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4

BIOS setup

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

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-15

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

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-37

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-44

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility

AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility

AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a

bootable floppy disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable

floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or

gets corrupted.)

3. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the

motherboard support CD.)

4. ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

®

environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

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 Start

Start Start

Start from the Windows

®

desktop, then select MyMy

MyMy

My

ComputerComputer

Computer.

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

d. Click File File

File File

File from the menu, then select FormatFormat

FormatFormat

Format. A Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

options field, then click StartStart

StartStart

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.

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 AwardBIOS Flash utilities.

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c. Click StartStart

StartStart

Start, then select RunRun

RunRun

Run.

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.

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4.1.2 Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS

Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the

AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using

this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file

to A8V-E.BINA8V-E.BIN

A8V-E.BINA8V-E.BIN

A8V-E.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the

wrong BIOS file.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software

folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you

created earlier.

4. When the A:>A:>

A:>A:>

A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the

floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash

Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

awdflashawdflash

awdflash then press

<Enter>. The Award

BIOS Flash Utility screen

appears.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Message: Please input File Name!

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

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6. Type the BIOS file name

in the File Name toFile Name to

File Name toFile Name to

File Name to

ProgramProgram

Program field, then

press <Enter>.

Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)

9. The utility displays a

Flashing CompleteFlashing Complete

Flashing Complete

message indicating that

you have successfully

flashed the BIOS file.

Press <F1> to restart

the system.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

F1

Reset

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK No Update Write Fail

7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file.

The following screen appears.

8. The utility verifies the

BIOS file in the floppy

disk and starts flashing

the BIOS file.

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3. Type a filename for the

current BIOS file in the

Save current BIOSSave current BIOS

Save current BIOS

as as

as field, then press

<Enter>.

4. The utility saves the

current BIOS file to the

floppy disk, then returns

to the BIOS flashing

process.

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4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file

Saving the current BIOS file

You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You

can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the

flashing process.

To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section.

2. Press <Y> when the

utility prompts you to

save the current BIOS

file. The following screen

appears.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Message:

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

Save current BIOS as:

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Message: Please Wait!

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

Checksum: DAD6H

Save current BIOS as: old.bin

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Message: Please Wait!

For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00 DATE: 09/10/2004

Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN

Now Backup System BIOS to

File!

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4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating

process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard

support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the

updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the CD for the BIOS file.

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

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

so can cause system boot failure!

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Pass

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

corrupted BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this

motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the

latest BIOS file.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then turn on the system.

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

floppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

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

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

so can cause system boot failure!

When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the floppy drive

for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the

corrupted BIOS file.

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Fail

Detecting floppy drive A media...

Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0

BIOS ROM checksum error

Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

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4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to

go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a

DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is

accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests

(POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

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

file for the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.

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

Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST

4. Insert the floppy disk

that contains the BIOS

file to the floppy disk

drive then press

<Enter>. The following

screen appears.

Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to

prevent system boot failure!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01

Message: Please wait...

For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00 DATE: 11/18/2004

Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V

File Name to Program:

5. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS

update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

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Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities Utilities

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Install ASUS UpdateInstall ASUS Update

Install ASUS Update

VX.XX.XXVX.XX.XX

VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3 for the Utilities Utilities

Utilities Utilities

Utilities screen menu.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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4.1.6 ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

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).

Quit all Windows

®

applications before you update the BIOS using this

utility.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP site

nearest you to avoid network

traffic, or click Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Click NextNext

NextNext

Next.

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

®

desktop by clicking

Start Start

Start > Programs Programs

Programs Programs

Programs > ASUS ASUS

ASUS ASUS

ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

drop-down menu, then click

NextNext

Next.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

®

desktop by

clicking Start Start

Start Start

Start > Programs Programs

Programs Programs

Programs > ASUS ASUS

ASUS ASUS

ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

file file

file option from the drop-down

menu, then click NextNext

NextNext

Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the

BIOS version that you wish to

download. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself

through the Internet. Always

update the utility to avail all

its features.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the

Open Open

Open window, then click SaveSave

SaveSave

Save.

4. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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4.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) 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 of the LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start

up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this

program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the

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

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

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

You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this

last option only if the first two failed.

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

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

and make your selections from the available options using the navigation

keys.

•The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most

conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes

unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings

to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the LoadLoad

LoadLoad

Load

Default SettingsDefault Settings

Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit

Menu.”

•The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference

purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your

screen.

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

file for this motherboard and .

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F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month,

year and century.

System Time 15 : 30 : 36

System Date Wed, Sep 15 2004

Language [English]

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

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]

Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]

Secondary IDE Master [None]

Secondary IDE Slave [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 256MB

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4.2.2 Menu barMenu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

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

MainMain

Main For changing the basic system configuration

AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

PowerPower

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

configuration

BootBoot

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

ExitExit

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.

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4.2.1 BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen

BIOS menu screen

•The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter 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

information.

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

General helpGeneral help

General help

Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu items

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fields

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

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4.2.4 Menu itemsMenu items

Menu itemsMenu items

Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that

menu. For example, selecting Main Main

Main Main

Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have

their respective menu items.

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4.2.5 Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

Sub-menu itemsSub-menu items

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>.

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4.2.6 Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

Configuration fieldsConfiguration fields

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.”

4.2.34.2.3

4.2.3 Legend barLegend bar

Legend barLegend bar

Legend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend

bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following

table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding

functions.

Navigation KeyNavigation Key

Navigation Key FunctionFunction

FunctionFunction

Function

<F1> Displays the General Help screen

<F5> Loads setup default values

<Esc> Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu

from a sub-menu

Left or Right arrowLeft or Right arrow

Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right

Up or Down arrowUp or Down arrow

Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields

Page Down or – (minus)Page Down or – (minus)

Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the

highlighted field

Page Up or + (plus)Page Up or + (plus)

Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted

field

<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

<F10> Saves changes and exit

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4.2.7 Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up windowPop-up window

Pop-up window

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

the configuration options for that item.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Specifies the capacity

and physical size of

diskette drive A.

System Time 15 : 30 : 36

System Date Wed, Sep 15 2004

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

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]

Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]

Secondary IDE Master [None]

Secondary IDE Slave [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 256MB

Legacy Diskette A:

Disabled ..... [ ]

360K , 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

1.2M , 5.25 in. ..... [ ]

720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

Pop-up menuPop-up menu

Pop-up menu

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4.2.8 General helpGeneral help

General helpGeneral help

General help

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

selected item.

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F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Change the day, month,

year and century.

System Time 15 : 30 : 36

System Date Wed, Sep 15 2004

Language [English]

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

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A]

Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A]

Secondary IDE Master [None]

Secondary IDE Slave [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 256MB

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.

4.3.14.3.1

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.24.3.2

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.34.3.3

4.3.3 Language [English]Language [English]

Language [English]Language [English]

Language [English]

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

Configuration options: [English] [French] [German]

4.3.44.3.4

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

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

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

[2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have

the correct configuration information supplied by the drive

manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to

recognize the installed hard disk.

4.3.54.3.5

4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary and Secondary 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.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items

(Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not

user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the

system.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for

the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already

formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect

parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive

parameters. If no drive is installed select [None].

Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive.

Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to

[Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to

select

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 13579 MB

Cylinder 26310

Head 16

Sector 63

PIO Mode [Auto]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Transfer Mode UDMA 4

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CapacityCapacity

Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not

configurable.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.

HeadHead

Head

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not

configurable.

SectorSector

Sector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

PIO ModePIO Mode

PIO Mode

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.

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

[Mode 4]

UDMA ModeUDMA Mode

UDMA Mode

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Transfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk

utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.

Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to

active.

4.3.64.3.6

4.3.6 HDD SMART MonitoringHDD SMART Monitoring

HDD SMART MonitoringHDD SMART Monitoring

HDD SMART Monitoring

Enables or disables the hard disk Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting

Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.74.3.7

4.3.7 Installed MemoryInstalled Memory

Installed MemoryInstalled Memory

Installed Memory

Shows the size of installed memory.

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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press Enter to Set

CPU Configuration

Chipset

PCIPnP

Onboard Device Configuration

USB Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

LAN Cable Status

PEG Link Mode

Speech Configuration

Instant Music

4.4.14.4.1

4.4.1 CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

CPU Configuration

Cool N’ Quiet [Auto]Cool N’ Quiet [Auto]

Cool N’ Quiet [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

• Make sure that the above item is set to Auto Auto

Auto Auto

Auto if you want to use

the AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.

•This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly with

monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package,

use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the

CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

CPU Configuration

CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+

CPU Speed 2200MHz

Cache RAM 512K

Current FSB Frequency 200 MHz

AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Auto]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

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.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

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4.4.2 ChipsetChipset

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

DRAM ConfigurationDRAM Configuration

DRAM Configuration

The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information

auto-detected by the BIOS.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Place an artificial

memory clock limit on

the system. Memory is

prevented from

running faster than

this frequency.

DRAM Configuration

Current DRAM Frequency 166 MHz

Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto]

CAS# latency (Tcl) [Auto]

RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [Auto]

Min RAS# active time(Tras) [Auto]

Row precharge Time (Trp) [Auto]

Master ECC Enable [Enabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

DRAM timing and

control

Chipset

DRAM Configuration

Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]

VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]

PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]

PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]

Init Display First [PCI Slot

Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.6 V]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Current DRAM Frequency

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.

Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto]

Sets the maximum operating memory clock.

Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333]

[DDR400]

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CAS# latency (Tcl) [Auto]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time

the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Auto]

[2.0] [2.5] [3.0]

RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) [Auto]

Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and

the read/write command. Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4]

[5] [6] [7]

Min RAS# active time (Tras) [Auto]

Sets the minimum RAS# active time. Configuration options: [Auto] [5]

[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15]

Row precharge Time (Trp) [Auto]

Sets the Row precharge time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2] [3]

[4] [5] [6]

Master ECC Enable [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Master ECC feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Sets the upstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width.

Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]

Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]

Sets the downstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width.

Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]

LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]

LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]

Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [1 GHz] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz]

[200 MHz]

VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]

VLink Mode Selection [By Auto]

Sets the VLink mode. Configuration options: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1]

[Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]

PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]

Disables or enables the PCI Express™ graphics data scrambling.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] [Enable]

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PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]

PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling [Enable]

Disables or enables the PCI Express™ 0 to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling.

Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot

device. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx]

Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.5 V]Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.5 V]

Chipset Vcore Adjustment [+1.5 V]

Sets the chipset vcore adjustment voltage.

Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select Yes if you are

using a Plug and Play

capable operating

system. Select No if you

need the BIOS to

configure non-boot

devices.

Frequency/Voltage control

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

xIRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]

** PCI Express relative items **

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

4.4.34.4.3

4.4.3 PCI PnPPCI PnP

PCI PnPPCI PnP

PCI PnP

Plug & Play O/S [No]Plug & Play O/S [No]

Plug & Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], the 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]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and

Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the

IRQ DMA and memory base address fields.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

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IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled ByResources Controlled By

Resources Controlled By

item is set to Manual.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Legacy ISA for devices

compliant with the

original PC AT bus

specification, PCI/ISA

PnP for devices

compliant with the

Plug and Play standard

whether designed for

PCI or ISA bus

architecture

IRQ Resources

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

IRQ-xx assigned to

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]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [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]

Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]

Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card

requests for an IRQ. When set to [Disabled], the BIOS does not assign an

IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Sets the maximum payload size in bytes for PCI Express devices.

Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ

Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section

“IRQ Resources” for information on how to enable this item.

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F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable Onboard

1394 device support.

Onboard Device Configuration

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard Wireless LAN [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]

SATA Mode [RAID]

Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

ECP MOde Use DMA [3]

Game Port Address [201]

Midi Port Address [330]

Midi Port IRQ [10]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

4.4.44.4.4

4.4.4 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]

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

controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard Wireless LAN [Enabled]OnBoard Wireless LAN [Enabled]

OnBoard Wireless LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]OnChip SATA [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA Serial ATA controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Mode [RAID]SATA Mode [RAID]

SATA Mode [RAID]

Allows you to set the onboard VIA SATA RAID controller mode.

Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID]

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Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]

Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto]

Allows you to disable or set the onboard AC97 audio controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

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] [Auto]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Configuration options: [Normal] [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version.

Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Game Port Address [201]Game Port Address [201]

Game Port Address [201]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]

Midi Port Address [330]Midi Port Address [330]

Midi Port Address [330]

Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]

Midi Port IRQ [10]Midi Port IRQ [10]

Midi Port IRQ [10]

Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10]

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F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

USB Configuration

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

USB Legacy support [Enabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

4.4.54.4.5

4.4.5 USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

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.

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Enhanced Host Controller

Interface (EHCI) controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy

operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.4.64.4.6

4.4.6 JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree ConfigurationJumperFree Configuration

JumperFree Configuration

Overclock Profile [Auto]Overclock Profile [Auto]

Overclock Profile [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU

internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking

configuration options:

ManualManual

Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking

parameters.

AutoAuto

Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system.

StandardStandard

Standard Loads the standard settings for the system.

Overclock ProfileOverclock Profile

Overclock Profile Loads overclocking profiles with optimal

parameters for stability when overclocking.

AI N.O.S.AI N.O.S.

AI N.O.S. The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System

feature intelligently determines the system

load and automatically boost the performance

for the most demanding tasks.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

JumperFree Configuration

Overclock Profile [Auto]

xOverclock Options Overclock 3%

xN.O.S. Option Overclock 3%

x Frequency Configuration

xCPU Multiplier Auto

xHammer Vid control Startup

xMemory Voltage Adjustment 2.70 V

x CPU Vcore Adjustment +100 mv

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

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The following items are user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking

item is set to [Manual].

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

JumperFree Configuration

Overclock Profile [Auto]

xOverclock Options Disabled

xN.O.S. Option Disabled

Frequency Configuration

CPU Multiplier [Auto]

Hammer Vid control [Startup]

Memory Voltage Adjustment [2.75 V]

CPU Vcore Adjustment [+100 mv]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Frequency Configuration

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]

xPCIEx Clock 100MHz

PCI clock Sync. to CPU [Enabled]

xPCI Clock 33.0 MHz

CPU Clock [200MHz]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.

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

Frequency ConfigurationFrequency Configuration

Frequency Configuration

The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected

by the BIOS.

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

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

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]

Enables or disables the PCI Express™ synchronous clock to the CPU.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCIEx Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Allows you to set the PCI Express clock frequency. This item is

user-configurable only when the PCIEx clock Sync. to CPUPCIEx clock Sync. to CPU

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPUPCIEx clock Sync. to CPU

PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU item is

set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press

<Enter> then key-in desired PCI Express clock frequency within range.

PCI clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]

Enables or disables the PCI synchronous clock to the CPU.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Allows you to set the PCI clock frequency. This item is

user-configurable only when the PCI clock Sync. to CPUPCI clock Sync. to CPU

PCI clock Sync. to CPUPCI clock Sync. to CPU

PCI clock Sync. to CPU item is

set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press

<Enter> then key-in desired PCI clock frequency within range.

CPU Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus

and PCI bus. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the

BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. Refer to

the following table for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External

Frequency settings.

CPU Multiplier [Auto]CPU Multiplier [Auto]

CPU Multiplier [Auto]

Sets the CPU multiplier. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4] [x4.5] [x5]

[x5.5] [x6] [x6.5] [x7] [x7.5] [x8] [x8.5] [x9] [x9.5] [x10] [x10.5] [x11]

[x11.5] [x12] [x12.5] [x13] [x13.5] [x14] [x14.5] [x15] [x15.5] [x16]

[x16.5] [x17] [x17.5] [x18] [x18.5] [x19] [x19.5] [x20]

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Overclock Options [Overclock 3%]Overclock Options [Overclock 3%]

Overclock Options [Overclock 3%]

Allows you to set the oveclocking options.

Configuration options: [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%]

[Overclock 10%]

The following item is user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking

item is set to [AI Overclock].

Hammer Vid control [Startup]Hammer Vid control [Startup]

Hammer Vid control [Startup]

Sets the Hammer Voltage ID control. Configuration options: [Startup]

[1.5625v] [1.550 v] [1.5375v] [1.525 v] [1.5125v] [1.500 v] [1.4875v]

[1.475 v] [1.4625v] [1.450 v] [1.4375v] [1.425 v] [1.4125v] [1.400 v]

[1.3875v] [1.375 v] [1.3625v] [1.350 v] [1.3375v] [1.325 v] [1.3125v]

[1.300 v] [1.2875v] [1.275 v] [1.2625v] [1.250 v] [1.2375v] [1.225 v]

[1.2125v] [1.200 v] [1.1875v] [1.175 v] [1.1625v] [1.150 v] [1.1375v]

[1.125 v] [1.1125v] [1.100 v] [1.0875v] [1.075 v] [1.0625v] [1.050 v]

[1.0375v] [1.025 v] [1.0125v] [1.000 v] [0.9875v] [0.975 v] [0.9625v]

[0.950 v] [0.9375v] [0.925 v] [0.9125v] [0.900 v] [0.8875v] [0.875 v]

[0.8625v] [0.850 v] [0.8375v] [0.825 v] [0.8125v] [0.800 v]

Memory Voltage Adjustment [2.75 V]Memory Voltage Adjustment [2.75 V]

Memory Voltage Adjustment [2.75 V]

Sets the memory adjustment voltage. Configuration options: [2.60 V]

[2.65 V] [2.70 V] [2.75 V] [2.80 V] [2.85 V] [2.90 V] [2.95 V] [3.00 V]

CPU VCore Offset [+100 mv]CPU VCore Offset [+100 mv]

CPU VCore Offset [+100 mv]

Sets the CPU Vcore offset voltage.

Configuration options: [+100 mv] [+200 mv]

The following item is user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking

item is set to [AI N.O.S.].

N.O.S. Option [Disable]N.O.S. Option [Disable]

N.O.S. Option [Disable]

Allows you to disable or set the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode.

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

[Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

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4.4.8 PEG Link ModePEG Link Mode

PEG Link ModePEG Link Mode

PEG Link Mode

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Enhance performance on

NVidia 6x00 PCIE

serial graphic card.

JumperFree Configuration

PEG Link Mode [Auto]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

PEG Link Mode [Auto]PEG Link Mode [Auto]

PEG Link Mode [Auto]

Allows you to enhance the performance of your PCI Express graphics card.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster]

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On

Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.74.4.7

4.4.7 LAN Cable StatusLAN Cable Status

LAN Cable StatusLAN Cable Status

LAN Cable Status

The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network

(LAN) cable.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable Speech

IC Controller

JumperFree Configuration

POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]

Pair Status Length

1-2 Open N/A

3-6 Open N/A

4-5 Open N/A

7-8 Open N/A

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

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Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to

Enabled.

Report IDE Error [Disabled]Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Enables or disables the report feature in the event of an IDE error.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]Report System Booting [Disabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]

Enables or disables the report after booting the system.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.94.4.9

4.4.9 Speech ConfigurationSpeech Configuration

Speech ConfigurationSpeech Configuration

Speech Configuration

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Enable/Disable Speech

IC Controller

JumperFree Configuration

Speech IC Reporter [Enabled]

Report IDE Error [Disabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

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Instant Music [Disabled]Instant Music [Disabled]

Instant Music [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Instant Music feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [Primary Master]Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [Primary Master]

Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [Primary Master]

Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant

Music CD playback. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave]

[Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave]

4.4.104.4.10

4.4.10 Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant MusicInstant Music

Instant Music

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

If enabled, power up

by PS/2 keyboard

function will be

disabled.

JumperFree Configuration

Instant Music [Disabled]

xInstant Music CD-ROM Drive Primary Master

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power

up feature.

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power

Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

configuration options.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select the ACPI state

used for System

Suspend.

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

4.5.14.5.1

4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface

(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]

4.5.24.5.2

4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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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4.5.3 APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

When Select Password,

Please press ENTER key

to change Password

Max 8 numbers.

APM Configuration

PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

USB Resume from S3 [Disabled]

Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

xDate (of Month) 0

xResume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant Off]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

PS2KB Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set

specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature

requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl+ESC] [Power Key]

PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [Disabled]

PS2MS Wakeup from S5 [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]

Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled]Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power Up On 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]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

Modem Ring Resume [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]

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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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 Date (of Month) and Resume Time

(hh:mm:ss) become configurable with set values.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Date (of Month) [0]Date (of Month) [0]

Date (of Month) [0]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display

the Day of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified

range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0

To set the time of alarm:

1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the

hour field.

2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.

3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>.

4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>.

6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more

than 4 seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]

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4.5.4 Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values

automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan

feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

the configuration options.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Hardware Monitor

M/B Temperature 34ºC/ 93ºF

Current CPU1 Temperature 47ºC/118ºF

Chassis Fan speed 0 RPM

CPU Fan speed 4265 RPM

Chipset Fan speed 7500 RPM

Chassis Fan2 speed 6367 RPM

VCORE Voltage 1.64V

+12V Voltage 11.35V

+3.3V Voltage 3.36V

+5VCC Voltage 5.22V

Q-FAN Function [Disabled]

xCPU Target Temperature 45ºC/113ºF

xTemperature Tolerance 3ºC

xMinimum FAN Duty Cycle 11/16

xFAN Step Time 0.1 sec

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

M/B TemperatureM/B Temperature

M/B Temperature

Current CPU1 TemperatureCurrent CPU1 Temperature

Current CPU1 Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

motherboard and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable.

Chassis Fan SpeedChassis Fan Speed

Chassis Fan Speed

CPU Fan SpeedCPU Fan Speed

CPU Fan Speed

Chipset Fan SpeedChipset Fan Speed

Chipset Fan Speed

Chassis Fan2 SpeedChassis Fan2 Speed

Chassis Fan2 Speed

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the

Chassis, CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the

fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items

are not user-configurable.

VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCCVCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC

VCORE Voltage, +12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5VCC

VoltageVoltage

Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output

through the onboard voltage regulators. These items are not

user-configurable.

Q-FAN Function [Disabled]Q-FAN Function [Disabled]

Q-FAN Function [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the ASUS Q-Fan function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

Allows you to set the CPU Q-Fan temperature threshold when the CPU fan

speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature.

Configuration options: [10ºC/50ºF] [15ºC/59ºF] [20ºC/68ºF] [25ºC/77ºF]

[30ºC/86ºF] [35ºC/95ºF] [40ºC/104ºF] [45ºC/113ºF] [50ºC/122ºF]

[55ºC/131ºF] [60ºC/140ºF] [65ºC/149ºF] [70ºC/158ºF] [75ºC/167ºF]

[80ºC/176ºF] [85ºC/185ºF]

Temperature Tolerance [3ºC]Temperature Tolerance [3ºC]

Temperature Tolerance [3ºC]

Allows you to set the CPU temperature tolerance value.

Configuration options: [0ºC] [1ºC] [2ºC] [3ºC] [4ºC] [5ºC] [6ºC] [7ºC]

Minimum FAN Duty Cycle [11/16]Minimum FAN Duty Cycle [11/16]

Minimum FAN Duty Cycle [11/16]

Allows you to set the minimum fan duty cycle.

Configuration options: [11/16] [12/16] [13/16] [14/16] [15/16]

FAN Step Time [0.1 sec]FAN Step Time [0.1 sec]

FAN Step Time [0.1 sec]

Allows you to select the fan speed time interval. Configuration options:

[0.1 sec] [0.2 sec] [0.3 sec] [0.4 sec] [0.5 sec] [0.6 sec] [0.7 sec]

[0.8 sec] [0.9 sec] [1.0 sec] [1.1 sec] [1.2 sec] [1.3 sec] [1.4 sec]

[1.5 sec] [1.6 sec]

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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Boot Device Priority

Removable Drives

Hard Disk Drives

CDROM Drives

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

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4.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]

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]

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select your boot

device priority

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk]

3rd Boot Device [CDROM]

4th Boot Device [Disabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power

4.6.24.6.2

4.6.2 Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Removable Drives

1. Floppy Disks1. Floppy Disks

1. Floppy Disks

Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Use <↑> or <↓> to

select a device, then

press <+> to move it

up, or <-> to move it

down the list. Press

<ESC> to exit this

menu.

Removable Drives

1. Floppy Disks

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

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4.6.3 Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Use <↑> or <↓> to

select a device, then

press <+> to move it

up, or <-> to move it

down the list. Press

<ESC> to exit this

menu.

Hard Disk Drives

1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

4.6.44.6.4

4.6.4 CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

CDROM Drives

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system.

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Use <↑> or <↓> to

select a device, then

press <+> to move it

up, or <-> to move it

down the list. Press

<ESC> to exit this

menu.

CDROM Drives

1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

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The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

Typematic DelayTypematic Delay

Typematic Delay

(Msec)(Msec)

(Msec) becomes user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate

Setting is enabled.

4.6.54.6.5

4.6.5 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to

enable or disable.

Boot Settings Configuration

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

xTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6

xTypematic Delay (Msec) 250

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Case Open Warning [Enabled]Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,

clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enables or disables the quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips

certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,

clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Typematic Delay (Msec)Typematic Delay (Msec)

Typematic Delay (Msec).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a

key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.

Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating

system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.

Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the

ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Allows you to error report type.

Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard]

[All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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4.6.64.6.6

4.6.6 SecuritySecurity

SecuritySecurity

Security

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Supervisor password

controls full access,

<Enter> to change

password.

Boot Settings Configuration

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear

Password Check [Setup]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password

Supervisor Password

User PasswordUser Password

User Password

These fields allow you to set passwords:

To set a password:

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8)

alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>.

3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters

again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to

Set.

To clear the password:

1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following

message appears:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!

Press any key to continue...

2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to

Clear.

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A note about passwordsA note about passwords

A note about passwords

The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program

preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to

boot the system preventing unauthorized use.

Forgot your password?Forgot your password?

Forgot your password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real

Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password

information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need

to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for

instructions.

Password CheckPassword Check

Password Check

This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS

setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before

entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before

entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

This option save data

to CMOS and exiting

the setup menu.

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

4.7 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values

for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

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 YesYes

YesYes

Yes to save changes and exit.

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the

options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

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.

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.

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Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

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 YesYes

YesYes

Yes to load default

values. Select Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before

saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

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 YesYes

YesYes

Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

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5

Software

support

This chapter describes the contents

of the support CD that comes with

the motherboard package.

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

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

5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-9

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-18

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-26

5.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................... 5-27

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If Autorun Autorun

Autorun Autorun

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.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

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.

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.

5.2.15.2.1

5.2.1 Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

•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.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time

without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon to

display supportdisplay support

display support

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

informationinformation

information

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5.2.2 Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects

installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

VIA 4 in 1 driversVIA 4 in 1 drivers

VIA 4 in 1 drivers

This item installs the following drivers:

- VIA Registry (INF) driver

- VIA ATAPI vendor support driver

- VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.

VIA IDE RAID Controller driverVIA IDE RAID Controller driver

VIA IDE RAID Controller driver

Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application.

Make VIA 6420 Driver DiskMake VIA 6420 Driver Disk

Make VIA 6420 Driver Disk

Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 6420 RAID

configuration.

PCI Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet DriverPCI Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

PCI Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver

Installs the Marvell

®

Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that

provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.

ALC850 Audio DriverALC850 Audio Driver

ALC850 Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek

®

ALC850 audio controller and application.

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ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and UtilityASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and Utility

ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Drivers and Utility

Installs the driver, utilities, and setup wizard for the ASUS WiFi-g™ wireless

solution. Refer to the WiFi-g™ documentation for details.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet DriverAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

Launches the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard.

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5.2.35.2.3

5.2.3 Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the

motherboard supports.

Marvell Yukon VCT ApplicationMarvell Yukon VCT Application

Marvell Yukon VCT Application

Installs the Marvell

®

Yukon Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) application. The VCT

is a cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults

and shorts. See page 5-11 for details.

AI BoosterAI Booster

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a

Windows

®

environment.

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system

voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you

keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS

website.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet

connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

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Microsoft DirectXMicrosoft DirectX

Microsoft DirectX

Installs the Microsoft

®

DirectX 9.0 driver. The Microsoft DirectX

®

9.0 is a

multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound.

DirectX

®

improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can

enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your

computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.

Winbond Voice EditorWinbond Voice Editor

Winbond Voice Editor

This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS

POST Reporter™. Use this program to change the default vocal POST

messages. See section “3.3 Vocal POST Messages” for a list of the default

messages.

Anti-virus UtilityAnti-virus Utility

Anti-virus Utility

The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses

that destroys data.

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe

®

Acrobat

®

Reader that allows you to open, view, and

print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

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5.2.45.2.4

5.2.4 ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact informationASUS Contact information

ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact Contact

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

5.2.55.2.5

5.2.5 Other informationOther information

Other informationOther information

Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information

on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to

display the specified information.

Motherboard InfoMotherboard Info

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

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Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

Technical support FormTechnical support Form

Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out

when requesting technical support.

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FilelistFilelist

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each 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.

5.3.15.3.1

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot

logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests

(POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the

ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities

menu” for details.

To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update

utility” for details.

2. Select Options Options

Options Options

Options from the drop down menu, then click NextNext

NextNext

Next.

3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system bootLaunch MyLogo to replace system boot

Launch MyLogo to replace system bootLaunch MyLogo to replace system boot

Launch MyLogo to replace system boot

logo before flashing BIOSlogo before flashing BIOS

logo before flashing BIOS, then click NextNext

NextNext

Next.

4. Select Update BIOS from a fileUpdate BIOS from a file

Update BIOS from a fileUpdate BIOS from a file

Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then

click NextNext

NextNext

Next.

5. When prompted, locate the new

BIOS file, then click NextNext

NextNext

Next. The

ASUS MyLogo2 window appears.

6. From the left window pane, select

the folder that contains the image

you intend to use as your boot

logo.

• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AWDFLASH 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 Updating the

BIOS”.

•Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo

Full Screen Logo Full Screen Logo

Full Screen Logo is set to

[Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2.

See section “4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration”.

•You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file

formats.

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9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original

BIOS to load the new boot logo.

10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot

logo during POST.

8. Adjust the boot image to your

desired size by selecting a value

on the Ratio Ratio

Ratio Ratio

Ratio box.

7. When the logo images appear on

the right window pane, select an

image to enlarge by clicking on it.

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3. Click the RunRun

RunRun

Run button to perform a cable test.

5.3.25.3.2

5.3.2 AI NET 2AI NET 2

AI NET 2AI NET 2

AI NET 2

The Marvell

®

Virtual Cable Tester™ (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 100 meters 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™Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™

To use the the Marvell

®

Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:

1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows

®

desktop by clicking

Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable TesterStart > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester

Start > All Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.

2. Click Virtual CableVirtual Cable

Virtual CableVirtual Cable

Virtual Cable

Tester Tester

Tester from the menu

to display the screen

below.

•The VCT only runs on systems with Windows

®

XP or Windows

®

2000

operating systems.

• The RunRun

RunRun

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 LAN cable before entering the

OS, enable the POST Check LAN cablePOST Check LAN cable

POST Check LAN cablePOST Check LAN cable

POST Check LAN cable item in the BIOS. See

section “4.4.7 LAN Cable Status” for details.

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5.3.3 Audio configurationsAudio configurations

Audio configurationsAudio configurations

Audio configurations

The Realtek

®

ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio

capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software

provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out

support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek

®

proprietary UAJ

®

(Universal Audio Jack) technology for three ports (Line-In,

Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors and giving users

plug and play convenience.

Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek ALC850 AudioRealtek ALC850 Audio

Realtek ALC850 AudioRealtek ALC850 Audio

Realtek ALC850 Audio

Driver and ApplicationDriver and Application

Driver and Application from the support CD that came with the

motherboard package.

If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the

SoundEffect icon on the taskbar.

From the taskbar, double-click on the

SoundEffect SoundEffect

SoundEffect icon to display the RealtekRealtek

RealtekRealtek

Realtek

Audio Control PanelAudio Control Panel

Audio Control Panel.

Sound Effect optionsSound Effect options

Sound Effect options

The Realtek

®

ALC850 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.

The Jack-sensing and UAJ

®

technology features are supported on the

Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic jacks only.

Realtek SoundEffect iconRealtek SoundEffect icon

Realtek SoundEffect icon

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S/PDIF optionS/PDIF option

S/PDIF option

The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) options allows you to change

your S/PDIF output settings.

To set the S/PDIF options:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the SPDIF SPDIF

SPDIF SPDIF

SPDIF button.

2. Click the option buttons to change your S/PDIF out settings.

3. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit.

To set the sound effect options:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Sound EffectSound Effect

Sound EffectSound Effect

Sound Effect

button.

2. Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment, adjust

the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings.

3. The audio settings take effect immediately after you click on the

buttons.

4. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit.

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Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Configuration

Speaker Configuration

This option allows you to set your speaker configuration.

To set the speaker configuration:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the SpeakerSpeaker

SpeakerSpeaker

Speaker

Configuration Configuration

Configuration button.

2. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click

Auto TestAuto Test

Auto Test to test your settings.

3. Click the UAJ AutomaticUAJ Automatic

UAJ AutomaticUAJ Automatic

UAJ Automatic button to enable or disable the Universal

Audio Jack(UAJ

®

) technology feature.

4. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit.

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5. When finished, the utility prompts the Realtek

®

EZ-connection dialog

box showing your current audio connections. The text at the bottom

of the box explains your audio connection status. An

X mark

denotes

an incorrect connection.

AI Audio featureAI Audio feature

AI Audio feature

The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that

allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly.

To start the connector sensing:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Connector SensingConnector Sensing

Connector SensingConnector Sensing

Connector Sensing

button.

2. Click the Bracket Bracket

Bracket Bracket

Bracket button to display connected audio devices.

3. Click the Option Option

Option Option

Option button to change sensing options.

4. Click the Start Start

Start Start

Start button to start connection sensing. A progress bar

displays current connector sensing status.

Make sure to exit all audio applications before starting this function.

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6. If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are

connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing.

7. Click the X X

X X

X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box.

8. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit audio control panel.

HRTF DemoHRTF Demo

HRTF Demo

This option shows a demo of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF).

To start the HRTF demo:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the HRTF Demo HRTF Demo

HRTF Demo HRTF Demo

HRTF Demo button.

2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path or EAX

settings.

3. Click the Play Play

Play Play

Play button to start or the Stop Stop

Stop Stop

Stop button to stop.

4. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit.

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Rear panel audio ports function variationRear panel audio ports function variation

Rear panel audio ports function variation

The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), Mic (pink), Rear

Speaker Out (gray), Side Speaker Out (black), and Center/Subwoofer

(yellow orange) ports on the rear panel change when you select the

4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configurations. See the 8, 6, 4 or

2-channel speaker configuration on page 2-23.

General settingsGeneral settings

General settings

This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the

language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows

taskbar.

To display the general settings:

1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the General General

General General

General button.

2. Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the

Windows taskbar.

3. Click the Language Language

Language Language

Language combo list box to change language display.

4. Click the Exit (XX

XX

X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window

to exit.

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5.4 RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the VIA VT8237R Southbridge RAID

controller that allows you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID

sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations.

RAID 0RAID 0

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 1RAID 1

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.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID

set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk

before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive.

Refer to section “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

5.4.15.4.1

5.4.1 Installing hard disksInstalling hard disks

Installing hard disksInstalling hard disks

Installing 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.

Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disksInstalling Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks

Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect the SATA signal cables.

3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.

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Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility

1. Boot-up your computer.

2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.

The following menu options will appear.

On the upper-right side of the screen is the message and legend box. The

keys on the legend box allows you to navigate through the setup menu

options. The message describes the function of each menu item. The

following lists the keys found in the legend box with their corresponding

functions.

<F1> : View Array/Disk Status

↑, ,

, ,

, ↓:Move to the next item

<Enter> : Confirm the selection

<ESC> : Exit

The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown below is for

reference only. What you see on your screen may not exactly match

what is shown here.

5.4.25.4.2

5.4.2 VIA RAID configurationsVIA RAID configurations

VIA RAID configurationsVIA RAID configurations

VIA RAID configurations

The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller

integrated in the VIA VT8237R southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and

RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA channels.

Create Array

Delete Array

Create/Delete Spare

Select Boot Array

Serial Number View

VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx

Create a RAID array with

the hard disks attached to

VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/Disk Status

↑

,

↓

: Move to next item

Enter : Confirm the selection

ESC : Exit

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

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Create ArrayCreate Array

Create Array

1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create ArrayCreate Array

Create ArrayCreate Array

Create Array then

press <Enter><Enter>

<Enter>. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the

screen are replaced with create array menu options.

RAID 0 for performanceRAID 0 for performance

RAID 0 for performance

1. From the create array menu, select Array ModeArray Mode

Array ModeArray Mode

Array Mode, then press

<Enter>. The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up

menu.

2. Select RAID 0 for performanceRAID 0 for performance

RAID 0 for performanceRAID 0 for performance

RAID 0 for performance then press <Enter>.

From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by

selecting Auto Setup for PerformanceAuto Setup for Performance

Auto Setup for PerformanceAuto Setup for Performance

Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the

RAID array for stripped sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed

to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 5.

3. Select Auto Setup for PerformanceAuto Setup for Performance

Auto Setup for PerformanceAuto Setup for Performance

Auto Setup for Performance and press <Enter>. The

following confirmation message appears.

RAID 1 for data protection

RAID 0/1

RAID SPAN for capacity

RAID 0 for performance

Auto create array will destroy all

data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)

Auto Setup For Data Security

Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring)

Select Disk Drives

Start Create Process

VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx

Create a RAID array with

the hard disks attached to

VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/Disk Status

↑

,

↓

: Move to next item

Enter : Confirm the selection

ESC : Exit

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

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Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to

select.

7. Select Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create Process and press <Enter> to set up hard disk

for RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:

8. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

9. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

RAID 1 for data protectionRAID 1 for data protection

RAID 1 for data protection

1. From the create array menu, select Array ModeArray Mode

Array ModeArray Mode

Array Mode, then press <Enter>.

The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.

The data on the selected disks will

be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)

4K

8K

16K

32K

64K

RAID 0 for performance

RAID 1 for data protection

RAID 0/1

RAID SPAN for capacity

RAID 1 for data protection

TIP: TIP:

TIP: For server systems, use of a lower array

block size is recommended. For multimedia

computer systems used mainly for audio and

video editing, a higher array block size is

recommended for optimum performance.

4. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If

you selected <Y>, proceed to step 9.

5. Select Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to

select disk drive, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An

asterisk appears before a selected drive.

6. Select Block SizeBlock Size

Block SizeBlock Size

Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list

of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.

2. Select RAID 1 for data protectionRAID 1 for data protection

RAID 1 for data protectionRAID 1 for data protection

RAID 1 for data protection then press <Enter>.

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8. If you select <Y> the utility will duplicate your data. Press <Y>

anytime if you want to exit the duplication process.

3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting

Auto Setup for Data SecurityAuto Setup for Data Security

Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID

array for mirrored sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the

next step, otherwise, skip to step 6.

4. Select Auto Setup for Data SecurityAuto Setup for Data Security

Auto Setup for Data SecurityAuto Setup for Data Security

Auto Setup for Data Security and press <Enter>. The

following confirmation message appears.

The data on the selected disks will

be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)

10. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

11. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

Auto create array will destroy all

data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)

5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If

you selected <Y>, proceed to step 11.

6. Select Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to

select disk drive/s, then press <Enter>. An asterisk appears before a

selected drive.

7. Select Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk

for RAID system. The following inquiry appears:

Save the data on source disk to

mirror after creation? (Y/N)

Duplicating...

RAID 1 for data protection

Press Yes(Y) to Escape

9. If you select <N>, the following confirmation message appears.

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RAID Span for capacityRAID Span for capacity

RAID Span for capacity

1. From the create array menu, select Array ModeArray Mode

Array ModeArray Mode

Array Mode, then press <Enter>.

The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.

2. Select RAID SPAN for capacityRAID SPAN for capacity

RAID SPAN for capacityRAID SPAN for capacity

RAID SPAN for capacity then press <Enter>.

3. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting

Auto Setup for Capacity Auto Setup for Capacity

Auto Setup for Capacity or manually configure the RAID array for

spanned sets. If you want to auto-configure, continue with next step;

otherwise, proceed to step 6.

4. Select Auto Setup for CapacityAuto Setup for Capacity

Auto Setup for CapacityAuto Setup for Capacity

Auto Setup for Capacity and press <Enter>. The following

confirmation message appears.

RAID 0 for performance

RAID 1 for data protection

RAID 0/1

RAID SPAN for capacity

Auto create array will destroy all

data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)

5. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If

you selected <Y>, proceed to step 11.

6. Select Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to

select disk drive/s, then press <Enter>. An asterisk appears before a

selected drive.

7. Select Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create ProcessStart Create Process

Start Create Process and press <Enter> to start RAID

system setup. The following inquiry appears:

8. If you select <Y>, the utility will save your disk data on Span 0 disk

then configure the RAID set. Proceed to step 11.

9. If you select <N>, the following confirmation message appears.

The data on the selected disks will

be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)

Save the data on Span 0 disk

after creation? (Y/N)

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Delete ArrayDelete Array

Delete Array

1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Delete ArrayDelete Array

Delete ArrayDelete Array

Delete Array then

press <Enter>.

3. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

The selected array will be destroyed.

Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N

10. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options.

11. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu.

Select Boot ArraySelect Boot Array

Select Boot Array

1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select BootSelect Boot

Select BootSelect Boot

Select Boot

ArrayArray

Array then press <Enter>.

2. From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, press <Enter> to

select a RAID array for boot. After selection, the StatusStatus

StatusStatus

Status of the

selected array will change to Boot.

3. Press <ESC> to return to the menu items. Follow the same procedure

to deselect the the boot array.

2. From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, press <Enter><Enter>

<Enter> to

select a RAID array to delete. The following confirmation message

appears.

Create Array

Delete Array

Create/Delete Spare

Select Boot Array

Serial Number View

VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx

Create a RAID array with

the hard disks attached to

VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/Disk Status

↑

,

↓

: Move to next item

Enter : Confirm the selection

ESC : Exit

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

[ ]Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

[ ]Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

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Serial Number ViewSerial Number View

Serial Number View

1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial NumberSerial Number

Serial NumberSerial Number

Serial Number

ViewView

View then press <Enter>.

2. From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, use the arrow keys

to move the selection bar on each item. The serial number for the

selected drive is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Create Array

Delete Array

Create/Delete Spare

Select Boot Array

Serial Number View

VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx

Create a RAID array with

the hard disks attached to

VIA RAID controller

F1 : View Array/Disk Status

↑

,

↓

: Move to next item

Enter : Confirm the selection

ESC : Exit

Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status

Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXXX ARRAY 0 SATA 999.99 XXXXXXX

Serial Number: XXXXXXXX

Serial_Ch0 Master

This option is useful for identifying same model disks.

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5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk

A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows

®

2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID

set.

To create a RAID driver disk:

1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. When the Drivers Drivers

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears, click Make VIA 6420 RAIDMake VIA 6420 RAID

Make VIA 6420 RAIDMake VIA 6420 RAID

Make VIA 6420 RAID

Driver DiskDriver Disk

Driver Disk to create a VIA RAID driver disk

Or

Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility

and go to \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID

\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID

\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID for the VIA RAID

driver disk utility

3Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive.

5. Follow succeeding screen information to complete process.

6. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

To install the RAID driver:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6

key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

2. Press <F6>

then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy

disk drive.

3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

Refer to section “5.2.2 Drivers menu” for details.

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5.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that

dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount

of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

5.6.15.6.1

5.6.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyEnabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyEnabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology:

1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del>

key during

the Power On Self-Tests (POST).

2. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool &Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool &

Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool &Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool &

Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool &

Quiet ConfigurationQuiet Configuration

Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool N’QuietCool N’Quiet

Cool N’QuietCool N’Quiet

Cool N’Quiet and set

it to EnabledEnabled

EnabledEnabled

Enabled. See section “4.4 Advanced Menu” in the user guide.

3. In the Power Power

Power Power

Power menu, select the item ACPI 2.0 SupportACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI 2.0 SupportACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI 2.0 Support and set it

to YesYes

YesYes

Yes. See section “4.5 Power Menu” in the user guide.

4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.

5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties

depending on your operating system.

WindowsWindows

Windows

®®

®

2000/XP 2000/XP

2000/XP

1. From the Windows

®

2000/XP operating system, click the StartStart

StartStart

Start

button. Select SettingsSettings

SettingsSettings

Settings, then Control PanelControl Panel

Control PanelControl Panel

Control Panel.

2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.

3. Double-click the Display Display

Display Display

Display icon in

the Control Panel then select the

Screen SaverScreen Saver

Screen Saver tab.

4. Click the Power...Power...

Power...Power...

Power... button. The

following dialog box appears.

5. From the Power schemesPower schemes

Power schemesPower schemes

Power schemes

combo list box, select MinimalMinimal

MinimalMinimal

Minimal

Power ManagementPower Management

Power Management.

6. Click OK OK

OK OK

OK to effect settings.

Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before

using this feature.

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5.6.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareLaunching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software

Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareLaunching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software

Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software

The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that

enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage.

To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program:

1. If you are using Windows

®

2000, click the StartStart

StartStart

Start button. Select

Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.

Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.

2. If you are using Windows

®

XP, click the StartStart

StartStart

Start button. Select AllAll

AllAll

All

Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.

Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.

3. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the

current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.

Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard

support CD. Refer to section “5.2.3 Utilities menu”, for details.

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