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October 2004 


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Contents 


NN 1-vi 
Safety information m E—— 1-vii 
P5GD1-FM specifications summary eee 1-viii 


Chapter 1: Product introduction 


1.1 
1.2 


1.6 
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Motherboard OVOerVIgW sisaictcticisties ssceessotecbicectueceiedesadataieectecse! 1-3 
1.2.1] ^ -Placement diFeCblDni au iocaoo cabo reote rere 1-3 
1:2:2. OVC Do ONERE 1-3 
1:2:3 Motherboard Bø ostsxsssetus pud ta cerent Rc en rebus 1-4 
Central: Processing Unit (GPU) Lagaan 1-5 
1.3.1 Installing the CPU ..sssssssssesssssesrnerssrsssrnsnernsnnsennsnenns 1-5 
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 1-8 
1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................. 1-10 
ELLE EE 1-12 
1.4.1 DIMM sockets location sene 1-12 
1.4.2 Memory Configurations ....sssssssesssesesessresrerreernsenns 1-12 
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM oes ceca crapnccetaenatteneataiceceumnasentmmtenteee 1-14 
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM assecuti teh nece ne obit 1-14 
EXPANSION GI OES zerine bxcat ut bate ctn e Edad ere ose 1-15 
1.5.1 Installing an expansion Caldas occi coton tR etn 1-15 
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-15 
1.5.3 Interrupt assignments Luu.uunuvvnsiensvvenvi 1-16 
EEE EE 1-17 
1:5:5- PUB x16 SIOU vepsens 1-17 
inju. iiinis anank a aa aaa 1-18 
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1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ................................ ess 1-22 
122. Internal Connectors. iioc toi eerte ton 1-23 


Contents 
Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 


2.1 | Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 
212 AFUDOS MU ende 2-3 
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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility usos nitas 2-7 
2:2: BIOS SOUND: FN eee 2-9 
2.2.1 BIOS menu Screen ......s»»nssvenssvrnasvnansnvnennensnanvnnnnveenn 2-10 
2.2.2 Menu baf eo 2-10 
2.2.3 Navigation keys nå 2-10 
a Menü items eee 2-11 
2:2:9: SN Eee 2-11 
2.2.6 Configuration fields EE 2-11 
220 POP-UP WINdOW xoussceconicsictuec cos xdi or ie ipsi n eeuc etui 2-11 
2.2.5. PO audes RR E ener 2-11 
232.9. General Eee 2-11 
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2.3.2 System Date en 2-12 
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette Nurmes 2-12 
2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave.......... 2-13 
20 IDE ConfigüratioN ea 2-14 
2.3.6 System Information eee 2-15 
24, Advanced NON Kaare 2-16 
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2.4.2 CPU Cosas netta x Dre pseh cutis 2-17 
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2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-21 


24:5: POP t EUER 2-22 


Contents 


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2.5.3 Repost Video on 53 Resume ....... eene 2-24 
254 ATR 2.0 0 please 2-24 
255 ACPI APIC Support Luer denie 2-24 
250 APM Configüration sissies 2-25 
2.5.7 Hardware Monitor ....sssssssssssssrnsnnnnnsrnnesrnnernnnennennne 2-26 
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Larsen 2-28 
2 9161 8 MENU aes ata EE a EEEak 2-28 
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration scetur inihi 2-29 
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Notices 


Federal Communications Commission Statement 


This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: 


e This device may not cause harmful interference, and 


e 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: 


e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 


e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected. 


e 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. 


Safety information 


Electrical safety 


To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from 
the electrical outlet before relocating the system. 


When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that 
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables 
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing 
system before you add a device. 


Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, 
ensure that all power cables are unplugged. 

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. 
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. 

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your 
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you 
are using, contact your local power company. 


If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a 
qualified service technician or your retailer. 


Operation safety 


Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read 
all the manuals that came with the package. 


Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected 
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, 
contact your dealer immediately. 


To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from 
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. 


Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the 
product in any area where it may become wet. 


Place the product on a stable surface. 


If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified 
service technician or your retailer. 


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P5GD1-FM specifications summary 


Chipset 


Front Side Bus 


Memory 


Expansion slots 


Storage 


High Definition 


Audio 


LAN 
USB 
IEEE 1394 


BIOS features 


Rear panel 


LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor 

Compatible with Intel® Performance Universal FMB 2005 
processors 

Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology 





Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory and Controller Hub (MCH) 
Southbridge: Intel® 82801FB ICH6 





800/533 MHz 





4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 
400/333 MHz DDR memory modules 





1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 
3 x PCI slots 





Intel® ICH6 Southbridge supports: 
- 2x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 hard disk drives 
- 4x Serial ATA hard disk drives 





Realtek? ALC861 8-channel CODEC with Jack-sensing 
and Universal Audio Jack (UAJ9) technology 
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 





Realtek? RTL8101L LAN controller 





Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 





T1 controller supports: 
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 





4 MB FWH, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, 
ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 





1 x Serial port 

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 
1 x IEEE 1394a port 

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 

4 x USB 2.0 ports 
8-channel audio ports 





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P5GD1-FM specifications summary 


Internal 
connectors 


Power 
requirement 


Form factor 


1 x Floppy disk drive connector 

1 x Primary IDE connector 

4 x Serial ATA connectors 

1 x CPU fan connector 

1 x Chassis fan connector 

2 x USB 2.0 connectors 

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 
1 x Front panel audio connector 
1 x IEEE 1394a port 

1 x Optical drive audio connector 
1 x System panel connector 





ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) 
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant 








Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) 


*Specifications are subject to change without notice. 


This chapter describes the motherboard 
features and the new technologies 
it supports. 


Product 
introduction 


1.1 Before you proceed 


Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard 
components or change any motherboard settings. 


AN e Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any 
component. 


e 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 


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


e Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded 
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. 


e Before you install or remove any component, ensure 
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the 
power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure 
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, 
and/or components. 


Onboard LED 


The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to 
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. 
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug 
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard 
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard 
LED. 






































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1.2 Motherboard overview 


Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis 
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis 
documentation before installing the mothebroard. 


4 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the 
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage 
motherboard components. 


1.2.1 Placement direction 


When installaing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the 
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the 
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 


1.2.2 Screw holes 


Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the 
motherboard to the chassis. 


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


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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 


The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for 
the Intel? Pentium? 4 processor in the 775-land package. 


/N e Your boxed Intel? Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor package should 
come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the 
retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match 
the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 


e 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. 


e 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. 


e 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. 


1.3.1 Installing the CPU 
To install a CPU: 


1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 



































P5GD1-FM Socket 775 


^l. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing 
towards you and the load lever is on your left. 


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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) 
until it is released from the retention tab. 






Retention tab 


Load lever PnP cap 


This side of the 
socket box should 
face you. 


AN To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap 
unless you are installing a CPU. 


3. Lift the load lever in the 
direction of the arrow to a 135° 
angle. 





4. Lift the load plate with your 
thumb and forefinger to a 
100? angle (A), then push 
the PnP cap from the load 
plate window to remove (B). 





5. Position the CPU over 
the socket, making 
sure that the gold 
triangle is on the 
bottom-left corner of 
the socket. The 
socket alignment key Alignment key 
should fit into the 
CPU notch. 






Gold triangle mark 


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6. Close the load plate (A), then 
push the load lever (B) until 
it snaps into the retention 


tab. 


AN 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! 


Notes on Intel? Hyper-Threading Technology 








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This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land 
package with Hyper-Threading Technology. 


Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 
Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, 
use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are 
using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading 
Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and 
performance. 


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. 





To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 


1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading 
Technology. 

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 2: BIOS 
setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item 
Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only 
if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 


3. Reboot the computer. 


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1.3.2 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. 


^l e 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. 


e Your Intel? Pentium? 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in 
a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. 


e |f 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. 


f Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before 
you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 


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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 


1. Place the heatsink on top of the 
installed CPU, making sure that 
the four fasteners match the 
holes on the motherboard. 


L4 Orient the heatsink and fan 
"ani assembly such that the CPU x 
fan cable is closest to the S 


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of the groove Fastener 





^l. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove 
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 


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2. Push down two fasteners at 
a time in a diagonal 
sequence to secure the 
heatsink and fan assembly in 
place. 





3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard 
labeled CPU. FANT. 


CPU FAN1 














=- CPU FAN PWR 


= CPU FAN IN 
= CPU FAN PWM 


=- GND 























P5GD1-FM CPU_FAN connector 


aN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring 


errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 


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1.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 


1. Disconnect the CPU fan 
cable from the connector on 
the motherboard. 


2. Rotate each fastener 
counterclockwise. 





3. Pull up two fasteners at a 
time in a diagonal sequence 
to disengage the heatsink 
and fan assembly from the 
motherboard. 





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4.  Carefully remove the 
heatsink and fan assembly 
from the motherboard. 


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5.  Rotate each fastener 
clockwise to ensure correct 
orientation when 
reinstalling. 








Narrow end of the groove 





^l The narrow end of the 


groove should point 
outward after resetting. 
(The photo shows the 
groove shaded for 
emphasis.) 








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1.4 


1.4.1 


The motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual 
Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 


System memory 


DIMM sockets location 


The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 








DIMM B2 


DIMM A1 
DIMM A2 
DIMM B1 








P5GD1-FM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 


Channel Sockets Color 


Channel A DIMM. A1 and DIMM. B1 Blue 





Channel B DIMM. A2 and DIMM. B2 Black 





1.4.2 Memory Configurations 


You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs 
into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. 


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For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) 
installed per channel must tbe the same (DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B2). 


Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum 
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules 
from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List on 
the next page for details. 


Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 
4 GB system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory 
modules. 


This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 
128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 


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Recommended memory configurations 


Mode 


Single-channel 


Sockets 


DIMM. A1 DIMM. A2 


(blue) (black) 
(1) Installed — 
(2) — Installed 
(3) = = 
(4 = - 


DIMM. B1 


(blue) 


Installed 


DIMM. B2 
(black) 


Installed 





Dual-channel* 


(1) Installed — 
(2) — Installed 
(3) Installed Installed 


* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. 


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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM 








Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs 
or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage 
to both the motherboard and the components. 





1. Unlock a DIMM socket by DDR DIMM notch 
pressing the retaining clips ; 
outward. 

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such 
that the notch on the DIMM 
matches the break on the 


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socket. @ 





Unlocked retaining clip 


A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. 
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 


3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the 
socket until the retaining clips 
snap back in place and the DIMM 
is properly seated. 


Locked Retaining Clip 


1.4.4 Removing a DIMM 
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 
1. Simultaneously press the 


retaining clips outward to unlock 
the DIMM. 





© DDR DIMM notch 


Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 


2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 


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1.5 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. 


/4 Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing 
C b expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and 
damage motherboard components. 


1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 


To install an expansion card: 


1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that 
came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 


2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already 
installed in a chassis). 


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


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


5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 
6. Replace the system cover. 


1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 


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


1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 
See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 


2.  Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 


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1.5.3 Interrupt assignments 


Standard interrupt assignments 


Priority Standard Function 


System Timer 

Keyboard Controller 

Re-direct to IRQ#9 
Communications Port (COM1)* 
IRQ holder for PCI steering* 
Floppy Disk Controller 

System CMOS/Real Time Clock 
IRQ holder for PCI steering* 
IRQ holder for PCI steering* 
IRQ holder for PCI steering* 
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IRQ assignments for this motherboard 


PCI slot 1 shared — 
PCI slot 2 — used 
PCI slot 3 shared 

PCI Express x16 slot = 

Onboard USB controller 1 — 

Onboard USB controller 2 shared 

Onboard USB controller 3 shared — 

Onboard USB controller 4 — — 

Onboard USB 2.0 controller — — 

Onboard Azalia Audio = — 

Onboard IDE Controller shared — 

Onboard SATA Controller — shared 

Onboard LAN (10/100 Mbps) — 

Onboard PCI IDE (ITE) — shared 

Onboard IEEE 1394a controller — — shared 















































LN When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support 
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, 
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system 
unstable and the card inoperable. 


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1.5.4 PCI slots 


This motherboard has three PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a 
LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 
specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 





1.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot 


This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with 
PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the 
PCI Express x16 slot. 





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Jumpers 


1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 


This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in 
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system 
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard 
button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include 
system setup information such as system passwords. 


To erase the RTC RAM: 


1. 
2. 
3. 


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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 
Remove the onboard battery. 


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. 


Re-install the battery. 
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 


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! 

















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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, 
USBPW56, USBPW78) 


Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep 
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power 
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up 
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, 
power supply in reduced power mode). 


The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The 
USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors 
that you can connect to additional USB ports. 





















































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e The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply 


(Default) 


The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can 
provide 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, 
the system will not power up. 


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


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BIOS recovery (3-pin BIOS R) 


The force BIOS recovery jumper allows you to force recover the BIOS 
settings when the BIOS gets corrupted or destroyed. 


The jumper block is on pins 1 and 2 during normal operation (default). 
To force recover the BIOS, set the jumper block on pins 2 and 3. 


To recover the BIOS: 


1. 
2. 
3. 


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Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. 


Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file, and 
rename the BIOS file name as P5GD1FM.ROM. 


Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 


The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes 
the BIOS. 


When finished, shut down your computer. 
Replace the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2. 
Reboot your computer. 


Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS 
setup to re-enter data. 



























































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4. BIOS password setting (3-pin BIOS S) 
The BIOS password setting jumper allows you to skip or bypass the 
BIOS password if you forgot the password. Set the jumper block on 
pins 2-3 to skip the password lock. 
























































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1.7 Connectors 


1.7.1 Rear panel connectors 


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

2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio 
output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 

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

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

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

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

5. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the rear 
speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 

6. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed 
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or 
portable devices. 

7. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a 
Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 

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

9. Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the side 
speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 

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

11. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a 
speaker. In 4/6-channel configuration, the function of this port 
becomes Front Speaker Out. 

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


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


Headset 4-channel 6-channel 
2-channel 


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Center/Subwoofer 


1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 


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. 


Ff Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection 


when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 


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NOTE: Orient the red markings on 
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. 


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Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI IDE1) 


This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra 

DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for 
the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for 
an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), 
and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard 
disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the 
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer 
to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. 


Ff e Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole 


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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. 


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3. Serial ATA connectors 
(7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [black], 


SATA4 —[black]) 
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 
hard disk drives. 


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^. Important notes on Serial ATA 
* You must install Windows? 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP 


Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 


* When using the connectors in standard IDE mode, connect the primary 
(boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the 
table below for the recommended hard disk drive connections. 


Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors 


Connector Setting 


SATA1, SATA2 Master Boot Disk 





SATA3, SATA4 Slave Data Disk 





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4. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 


(3-pin CHA FAN1, 4-pin CPU FAN1) 

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W 
max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the 

fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that 
the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. 


/ h Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 

Le j Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard 
components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the 
fan connectors! 




















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


These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME 
module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a 
slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors 
comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps 
connection speed. 

















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L4 The USB module is purchased separately. 


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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 

4-pin ATX12V1) 

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from the 
power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one 
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the 
connectors completely fit. 





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^ e Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 
otherwise, the system will not boot up. 


*  Topower the motherboard, it is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V 
Specification 2.0 power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum 350 W power 
rating. This PSU type has a 24-pin and 4-pin ATX power plugs. 


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7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) 
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module 
that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. 
Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this 
connector. 





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IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 


This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a 
module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at 


the back of the system chassis. 



















































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This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio 
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Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will 


introduction 


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This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 











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. 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. 

. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDELED) 
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. 

. 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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Chapter 


1: 


Product 


introduction 


This chapter tells how to change 

the system settings through the BIOS 
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions 
of the BIOS parameters are also 
provided. 


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BIOS setup 


2-1 


2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 


The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard 
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 


1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable 
floppy disk.) 


2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 


3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable 
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or 
gets corrupted.) 


Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 


Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy 
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original 
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 


2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 


1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. 
DOS environment 
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press «Enter». 





Windows? XP environment 
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 


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


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


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


e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format 
options field, then click Start. 

Windows? 2000 environment 

To create a set of boot disks for Windows? 2000: 

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

b. Insert the Windows? 2000 CD to the optical drive. 

C. Click Start, then select Run. 


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d. From the Open field, type 
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: 
assuming that D: is your optical drive. 
e. Press «Enter», then follow screen instructions to continue. 


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


2.1.2 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: 


L4 e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at 
least 600 KB free space to save the file. 


e The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS 
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown. 


1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 


2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: 
afudos /o[filename] 


where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than 
eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three 
alphanumeric characters for the extension name. 


A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM 


Main filename Extension name 


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3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy 
disk. 


A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM 
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 


Reading flash 
A:\> 





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


Updating the BIOS file 
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 


1. Visit the system builder's website and download the latest BIOS file 
for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 


f Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact 
BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 


2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 
CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 


3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: 
afudos /i[filename] 


where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable 
floppy disk. 


A:\>afudos /iP5GD1FM.ROM 


4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. 





A:\>afudos /iP5GD1FM.ROM 

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Reading file 


Erasing flash .... 
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 





AN 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 /iP5GD1FM.ROM 

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. 
Reading file 
Erasing flash .... 


Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 
Verifying flash .. done 
A:\> 





2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 


The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to 
go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a 
DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is 
accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests 
(POST). 


To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 


b. 


Visit the system builder's website to download the latest BIOS file for 
the motherboard and rename the same to PSGD1FM.ROM. 


Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 
Press «Alt» + «F2» during POST to display the following. 


EZFlash starting BIOS update 
Checking for floppy... 
Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk 


drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS 
update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 


EZFlash starting BIOS update 

Checking for floppy... 

Floppy found! 

Reading file "P5GD1FM.ROM”. Completed. 
Start erasing 


Start programming... | 
Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 





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2-6 


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


A *Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy 
disk in the drive. A *P5GD1FM.ROM not found!” error message 
appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make 
sure that you rename the BIOS file to PSGD1FM.ROM. 


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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 


The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to 
restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating 
process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard 
support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. 


å e Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing 
the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. 


e Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the 
floppy disk to P5GD1FM.ROM. 


Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk 
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 


1. Turnon the system. 


2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the 
floppy disk drive. 


3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks 
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 


Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 
Checking for floppy... 





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


Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 
Checking for floppy... 

Floppy found! 

Reading file "P5GDIFM.ROM". Completed. 


Start flashing... 





^ DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing 
: SO can cause system boot failure! 


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


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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD 
To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 


1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the 
system. 


2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 


3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks 
the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 


Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 
Checking for floppy... 


When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the 
optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then 
updates the corrupted BIOS file. 


Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... 
Checking for floppy... 

Floppy not found! 

Checking for CD-ROM... 

CD-ROM found! 


Reading file "P5GD1FM.ROM”. Completed. 
Start flashing... 





AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing 
SO can cause system boot failure! 


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


Vá The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this 
motherboard. Visit the system builder’s website to download the latest 
BIOS file. 


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2.2 BIOS setup program 


This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can 
update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and 
updating your BIOS." 


Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, 
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." This section 
explains how to configure your system using this utility. 


Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change 
the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can 
enable the security password feature or change the power management 
settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS 
Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and 
record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. 


The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you 
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to 
run this program. Press «Del» during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to 

enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. 


If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing 
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. 
You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this 
last option only if the first two failed. 


The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being 
a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus 
and make your selections from the available options using the navigation 
keys. 


^l. e The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most 
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes 
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings 
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load 
Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section "2.7 Exit 
Menu." 


e The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference 
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your 
screen. 


e Visit the system builder's website to download the latest BIOS file 
for this motherboard. 


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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 


Menu items Menu bar 


Advanced Power 


System Time 
System Date 
Legacy Diskette A 


Primary IDE Master 
Primary IDE Slave 
Third IDE Master 
Third IDE Slave 
Fourth IDE Master 
Fourth IDE Slave 
IDE Configuration 


System Information 


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Sub-menu items 


2.2.2 Menu bar 


Configuration fields 


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General help 


Use [ENTER], [TAB] or 
[SHIFT-TAB] to select 
a field. 


Use [+] or [-] to 
configure the System 


Select Screen 
Select Item 
Change Option 
General Help 
Save and Exit 
Exit 


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Navigation keys 


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


Main For changing the basic system configuration 

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings 

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) 
configuration 

Boot 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. 


2.2.3 Navigation keys 


At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for 
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu 


and change the settings. 








Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 





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2.2.4 Menu items 
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have their respective menu items. 





Main menu items 
2.2.5 Sub-menu items 


A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam 
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press 
«Enter». 


2.2.6 Configuration fields 


These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- 
configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You 
cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. 


A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when 
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press «Enter» to 
display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window." 


2.2.7 Pop-up window 


Select a menu item then press «Enter» to display a pop-up window with 
the configuration options for that item. 


2.2.8 Scroll bar 


A scroll bar appears on the right side EE 

of a menu screen when there are TO DE TEES 
items that do not fit on the screen. MT 

Press the 

Up/Down arrow keys or «Page Up» / 
«Page Down» keys to display the 
other items on the screen. 


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2.2.9 General help Pop-up window 


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


Scroll bar 


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2.3 Main menu 


When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, 
giving you an overview of the basic system information. 


Vå Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu 
ll screen items and how to navigate through them. 





2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] 


Allows you to set the system time. 


2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] 


Allows you to set the system date. 


2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 


Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] 
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 
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2.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 


While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE 
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device 
item then press «Enter» to display the IDE device information. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 


Primary IDE Master Select the type of 


Device : Hard Disk device connected to 


Vendor : ST320413A the system. 
Size : 20.0GB 
LBA Mode : Supported 
Block Mode : 16 Sectors 
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PIO Mode å 

Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 
SMART Monitoring : Supported 


Type [Auto] Select Screen 
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Select Item 
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Change Option 
PIO Mode [Auto] General Help 
DMA Mode [Auto] 5 Save and Exit 
Smart Monitoring [Auto] Exit 

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 

Acoustics [Disabled] 





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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] [SWDMAO] 
[SWDMAT] [SWDMA2] [MWDMAO] [MWDMAT] [MWDMA2] [UDMAO] 
[UDMAT ] [UDMA2] 


SMART Monitoring [Auto] 

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. 

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 

Acoustics [Disabled] 


Sets the level of acoustic management. Medium setting provides some 
management. Silent setting makes your hard drive run quietly. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Medium] [Silent] 


2.3.5 IDE Configuration 


The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for 
the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press «Enter» 
if you want to configure the item. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 


IDE Configuration Set to [Compatible 
————————— Mode] when Legacy OS 
Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] (i.e. WIN ME, 98, 


Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] NT4.0, MS DOS is 
used. 
IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] 





Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] 


Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating 
system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using 
native OS, such as Windows? 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] 
[Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 


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Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] 
The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA 


and Parallel ATA ports. We 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 did 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 encounter problems, revert to the 
default setting SATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [SATA 
mode] [P-ATA] 


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] 


2.3.6 System Information 


This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The 
BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 





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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2.4 Advanced menu 


The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU 
and other system devices. 


AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. 
ae Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 


: A Configure the USB 
USB Configuration support. 


CPU Configuration 

Chipset 

Onboard Devices Configuration 
PCI PnP 


Select Screen 
Select Item 


General Help 
Save and Exit 
Exit 





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2.4.1 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. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced 


USB Configuration Enables USB host 


controllers. 
Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 


USB Devices Enabled: None 


USB Function [Enabled] 
Legacy USB Support [Auto] 

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] 
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] 





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— auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows 
None. 


USB Function [Enabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


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Legacy USB Support [Auto] 


Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy 
operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the 
presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy 
mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is 
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] 


USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. 
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 


USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] 


Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or 
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] 


2.4.2 CPU Configuration 


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


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced! 


Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between 
TE a CPU Core Clock and the 
Manufacturer: Intel FSB Frequency. 

Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz NOTE: If an invalid 
Frequency 200 MHz ratio is set in CMOS 
FSB Speed : 800 MHz then actual and 

Cache L1 : 16 KB setpoint values may 
Cache L2 : 1024 KB differ. 

Cache L3 : 0 KB 


Ratio Status: Unlocked 
Ratio Actual Value : 16 
Ratio CMOS Setting: [ 8] Select Screen 
VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Select Item 
Microcode Updation: [Enabled] Change Option 
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] General Help 
Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] 5 Save and Exit 
CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Exit 


Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] 





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Ratio CMOS Setting [ 8] 


Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus 
frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the 
<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values. 


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VID CMOS Setting [ 62] 


Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. 
The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the <+> or 
<-> keys to adjust the values. 


Microcode Updation [Enabled] 


Enables or disables microcode updation. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] 


Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support 
CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] 
[Enabled] 


Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] 


When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability 
to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is 
lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 


CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] 


Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. 
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 


Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] 


Enables or disables the processor Hyper-Threading technology. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


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2.4.3 Chipset 


The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. 
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 


PCI-EX Ports Configuration 





Advanced Chipset Settings 
Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] 
When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set 
according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, 
you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM 
sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


DRAM CAS# Latency [3 Clocks] 


Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the 
time the data actually becomes available. 
Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 


DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] 


Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the 
DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] 
[5 Clocks] 


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DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] 


Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and 
the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] 
[3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] 


DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] 
Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] 


DRAM Burst Length [8] 
Sets the DRAM Burst Length. Configuration options: [4] [8] 


Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] 
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot 
device. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] 


VC1 for Azalia & Root Ports [Disabled] 
Enables or disables the VC1 for the Azalia audio ports and other root 
ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 








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2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced 


Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Enable or disable 
SSS SSS SSS SSS SESS aoe Azalia controller. 
Azalia Controller [Enabled] 
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] 
Onboard LAN [Enabled] 
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] 


Serial Portl Address [3F8/IRQ4] 





Azalia Controller [Enabled] 


Enables or disables the Azalia controller. 
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 


Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] 

Enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394a controller. 

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 

OnBoard LAN [Enabled] 

Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: 
[Disabled] [Enabled] 


LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable the LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN 
controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to 
Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


Serial Porti Address [3F8/IRQ4] 


Allows you to select the Serial Porti base address. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] 
[2E8/IRQ3] 


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2.4.5 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. 





/ AN Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. 
/( * \ Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Advanced 


Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Available: Specified 


5 E z IRQ is available to be 
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections used by PCI/PnP 
may cause system to malfunction. Eea 


Reserved: Specified IRQ 


Plug And Play 0/S [Yes] 


PCI Latency Timer [64] SSE SOE TEG 1y 
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Legacy ISA devices. 
Palette Snooping [Disabled] 

PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] 

OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] 


IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] 
IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] Select "preen 
IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] Ch Er 0 t1 
IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] G sd n T 
IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] - "epi d E p 
IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] i Ey EN xit 
IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] Exit 

IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] 

IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] 


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Plug and Play O/S [Yes] 


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: [Yes] [No] 


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Palette Snooping [Disabled] 


When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI 
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the 
latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] 


Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. 


Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] 


Allows you to set the PCI slot number holding a PCI IDE card that requires 
you to set the slot number. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] 
[PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] 


IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] 


When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP 
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA 
devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 


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2.5 Power menu 


The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced 
Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 
(ACPI). Select an item then press «Enter» to display the configuration 


options. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 


ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] 


Suspend Mode [S3 only] 
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] 
ACPI 2.0 Support [No] 
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 


> APM Configuration 
> Hardware Monitor 


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2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] 


Select the ACPI state 
used for System 
Suspend. 


Select Screen 

Select Item 
Enter Go to Sub Screen 

General Help 
Fi18 Save and Exit 
ESC Exit 





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Allows you to enable or disable ACPI support for the operating system. Set 


to [Yes] if the OS supports ACPI. Set to [No] if the 
ACPI. 


2.5.2 Suspend Mode [S3 only] 


OS does not support 


Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 


(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. 


Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 


2.5.3 Repost Video on S3 Resume 


[No] 


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


Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 


2.5.4 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] 


2.5.5 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power 
Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit 
(ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the 


RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] 


[Enabled] 


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2.5.6 APM Configuration 


APM Configuration «Enter» to select 


DECEDERE a whether or not to 
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] restart the System 
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] after AC power loss. 
Power On By External Modems [Disabled] 

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] 





Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] 


When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power 
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. 
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, 
whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 

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


Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this 
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC 
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration 
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


Power On By External Modems [Disabled] 


This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the 
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in 
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


fF The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and 

— applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the 
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the 
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system 
power on. 


Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] 


When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system 
through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power 
supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. 

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


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2.5.7 Hardware Monitor 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Pover 


Hardware Monitor 


CPU Temperature [51°C/122.5°F] 
MB Temperature [41°C/105.5°F] 


CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] 
CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] 
CPU Fan Ratio [30%] 
CPU Target Temperature [62°C] 
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] 


VCORE Voltage [ 1.320v] Select Screen 
3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V] Select Item 
5V Voltage [ 5.094V] Change Option 


12V Voltage [11.880V] General Help 
Save and Exit 
Exit 





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CPU Temperature [xxx?C/xxx*F] 
MB Temperature [xxx*C/xxx*F] 


The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the 
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to 
display the detected temperatures. 


CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] 


The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU 
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the 
motherboard, the field shows N/A. 


CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] 


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

adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field 
is set to [Enabled], the CPU Fan Ratio item appears to allow selection of 
the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


CPU Fan Ratio [3096] 


Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system. 
The default [Auto] automatically selects the fan speed ratio when 
operating a low CPU temperature. Select a higher ratio if you installed 
additional devices and the system requires more ventilation. This item 
appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. 

Configuration options: [Auto] [30%] [40%] [50%] [60%] 


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CPU Target Temperature [62°C] 


Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is 
increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when the CPU Q- 
Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [56°C] [59°C] [62°C] [65°C] 


Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] 

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the 
chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected 
to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 


The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output 
through the onboard voltage regulators. 


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2.6 Boot menu 


The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select 
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Boot 


Boot Settings Specifies the Boot 
Device Priority 
FP Boot Device Priority Sequence 


| Boot Settings Configuration 
> Security 


Select Screen 
Select Item 
Change Option 
General Help 
Save and Exit 
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2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 
BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Main Advanced Power IE Exit 
Boot Device Priority 


lst Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 


2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A] 
3rd Boot Device [PS-Pioneer CD-ROM] 





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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2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 


Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip 

certain tests while 
Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will 
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time 
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the 
Bootup Num-Lock [On] system. 


Wait For 'Fl' If Error [Disabled] 
Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] 
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] 





Quick Boot [Enabled] 


Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) 
while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set 
to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. 

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


Vá Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ 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] 


Wait for 'F1' If Error [Disabled] 


When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when 
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


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Hit '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] 


2.6.3 Security 


The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. 
Select an item then press «Enter» to display the configuration options. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 
Boot 


Security Settings <Enter> to change 
+e anc at LEO password. 
Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to 
User Password : Not Installed disabled password. 


Change Supervisor Password 


Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] 





Change Supervisor Password 


Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor 
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. 
After you set a password, this item shows Installed. 


To set a Supervisor Password: 


1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 


2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six 
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 


3. Confirm the password when prompted. 


The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your 
password. 


To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a 
user password. 


To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password 
then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. 


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å If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the 
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for 
information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 


After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow 
you to change other security settings. 


BIOS SETUP UTILITY 


Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 
Security Settings 


Supervisor Password : Not Installed 
User Password : Not Installed 


Change Supervisor Password 

User Access Level [Full Access] 
Change User Password 

Clear User Password 


Password Check [Setup] 


Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] € Select Screen 
ti Select Item 





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>. 


2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at 
least six letters and/or numbers, then press «Enter». 


3. Confirm the password when prompted. 


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The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password 
successfully. 


To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user 
password. 


Clear User Password 
Select this item to clear the user password. 


Password Check [Setup] 

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the 
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both 
when accessing Setup and booting the system. 

Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 


Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] 


Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. 
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 


2.7 Exit menu 


The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values 
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. 


Main Advanced Power 
Exit Options 

Exit & Save Changes 

Exit & Discard Changes 
Discard Changes 


Load Setup Defaults 


Select Screen 
Select Item 


General Help 
Save and Exit 
Exit 





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fF Pressing «Esc» does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the 
- options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 


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Exit & Save Changes 


Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the 
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. 
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even 
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation 
window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. 


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

— the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save 
your changes before exiting. Press «Enter» to save the changes while 
exiting. 


Exit & Discard Changes 


Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you 
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than 
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation 
before exiting. 


Discard Changes 


This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the 
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. 
Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 


Load Setup Defaults 


This option allows you to load the default values for each of the 
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you 
press «F5», a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default 
values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before 
saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 


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