan

rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC

Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the moment

you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a

healthy operating condition.

Installing PC Probe II

To install PC Probe II on your computer:

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears

if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.

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

CD to locate the setup.exe ﬁle from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click

the setup.exe ﬁle to start installation.

Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.

Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

Launching PC Probe II

You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the

Windows^®desktop.

To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows^®desktop, click Start > All Programs

> ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.00.43. The PC Probe II main window

appears.

After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows^®

taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application.

Using PC Probe II

Main window

The PC Probe II main window allows

you to view the current status of

your system and change the utility

conﬁguration. By default, the main

window displays the Preference section.

You can close or restore the Preference

section by clicking on the triangle on the

main window right handle.

Click to close the

Preference panel

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Button

Function

Opens the Conﬁguration window

Opens the Report window

Opens the Desktop Management Interface window

Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window

Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window

Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window

Shows/Hides the Preference section

Minimizes the application

Closes the application

Sensor alert

When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red,

as the illustrations below show.

When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the

Monitor panels section for details.

Preferences

You can customize the application using the

Preference section in the main window. Click

the box before each preference to activate or

deactivate.

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Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as

fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages.

The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and

rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the

Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.

Small display

Large display

Changing the monitor panels position

To change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click

the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another

position from the list box. Click OK when ﬁnished.

Moving the monitor panels

All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want

to detach a monitor panel from the group, click

the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move

or reposition the panel independently.

Adjusting the sensor threshold value

You can adjust the sensor threshold value in

the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold

values using the Conﬁg window.

You cannot adjust the sensor threshold

values in a small monitoring panel.

Click to increase value

Click to decrease value

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Monitoring sensor alert

The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the

threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.

Small display

Large display

WMI browser

Click

to display the

WMI (Windows Management

Instrumentation) browser. This

browser displays various Windows^®

management information. Click an

item from the left panel to display on

the right panel. Click the plus sign (+)

before WMI Information to display the

available information.

You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner

of the browser.

DMI browser

Click to display the DMI

(Desktop Management Interface)

browser. This browser displays various

desktop and system information.

Click the plus sign (+) before DMI

Information to display the available

information.

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PCI browser

Click

to display the PCI

(Peripheral Component Interconnect)

browser. This browser provides

information on the PCI devices installed

on your system. Click the plus sign

(+) before the PCI Information item to

display available information.

Usage

The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive

space, and memory usage. Click

to display the Usage browser.

CPU usage

The CPU tab displays real-time CPU

usage in line graph representation.

If the CPU has an enabled

Hyper-Threading, two separate line

graphs display the operation of the two

logical processors.

Hard disk drive space usage

The Hard Disk tab displays the used

and available hard disk drive space.

The left panel of the tab lists all logical

drives. Click a hard disk drive to display

the information on the right panel. The

pie chart at the bottom of the window

represents the used (blue) and the

available HDD space.

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Memory usage

The Memory tab shows both used

and available physical memory. The

pie chart at the bottom of the window

represents the used (blue) and the

available physical memory.

Conﬁguring PC Probe II

Click

to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.

The Conﬁg window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/

Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold

values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the

temperature scale.

Loads the default

threshold values for

each sensor

Cancels or

ignores your

changes

Loads your saved

conﬁguration

Applies your

changes

Saves your

conﬁguration

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5.3.5

ASUS Music Alarm

This motherboard is equipped with an audio alarm clock called ASUS Music Alarm.

The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up called with your favorite CD

music when the system is off. The onboard audio CODEC supports this feature,

which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM).

•

Make sure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source so

that the system has standby power.

•

ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs.

ASUS Music Alarm will not work if you installed and enabled an add-on

sound card.

•

Only IDE ATAPI devices from the Southbridge support this feature.

Hardware setup

To set up the hardware:

Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive to the 4-pin CD-In

connector labeled CD on the motherboard. See section “2.7.2 Internal

connectors” for the connector location.

Connect speakers or a headphone to the Line-Out (lime-colored) port on

the front or rear panel for audio output. You may also connect speakers or a

headphone to the output jack on the optical drive.

Refer to the succeeding sections to make the appropriate settings in the

BIOS or in Windows^®.

BIOS conﬁguration

To enable ASUS Music Alarm in the BIOS:

Turn on the system.

During POST, press <Del> to enter BIOS setup.

Go to the Tools menu, then select ASUS Music Alarm.

Set the ASUS Music Alarm item to [Enabled]. See section “4.7.1 ASUS

Music Alarm” for details.

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OS conﬁguration

To conﬁgure ASUS Music Alarm in Windows^®

Place the support CD into the optical drive.

Click the Utilities tab and choose ASUS Music Alarm to install the utility.

Insert an audio CD into the optical drive.

Launch the ASUS Music Alarm application by going to Start > ASUS > ASUS

Music Alarm. The main window appears.

Minimize button

Exit button

Alarm information section

shows the alarm time and

days

Options section

shows playing options

Music section

shows the drive letter of the

chosen optical drive and the

starting track number to use

as music alarm

Click the arrow ( ) next to Time

for Next Alarm in the Alarm

information section. The Alarm

Time Setting panel appears. Set

the days and time of the alarm, or

enable/disable the Music Alarm

feature.

When done, click OK.

Click the arrow ( ) next to Music in the Music

section. The Music Selection panel appears.

Select the optical storage device, then choose

the starting CD track number from which you

would like the music alarm to play.

When done, click OK.

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Click the arrow ( ) next to Options

in the Options section. The Options

panel appears. Disable or select the

Repeat mode, then specify the length

of the alarm music to play. Set the

desired volume.

When done, click OK.

After you have ﬁnished making all the required settings, turn off the system.

Adjusting the volume

To adjust the volume while the music alarm is playing:

•

Use the <Up> or <Down> arrow key to increase or decrease the volume.

Turning off the music alarm

To turn off the music alarm:

•

Press any key to stop playing the CD and turn off the system.

•

While the music alarm is playing, the system wake-up features (LAN,

keyboard, mouse, PCI/PCIE device, modem) are deactivated.

If the system loses connection or if it does not detect any optical drive or

audio CD, the ASUS Music Alarm is automatically disabled/turned off.

While the music alarm is playing, the optical drive front panel functions are

automatically disabled.

The ASUS Music Alarm works only when the system is off.

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5.4

RAID conﬁgurations

The motherboard comes with four Serial ATA RAID solutions:

•

ASUS EZ-Backup. Enabled by Silicon Image’s SiI4723 controller, ASUS

EZ-Backup provides ready-to-go hardware RAID for plug-and play RAID 1 and

easy-to-conﬁgure RAID 0 sets of two hard disk drives

•

Intel^®ICH7R Southbridge RAID provides RAID level 5 support for three or

more hard disk drives.

Cross-RAID allows you to build a RAID 10 set through a cross-conﬁguration of

ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel^®ICH7R.

JMicron^®RAID. Enabled by JMicron^®JMB363 controller, JMicron^®RAID

extends the advantages of software RAID beyond internal hard disk drives to

an external disk or external, port-multiplier enabled enclosure

While individually the RAID implementations offer advantages for speciﬁc

applications, as a whole, this set of tools provides ultimate ﬂexibility for every

environment.

Refer to the following RAID deﬁnitions for details.

RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write

data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a

single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone,

thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives

is required for this setup.

RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from

one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software

directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of

the data in the other drive. This RAID conﬁguration provides data protection and

increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an

existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same

size or larger than the existing drive.

RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more hard

disk drives. Among the advantages of RAID 5 conﬁguration include better

HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. The RAID

5 conﬁguration is best suited for transaction processing, relational database

applications, enterprise resource planning, and other business systems. Use a

minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup.

RAID 10* is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy

data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10* conﬁguration you get

all the beneﬁts of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 conﬁgurations. Use four new hard disk

drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

*To build a RAID 10 set, you need to cross-conﬁgure Intel^®ICH7R with Silicon

Image^®, which controls the EZ_RAID connectors for the EZ Backup feature. See

section “5.4.5 Cross-RAID conﬁguration” for details.

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Intel^®Matrix Storage. The Intel^®Matrix Storage technology supported by the

ICH7R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function

to improve both system performance and data safety. You can also combine two

RAID sets to get higher performance, capacity, or fault tolerance provided by the

difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set can be created by

using only two identical hard disk drives.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID

set, copy ﬁrst the RAID driver from the support CD to a ﬂoppy disk before you

install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.6

Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

5.4.1

Installing Serial ATA hard disks

The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,

install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID conﬁguration:

Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

Connect the SATA signal cables.

Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

5.4.2

Intel^®RAID conﬁgurations

This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10* (0+1) and Intel^®

Matrix Storage conﬁgurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel^®

ICH7R Southbridge chip.

*To build a RAID 10 set, you need to cross-conﬁgure Intel^®ICH7R with Silicon

Image^®, which controls the EZ_RAID connectors for the EZ Backup feature. See

section “5.4.5 Cross-RAID conﬁguration” for details.

Setting the RAID item in BIOS

You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID

set(s). To do this:

Enter the BIOS Setup during POST.

�o to the Main Menu, select IDE Conﬁguration, then press <Enter>.

Select the item Conﬁgure SATA As, then press <Enter> to display the

conﬁguration options.

Select RAID from the Conﬁgure SATA As item options, then press <Enter>.

Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press <Enter>, then select

Enabled from the options.

Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup.

See Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.

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Intel^®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

The Intel^®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0,

RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives

that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge.

To enter the Intel^®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility:

Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Turn on the system.

During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes:

None deﬁned.

Physical Disks:

Port Drive Model

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size

Type/Status(Vol ID)

XXXXXXXXXXX

XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk

[↑↓]-Select

[ESC]-Exit

[ENTER]-Select Menu

The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through

the menus and select the menu options.

The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and

may not exactly match the items on your screen.

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Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)

To create a RAID 0 set:

From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

<Enter>. This screen appears.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ CREATE ARRAY MENU ]

Name: Volume0

RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)

Disks: Select Disks

Strip Size: 128KB

Capacity: 0.0

Create Volume

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used

to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and

cannot contain special characters.

[↑↓]-Change

[TAB]-Next

[ESC]-Previous Menu

[Enter]-Select

Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.

When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to

select RAID 0(Stripe), then press <Enter>.

When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk

drives to conﬁgure as RAID. This pop-up screen appears.

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model

0 XXXXXXXXXXXX

1 XXXXXXXXXXXX

2 XXXXXXXXXXXX

3 XXXXXXXXXXXX

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size Status

XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to

select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after

completing your selection.

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Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then

press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.

The default stripe size is 128 KB.

TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe

size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter>. The

default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning

message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to

go back to the Create Volume menu.

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Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)

To create a RAID 1 set:

From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

<Enter>. This screen appears.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ CREATE ARRAY MENU ]

Name: Volume1

RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror)

Disks: Select Disks

Strip Size: N/A

Capacity: XX.X GB

Create Volume

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used

to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and

cannot contain special characters.

[↑↓]-Change

[TAB]-Next

[ESC]-Previous Menu

[Enter]-Select

Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>.

When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to

select RAID 1(Mirror), then press <Enter>.

When the Capacity item is highlighted, key in the RAID volume capacity that

you want, then press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum

allowed capacity.

Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning

message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go

back to Create Volume menu.

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Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)

To create a RAID 5 set:

From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

<Enter>. This screen appears.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ CREATE ARRAY MENU ]

Name: Volume5

RAID Level: RAID5(Parity)

Disks: Select Disks

Strip Size: 64KB

Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used

to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and

cannot contain special characters.

[↑↓]-Change

[TAB]-Next

[ESC]-Previous Menu

[Enter]-Select

Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>.

When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to

select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>.

The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to

conﬁgure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears.

[ SELECT DISKS ]

Port Drive Model

0 XXXXXXXXXXXX

1 XXXXXXXXXXXX

2 XXXXXXXXXXXX

3 XXXXXXXXXXXX

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size Status

XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk

Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

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Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press

<Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter>

after completing your selection.

When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key

to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, then press <Enter>.

The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default

stripe size is 64 KB.

TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe

size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter> when

the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum

allowed capacity.

Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning

message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to

go back to the Create Volume menu.

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Deleting a RAID set

Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk

drives when you delete a RAID set.

To delete a RAID set:

From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press

<Enter> to display this screen.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]

Name

Volume0

Level

RAIDX(xxxxx)

Drives

Capacity Status

XXX.XGB Normal

Bootable

Yes

[ HELP ]

Deleting a volume will destroy the volume data on the drive(s) and

cause any member disks to become available as non-RAID disks.

WARNING: EXISTING DATA WITHIN THIS VOLUME WILL BE LOST AND NON-RECOVERABLE.

[↑↓]-Select

[<ESC>]-Previous Menu

[<Del>]-Delete Volume

Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then

press <Del>. This window appears.

[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!

Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu;

otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu.

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Resetting Disks to Non-RAID

Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a

RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

To reset a RAID set hard disk drive:

From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press

<Enter> to display this screen.

[ RESET RAID DATA ]

Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures

from the selected RAID disks. By removing these structures,

the drive will revert back to a non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

Port Drive Model

0 XXXXXXXXXXXX

1 XXXXXXXXXXXX

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size Status

XX.XGB Member Disk

Select the disks that should be reset.

[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete

Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to reset,

then press <Space> to select.

Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A conﬁrmation message appears.

Press <Y> to reset the drive or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.

Exiting the Intel^®Matrix Storage Manager utility

To exit the utility:

From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window

appears.

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.

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Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive

Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a

RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

To reset a RAID set hard disk drive:

From the utility main menu, select [3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID], then press

<Enter> to display the following screen.

[

RESET RAID DATA

]

Resetting RAID data will remove the internal RAID structures

from the selected RAID disks. By removing these structures

the drive will revert back to a Non-RAID disk.

WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.

Port Drive Model

0 STXXXXXXXXX

1 STXXXXXXXXX

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size

XX.0GB

Status

Member Disk

Select the disk that should be reset

]-Previous/Next [Space]-Selects [Enter]-Selection Complete

[

Use the up or down arrow keys to highlight the RAID set drive you want to

reset, then press <Space> to select.

Press <Enter> to reset the RAID set drive. A conﬁrmation window appears.

Press <Y> to reset the drive; otherwise, press <N> to return to the utility main

menu.

Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives.

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5.4.3

JMicron^®RAID Conﬁguration

The JMicron^®Serial ATA controller allows you to conﬁgure RAID 0 and RAID 1 sets

on the external Serial ATA hard disk drives.

Before creating a RAID set

Prepare the following items:

Two HDDs, preferably with the same model and capacity.

A write-enabled ﬂoppy disk

Microsoft^®Windows^®OS installation disk (Windows 2000/XP/2003)

Motherboard support CD with JMB363 driver

Complete the following steps before you create a RAID set:

Install the external Serial ATA hard disk drives (HDDs) on your system.

Set the JMicron Controller Mode item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section

“4.4.6 Onboard Devices Conﬁguration” for details.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Advanced

Conﬁgure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Options

HD Audio Controller

[Enabled]

Enabled

Disabled

Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio]

Onboard 1394 Controller

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_1

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN_2

LAN Option ROM

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled]

JMicron Controller Mode [RAID]

JMicron SATA/RAID BOOTROM [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Option

General Help

Save and Exit

Exit

F10

ESC

Enter the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility to set up your RAID conﬁguration.

Create a JMB363 RAID driver disk for Windows^®OS installation. See section

“5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

Install the JMB363 driver after the Windows^®OS had been installed.

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Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility

During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAID BIOS menu.

JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97

http://www. jmicron.com

HDD0 : HDS722516VLSA80

HDD1 : HDS722516DLA380

164 GB Non-RAID

Press <Ctrl-J> to enter RAID Setup Utility...

The main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu appears.

Use the arrow keys to move the color bar and navigate through the items.

JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Model Name

[Main Menu]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Capacity Type/Status

HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80 164 GB

HDD1: HDS722516DLA380 164 GB

Non-RAID

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

[RAID Disk Drive List]

[

TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item

[ENTER]-Action

[ESC]-Exit

Creating a RAID set

In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Create RAID Disk Drive

using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

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When the Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the

RAID set that you want to create.

[Create New RAID]

Name : JRAID

Level: 0-Stripe

Disks: Select Disk

Block: 128 KB

Size : 319 GB

Level: 1-Mirror

Disks: Select Disk

Block: N/A

Size : 159 GB

Conﬁrm Creation

When the Disks item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to highlight

an HDD that you want to belong to the RAID set, then press the space bar to

conﬁrm selection. Repeat the process until the HDDs are selected.

A selected HDD shows a

sign before it.

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Model Name

Capacity

Type/Status

HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80

HDD1: HDS722516DLA380

XXX GB

Non-RAID

Key in the RAID volume capacity. Use the up/down arrow to choose the block

size. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.

[Create New RAID]

Name : JRAID

Level: 0-Stripe

Disks: Select Disk

Block: 128 KB

Size : 319 GB

Conﬁrm Creation

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When done, press <Enter> to conﬁrm the creation of the RAID set. A

dialogue box appears to conﬁrm the action. Press <Y> to conﬁrm; otherwise,

press <N>.

JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97

[Create New RAID]

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Name: JRAID

Model Name

HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80

HDD1: HDS722516DLA380

Capacity

164 GB

Type/Status

Non-RAID

Level: 0-Stripe

Disks: Select Disk

Block: 128 KB

Size : 319 GB

Conﬁrm Creation

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Create RAID on the selected HDD (Y/N)? Y

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

The following screen appears, displaying the relevant information about the

RAID set you created.

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Model Name RAID Level Capacity Status Members(HDDx)

RDD0:JRAID

0-Stripe

XXX GB

Normal 01

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Deleting a RAID set

In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Drive

using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Use the space bar to select the RAID set you want to delete.

A selected set shows a

set.

sign before it. Press the <Del> key to delete the

A dialogue box appears to conﬁrm the action. Press <Y> to conﬁrm;

otherwise, press <N>.

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[Main Menu]

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Model Name

HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80

HDD1: HDS722516DLA380

Capacity

164 GB

Type/Status

RAID Inside

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

[RAID Disk Dri

^LiD^st

]

TA ON THE RAID WILL BE LOST!!

^ModelA^{N me}YOU

RDD0: JRAID

Lev

DELE ^y/N)^S

aci

(

tat

Members(HDDx)

0-Stripe

XXX GB

Normal

[

TAB]-Switch Window [↑↓]-Select Item

[ENTER]-Action

[ESC]-Exit

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs.

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Resetting disks to non-RAID

An HDD that has been previously conﬁgured as part of another RAID set in

another platform is called a broken RAID HDD. When you install a broken RAID

HDD, you cannot select this HDD when conﬁguring a RAID set through the

JMB363 utility.

If you still want to use this broken RAID HDD as part of the RAID set conﬁgured

through the JMB363, you may do so by resetting the disk to non-RAID. You will,

however, lose all data and previous RAID conﬁgurations.

To reset disks to non-RAID:

In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Revert HDD to non-RAID

using the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to reset to non-RAID.

A selected HDD shows a

sign before it.

A dialogue box appears to conﬁrm the action. Press <Y> to conﬁrm;

otherwise, press <N>.

Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDD.

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Repairing a Mirror conﬂict

A Mirror conﬂict occurs when one or both disks in a RAID 1 (Mirror) conﬁguration

are unplugged from the system, then plugged in again. Since both disks contain

exactly the same data, the system will be unable to determine which of the two

is the source drive. This option allows you to set the source drive and rebuild the

Mirror drive according to the contents of the source drive.

To repair a Mirror conﬂict:

In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Repair Mirror Conﬂict using

the up/down arrow key then press <Enter>.

[Main Menu]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Use the space bar to select the HDD that you want to set as source drive.

The selected HDD shows a

sign before it.

Using the <TAB>, move to the RAID Disk Drive List menu and highlight the

RAID set that you want to rebuild. Press <Del> to begin rebuilding the Mirror

conﬁguration.

A status bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the rebuilding.

JMicron Technology Corp. PCI-to-SATA II/IDE RAID Controller BIOS v0.97

[Main Menu]

[Hard Disk Drive List]

Create RAID Disk Drive

Delete RAID Disk Drive

Revert HDD to Non-RAID

Repair Mirror Conﬂict

Model Name

HDD0: HDS722516VLSA80

HDD1: HDS722516DLA380

Capacity

164 GB

Type/Status

RAID Inside

Save and Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

[RAID Disk Drive List]

Model Name

RAID Level

1-Mirror

Capacity

XXX GB

Status

Rebuild

Members(HDDx)

RDD0: JRAID

Rebuilding... 01%, please wait...

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Saving the settings and exiting setup

When you have ﬁnished, highlight Save & Exit Setup using the up/down arrow key

then press <Enter> to save the current RAID conﬁguration and exit the JMB363

RAID BOS utility.

A dialogue box appears to conﬁrm the action. Press <Y> to conﬁrm; otherwise,

press <N> to return to the JMB RAID BIOS menu.

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5.4.4

Silicon Image^®RAID conﬁguration

The Silicon Image^®4723 Serial ATA controller allows you to build RAID sets on the

ASUS EZ-Backup Serial ATA hard disk drives.

About ASUS EZ-Backup

ASUS EZ-Backup is an ASUS exclusive feature that allows you to build a RAID set

easily. Without any conﬁguration or BIOS setting required, you can create a RAID

1 set by simply plugging in two Serial ATA hard disks to the onboard EZ_RAID

connectors. Simply install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager, and you are ready to

mirror your data. ASUS EZ-Backup secures your data and saves you from complex

conﬁgurations, troublesome setups, and complicated BIOS settings. Refer to the

succeeding sections to conﬁgure other RAID sets.

RAID modes supported

ASUS EZ-Backup supports the following RAID modes:

SAFE / RAID 1 (Data mirroring) is storage policy in which all data are stored

in duplicate on separate drives to protect against data loss due to drive

failure. One drive mirrors the other at all times. This mode is equivalent to

RAID 1. Every write operation goes to both drives. Safe provides the highest

level of data protection, but halves the amount of storage space because all

data must be stored twice.

If one drive fails, the Safe volume is in a vulnerable state because its mirrored

hard drive is inaccessible. When the ofﬂine drive comes back online, the

ﬁrmware begins a rebuild process immediately to restore data redundancy.

A message box appears in the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager graphical user

interface (GUI) to notify you that a rebuild is in progress. Although the volume

remains available during the rebuild process, the volume is susceptible

to data loss through damage to the remaining drive until redundancy is

restored at the end of the rebuild and veriﬁcation process. Host access takes

precedence over the rebuild process. If you continue to use the Safe volume

during the rebuild, the rebuild process will take a longer time to complete.

To implement the Safe storage policy, the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager creates

one volume. One hard drive mirrors the other.

FAST / RAID 0 (Data striping) is a storage policy in which I/O processing

is balanced evenly in a method known as striping. This mode equivalent

to RAID 0. Striping increases storage operation speed because each

portion of data is divided into segments that are written to different disks

simultaneously. Fast offers the best performance, but no data redundancy

because there is no way to retrieve or reconstruct data on a failed drive.

To implement the Fast storage policy, the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager creates

a single volume that is striped across both hard drives.

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BIG is storage policy in which multiple physical drives are concatenated

and treated as one large volume. This conﬁguration allows you to increase

virtual volume size beyond the capacity of individual drives. Big provides the

maximum amount of storage space, but no additional performance or data

redundancy.

To implement the Big storage policy, the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager

concatenates both hard drives into a single volume.

Before creating a RAID set

Prepare the following items:

Two Serial ATA hard disk drives (HDDs)., preferably with the same model and

capacity.

Motherboard support CD with ASUS EZ-Backup Manager

Building a RAID 1 set for the ﬁrst time

The ASUS EZ-Backup advantage is that you can build a RAID 1 set without any jumper

or BIOS setting. When creating a RAID 1 set for the ﬁrst time, you can follow these simple

steps.

Prepare two Serial ATA hard disk drives (HDDs). Plug one end of the Serial

ATA cable to the rear interface on each drive and plug the other end of the

cable to the motherboard connectors labeled EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2

(colored light orange). Refer to section “2.7.2 Internal connectors” for the

location of the connectors.

For best results, use Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives listed in the

EZ-Backup compatibility list. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for

details.

Connect a Serial ATA power cable or a 4-pin legacy power connector from

the power supply unit to the rear power connector on each drive.

Using both the SATA power cable and 4-pin power connector simultaneously

will cause damage to the system.

Install the operating system.

Install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility from the support CD that came

with the motherboard package.

Reboot the computer.

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Creating a Big/Fast RAID set for the ﬁrst time

Set the EZ-Backup jumper mode. Refer to the jumper settings below for the

respective RAID modes supported.

If you do not change the jumper setting on ﬁrst installation, the system applies

the default RAID mode, which is RAID 1.

RAID_SEL

RAID1

[Safe mode]

(Default)

BIG

mode

RAID0

[Fast mode]

P5W DH DELUXE RAID Setting

Prepare two Serial ATA hard disk drives (HDDs). Plug one end of the Serial

ATA cable to the rear interface on each drive and plug the other end of the

cable to the motherboard connectors labeled EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2

(colored light orange). Refer to section “2.7.2 Internal connectors” for the

location of the connectors.

•

For best results, use Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drives listed in the

EZ-Backup compatibility list. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for

details.

•

The total RAID disk volume size should be less than 2.1 Terabytes

(TB).

Connect a Serial ATA power cable or a 4-pin legacy power connector from

the power supply unit to the rear power connector on each drive.

Using both the SATA power cable and 4-pin power connector simultaneously

will cause damage to the system.

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Enter the BIOS setup during POST. Go to Advanced menu > DH Feature

page. Set the EZ Backup RAID Mode Change item to Enabled.

Make sure you have made the above BIOS setting.If you changed the jumper

settings but did not enable the EZ Backup RAID Mode Change, the system

applies the default RAID mode, which is RAID 1.

Press <F10> to save and exit. The system will restart.

The following message appears after you exit the BIOS utility.

EZ Backup RAID Mode will change.

Press F1 to continue.

Install the operating system.

Install the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility from the support CD that came

with the motherboard package.

Changing RAID modes

To change from one RAID mode to another, follow steps 1, 4, and 5 of the previous

section, “Creating a Big/Fast RAID set for the ﬁrst time.”

RAID mode change will destroy any data on the hard disk drives. Backup

existing data before changing RAID modes.

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Using the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager

After rebooting the computer and entering Windows^®again, you will ﬁnd an icon

shortcut for the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager utility on your desktop or taskbar.

Launching the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager

To launch the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager, double-click

or on the taskbar.

on your desktop

You may also go to Start > Programs > EzBackup > EzBackupManager.

When you create a RAID 10 set through a cross conﬁguration, you cannot use

the EZ-Backup Manager utility to view the status of hard disks installed on the

EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2 connectors.

Status window

The ASUS EZ-Backup Manager status window allows you to monitor the devices

connected to the host computer.

Event log

Specify ﬁrmware

Conﬁgure pop-ups

Serial number

Drive status and

information

Capacity

information

Volume

information

Refresh button

Quit button

Screen captures shown in the section are provided for your reference only, and

may change any time without notice.

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Serial number. Displays the serial number of the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager.

Drive status and information. Displays the current status and serial number of

each drive member of the RAID set.

Below is a list of possible drive states:

1. Normal

2. Rebuilding

3. Verifying

4. Unplugged

5. Needs rebuild

6. New drive

7. Wrong slot

8. Use bigger drive

Capacity information. Displays the maximum capacity of each drive member of

the RAID set.

Volume information. Shows the RAID mode, total volume of the RAID set, and

maximum capacity of each drive member of the RAID set.

File menu

The File menu allows you to change the password, scan devices, change

connection, and exit the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager.

Change Password. Opens a dialog

box that allows you to change

the default password, admin. To

change this, key in a new password,

then retype the new password.

Press <OK> to set.

Scan Devices. Refreshes the information shown on the status window.

Change Connection. Opens a dialog

box that allows you to change

remote connection settings.

Exit. Quits the ASUS EZ-Backup

Manager.

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Edit menu

The File menu allows you to conﬁgure pop-ups, view event logs, and view/update

the current ﬁrmware.

Conﬁgure pop-ups. Click this button

to open a window that allows you to

enable or disable pop-up display, and

specify the number of seconds for the

pop-ups to remain on screen.

Event log. Click this button to display the record of events for storage devices

installed.

Specify ﬁrmware. Click this button to

view the current ﬁrmware version or to

update the ﬁrmware.

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Partitioning volumes

You need to partition the hard disk drive volumes for the operating system before

you can store/backup data on the drive.

Before partitioning volumes, back up your data and delete any previously

deﬁned partition.

To partition volumes:

Boot your computer and enter the Windows^®operating system.

Right-click My Computer on your desktop. Select Manage from the pop-up

window.

Under Storage, select Disk Management. The Windows^®Disk Manager

opens.

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Select the disk you want to partition.

The disk number on Windows Disk Manager may not be the same as the disk

number shown on the ASUS EZ-Backup Manager. Make sure you select the

correct disk by checking the total disk capacity information.

Right-click the disk’s unallocated space, then select New Partition.

The screen captures in this section are provided for your reference only. The

appearance of the screen and items in it may vary, depending on the operating

system you installed.

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The Partition Wizard opens.

Click Next to start the

partition process.

Select the type of partition

you want to create.

Click Next.

Specify your desired

partition size. The default

partition size is the entire

volume.

Click Next.

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Assign a drive letter or drive

path to the partition.

Click Next.

10. Name and format the

partition.

Click Next.

11. The New Partition Wizard

displays the ﬁle system

settings. Make sure the

settings are correct.

Click Finish to create the

partition; otherwise, click

Back to make the necessary

changes.

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Rebuilding a hard disk drive

ASUS EZ-Backup will rebuild a RAID 1 set after a failed hard disk drive is replaced

with a functioning HDD, or the mirror becomes unsynchronized when a working

hard disk drive is removed, then returned.

This function applies only to a RAID 1 (SAFE) set.

The following message pops up when a hard disk drive is unplugged:

To rebuild:

Plug in the Serial ATA cable to the available EZ_RAID connector.

Rebuilding starts.

The Box Status cell displays

the rebuilding progress.

Note that the box is colored

orange.

When done, the following message pops up. Click OK

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When done, click Refresh

to update the information.

If rebuilding is successful,

the status displays Normal

and the box color changes

to green.

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5.4.5

Cross-RAID Conﬁguration: Creating a RAID 10 set

with ASUS EZ-Backup and Intel ICH7R^®

A RAID 10 set requires four HDDs. The onboard RAID controller on the Intel^®

ICH7R Southbridge, however, controlls only three Serial ATA connectors. To build a

RAID 10 set, you need to cross-conﬁgure Intel^®ICH7R with Silicon Image^®, which

controls the EZ_RAID connectors for the EZ-Backup feature.

Refer to the succeeding sections to build a RAID 10 set.

Hardware setup

Install one Serial ATA HDD on the motherboard connector labeled EZ_RAID1.

Install three Serial HDDs on the motherboard connectors labled SATA1,

SATA3, and SATA4.

EZ Backup jumper setting and BIOS configuration

For information on EZ-Backup jumper setting and BIOS conﬁguration, see

section “5.4.4 Silicon Image RAID conﬁguration.”

After installing the Serial ATA hard disks, set the jumper setting to the default

RAID 1 mode.

Turn the system on, and enter the BIOS setup during POST. Go to Advanced

menu > DH Feature page. Set the EZ Backup RAID Mode Change item to

Enabled (if the jumper setting has been changed).

Press <F10> to save and exit. The system will restart.

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Creating a RAID 10 set using the Intel^®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

To create a RAID 10 set:

Turn on the system.

During POST, press <Ctrl+I> to display the utility main menu.

From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

<Enter>. This screen appears.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5

[ CREATE ARRAY MENU ]

Name: Volume10

RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1)

Disks: Select Disks

Strip Size: 128KB

Capacity: XXX.X GB

Create Volume

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used

to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and

cannot contain special characters.

[↑↓]-Change

[TAB]-Next

[ESC]-Previous Menu

[Enter]-Select

Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>.

When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to

select RAID 10(RAID0+1), then press <Enter>.

When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to

select the stripe size for the RAID 10 array, then press <Enter>. The available

stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 64

KB.

TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe

size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

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Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press <Enter> when

the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum

allowed capacity.

Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning

message appears.

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N):

Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to

go back to the Create Volume menu.

10. The main menu appears as follows after you have created the RAID 10 set.

The HDD connected to the EZ_RAID connector is identiﬁed as “External

Disk.”

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.1.2.1002 ICH7R wRAID5

[ MAIN MENU ]

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume

3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

RAID Volumes:

Name

Volume0

Level

Strip

Size

XXX.XX GB

Status

Normal

Bootable

Yes

RAID10(RAID0+1) XXKB

Physical Disks:

Port Drive Model

Serial #

XXXXXXXX

Size

Type/Status(Vol ID)

Member Disk (0)

XXXXXXXXXXX

External Disk 0

XXXXXXXXXXX

XX.XXGB

XXXXXXXXXXX

[↑↓]-Select

[ESC]-Exit

[ENTER]-Select Menu

When you create a RAID 10 set through a cross conﬁguration, you cannot use

the EZ-Backup Manager utility to view the status of hard disks installed on the

EZ_RAID1 and EZ_RAID2 connectors. Intel^®Matrix Storage cannot read the

hard disk drive information on the ASUS EZ-Backup connectors.

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Creating a RAID driver disk

A ﬂoppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows^®2000/XP

and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.

You do not need to create a RAID driver disk if you will create a Safe, Big, or

Fast RAID set through the ASUS EZ-Backup.

5.5.1

Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:

Boot your computer.

Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.

Insert the support CD into the optical drive.

Save changes and exit BIOS.

Press any key when the system prompts “Press any key to boot from the

optical drive.”

When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.

Insert a formatted ﬂoppy disk into the ﬂoppy drive then press <Enter>.

Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

5.5.2

Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows^®

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows^®:

Start Windows^®.

Place the motherboard support CD into the optical drive.

Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH7R 32/64 bit RAID Driver

Disk to create an Intel^®ICH7R RAID driver disk or the Make JMicron

JMB36X 32/64-bit RAID Driver to create a JMicron JMB363 RAID driver

disk.

Insert a ﬂoppy disk into the ﬂoppy disk drive.

Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

Write-protect the ﬂoppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

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To install the RAID driver:

During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to

install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

Press <F6> then insert the ﬂoppy disk with RAID driver into the ﬂoppy disk

drive.

When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select

Intel(R) 82801GH/GM SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R/DH) and

JMicron JMB363.

Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

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This chapter tells how to install ATI^®

CrossFire™ graphics cards to avail of

ATI’s Multi-Video Processing technology.

ATI^®CrossFire™

technology support

Chapter summary

6.1

6.2

6.3

Overview ....................................................................................... 6-1

Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards ....................................... 6-2

Software information ................................................................... 6-5

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Overview

The motherboard supports the ATI^®CrossFire™ technology that allows you to

install multi-graphics processing units (GPU) graphics cards. Follow the installation

procedures in this section.

6.1.1

Requirements

•

CrossFire™ Edition graphics card (Master)

CrossFire™-ready graphics card (Slave)

CrossFire™-ready motherboard, such as the ASUS P5W DH Deluxe

motherboard.

•

Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the

minimum power required by your system. See “ꢀꢂ. Power connectors”

on page 2-ꢂ0 for details.

•

Visit the ATI website or download the Radeon^®X850 Crossﬁre™

Edition User’s Guide from the support CD for detailed hardware

requirements and installation procedures.

•

The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating

systems:

- Windows^®XP ꢁ2-bit (Home or Professional) with Service

Pack 2 (SP2)

- Windows^®XP Professional ꢃꢂ-bit Edition.

•

Make sure that your graphics card driver supports the ATI^®

CrossFire™ Technology. Download the latest driver from the ATI

website (www.ati.com)

The maximum resolution of Radeon™ Xꢅ50 CrossFire™ Edition is

ꢀꢃ00 x ꢀ200 at ꢃ5 MHz when you use DVI output.

6.1.2

Before you begin

Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your system

To uninstall other graphics card drivers:

Close all current applications.

Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.

Select your current graphics card driver/s.

Select Add/Remove.

Restart your system.

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Installing CrossFire™ graphics cards

Before ins talling a CrossFire™ system, refer to the user guide that came with

the ATI^®CrossFire™ Edition graphics card.

To install the graphics cards:

Prepare one CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card and one

CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card.

Slave graphics card

Master graphics card

Insert the CrossFire™ Edition (Master) graphics card into the PCI Express

x16 orange slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

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Insert the CrossFire™-ready (Slave) graphics card into the PCI Express x16

black slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.

Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics

cards.

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Connect one end of the external cable to the Master graphics card.

Connect the other end of the external cable to the Slave graphics card.

Connect the loose end to the corresponding port on your monitor.

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6.3

Software information

6.3.1

Installing the device drivers

Refer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install

the device drivers.

The ATI CrossFire™ technology supports only the following operating systems:

•

Windows^®XP 32-bit (Home or Professional) with Service

Pack 2 (SP2)

Windows^®XP Professional 64-bit Edition.

•

Turn on your system and log in with administrator rights.

Windows^®auto-detects the

CrossFire™ graphics cards

and displays the Found New

Hardware Wizard window. Click

Cancel.

Place the CrossFire™ installation

CD in your optical drive and install

drivers from the opening menu.

Click Next to continue from the

installation window that appears.

Read the License Agreement,

then click Yes.

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Select the components that you

want to install, then click Next.

•

Select Express to install the HydraVision™ multi-monitor and desktop

management software, as well as the ATI driver.

Select Custom to individually choose desired software components.

Setup prepares the installation

wizard that will guide you to setup

process.

Windows automatically conﬁgures

the ATI Catalyst Control Center.

The status windows indicates the

progress of the installation.

The Setup Complete window

appears, indicating that the driver

ﬁles have been copied to your

computer.

Click Yes to restart your computer

now or No to restart later

Click Finish.

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6.3.2

Using the Catalyst™ Control Center

The Catalyst™ Control Center allows you to access display features of the ATI

hardware and software you installed. Use this application to adjust your graphic

settings, enable/disable connected devices, and change your desktop orientation.

Launching the Catalyst™ Control Center

There are several ways to launch the Catalyst™ Control Center:

•

On the Windows^®task bar, click Start > ATI Catalyst™ Control Center >

Catalyst™ Control Center

Double-click the Catalyst™ Control Center desktop shortcut.

•

On the Windows^®task bar, double-

click the Catalyst™ Control Center

icon.

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The Catalyst™ Control Center Dialog Box

View

The Catalyst™ Control Center provides two views:

•

Standard - simple view with wizards for beginners

•

Advance - allows advanced users to access and conﬁgure the complete

features of the software

Set to Advance view to enable the CrossFire™ function.

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To enable CrossFire™:

Set the view to Advance.

Click the Crossﬁre™ item in �raphics Settings.

In the CrossFire™ Settings dialog, tick the box opposite Enable

CrossFire™.

Click OK to effect the setting.

Hotkeys

Click the Hotkeys tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Hotkeys

Manager, which allows you to create key combinations as shortcuts for performing

certain functions quickly.

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Proﬁles

Click the Proﬁles tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the Proﬁles

Manager, which allows you to create customized environments for your desktop,

video, and 3D applications.

Preferences

Click the Preferences tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to select a language,

restore defaults, change skins, or enable/disable the System Tray icon.

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Help

Click the Help tab on the Catalyst™ Control Center to access the online help

system, generate a Problem Report, and get the Catalyst™ Control Center version

information.

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The Appendix describes the CPU

features and technologies that the

motherboard supports.

CPU features

Chapter summary

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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Intel^®EM64T

•

The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel^®Pentium^®4 LGA775

processors running on 32-bit operating systems.

•

The motherboard comes with a BIOS ﬁle that supports EM64T. You can

download the latest BIOS ﬁle from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/

support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS ﬁle. See Chapter 4 for

details.

•

Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.

Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows^®64-bit OS.

Using the Intel^®EM64T feature

To use the Intel^®EM64T feature:

Install an Intel^®Pentium^®4 CPU that supports the Intel^®EM64T.

Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows^®XP Professional x64 Edition or

Windows^®Server 2003 x64 Edition).

Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from

the support CD.

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 motherboard comes with a BIOS ﬁle that supports EIST. You can

download the latest BIOS ﬁle from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/

support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for

details.

•

Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

A.2.1

System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:

•

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)

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Using the EIST

To use the EIST feature:

Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.

Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conﬁguration,

then press <Enter>.

Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic],

then press <Enter>. See page 4-25 for details.

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.

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.

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

•

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 Technology item in the

BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

•

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.

•

For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.

com/info/hyperthreading.

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:

Install an Intel^®Pentium^®4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

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 4-25 for details.

The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports

Hyper-Threading Technology.

Restart the computer.

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Appendix: CPU features

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