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This chapter tells how to change
the system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS setup
Chapter summary
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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Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1.
2.
3.
4.
A w a r d B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a
bootable floppy disk.)
A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable
floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or
gets corrupted.)
A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the
motherboard support CD.)
A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy
disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original
motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.
4.1.1
1.
Creating a bootable floppy disk
Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press .
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select M y
C o m p u t e rr.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click F i l e from the menu, then select F o r m a tt. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2
F l o p p y D i s k window appears.
e. Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format
options field, then click S t a r tt.
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.
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c. Click S t a r tt, then select R u n
n.
d. From the Open field, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
assuming that D: is your optical drive.
e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue.
2.
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
4.1.2
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 A 8 V - E . B I N 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.
When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the
floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash
Utility.
4.
5.
At the prompt, type
a w d f l a s h then press
. The Award
BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00
DATE: 09/10/2004
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program:
Message: Please input File Name!
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6.
Type the BIOS file name
in the F i l e N a m e t o
P r o g r a m field, then
press .
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8237-A8V-E-00
DATE: 09/10/2004
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: A8V-E.BIN
Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)
7.
Press  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.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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
1234567890123456789012345678901
1234567890123456789012345678901
1234567890123456789012345678901
123
123
123
123 Write OK
123
123
123
123 No Update
123
123
123
123 Write Fail
Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!
9.
The utility displays a
Flashing Complete
message indicating that
you have successfully
flashed the BIOS file.
Press  to restart
the system.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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  to Continue
123
123
123
123 Write OK
123
123
123
123 No Update
123
123
123
123 Write Fail
F1 Reset
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4.1.3
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  when the
utility prompts you to
save the current BIOS
file. The following screen
appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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:
Message:
3.
Type a filename for the
current BIOS file in the
Save current BIOS
a s field, then press
.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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
Message: Please Wait!
4. The utility saves the
current BIOS file to the
floppy disk, then returns
to the BIOS flashing
process.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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!
1234567890123456789012345678901
1234567890123456789012345678901
1234567890123456789012345678901
Message: Please Wait!
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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 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.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the
corrupted BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Pass
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4.
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from 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.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
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
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Fail
Detecting floppy drive A media...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so can cause system boot failure!
4.
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
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4.1.5
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  +  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  +  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
. The following
screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For NF-KC804-A8N-SLI-00
DATE: 11/18/2004
Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V
File Name to Program:
Message: Please wait...
5.
When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
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4.1.6
ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update
the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility
allows you to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
2.
Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s menu appears.
Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e
VX.XX.XX
X. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu.
3.
The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
1.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate
e. The
ASUS Update main window appears.
2.
Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m
t h e I n t e r n e t option from the
drop-down menu, then click
N e x tt.
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3.
Select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt.
Click N e x tt.
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4.
From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5.
Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all
its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1.
2.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by
clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e >
ASUSUpdate
e. The ASUS Update main window appears.
Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a
f i l e option from the drop-down
menu, then click N e x tt.
3.
Locate the BIOS file from the
O p e n window, then click S a v e
e.
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  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
, 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 L o a d
D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s 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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4.2.1
BIOS menu screen
Menu items Menu bar
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
Language
15 : 30 : 36
Wed, Sep 15 2004
[English]
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
HDD SMART Monitoring
[ST321122A]
[ASUS CDS520/A]
[None]
[None]
[Disabled]
Installed Memory
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
General help
Configuration fields
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Change the day, month,
year and century.
256MB
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Sub-menu items
4.2.2
Legend bar
Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
Advanced
For changing the basic system configuration
Power
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
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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•
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.
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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 Key
Function

Displays the General Help screen

Loads setup default values

Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu
from a sub-menu
Left or Right arrow
Selects the menu item to the left or right
Up or Down arrow
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
P a g e D o w n o r – ( m i n u s ) Scrolls backward through the values for the
highlighted field
Page Up or + (plus)
Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted
field

Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field

Saves changes and exit
4.2.4
Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that
menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.
4.2.5
Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam
has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press
.
4.2.6
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is
user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.
You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press  to
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”
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4.2.7
Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press  to display a pop-up window with
the configuration options for that item.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
15 : 30 : 36
Wed, Sep 15 2004
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
A:
Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette
[ST321122A]
Primary IDE Slave
[ASUS CDS520/A]
Secondary IDE Master Disabled
[None] ..... [ ]
Secondary IDE Slave 360K , 5.25 in.
[None] ..... [ ]
..... [ ]
HDD SMART Monitoring 1.2M , 5.25 in.
[Disabled]
720K , 3.5 in.
..... [ ]
1.44M, 3.5 in. 256MB..... [ ]
Installed Memory
2.88M, 3.5 in.
..... [ ]
↑↓ :Move
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
ENTER:Accept
Specifies the capacity
and physical size of
diskette drive A.
ESC:Abort
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Pop-up menu
4.2.8
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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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.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
Language
15 : 30 : 36
Wed, Sep 15 2004
[English]
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
HDD SMART Monitoring
[ST321122A]
[ASUS CDS520/A]
[None]
[None]
[Disabled]
Installed Memory
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
4.3.1
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Change the day, month,
year and century.
256MB
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
Allows you to set the system time.
4.3.2
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3
Language [English]
Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the options.
Configuration options: [English] [French] [German]
4.3.4
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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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  to display the IDE device information.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master
Access Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
Capacity
13579 MB
Cylinder
Head
Sector
PIO Mode
UDMA Mode
Transfer Mode
26310
16
63
[Auto]
[Auto]
UDMA 4
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Press [Enter] to
select
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
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]
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]
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.
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Capacity
Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not
configurable.
Cylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.
Head
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not
configurable.
Sector
Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.
PIO Mode
Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3]
[Mode 4]
UDMA Mode
Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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.
4.3.6
HDD SMART Monitoring
Enables or disables the hard disk Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.3.7
Installed Memory
Shows the size of installed memory.
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Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
CPU Configuration
Chipset
PCIPnP
Onboard Device Configuration
USB Configuration
JumperFree Configuration
LAN Cable Status
PEG Link Mode
Speech Configuration
Instant Music
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
4.4.1
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Press Enter to Set
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
CPU Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
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]
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Cool N’ Quiet [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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•
Make sure that the above item is set to A u t o 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.
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4.4.2
Chipset
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Chipset
Select Menu
DRAM Configuration
Upstream LDT Bus Width
Downstream LDT Bus Width
LDT Bus Frequency
VLink Mode Selection
PEG Data Scrambling
PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling
Init Display First
Chipset Vcore Adjustment
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Item Specific Help
[16 bit]
[16 bit]
[Auto]
[By Auto]
[Auto]
[Enable]
[PCI Slot
[+1.6 V]
DRAM timing and
control
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
DRAM Configuration
The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information
auto-detected by the BIOS.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
DRAM Configuration
Current DRAM Frequency
Max Memclock (MHz)
CAS# latency (Tcl)
RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd)
Min RAS# active time(Tras)
Row precharge Time (Trp)
Master ECC Enable
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
166 MHz
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Place an artificial
memory clock limit on
the system. Memory is
prevented from
running faster than
this frequency.
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
Sets the upstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width.
Configuration options: [ 8 bit] [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]
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]
Sets the VLink mode. Configuration options: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1]
[Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
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]
Disables or enables the PCI Express™ 0 to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
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]
Sets the chipset vcore adjustment voltage.
Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V]
4.4.3
PCI PnP
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Frequency/Voltage control
Plug & Play O/S
Resources Controlled By
x IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Assign IRQ for VGA
[No]
Item Specific Help
[Auto]
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.
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size
[4096]
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
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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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.
IRQ Resources
This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y
item is set to Manual.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
IRQ Resources
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-12 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
[PCI
Select Menu
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
Device]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-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
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
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]
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]
Sets the maximum payload size in bytes for PCI Express devices.
Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]
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Onboard Devices Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Onboard Device Configuration
Onboard 1394 Controller
Onboard PCIE GbE LAN
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Wireless LAN
OnChip SATA
SATA Mode
Onboard AC97 Audio
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Mode Select
ECP MOde Use DMA
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
Midi Port IRQ
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[RAID]
[Auto]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378/IRQ7]
[ECP+EPP]
[EPP1.7]
[3]
[201]
[330]
[10]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Enable/Disable Onboard
1394 device support.
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
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]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard Wireless LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnChip SATA [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard VIA Serial ATA controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
Allows you to disable or set the onboard AC97 audio controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]
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]
Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version.
Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3]
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]
Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]
Midi Port IRQ [10]
Allows you to set the Midi port IRQ address. Configuration options: [5] [10]
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USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press  to display the configuration options.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
USB Configuration
OnChip USB Controller
OnChip EHCI Controller
USB Legacy support
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [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]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy
operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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JumperFree Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
Overclock Profile
Overclock Options
N.O.S. Option
Frequency Configuration
CPU Multiplier
Hammer Vid control
Memory Voltage Adjustment
CPU Vcore Adjustment
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
[Auto]
Overclock 3%
Overclock 3%
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Auto
Startup
2.70 V
+100 mv
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Overclock Profile [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU
internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking
configuration options:
Manual
Allows you to individually set overclocking
parameters.
Auto
Standard
Loads the optimal settings for the system.
Overclock Profile
Loads overclocking profiles with optimal
parameters for stability when overclocking.
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.
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The following items are user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking
item is set to [Manual].
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
Overclock Profile
x Overclock Options
x N.O.S. Option
Frequency Configuration
CPU Multiplier
Hammer Vid control
Memory Voltage Adjustment
CPU Vcore Adjustment
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Auto]
Disabled
Disabled
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
[Auto]
[Startup]
[2.75 V]
[+100 mv]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Frequency Configuration
The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected
by the BIOS.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Frequency Configuration
Spread Spectrum
PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU
x PCIEx Clock
PCI clock Sync. to CPU
x PCI Clock
CPU Clock
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Auto]
[Enable]
100MHz
[Enabled]
33.0 MHz
[200MHz]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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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 P C I E x c l o c k S y n c . t o C P U item is
set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press
 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 P C I c l o c k S y n c . t o C P U item is
set to Disabled. The BIOS detects the default value of this item. Press
 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.
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
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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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]
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]
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 Overclock].
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 N.O.S.].
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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4.4.7
LAN Cable Status
The items in this menu displays the status of the Local Area Network
(LAN) cable.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
POST Check LAN Cable
[Disabled]
Pair
1-2
3-6
4-5
7-8
Status
Open
Open
Open
Open
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Length
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Enable/Disable Speech
IC Controller
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled]
Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during the Power-On
Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.8
PEG Link Mode
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
PEG Link Mode
[Auto]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Enhance performance on
NVidia 6x00 PCIE
serial graphic card.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
PEG Link Mode [Auto]
Allows you to enhance the performance of your PCI Express graphics card.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster]
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Speech Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
Speech IC Reporter
Report IDE Error
Report System Booting
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Enable/Disable Speech
IC Controller
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
Enables or disables the report feature in the event of an IDE error.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Report System Booting [Disabled]
Enables or disables the report after booting the system.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
JumperFree Configuration
Instant Music
x Instant Music CD-ROM Drive
[Disabled]
Primary Master
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
If enabled, power up
by PS/2 keyboard
function will be
disabled.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Instant Music [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Instant Music feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power
up feature.
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]
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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  to display the
configuration options.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
ACPI Suspend Type
ACPI APIC support
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
4.5.1
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[S1&S3]
[Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Select the ACPI state
used for System
Suspend.
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
4.5.2
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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APM Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
APM Configuration
PS2KB Wakeup from S5
PS2MS Wakeup from S5
USB Resume from S3
Power Up On PCI Devices
Modem Ring Resume
Power On By RTC Alarm
x Date (of Month)
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)
Restore on AC Power Loss
PWR Button < 4 secs
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
0 : 0 : 0
[Power Off]
[Instant Off]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
When Select Password,
Please press ENTER key
to change Password
Max 8 numbers.
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press  to display
the Day of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified
range then press . Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]
Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0
To set the time of alarm:
1.
Highlight this item and press  to display a pop-up menu for the
hour field.
2.
Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press .
3.
Press  to move to the minutes field then press .
4.
Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press .
5.
Press  to move to the seconds field then press .
6.
Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press .
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]
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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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  to display
the configuration options.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Hardware Monitor
M/B Temperature
Current CPU1 Temperature
Chassis Fan speed
CPU Fan speed
Chipset Fan speed
Chassis Fan2 speed
VCORE Voltage
+12V Voltage
+3.3V Voltage
+5VCC Voltage
Q-FAN Function
CPU Target Temperature
Temperature Tolerance
Minimum FAN Duty Cycle
FAN Step Time
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
34ºC/ 93ºF
47ºC/118ºF
0 RPM
4265 RPM
7500 RPM
6367 RPM
1.64V
11.35V
3.36V
5.22V
[Disabled]
45ºC/113ºF
3ºC
11/16
0.1 sec
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
M/B 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 Speed
CPU Fan Speed
Chipset Fan 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, 5VCC
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]
Allows you to disable or enable the ASUS Q-Fan function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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]
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]
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]
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  to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Hard Disk Drives
CDROM Drives
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
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Item Specific Help
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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Boot Device Priority
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot Device Priority
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Boot
Boot
Boot
Boot
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
Device
Device
Device
Device
[Removable]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Disabled]
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Select your boot
device priority
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
4.6.2
Removable Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Removable Drives
1. Floppy Disks
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
 to exit this
menu.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
1. Floppy Disks
Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.
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Hard Disk Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Hard Disk Drives
1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX
2. Bootable Add-in Cards
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
 to exit this
menu.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXXX
Allows you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system.
4.6.4
CDROM Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
CDROM Drives
Select Menu
1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX
Item Specific Help
Use <↑> or <↓> to
select a device, then
press <+> to move it
up, or <-> to move it
down the list. Press
 to exit this
menu.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX
Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system.
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Boot Settings Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Case Open Warning
Quick Boot
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Bootup Num-Lock
Typematic Rate Setting
x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
x Typematic Delay (Msec)
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Full Screen LOGO
Halt On
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[On]
[Disabled]
250
[Non-OS2]
[Enabled]
[All, But Keyboard]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Press [Enter] to
enable or disable.
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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]
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]
Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled,
clears the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the
T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c ) and the T y p e m a t i c D e l a y ( M s e c )).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The items T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c ) and T y p e m a t i c D e l a y
( M s e c ) becomes user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate
Setting is enabled.
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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]
Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]
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]
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]
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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Security
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Supervisor Password
User Password
Password Check
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Clear
Clear
[Setup]
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Supervisor password
controls full access,
 to change
password.
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Supervisor Password
User Password
These fields allow you to set passwords:
To set a password:
1.
Select an item then press .
2.
Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8)
alpha-numeric characters, then press .
3.
When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters
again, then press . The password field setting is changed to
Set.
To clear the password:
1.
Select the password field and press  twice. The following
message appears:
PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Press any key to continue...
2.
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Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to
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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?
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 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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Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Main
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Boot
Exit
Select Menu
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
Item Specific Help
This option save data
to CMOS and exiting
the setup menu.
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Pressing  does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or  from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even
when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation
window appears. Select Y e s to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Press  to save the changes while
exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.
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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 , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to load default
values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before
saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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 Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
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This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.
Software
support
Chapter summary
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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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
•
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.
Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all
motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1
Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information
Click an item to install
If A u t o r u n 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 A S S E T U P . E X E to run the CD.
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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 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 driver
Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application.
Make VIA 6420 Driver Disk
Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 6420 RAID
configuration.
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 Driver
Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application.
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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 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver
Launches the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard.
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Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.
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 Booster
The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a
Windows® environment.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
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 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 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 Utility
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses
that destroys data.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and
print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.
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ASUS Contact information
Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can
also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
5.2.5
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 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 Form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out
when requesting technical support.
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Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in
text format.
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Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software application for more information.
5.3.1
ASUS 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
A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities
menu” for details.
•
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 F u l l S c r e e n L o g o 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.
To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.5 ASUS Update
utility” for details.
Select O p t i o n s from the drop down menu, then click N e x tt.
Check the option L a u n c h M y L o g o t o r e p l a c e s y s t e m b o o t
S, then click N e x tt.
logo before flashing BIOS
Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e from the drop down menu, then
click N e x tt.
When prompted, locate the new
BIOS file, then click N e x tt. The
ASUS MyLogo2 window appears.
From the left window pane, select
the folder that contains the image
you intend to use as your boot
logo.
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When the logo images appear on
the right window pane, select an
image to enlarge by clicking on it.
8.
Adjust the boot image to your
desired size by selecting a value
on the R a t i o box.
9.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original
BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot
logo during POST.
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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™
To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:
2.
Launch the VCT utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > M a r v e l l > V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e rr.
Click V i r t u a l C a b l e
T e s t e r from the menu
to display the screen
below.
3.
Click the R u n button to perform a cable test.
1.
•
The VCT only runs on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000
operating systems.
•
The R u n 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 P O S T C h e c k L A N c a b l e item in the BIOS. See
section “4.4.7 LAN Cable Status” for details.
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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 R e a l t e k A L C 8 5 0 A u d i o
D r i v e r a n d A p p l i c a t i o n 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
S o u n d E f f e c t icon to display the R e a l t e k
A u d i o C o n t r o l P a n e ll.
Realtek SoundEffect icon
The Jack-sensing and UAJ® technology features are supported on the
Line-In, Line-Out, and Mic jacks only.
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.
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To set the sound effect options:
1.
From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t
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.
Click the Exit (X
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
to exit.
4.
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 S P D I F button.
2.
Click the option buttons to change your S/PDIF out settings.
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
Click the Exit (X
to exit.
3.
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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 S p e a k e r
C o n f i g u r a t i o n button.
2.
Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click
A u t o T e s t to test your settings.
Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to enable or disable the Universal
Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature.
Click the Exit (X
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
to exit.
3.
4.
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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 C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g
button.
2.
Click the B r a c k e t button to display connected audio devices.
Click the O p t i o n button to change sensing options.
3.
4.
Click the S t a r t button to start connection sensing. A progress bar
displays current connector sensing status.
Make sure to exit all audio applications before starting this function.
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.
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7.
8.
If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are
connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing.
Click the X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box.
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
Click the Exit (X
to exit audio control panel.
HRTF Demo
This option shows a demo of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF).
To start the HRTF demo:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the H R T F D e m o button.
Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path or EAX
settings.
Click the P l a y button to start or the S t o p button to stop.
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
Click the Exit (X
to exit.
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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 G e n e r a l button.
2.
Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the
Windows taskbar.
Click the L a n g u a g e combo list box to change language display.
3.
4.
X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window
Click the Exit (X
to exit.
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.
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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.
R A I D 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.
R A I D 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.
5.4.1
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 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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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.
Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility
1.
Boot-up your computer.
2.
During POST, press  to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.
The following menu options will appear.
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.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
Channel
Drive Name
Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller
F1
↑,↓
Enter
ESC
View Array/Disk Status
Move to next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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
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.

↑,, ↓


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Move to the next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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Create Array
1.
From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select C r e a t e A r r a y then
press < E n t e r >
>. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the
screen are replaced with create array menu options.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Auto Setup For Data Security
Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring)
Select Disk Drives
Start Create Process
Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller
F1
↑,↓
Enter
ESC
Channel
Drive Name
View Array/Disk Status
Move to next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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
RAID 0 for performance
1.
From the create array menu, select A r r a y M o d e
e, then press
. The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up
menu.
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
2.
3.
0 for performance
1 for data protection
0/1
SPAN for capacity
Select R A I D 0 f o r p e r f o r m a n c e then press .
From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by
selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r P e r f o r m a n c e 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.
Select A u t o S e t u p f o r P e r f o r m a n c e and press . The
following confirmation message appears.
Auto create array will destroy all
data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)
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4.
5.
6.
Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options. If
you selected , proceed to step 9.
Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e ss, then press . Use arrow keys to
select disk drive, then press  to mark selected drive. An
asterisk appears before a selected drive.
Select B l o c k S i z e
e, then press  to set array block size. A list
of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.
T I P : 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.
4K
8K
16K
32K
64K
Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press  to
select.
7.
Select S t a r t C r e a t e P r o c e s s and press  to set up hard disk
for RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)
8.
Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options.
9.
Press  to go back to main menu.
RAID 1 for data protection
1. From the create array menu, select A r r a y M o d e
e, then press .
The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
2.
0 for performance
11 for
for data
data protection
protection
0/1
SPAN for capacity
Select R A I D 1 f o r d a t a p r o t e c t i o n then press .
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4.
From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting
A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y 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.
Select A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y and press . The
following confirmation message appears.
Auto create array will destroy all
data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)
5.
6.
7.
Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options. If
you selected , proceed to step 11.
Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e ss, then press . Use arrow keys to
select disk drive/s, then press . An asterisk appears before a
selected drive.
Select S t a r t C r e a t e P r o c e s s and press  to setup hard disk
for RAID system. The following inquiry appears:
Save the data on source disk to
mirror after creation? (Y/N)
8.
If you select  the utility will duplicate your data. Press 
anytime if you want to exit the duplication process.
Duplicating...
RAID 1 for data protection
Press Yes(Y) to Escape
9.
If you select , the following confirmation message appears.
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)
10. Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options.
11. Press  to go back to main menu.
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RAID Span for capacity
1. From the create array menu, select A r r a y M o d e
e, then press .
The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu.
RAID
RAID
RAID
RAID
2.
3.
4.
0 for performance
1 for data protection
0/1
SPAN for capacity
Select R A I D S P A N f o r c a p a c i t y then press .
From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting
A u t o S e t u p f o r C a p a c i t y or manually configure the RAID array for
spanned sets. If you want to auto-configure, continue with next step;
otherwise, proceed to step 6.
Select A u t o S e t u p f o r C a p a c i t y and press . The following
confirmation message appears.
Auto create array will destroy all
data on disks, Continue? (Y/N)
5.
6.
7.
Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options. If
you selected , proceed to step 11.
Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e ss, then press . Use arrow keys to
select disk drive/s, then press . An asterisk appears before a
selected drive.
Select S t a r t C r e a t e P r o c e s s and press  to start RAID
system setup. The following inquiry appears:
Save the data on Span 0 disk
after creation? (Y/N)
8.
If you select , the utility will save your disk data on Span 0 disk
then configure the RAID set. Proceed to step 11.
9.
If you select , the following confirmation message appears.
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)
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10. Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options.
11. Press  to go back to main menu.
Delete Array
1.
From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select D e l e t e A r r a y then
press .
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
Channel
2.
Drive Name
Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller
F1
↑,↓
Enter
ESC
View Array/Disk Status
Move to next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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
From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, press < E n t e r > to
select a RAID array to delete. The following confirmation message
appears.
The selected array will be destroyed.
Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N
3.
Press  to confirm or  to return to the configuration options.
Select Boot Array
1.
From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select S e l e c t B o o t
A r r a y then press .
2.
From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, press  to
select a RAID array for boot. After selection, the S t a t u s of the
selected array will change to Boot.
3.
Press  to return to the menu items. Follow the same procedure
to deselect the the boot array.
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Serial Number View
1.
2.
From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select S e r i a l N u m b e r
V i e w then press .
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.
This option is useful for identifying same model disks.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.xx
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
Channel
Drive Name
Create a RAID array with
the hard disks attached to
VIA RAID controller
F1
↑,↓
Enter
ESC
View Array/Disk Status
Move to next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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:
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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.
2.
Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.
When the D r i v e r s menu appears, click M a k e V I A 6 4 2 0 R A I D
D r i v e r D i s k to create a VIA RAID driver disk
Or
Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility
and go to \ D r i v e r s \ V I A R A I D \ 6 4 2 0 R A I D for the VIA RAID
driver disk utility
Refer to section “5.2.2 Drivers menu” for details.
Insert 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  then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy
disk drive.
3.
Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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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.
5.6.1
Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology:
1.
2.
3.
Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the  key during
the Power On Self-Tests (POST).
In the A d v a n c e d > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n > A M D C P U C o o l &
Q u i e t C o n f i g u r a t i o n menu, select the item C o o l N ’ Q u i e t and set
it to E n a b l e d
d. See section “4.4 Advanced Menu” in the user guide.
In the P o w e r menu, select the item A C P I 2 . 0 S u p p o r t and set it
to Y e ss. 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.
Windows® 2000/XP
1.
From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the S t a r t
button. Select S e t t i n g ss, then C o n t r o l P a n e ll.
2.
Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.
Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in
the Control Panel then select the
S c r e e n S a v e r tab.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Click the P o w e r . . . button. The
following dialog box appears.
From the P o w e r s c h e m e s
combo list box, select M i n i m a l
P o w e r M a n a g e m e n tt.
Click O K to effect settings.
Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before
using this feature.
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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.
Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard
support CD. Refer to section “5.2.3 Utilities menu”, for details.
To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program:
1.
2.
3.
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If you are using Windows® 2000, click the S t a r t button. Select
Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
If you are using Windows® XP, click the S t a r t button. Select A l l
Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the
current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage.
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