P5E-VM DO

Motherboard
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First Edition
September 2007

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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information...................................................................................... vii
P5E-VM DO specifications summary.......................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights............................................................ 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS Features ............................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Special Features................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features.......................... 1-6
1.4 Before you proceed...................................................................... 1-7
1.5 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 1-8
1.5.1 Placement direction......................................................... 1-8
1.5.2 Screw holes..................................................................... 1-8
1.5.3 Motherboard layout.......................................................... 1-9
1.5.4 Layout contents.............................................................. 1-10
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 1-12
1.6.1 Installing the CPU.......................................................... 1-13
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan............................... 1-15
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan.......................... 1-17
1.7 System memory.......................................................................... 1-19
1.7.1 Overview........................................................................ 1-19
1.7.2 Memory configurations................................................... 1-20
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM........................................................... 1-23
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM......................................................... 1-23
1.8 Expansion slots........................................................................... 1-24
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card.......................................... 1-24
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card...................................... 1-24
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments.................................................... 1-25
1.8.4 PCI slots......................................................................... 1-27
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot........................................................ 1-27
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot...................................................... 1-27

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1.9 Jumper......................................................................................... 1-28
1.10 Connectors.................................................................................. 1-29
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 1-29
1.10.2 Internal connectors........................................................ 1-30

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 2-2
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.................................................... 2-3
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................. 2-4
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility....................................... 2-6
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program................................................................... 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen......................................................... 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar........................................................................ 2-12
2.2.3 Navigation keys.............................................................. 2-12
2.2.4 Menu items.................................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items............................................................. 2-13
2.2.6 Configuration fields........................................................ 2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window.............................................................. 2-13
2.2.8 Scroll bar........................................................................ 2-13
2.2.9 General help.................................................................. 2-13
2.3 Main menu................................................................................... 2-14
2.3.1 System Time.................................................................. 2-14
2.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 2-14
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 2-14
2.3.4 SATA1-6......................................................................... 2-15
2.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave.............................................. 2-16
2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave........................................... 2-18
2.3.7 SATA Configuration........................................................ 2-19
2.3.8 System Information........................................................ 2-20
2.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 2-21
2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration.............................................. 2-21
2.4.2 USB Configuration......................................................... 2-25
2.4.3 TPM Configuration......................................................... 2-26
2.4.4 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration........................................... 2-27

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2.4.5 Intel VT-d Configuration................................................. 2-27
2.4.6 Intel VA Configuration.................................................... 2-28
2.4.7 CPU Configuration......................................................... 2-28
2.4.8 Chipset........................................................................... 2-29
2.4.9 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 2-32
2.4.10 PCI PnP......................................................................... 2-34
2.5 Power menu................................................................................. 2-35
2.5.1 Suspend Mode . ............................................................ 2-35
2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume . ..................................... 2-35
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 2-35
2.5.4 ACPI APIC support ....................................................... 2-35
2.5.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 2-36
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-37
2.6 Boot menu................................................................................... 2-38
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 2-38
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration........................................... 2-39
2.6.3 Security.......................................................................... 2-40
2.7 Tools menu.................................................................................. 2-42
ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................................... 2-42
2.8 Exit menu..................................................................................... 2-43

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system.................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information............................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD.................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu.................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk menu.............................................................. 3-6
3.2.5 Manuals menu................................................................. 3-7
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information............................................... 3-7
3.2.7 Other information............................................................. 3-8


 Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
product (electrical, electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button
cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products

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 About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you
have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the

Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM

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 P5E-VM DO specifications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/

Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Pentium®
Extreme processor*
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Chipset Intel® Q35 / ICH9DO with Intel® Active Management
Technology
System Bus 1333 /1066 / 800 MHz
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR2 1066*/800/667 MHz, non-ECC,
un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* The chipset officially supports the memory frequency
up to DDR2 800. Due to the tuning by ASUS exclusive
technology, this motherboard natively supports up to
DDR2 1066MHz. Refer to www.asus.com or user manual
for Memory (QVL).
Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot
1 x PCIe x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
VGA Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 (Intel® GMA 3100)
integrated
High Definition Video Processing with
Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 bpp (@75Hz)
Max. shared memory of 384MB*
* Only support when installed 1G memory
Storage Southbridge
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
JMicron® JMB368 PATA controller
- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
LAN Intel® 82566DM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller
Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel High Definition Audio
CODEC
- Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multi-
streaming
IEEE 1394 Agere® 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
(one at midboard; one at back panel)
TPM Infineon® TPM chip 9635 TT 1.2 on board

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USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back

panel)
ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS AI Gear 2
- ASUS AI Nap
- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan
ASUS Crystal Sound
- Noise Filter
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Exclusive Precision Tweaker:
Overclocking Features - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125V increment
- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1MHz
- increment
- Memory tuning from 667 MHz up to 1066 MHz
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to
150 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
Other Features ASUS MyLogo 2
BIOS Features 32 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a.
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Support Intel® vPro technology
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Parallel port
1 x COM port
1 x VGA port
1 x IEEE 1394a connector
1 x RJ45 port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports

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Internal Connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU Fan connector
1 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector
1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector)
Support CD Contents Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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 1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

Product
introduction
 1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5E-VM DO motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5E-VM DO

Cables Serial ATA power and signal cables for 3 devices
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
1 x ASUS 3 in 1 Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
Application CD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide

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

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS
This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction
on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and
13331066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful
and energy efficient CPU in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® next
generation 45nm Multi-core CPU.

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Intel® Q35 Express Chipset

The Intel® Q35 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support Intel
®
next generation 45nm CPU, 8GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture,
1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCI Express x16 graphics and multi-core
CPU.

Intel® vPro™ Technology

The Intel® vPro™ Technology allows IT organizations to remotely manage corporate

PCs, even when they are powered off or with non-functional operating systems.
It features the Intel® Active Management Technology and offers IT organizations
a lighter-weight form of virtualization to audit all Intel® AMT-based platforms in
a network environment. PCs with Intel® vPro™ Technology allow IT departments
to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security
threats, resolve system problems, and increase the uptime of desktops with lower
maintenance costs. To enable the Intel® vPro™ Technology, first enable the related
vPro™ Technology settings.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of
800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles
the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating
bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Without restriction to the
memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to install DIMMs
with different memory size and enjoy dual-channel feature at the same time. See
page 1-19 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial
ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and
doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup
photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page
1-33 for details.

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 Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides
enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures
platform integrity. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitlockerTM Drive Encryption
hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. See page 2-26 for
details.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals
& other PC portable devices. See page 1-29 and 1-31 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface)
function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital
audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See
pages 1-31 for details.

High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality
192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multi-
streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different
destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing
multi-channel network games. See page 1-30 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is powered by Intel Quiet System

Technology; it makes the change of fan speed more smoothly. It is better
in fan use, and efficiently reduce the noise caused by fans’s abruptly
speeding up. Moreover, Advanced Q-Fan has a better control over a constant
temperature system environment.

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ASUS Crystal Sound
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video
conference and recording.

Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.

ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.

ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See page 1-38 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based flash utility. See page 2-3 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Special Features

ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-39 for details.

AI Gear 2
AI Gear 2 allows users to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore
voltage to minimize system noise and power consumption. For example, users can
change the mode in real time in the operating system to max power saving mode
and save CPU power when using word processing applicaions.

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 AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when
you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment,
simply click the mouse or press a key.

1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking Features

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the
BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the
system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system
chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the
BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

Due to chipset behavior, AC power off is required prior to using C.P.R. function.

O.C. Profile
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently
store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS
or a seperate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite
settings.

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

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, and/or components.

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

ON OFF
Standby Powered
Power Off

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 1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

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

1.5.2 Screw holes

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

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

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Place this side towards

R

the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

24.4cm (9.6in)

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

ATX12V
Super I/O
COM1

LGA775

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
PARALLEL PORT

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VGA

F_USB34

Intel
R

24.4cm (9.6in)
PWR_FAN
LAN_USB12

EATXPWR
FLOPPY
MCH
Intel Q35
82566 DM

AUDIO

PCIEX16_1

CHASSIS
Agere
LPRS916

PCI1

CLRTC
TPM

SB_PWR
Intel
SATA2 SATA1

PCI2 ICH9DO SATA4 SATA3

SATA6 SATA5
SPI
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell JMB368

ALC883
CD PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power PANEL
PRI_EIDE
SPDIF_OUT

IE1394_2
USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78
AAFP

Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel
connectors and internal connectors.

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 1.5.4 Layout contents
Slots Page
1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-19
2. PCI slots 1-27
3. PCI Express x 1 slot 1-27
4. PCI Express x16 slot 1-27

Jumper Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-28

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 1-29
2. Parallel port 1-29
3. IEEE 1394a port 1-29
4. LAN (RJ-45) port 1-29
5. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 1-29
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 1-29
7. Line In port (light blue) 1-29
8. Line Out port (lime) 1-29
9. Microphone port (pink) 1-29
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 1-29
11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 1-30
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 1-30
13. VGA port 1-30
14. Serial port 1-30
15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1-30

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 Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-30
2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-31
3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-31
4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-32
5. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], 1-33
SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])
6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-33
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1112) 1-34
8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin 1-35
CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-35
10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-36
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-36
12. System panel connector (20-8-pin PANEL) 1-37
• System power LED (2-pin PLED)
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4
/ Pentium® Extreme processors.

• Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.
• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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

Retention tab
A
Load lever PnP cap

B This side of the socket box

should face you.

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

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of

the arrow to a 135º angle.

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

Load plate

Alignment key

5. Position the CPU over the

socket, making sure that
the gold triangle is on the
bottom‑left corner of the
socket then fit the socket
alignment key into the
CPU notch
CPU notch.

Gold triangle mark

The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

6. Close the load plate (A), then A

push the load lever (B) until it
snaps into the retention tab.
7. If installing a dual-core CPU, B
connect the chassis fan cable
to the CHA_FAN1 connector to
ensure system stability.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced
Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
(EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.

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1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan
®

assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you
use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU
heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

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

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the

installed CPU, making sure that
the four fasteners match the holes
on the motherboard.

Orient the heatsink and fan

assembly such that the CPU
fan cable is closest to the CPU
fan connector.

Motherboard hole
Fastener
Narrow end
of the groove

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

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

A B B

B A

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

CPU_FAN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
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Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from

the connector on the motherboard.
2. Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in

a diagonal sequence to disengage
B
the heatsink and fan assembly
from the motherboard. A
A

B
A B

B A

4. Carefully remove the heatsink

and fan assembly from the
motherboard.

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

Narrow end of the groove

The narrow end of the

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

Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for
detailed information on CPU fan installation.

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1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

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Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Install at least a memory module in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the

Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. Otherwise,
system will halt.

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 1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility,
it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than
3GB because the address allocation for other critical functions. This limitation
applies to Windows® Vista 32-bit/ Windows® XP 32-bit version operation
system since it does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to
8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of
2 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 2 GB density
modules are available for this configuration.

64-bit
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition

• Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®

On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade
to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check
the ODT value.
• Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run
at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency,
adjust the memory timing manually.
• The total memory may has 8MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and
16MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space
is reserved for the Intel® vPro™ Technology and the Intel® Quiet System
Technology.

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DDR2-1066MHz capability

DIMM
Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. support
A B C
512MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX8500D2/512 • •
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink PackAge DS CM2X1024-8500C5 • •

DDR2-800MHz capability
DIMM support
Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No.
A B C
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN • • •
1024MB KINGSTON V59C1512804QBF25 DS KVR800D2N5/1G •
1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1G • • •
2048MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package DS KHX6400D2ULK2/2G • • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F SS HYS64T64000HU-25F-B • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F DS HYS64T128020HU-25F-B • • •
512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •
256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE7 SS M378T3354CZ3-CE7 • • •
512MB SAMSUNG ZCE7K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •
512MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS HYMP564U64CP8-S5 • • •
1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS HYMP512U64CP8-S5 • • •
512MB MICRON D9GKX SS MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 • • •
1024MB MICRON D9GKX DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • •
1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • •
512MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA804.8FD • • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL804.16FD3 • •
1024MB Crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA804.16FD3 •
512MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU512E800C5K1C • •
1024MB Apacer Heat-Sink Package DS AHU01GE800C5K1C • • •
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • • •
1024MB A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • •
512MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A SS KLDC28F-A8KI5 •
1024MB KINGMAX KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A DS KLDD48F-ABKI5 • •
512MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 SS TS64MLQ64V8J • • •
1024MB Transcend HY5PS12821CFP-S5 DS TS128MLQ64V8J • • •
512MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package SS T800UA12C4 • • •
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T800UB1GC4 • • •
512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C SS NT512T64U880BY-25C • • •
1024MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-25C DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-25C • • •
512MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 SS AL6E8E63B8E1K • • •
1024MB PSC A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 DS AL7E8E63B-8E1K • • •

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 DDR2-667MHz capability
DIMM
Size Vendor Chip No. SS/DS Part No. support
A B C
256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5/256 • •
256MB KINGSTON 6SBI2D9DCG SS KVR667D2N5/256 • • •
2048MB KINGSTON E1108AB-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/2G • • •
256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-B • • •
512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-B • • •
1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU-3S-B • • •
512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 • • •
1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG DS VS1GB667D2 • • •
256MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •
512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG SS M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 • • •
1024MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-3EG DS M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 • • •
2048MB A-DATA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z • • •
512MB crucial Heat-Sink Package SS BL6464AA663.8FD •
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA663.16FD •
1024MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FD • • •
512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0628F SS AU512E667C5KBGC • •
1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AU01GE667C5KBGC • •
512MB Transcend K4T51083QE SS TS64MLQ64V6J • • •
1024MB Transcend K4T51083QE DS TS128MLQ64V6J • • •
256MB Kingmax N2TU51216AG-3C SS KLCB68F-36KH5 • • •
512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX SS KLCC28F-A8KB5 • • •
1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX DS KLCD48F-A8KB5 • • •
1024MB Super Talent Heat-Sink Package DS T6UB1GC5 • • •
2048MB NANYA NT5TU128M8BJ-3C DS NT2GT64U8HB0JY-3C • • •
512MB NANYA NT5TU64M8BE-3C SS NT512T64U88B0BY-3C • • •
512MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N SS AL6E8E63B-6E1K • • •
1024MB PSC A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N DS AL7E8E63B-6E1K • • •

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
A 1- Supports one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory configuration.
B 1- Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of
Dual-channel memory configuration.
C 1- Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual‑channel
memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the
motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM: 2
DDR2 DIMM notch
3
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket 1
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket. 1
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.

Unlocked retaining clip

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do
not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:
2
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with

your fingers when pressing the 1
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it flips out with 1 DDR2 DIMM notch
extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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 1.8 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

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

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

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

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Redirect to IRQ#9
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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 IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H
I.G.D. shared — — — — — — —
HECI Host#1 shared — — — — — — —
IDE-R Controller — — shared — — — — —
KT Controller — shared — — — — — —
SATA Host Controller — — shared — — — — —
SATA Host Controller1 — — — — — — shared —
JMicron ATA Controller shared — — — — — — —
GbEthernet Controller — — — — shared — — —
USB 2.0 EHCI#0 — — — — — — — shared
USB 2.0 EHCI#1 — — — — — — shared —
UHCI#0 — — — — — — — shared
UHCI#1 — — — shared — — — —
UHCI#2 — — shared — — — — —
UHCI#3 shared — — — — — — —
UHCI#4 shared — — — — — — —
UHCI#5 shared — — — — — — —
UHCI#6 — — — — — shared — —
PCI Slot1 shared — — — — — — —
PCI Slot 2 — shared — — — — — —
IEEE 1394a (Agere) — — — — shared — — —
PCIe X1 Slot shared — — — — — — —

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

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The following figure
shows a network card installed on the
PCI Express x1 slot.

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

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

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

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the onboard battery.
3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.
4. Reinstall the battery.
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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1 2

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

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• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before reboot the system.

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1.10 Connectors
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4 56

15 14 13 12 11 10
1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Intel® 82566 DM Gigabit LAN controller,
this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a
network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
Activity/Link LED Speed LED ACT/LINK SPEED
LED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Data activity ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port

5. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a
4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer
speakers.
7. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or
other audio sources.
8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port
becomes Front Speaker Out.
9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
10. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an
8-channel audio configuration.

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 Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

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

Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
2-channel
Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer
Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
14. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial
devices.
15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert
one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the
signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

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

using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY
PIN1
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2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.
Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other
end to the S/PDIF module.

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+5V
SPDIF_OUT

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The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.

3. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back
of the system chassis.
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TPA1-

+12V
GND
GND

IE1394_2
1
TPB1+
+12V
GND
TPA1+

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 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)
The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable.
There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE
connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector

device(s)
Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black
Master Black
Cable-Select
Slave Gray
Two devices
Master Master
Black or gray
Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you
connect the IDE cable.
• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

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

jumpers have the same setting.
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PRI_EIDE

PIN1
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the ID
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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5. ICH9DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3
[red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXP1
GND

GND

GND

GND
GND

GND
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SATA2 SATA1

RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_RXP3

RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXP3
R

GND

GND

GND

GND
GND

GND
SATA4 SATA3

RSATA_RXN6

RSATA_RXN5
RSATA_RXP6

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_TXN5
RSATA_TXP6

RSATA_TXP5
GND

GND

GND

GND
GND

GND
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right angle side

Connect the right-angle side
of SATA signal cable to SATA
device. Or you may connect the
right-angle side of SATA cable to
the onboard SATA port to avoid
mechanical conflict with huge
graphics cards.

6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
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CD
(black)
Right Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Left Audio Channel

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 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, USB910, USB1112)
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable
to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0
specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

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USB_P12+

USB_P10+
USB_P12-

USB_P10-

USB_P6+

USB_P8+
USB_P6-

USB_P8-
USB+5V

USB+5V

USB+5V

USB+5V
USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78

GND

GND

GND

GND
NC

NC

NC

NC
R

1 1 1 1
USB_P11-
USB_P11+
USB+5V

GND

USB+5V
USB_P9-
USB_P9+
GND

USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND

USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
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Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!

You can connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and
then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

The USB module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.)
or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the
fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each
cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1
CPU FAN PWM
CPU FAN IN
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CPU FAN PWR

GND
Rotation
+12V
GND
R

PWR_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation

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Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connectors support the ASUS Advanced Q-Fan feature.
This motherboard does not support 3-pin CPU fan.

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector
when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated
as a chassis intrusion event.
By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with a
jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis
intrusion detection feature.
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CHASSIS
GND (Default)
Chassis Signal

+5VSB_MB

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

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Azalia-compliant Legacy AC 97-compliant
R
pin definition pin definition

AAFP
HP_HD HP_L NC Line out_L
Jack_Sense NC
MIC2_JD HP_R NC Line out_R
PRESENSE# MIC2_R NC MIC2_R
AGND MIC2_L AGND MIC2_L

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• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module

to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• By default, this connector is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect a

AC’ 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel
Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.9 Onboard Device
Configuration for details.

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

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs
are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper
orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ATX12V EATXPWR
+12V DC

+3 Volts Ground
GND

+12 Volts +5 Volts

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+12 Volts +5 Volts

+5V Standby +5 Volts
Power OK -5 Volts
R

Ground Ground
GND
+12V DC

+5 Volts Ground
Ground Ground
+5 Volts PSON#
Ground Ground
+3 Volts -12 Volts
+3 Volts +3 Volts
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• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)
and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

Speaker
Ground
Ground
PLED+

PLED-
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+5V
PA NEL

IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-

PWR
Ground

Reset
Ground
R

+IDE_LED RESET
PWRSW
* Requires an ATX power supply

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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis
power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.
• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.
• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)
This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.
• Reset button (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

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 Q-Connector (system panel)
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel
cables to the motherboard. Perform these steps to install ASUS Q-Connector.

Step1.

Connect the front panel cables to their

respective connectors on the ASUS Q-
Connector. Refer to the labels on the
Q-Connector for proper connection and pin
definition.

Step2.

Carefully connect the ASUS

Q-Connector to the System panel
connector.

The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one

orientation; if it doesn’t fit, try reversing
it.

When installed, the Q-connector appears

as shown.

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 2
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
 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.)
2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy
disk.)
3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, USB
Flash disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets
corrupted.)
4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.
Windows® XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.
b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy
Disk window appears.
e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field,
then click Start.
Windows® Vista environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk
drive.

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

c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3
1/2 Floppy dialog box.
d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.
e. Click Start.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based
utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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 or a USB flash disk, then restart the system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06

FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32
Current ROM Update ROM
BOARD: P5E-VM-DO BOARD: Unknown
VER: 0017 VER: Unknown
DATE: 08/14/07 DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:

Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2
and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file
is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.

• This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format only.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using
a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.

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

the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
A:\>

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

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

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

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

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

the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM

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

A:\>afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

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

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

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5EVMDO.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(07.03.02BA))
Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS
Reading file ....... done
Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, the USB flash
disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD, the USB flash disk, or the floppy
disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy
disk or the USB flash disk to P5EVMDO.ROM.

If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector,

the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while
CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. The system will
beep once again while the process is finished, and the display will
return after the system restarts.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5EVMDO.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

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

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

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.
2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “P5EVMDO.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

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

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 Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk
To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port.
2. Turn on the system.
3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file when found,
the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
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.

• Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can
support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than
8GB.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so
can cause system boot failure!

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:
• Save the current BIOS file
• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
• View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the
Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or
drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next.

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 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS
version that you wish to download.
Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is

capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop‑down menu,
then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open

window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.

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2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip
that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing
and updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
SPI chip.
The SPI 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, reboot the system by doing any of the
following procedures:
• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.
• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to

force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data
or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the
operating system.

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

menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only,
and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file
for this motherboard.

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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [17:20:30]

System Date [Thu 08/29/2007] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] [SHIFT-TAB] to select
a field.
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to
SATA 3 :[Not Detected] configure system Time.
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]
SATA 5 :[Not Detected]
SATA 6 :[Not Detected]
IDE Primary Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Primary Slave :[Not Detected] Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
IDER Primary Master :[Not Detected] Tab Select Field
IDER Primary Slave :[Not Detected] F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
SATA Configuration ESC Exit
System Information

v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

Sub-menu items Navigation keys

2.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Tools For configuring options for special functions
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default
settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

2.2.3 Navigation keys

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

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

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2.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu
bar displays the specific items for System Time
System Date
[06:22:54]
[Fri 08/10/2007]
Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to

that menu. For example, selecting

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field.
SATA 1 [Not Detected]
SATA 2 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to

Main shows the Main menu items.

SATA 3 [Not Detected]
SATA 4 [Not Detected] configure system.
SATA 5 [Not Detected]
SATA 6 [Not Detected]
IDE Primary Master

The other items (Advanced, Power,

IDE Primary Slave

IDER Primary Master

Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu

IDER Primary Slave

bar have their respective menu

SATA Configuration
System Information

items.

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

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

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

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

2.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a
menu screen when there are items that do
not fit on the screen. Press the
Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /
<Page Down> keys to display the other
items on the screen.

2.2.9 General help Pop-up window

At the top right corner of the menu screen

Scroll bar
is a brief description of the selected item.

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

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

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time [17:20:30] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or

System Date [Thu 08/29/2007] [SHIFT-TAB] to select
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] a field.
SATA 1 :[Not Detected]
SATA 2 :[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to
SATA 3 :[Not Detected] configure system Time.
SATA 4 :[Not Detected]
SATA 5 :[Not Detected]
SATA 6 :[Not Detected]
IDE Primary Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Primary Slave :[Not Detected] Select Screen
Select Item
IDER Primary Master :[Not Detected] +- Change Field
IDER Primary Slave :[Not Detected] Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
SATA Configuration F10 Save and Exit
System Information ESC Exit
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2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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

Sets the type of floppy drive installed.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.4 SATA1-6
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

SATA 1 Select the type of

device connected
Device : Not Detected to the system.

Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]
Selects the type of SATA drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the
appropriate SATA device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a
CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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 PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no SATA device is installed
in the system.
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave

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

IDE Primary Master Select the type of

device connected
Device : Not Detected to the system.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system.

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LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDE device is installed in
the system.
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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 2.3.6 IDER Primary Master/Slave
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDER
devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to
configure the item.

IDER Primary Master Select the type of

device connected
Device : Not Detected to the system.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
Not Detected if no IDER device is installed in the system.

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the
device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA
mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data
transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device
supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer
from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1]
[SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2]
[UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]. Only [Auto] is showed if no IDER device is installed
in the system.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.7 SATA Configuration

SATA Configuration Options

SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Disabled
Configure SATA as [IDE] Compatible
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Enhanced
SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

SATA Configuration [Enhanced]

Allows you to disable or enable SATA Configuration function.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]
Configure SATA as [IDE]
Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the
Southbridge chip.
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial
ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by
allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.
If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel®
Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives,
set this item to [RAID].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk write protect.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Sets SATA detect time out.
Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

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

AMIBIOS
Version : 0017
Build Date : 08/24/07
Processor
Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz
Speed : 2800MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Usable Size: 503MB

AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory

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

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

Jumperfree Configuration Adjust system

USB Configuration frequency/voltage
TPM Configuration
Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
Intel VT-d Configuration
Intel VA Confoguration

CPU Configuration
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCIPnP

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2.4.1 Jumperfree Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced

Configure System Performance Settings Select the target CPU

frequency, and the
AI Overclocking [Standard] relevant parameters
CPU Ratio Control [Auto] will be auto-adjusted.
DRAM Frequency [Auto] Frequencies higher
DRAM Timing Control [Auto] than CPU manufacturer
recommends are not
CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] guaranteed to be
PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] stable. If the system
becomes unstable,
return to the default.

AI Overclocking [Standard]
Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters.
Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be
stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.
Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard]

The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is set to
[Manual].

CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU ratio.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual].

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 The following item appears only when the CPU Ratio Control item is set to
[Manual].

Ratio CMOS Setting [7]

Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
FSB Frequency [xxx]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.
The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to
adjust the FSB frequency. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the
numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for
the correct Front Side Bus.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency
FSB 1333 333MHz
FSB 1066 266 MHz
FSB 800 200 MHz

PCIe Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCIe operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [100] [101] [102] [103] [104] ~ [150].

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-889MHz]
[DDR2-1067MHz]
Available DRAM frequency options in various FSB settings

FSB Configuration options

Auto DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2- DDR2-
667 800 833* 889 1000* 1067* 1111* 1333*

FSB 1333 • • • • • • • •
FSB 1066 • • • • • •
FSB 800 • • •

* Provided for overclocking purpose only.

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

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DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM timing.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual].

CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the
data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [6 DRAM Clock] [5
DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks].
RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR
SDRAM. Configuration options: [6 DRAM Clock] [5 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM
Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks].
RAS# Activate Time [15 Clocks]
Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] ~ [18 DRAM
Clocks].
RAS# to CAS# Delay [Auto]
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the
read/write command. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]
[2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].
Row Refresh Cycle Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [20 DRAM Clocks] [25 DRAM Clocks]
[30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks].
Write Recovery Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks]
[3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].
Write to Read Delay [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks]
[3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].
Read to Precharge Time [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [2 DRAM Clocks]
[3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks].

CPU/PCIe Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto].

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 CPU Voltage [Auto]
Allows selection of the CPU VCore voltage. The configuration options vary
depending on the CPU installed. Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to detect the
voltage of the CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.7000V] ... [1.1000V]
(with adjustment range of 0.0125V).

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high
VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore
voltage may make the system unstable.

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.70V].

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to select the DRAM reference voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V].

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V].

North Bridge Voltage [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [1.25V] [1.40V] [1.55V] [1.70V].

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2.4.2 USB Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an
item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

USB Configuration Enables support for

legacy USB. AUTO
USB Devices Enabled: option disables
None legacy support if
no USB devices are
USB Functions [Enabled] connected.
USB 2.0 Controller [HiSpeed]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

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

The following items appear only when the USB Function item is set to
[Enabled].

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

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

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

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

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the I/O port 60h/64h emulation support. This
should be enabled for the complete USB keyboard legacy support for non-USB
aware OSes. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no
USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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 2.4.3 TPM Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

TPM Configuration
Enable/Disable TPM
TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)
TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] supp in BIOS

TCG/TPM SUPPORT [YES]

Allows you to enable or disable TCG/TPM setting.
Configuration options: [YES] [NO].

The following items show when you set TCG/TPM SUPPORT option to [YES].

Execute TPM Command [Last setting]

Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip.
Configuration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled]
TPM Enable / Disable Status [No State]
The item is not configurable.
TPM Owner Status [No State]
The item is not configurable.

To enable the TPM function, set the Execute TPM Command item to [Enabled]
and then save the change (see “2.8 Exit menu” for details). After the system
reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will change into the following one.

TPM Configuration
Enable (Activate)/
Disable (Deactivate)
Execute TPM Command [Last setting] Command to TPM
TPM Enable/Disable Status [Enabled]
Clearing the TPM [Press Enter]
TPM Owner Status [UnOwned]

Clearing the TPM [Press Enter]

Allows you to clear the user information saved in the TPM security chip.
When you press <Enter>, a warning message will appear to ask if you want
to clear the user information in the security chip. Use the left/right arrow key
to select between [Ok] and [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your
choice.

After you select [OK] to execute the Clearing the TPM function, the data saved
in the TPM security chip will be cleared and can never be restored.

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2.4.4 Intel TXT (LT) Configuration

Configure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Disabled
Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled] Enabled

Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® TXT Initialization.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

The following items show when you set Intel TXT Initialization option to
[Enabled].

Configure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Disabled
Intel TXT Initialization [Enabled]
BIOS AC [SCLEAN] [Enabled] Enabled
BIOS AC [SCHECK] [Enabled]
Lock DPR [Enabled]
Reset TPM Establishement Flag [Enabled]

When you set Intel TXT Initialization option to [Enabled], all of these items are
set to [Enabled] automatically.

2.4.5 Intel VT-d Configuration

Disabled
Intel VT-d [Disabled]
Enabled

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® VT-d function.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

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 2.4.6 Intel VA Configuration

Configure Intel VA Parameters

Disabled
Virtual Appliance Runtime Ver. [3.0]
Virtual Appliance (VA) [Disabled] Enabled
Lock VA ACPI Interface [Disabled]
Confirm Pending Operation [Disabled]

Virtual Appliance (VA) [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Virtual Appliance (VA).
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

Lock VA ACPI Interface [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Lock VA ACPI Interface.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

2.4.7 CPU Configuration

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

Configure advanced CPU settings Options

Manufacturer: Intel
Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300@ 1.86GHz Auto
Frequency : 1.86 MHz Manual
FSB Speed : 1066 MHz
Cache L1 : 64 KB
Cache L2 : 2048 KB
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max: 07, Min: 06)
Ratio Actual Value: 7
COUID : 6F2
CPU Ratio Control [Auto]
C1E Support [Enabled]
Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Select Screen
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Select Item
CPU TM function [Enabled] +- Change Option
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] F1 General Help
Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech. [Disabled] F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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CPU Ratio Control [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

The following item appears when the item CPU Ratio Control is set to
[Manual].
Ratio CMOS Setting: [xx]
Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.

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C1E Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable C1E suupport.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without
support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
Vanderpool Technology [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable Vanderpool technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

CPU TM function [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.
Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero
(0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Intel (R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech. [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep technology.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

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

Configure North Bridge

Advanced Chipset Settings features.
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause the system to malfunction.

NorthBridge Configuration
ME Subsystem Configuration

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 North Bridge Configuration

North Bridge Chipset Configuration ENABLED: Allow

remapping of
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] overlapped PCI memory
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] above the total
Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] physical memory.
PEG Port Control [Auto]
PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]
DISABLED: Do not allow
remapping of memory

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory
above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit
operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device.Configuration
options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI].

Internal Graphic Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB]

Allows you to select the amount of system memory used by the Internal graphics
device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled,1MB] [Enabled, 8MB].

PEG Port Control [Auto]

Allows you to disable or enable PEG port control. Configuration options: [Auto]
[Disabled].

The following item shows when you set this option to [Auto].

PEG Port Force x1 [Disabled]

Allows you to disable or enable PEG port force x1.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
The Video Function Configuration item shows when you set this option to
[Enabled, 1MB] or [Enabled, 8MB].

Video Function Configuration

Video Function Configuration Options

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]

DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Fixed Mode
DVMT Mode

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 DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode]
Configuration options: [Fixed Mode] [DVMT Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

ME Subsystem Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to configure the Intel® Management Engine (ME)
subsystem and enable the Intel® Active Management Technology. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

vPro Technology Configuration Options

ASF Support [Disabled]
Disabled
ME HECI Configuration
ME-Device [Enabled] Enabled
ME-IDER [Disabled]
ME-KT [Disabled]

Configure Intel AMT Parameters
ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

ASF Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME HECI Configuration
ME-Device [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], Host Embedded Communication Interface (HECI)
provides an interface for the exchange of message between the host
software and the ME firmware. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
ME-IDER [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which
the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to boot.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
ME-KT [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST
message to the remote management console and thus facilitates the control
of the client machine through the network.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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 Configure Intel AMT Parameters
ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable ME BIOS Extension.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

The Intel® Active Management Technology requires the Intel® AMT-enabled

software. Also, the platform must be connected to a power source and an active
LAN port.

2.4.9 Onboard Devices Configuration

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Enable or Diable
High Definition Audio
High Definition Audio [Enabled] Controller
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Agere Firewaire 1394 [Enabled]
J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

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High Definition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
Front Panel Type [HD Audio]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy
AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front
panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio].

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].
LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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Agere Firevire 1394 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

J-Micron PATA Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the J-Micron PATA controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3].

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC].

Parallel Port Mode [ECP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP].
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3].
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7].

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 2.4.10 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either
PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA
devices.

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

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: lets the BIOS

configure all the
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system.
may cause system to malfunction.
YES: lets the operating
Plug And Play O/S [No] system configure Plug
and Play (PnP) devices
not required for boot
if your system has a
Plug and Play operating
system.

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Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes].

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2.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.

Select the ACPI state

Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend.
ACPI 2.0 Support [ACPI v1.0]
ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state
to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto].

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ACPI 2.0 Support.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

2.5.4 ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

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

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 2.5.5 APM Configuration

APM Configuration <Enter> to select

whether or not to
restart the system
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] after AC power loss.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

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

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

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

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

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

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

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Power On By PCIe Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PCIe devices to generate a wake event.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key].

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature

CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF]
MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [2373RPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.280V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.232V]
5V Voltage [ 5.136V]
12V Voltage [11.928V]

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile [Silent]

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CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected
temperatures.

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

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

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

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

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 VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these
items.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile
Allows you to select the fan profile. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent].

The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel® Core™2 processors only.

2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item
then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings Specifies the Boot
Device Boot Priority
Boot Device Priority sequence.

A virtual floppy disk

Boot Settings Configuration drive (Floppy Drive
Security B:) may appear when
you set the CD-ROM
drive as the first boot
device.

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot
sequence from the
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] availabe devices.
2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive]
3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM]
A device enclosed
in parenthesis has
been disabled in the
corresponding menu.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled]

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2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the
Bootup Num-Lock [On] system.
Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

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

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current].

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On].

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

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

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup”
during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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 2.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
4.6.1

Boot Device PriorityBoot

Security Settings <Enter> to change

password.
Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to
User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password

Change Supervisor Password

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

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

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters
and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your
password.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then
press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

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

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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
4.6.1
Boot Device PriorityBoot

Security Settings <Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to
User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level [Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

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

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

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six
letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password
successfully.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

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

2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run

the utility to select
and update BIOS.
This utility doesn't
support :
1.NTFS format

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ASUS EZ Flash 2
Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation
message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No],
then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-3, section 2.1.2 for
details.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00
FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25X32
Current ROM Update ROM
BOARD: P5E-VM-DO BOARD: Unknown
VER: 0017 VER: Unknown
DATE: 08/14/07 DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:

Note
[Enter] Select or Load [B] Backup [ESC] Exit
[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

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2.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options Exit system setup

after saving the
Exit & Save Changes changes.
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
F10 key can be used
Load Setup Defaults for this operation.

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

Exit & Save Changes

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

Exit & Discard Changes

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

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

Load Setup Defaults

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

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 3
This chapter describes the contents
of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.

Software
support

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 3.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating
systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to
maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup

procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for detailed information.
• Make sure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions
before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers,
software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard
features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without
notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard
information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard

Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers installation wizard.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek Audio driver.

Intel(R) LAN Driver

Installs the Intel® LAN driver.

Infineon TPM Professional Driver

Installs the Infineon TPM Professional Driver.

Intel (R) Management Engine Interface

Installs the Intel® Management Engine Interface.

Local Manageability Service

Install the Local Manageability Service utility.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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 3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard.

ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows®
environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network
or an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
ASUS AI Gear 2
AI Gear 2 allows you to choose from profiles to adjust CPU frequency and vCore
voltage, minimizing system noise and saving power consumption. It allows you to
change the mode in real time in the operating system.

ASUS AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when
you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment,
simply click the mouse or press a key.

ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.

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 Install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD
if needed..

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and
print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c 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.
Symantec Norton Internet Security
Installs Symantec Norton Internet Security application.
WinDVD Copy5 Trial
Installs the WinDVD Copy5 trial version.
Corel Snapfire Plus SE
Installs Corel Snapfire Plus SE.

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 3.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH9 RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH9 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

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3.2.5 Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe
Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file.

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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 3.2.7 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.

Browse this CD
Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

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Technical support form
Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when
requesting technical support.

Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text
format.

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