Asus P4GD1 Specifications

P4GD1

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Contents

Contents ............................................................................................. iii

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

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

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

Typography .......................................................................................... x

P4GD1 specifications summary .......................................................... xi

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

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

1.3.1

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

1.3.2

ASUS Proactive features ........................................ 1-4

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

2.1

Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2

Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.2.1

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

2.2.2

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

2.2.3

Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4

Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1

Overview ................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2

Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-7

2.3.3

Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.4

System memory ................................................................. 2-12

2.4.1

Overview ............................................................... 2-12

2.4.2

Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-12

2.4.3

Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15

2.4.4

Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15

2.5

Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.5.1

Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16

2.5.2

Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-16

2.5.3

Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17

2.5.4

PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18

Contents

2.5.5

PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18

2.5.6

PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18

2.6

Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7

Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22

2.7.1

Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-22

2.7.2

Internal connectors ............................................... 2-24

3.1

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

3.2

Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1

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

3.2.2

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

4.1

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

4.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2

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

4.1.3

AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-3

4.1.4

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.5

ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7

4.2

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

4.2.1

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

4.2.2

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

4.2.3

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

4.2.4

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

4.2.5

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

4.2.6

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

4.2.7

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

4.2.8

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

4.2.9

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

4.3

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

4.3.1

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

4.3.2

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

4.3.3

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

4.3.4

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

Contents

4.3.5

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

4.3.6

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

4.3.7

System Information .............................................. 4-16

4.4

Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17

4.4.1

JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-17

4.4.2

LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-20

4.4.3

USB Configuration ................................................. 4-21

4.4.4

CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22

4.4.5

Chipset ................................................................. 4-23

4.4.6

Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-25

4.4.7

PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-27

4.5

Power menu ........................................................................ 4-28

4.5.1

Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-28

4.5.2

Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-28

4.5.3

ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-28

4.5.4

ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-28

4.5.5

APM Configuration ................................................ 4-29

4.5.6

Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-31

4.6

Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-33

4.6.1

Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-33

4.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-34

4.6.3

Security ................................................................ 4-35

4.7

Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-37

5.1

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

5.2

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

5.2.1

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

5.2.2

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

5.2.3

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

5.2.4

Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5

5.2.5

ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6

5.2.6

Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3

Software information ........................................................... 5-8

5.3.1

ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-8

Contents

5.3.2

AI NET 2 ............................................................... 5-10

Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ........................... 5-10

5.3.3

Audio configurations ............................................ 5-11

5.4

RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-16

5.4.1

Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-17

5.4.2

ITE ® 8212F RAID configurations ........................... 5-18

5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-24

Notices

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.

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.

Safety information

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

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

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

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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

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

• 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.

About this guide

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

This manual contains the following parts:

• C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• C h a p t e r 3 : P o w e r i n g u p

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

• C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

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

• C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t

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

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1 .

A S U S w e b s i t e s

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2 .

O p t i o n a l d o c u m e n t a t i o n

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

when trying to complete a task.

when trying to complete a task.

task.

task.

Typography

Italics

<Key>

<Key1+Key2+Key3>

Command

Indicates a menu or an item to select

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

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

If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

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 /iP4GD1.ROM

P4GD1 specifications summary

Socket 478 for Intel ® Pentium ® 4 / Celeron processors

Supports Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge: Intel ® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Southbridge: Intel ® ICH6

800/533/400 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

400/333 MHz DDR memory modules

Supports up to 4 GB of system memory

1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card

3 x PCI Express x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

Intel ® ICH6 Southbridge supports:

- 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 drives

- 4 x Serial ATA drives

ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD configuration

Intel ® High Definition Audio

Realtek ® ALC861 8-channel CODEC with Jack-sensing and Universal Audio Jack (UAJ ® ) technology

S/PDIF out interface support

Marvell ® 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller

Supports Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester Technology

Supports POST Network-diagnostic program

ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature

ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner)

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

CPU, Memory, and PCI Express voltage adjustable

Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 100 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio with fixed PCI/PCI-Express frequencies

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS MyLogo

(continued on the next page)

P4GD1 specifications summary

4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,

WfM2.0

1 x Parallel port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

1 x Rear speaker out port

1 x Side speaker out port

1 x Line In port

1 x Line Out port

1 x Microphone port

1 x Center/Subwoofer port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Serial port (COM)

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x CPU fan connector

1 x Power fan connector

1 x Chassis fan connector

1 x Serial port connector (COM2 port)

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x Optical drive audio connector

1 x GAME/MIDI connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

System panel connector

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

ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS Live Update utility

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

features and the new technologies it supports.

This chapter describes the motherboard 1

introduction

Chapter summary

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

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

1.1

Welcome!

T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S ®

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2

Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS P4GD1 motherboard

USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module

2 x Serial ATA signal cables

1 x Serial ATA power cables

1 x Ultra DMA/133 cables

1 x IDE cable

Floppy disk drive cable

I/O shield

A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD

D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide

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

1.3

Special features

1.3.1

Product highlights

The motherboard comes with a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion

Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor in the 478-pin package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process. This motherboard supports 800/533/400 MHz system front side bus that allows 6.4GB/s, 4.3GB/s and 3.2GB/s data transfer rates, respectively. The motherboard also supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processors with

Hyper-Threading Technology.

Intel ®

The Intel ® 915P chipset provides the interface for a processor in the

478-pin package with 400/533/800MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel

DDR at speeds of up to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for graphics card. The Intel ® 915P GMCH platform is compliant to the Direct

Media Interface (DMI) and supports the sixth generation I/O Controller Hub

(ICH6).

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333

DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page

2-12 for details.

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-18 for details.

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-26 for details.

Onboard RAID controller provides the motherboard with RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives.

The ITE 8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives. See pages 2-25 and 5-16 for details.

The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the onboard ALC861 CODEC with 24-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an

AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides a Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal

Audio Jack) technology. See page 2-22, 2-23 and 5-11 for details.

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details.

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0

specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the

12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-23 and 2-28 for details.

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond

Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

1.3.2

ASUS Proactive features

The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that auto-detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed.

The AI NET2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports

Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the

LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See pages 2-22 and 5-10.

1.3.3

Innovative ASUS features

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 4-5.

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-31 for details.

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. See page 4-13 for details.

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

2

information

Chapter summary

2.1

Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2

Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.4

System memory ................................................................. 2-12

2.5

Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16

2.6

Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19

2.7

Connectors ......................................................................... 2-22

2.1

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 to 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.

• B e f o r e y o u i n s t a l l o r r e m o v e a n y c o m p o n e n t , e n s u r e to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

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.

P4GD1

P4GD1 Onboard LED

ON

Standby

Power

SB_PWR

OFF

Powered

Off

2.2

Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

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

2.2.1

Placement direction

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

2.2.2

Screw holes

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

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

P4GD1

2.2.3

Motherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

KBPWR

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O

Socket 478

COM1

F_USB12

CPU_FAN

LAN_USB12

Top:

Back surround L/R

Center:

Side surround L/R

Below:Bass

Top:Line In

Center:Line Out

Below:Mic In

ATX12V

PWR_FAN

Intel R

Grantsdale-P

MCH

PCIEX1_1

Marvell

88E8053

CD

ALC861

AAFP

SPDIF_OUT

PCIEX16

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

P4GD1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

SB_PWR

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB56

USBPW78

USBPW56 Intel FWH

4Mb

USB78

Intel

ICH6

R

GAME

COM2

SATA2 SATA4

PRI_RAID

SATA1 SATA3

CLRTC

CHASSIS

PANEL

2.2.4

Layout Contents

1. DDR DIMM slots

2. PCI slots

3. PCI Express slot

2-12

2-18

2-18

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)

2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)

3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)

2-19

2-20

2-21

1. PS/2 mouse port

2. Parallel port

3. RJ-45 port

4. Rear Speaker Out port

5. Side Speaker Out port

6. Line In port

7. Line Out port

8. Microphone port

9. Center/Subwoofer port

10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

12. Serial connector

13. S/PDIF coaxial out port

14. PS/2 keyboard port

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-22

2-23

2-23

2-23

2-23

2-23

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

2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)

3. Primary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)

4. Secondary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID)

5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

6. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)

7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)

8. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)

9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

10. USB headers (10-1 USB56, USB78)

11. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR)

12. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)

13. Optical audio connector (4-pin CD)

14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)

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

16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

17. System panel connectors (20-1 pin PANEL)

- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

2-27

2-27

2-28

2-28

2-29

2-29

2-30

2-24

2-24

2-25

2-25

2-26

2-27

2-30

2-31

2-31

2-32

2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.3.1

Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force

(ZIF) socket designed for the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor.

Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

Gold Mark

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

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket can bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

Notes on Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with

Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003

Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading

Techonology item in BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• We recommend that you install Windows ® XP Service Pack 1.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

1.

Buy an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading

Technology. Install the CPU.

2.

Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4). Under the a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology.

3.

Reboot the computer.

2.3.2

Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1.

Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

P4GD1

P4GD1 478-pin CPU Socket

2.

Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90

°

-100

°

angle.

°

- 1 0 0

°

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90

°

-100

°

angle; otherwise, the CPU does not fit in completely.

3.

Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

4.

Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

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

5.

When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

After installation, make sure to plug the 4-pin ATX power cable to the motherboard.

This motherboard does not support unlocked Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs.

2.3.3

Installing the heatsink and fan

The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor, the package includes the heatsink, fan, and retention mechanism.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only

Intel ® -certified heatsink and fan.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before installing the heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1.

Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

CPU heatsink

Retention module base

2.

Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink.

Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base.

Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.

Keep the retention locks lifted upward while fitting the retention mechanism to the module base.

3.

Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

When secure, the retention locks should point to opposite directions.

4.

When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

P4GD1

P4GD1 CPU Fan connector

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

2.4

System memory

2.4.1

Overview

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual

Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:

P4GD1

P4GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

2.4.2

Memory Configurations

You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC

DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in Table 1.

• i d e n t i c a l type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• Double-sided x16 modules are not supported in this motherboard.

• Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than

4 GB of system memory when you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules.

• Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard.

Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

D I M M _ A 2 D I M M _ B 1 D I M M _ B 2

Single-channel (1) Populated

(2) —

(3)

(4)

—

—

—

Populated

—

—

—

—

Populated

—

—

—

—

Populated

Dual-channel (1) Populated — Populated —

(2) — Populated — Populated

(3) *Populated Populated Populated Populated

* For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:

• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets

• install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)

• install same size DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) and another same size pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)

Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

256MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

Hynix

MICRON

MICRON

Infineon

Infineon

Infineon

Infineon

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

CORSAIR

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

KVR400X64C3A/256

KVR400X64C3A/512

KVR400X64C3A/256

KVR400X64C3A/512

KVR400X64C3A/256

KVR400X64C3A/512

KHX3200A/512

M368L3223ETM-CCC

M368L3223FTN-CCC

M368L6423FTN-CCC

HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA

MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB

MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB

HYS64D32300GU-5-B

HYS64D64320GU-5-B

HYS64D32300HU-5-C

HYS64D64320HU-5-C

CMX256A-3200C2PT

CMX512-3200C2

VS512MB400

GE2563200B

GE5123200B

GE5123200B

GD3200-256V

GD3200-512V

B r a n d S i d e ( s )

D I M M s u p p o r t

C o m p o n e n t

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SS

DS

SS

DS

DS

DS

SS

DS

DS

SS

DS

Hynix

Hynix

Infineon

Infineon

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

N/A

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

Hynix

MICRON

MICRON

Infineon

Infineon

Infineon

Infineon

Winbond

Winbond

VALUE seLecT

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

GEIL

HY5DU56822BT-D43

HY5DU56822BT-D43

HYB25D256800BT-5B

HYB25D256809BT-5B

D3208DL2T-5

D328DIB-50

Heat-Sink Package

K4H560838E-TCCC

K4H560838F-TCCC

K4H560838F-TCCC

HY5DU56822BT-D43

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

HYB25D256800BT-5B

HYB25D256800BT-5B

HYB25D256800CE-5C

HYB25D256800CE-5C

W942508BH-5

Heat-Sink Package

VS32M8-5

GL3LC32G88TG-5A

GL3LC32G88TG-5A

GL3LC32G88TG-5A

GLIL DDR 32M8

GLIL DDR 32M8

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Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

V e n d o r M o d e l

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

A DATA

A DATA

A DATA

Winbond

Winbond

PSC

512MB

256MB

PSC

KINGMAX

512MB KINGMAX

1024MB ATP

TwinMOS

TwinMOS

TwinMOS

Transcend

Transcend

Transcend

Transcend

A DATA

A DATA

A DATA

M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T

M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT

M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT

TS32MLD64V4F3

TS64MLD64V4F3

TS32MLD64V4F3

TS64MLD64V4F3

MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z

MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z

MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z

MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z

MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02

MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02

W9425GCDB-5

W9451GCDB-5

AL5D8B53T-5B1K

AL6D8B53T-5B1K

MPXB62D-38KT3R

MPXC22D-38KT3R

AG28L64T8SMC4M

NANYA

NANYA

NT256D64S88B1G-5T

N512D64S8HB1G-5T

BRAIN POWER B6U808-256M-SAM-400

BRAIN POWER B6U808-512M-SAM-400

CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCD3K27C

CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCD3K27C

CENTURY

CENTURY

CENTURY

CENTURY elixir elixir

Kreton

Kreton

Veritech

Veritech

Pmi

Pmi

DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E

DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E

DXV6S8MC5BC3U27E

DXV2S8MC5BC3U27E

M2U25664DS88B3G-5T

M2U25664DS8HB3G-5T

N/A

N/A

VT400FMV/2561103

VT400FMV/5121003

MD44256VIT3208GMHA01

MD44512VIT3208GATA03

PSC

TwinMOS

TwinMOS

Mosel

Mosel

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

Hynix

Hynix

N/A

N/A

Winbond

Winbond

PSC

PSC

KINGMAX

KINGMAX

MICRON

NANYA

NANYA

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

MICRON

MICRON

NANYA

NANYA

VT

VT

VT

VT

MOSEL

MOSEL

A2S56D30ATP

TMD7608F8E50D

TMD7608F8E50D

V58C2256804SAT5B

V58C2256804SAT5B

K4H560838E-TCCC

K4H560838E-TCCC

K4H560838E-TCCC

K4H560838F-TCCC

HY5DU56822CT-D43

HY5DU56822CT-D43

ADD8608A8A-5B

ADD8608A8A-5B

W942508CH-5

W942508CH-5

A2S56D30BTP

A2S56D30BTP

KDL388P4EA-50

KDL388P4EA-50

MT46V64M4TG-5BC

NT5DS32M8BT-5T

NT5DS32M8BT-5T

K4H560838D-TCC4

K4H560838D-TCC4

K4H560838D-TCCC

K4H560838D-TCCC

K4H560838E-TCCC

K4H560838E-TCCC

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

MT46V32M8TG-5BC

N2DS25680BT-5T

N2DS25680BT-5T

VT3225804T-5

VT3225804T-5

VT56DD32M8PC-5

VT56DD32M8PC-5

V58C2256804SAT5B

V58C2256804SAT5B

SS

DS

SS

DS

SS

DS

DS

SS

DS

DS

SS

SS

DS

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DS

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DS

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DS

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• • • configuration.

B supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

C support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory configuration.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors

List.

2.4.3

Installing a DIMM

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

2

1.

Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2.

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

1

1

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3.

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

2.4.4

Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

2

1.

Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

1

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

1

2.

Remove the DIMM from the socket.

2.5

Expansion slots

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

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

2.5.1

Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

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.

2.5.2

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 4 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.

2.5.3

Interrupt assignments

9

10

11

12

7

8

5

6

2

3

0

1

4

13

14

15

6

7

4

5

13

14

15

3

1

2

–

11

12

8

9

10

System Timer

Keyboard Controller

Re-direct to IRQ#9

Communications Port (COM2)*

Communications Port (COM1)*

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Floppy Disk Controller

Printer Port (LPT1)*

System CMOS/Real Time Clock

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*

Numeric Data Processor

Primary IDE Channel

Secondary IDE Channel

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

PCI slot 1

PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

PCI E x1 slot 1

PCI E x1 slot 2

PCI E x1 slot 3

PCI E x16 slot

Onboard USB controller 1

Onboard USB controller 2

Onboard USB controller 3

Onboard USB controller 4

Onboard USB 2.0 controller

Onboard LAN

Onboard audio

Onboard PCI IDE RAID (ITE)

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—

—

—

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—

—

—

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—

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—

—

—

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.

2.5.4

PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a

LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a

LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

2.5.5

PCI Express 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.

2.5.6

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 figure shows a network card installed on the

PCI Express x1 slot.

2.6

Jumpers

1 .

C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )

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.

Re-install 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!

P4GD1

P4GD1 Clear RTC RAM

1 2

Normal

(Default)

CLRTC

2 3

Clear CMOS

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.

2 .

U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ,

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

The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.

The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

P4GD1

P4GD1 USB device wake-up

USBPW12

USBPW34

2

1

+5V

(Default)

3

2

+5VSB

1 2

USBPW56

USBPW78

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

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

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

3 .

K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R )

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the

Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the

BIOS.

1 2

KBPWR

2 3

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

P4GD1

P4GD1 Keyboard power setting

2.7

Connectors

2.7.1

Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4 5

14 13 12 11 10 9

1 .

P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

2 .

P a r a l l e l p o r t .

or other devices.

3 .

L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t .

Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

6

7

8

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

OFF

GREEN

BLINKING

No link

Linked

Data activity

OFF

ORANGE

GREEN

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps connection

1 Gbps connection

LAN port

4 .

R e a r S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( g r a y ) .

speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

5 .

S i d e S p e a k e r O u t p o r t ( b l a c k ) .

speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

6 .

L i n e I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) .

player, or other audio sources.

7 .

L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) .

speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

8 .

M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

9 .

C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r p o r t ( y e l l o w o r a n g e ) .

the center/subwoofer speakers.

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

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Gray

Black

Yellow Orange

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

•

•

•

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

•

•

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

•

Center/Subwoofer

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer

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

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

device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

2.7.2

Internal connectors

1 .

F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )

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 an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

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

P4GD1 PIN 1

P4GD1 Floppy disk drive connector

2 .

P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E )

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

100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an

Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

PRI_IDE

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P4GD1

P4GD1 IDE connector

PIN 1

3 .

I D E R A I D c o n n e c t o r s

These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. These connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller.

Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up RAID configurations.

These connectors are set to IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect IDE devices to these connectors such as boot/data hard disk drives or optical drives. If you intend to create an IDE RAID set using

RAID Mode. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details.

SEC_RAID

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE cable to PIN 1.

P4GD1

P4GD1 RAID connectors

PRI_RAID

• Before creating a RAID set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives.

• The system automatically assigns the boot sequence of ATAPI devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors.

• The ITE ® 8212F controller supports a maximum of 2 Ultra ATA hard disk drives.

• Set both drives either as Master or Slave before configuring a RAID 1 set.

4 .

S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150

MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with

133 MB/s (UltraDMA 133)

SATA2 SATA4

SATA1 SATA3

P4GD1

P4GD1 SATA connectors

• Install the Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP

Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA.

• Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1 and

SATA2) to support S3 function. Refer to the table below for details.

SATA1, SATA2

SATA3, SATA4

Master

Slave

Boot disk

Data disk

5 .

C P U , C h a s s i s , a n d P o w e r f a n c o n n e c t o r s

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W

max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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

PWR_FAN

P4GD1

P4GD1 Fan connectors

CHA_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

6 .

S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 )

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM2

PIN 1

P4GD1

P4GD1 Serial port connectors

The Serial connector (COM2) module is purchased separately.

7 .

U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )

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

P4GD1

P4GD1 USB 2.0 connectors

USB56

1

USB78

1 damage the motherboard!

8 .

A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V )

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

• It is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification

2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

• If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

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

• 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.

• The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration:

CPU

Memory

: Intel ® Pentium ® 4 3.4 GHz

: 512 MB DDR (x 4)

Grpahics card : PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900

Parallel ATA devices : IDE hard disk drive (x 2)

Serial ATA device : SATA hard disk drive

Optical drives : CD-ROM (x 2)

SCSI devices : SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

P4GD1

P4GD1 ATX power connectors

ATX12V

+12V DC GND

+12V DC GND

EATXPWR

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

Ground

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Ground

PSON#

Ground

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

9 .

O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D )

This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive.

P4GD1

P4GD1 CD audio connector

CD

This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.

P4GD1

P4GD1 GAME connector

GAME

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

CHASSIS

P4GD1

(Default)

P4GD1 Chassis intrusion connector

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.

Azalia compliant definition

AAFP

Legacy AC’97 compliant definition

P4GD1

P4GD1 Analog front panel connector

Connect a high-definiton front panel audio module to this connector to avail the high-definition audio features of the motherboard.

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED

SPEAKER

PANEL

P4GD1

P4GD1 System Panel Connector

IDE LED

Reset

PWR SW

The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.

• S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• H a r d d i s k d r i v e a c t i v i t y ( R e d 2 - p i n I D E _ L E D )

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.

• S y s t e m w a r n i n g s p e a k e r ( O r a n g e 4 - p i n S P E A K E R )

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• P o w e r / S o f t - o f f b u t t o n ( Y e l l o w 2 - p i n P W R S W )

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.

• R e s e t b u t t o n ( B l u e 2 - p i n R E S E T )

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Chapter summary

3.1

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

3.2

Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.1

Starting up for the first time

1.

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

2.

Be sure that all switches are off.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power

6.

After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system

LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

One beep

Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps

Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps

Keyboard controller error

Refresh Time error

No master drive detected

Floppy controller failure

Hardware component failure

7.

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

Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

3.2

Powering off the computer

3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows ® 2000:

1.

Click the S t a r t

2.

Make sure that the S h u t D o w n

3.

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

If you are using Windows ® XP:

1.

Click the S t a r t

2.

Click the T u r n O f f

3.

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

3.2.2

Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

Refer to section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4 for details.

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

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

Chapter summary

4.1

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

4.2

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

4.3

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

4.4

Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17

4.5

Power menu ........................................................................ 4-28

4.6

Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-33

4.7

Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-37

4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard

Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1.

A S U S A F U D O S floppy disk.)

2.

A S U S E Z F l a s h

3.

A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

4.

A S U S U p d a t e ® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

4.1.1

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.

S t a r t from the Windows ® c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

Windows ® 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

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

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2.

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

4.1.2

ASUS EZ Flash utility

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a

DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests

(POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for floppy...

4.

Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for floppy...

Floppy found!

Reading file “P4GD1.ROM”. Completed.

Start erasing.......|

Start programming...|

Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

• Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A “P4GD1.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P4GD1.ROM.

4.1.3

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.

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

1.

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

CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2.

Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

M a i n f i l e n a m e E x t e n s i o n n a m e

3.

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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

Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current 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 /iP4GD1.ROM

4.

The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP4GD1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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

Reading file ..... done

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 /iP4GD1.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

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

Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

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

Verifying flash .. done

A:\>

4.1.4

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

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

• Prepare the motherboard support CD 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

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 “P4GD1.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

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

4.

Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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 “P4GD1.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

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

4.

Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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.

4.1.5

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).

To install ASUS Update:

1.

Place the support CD in the optical drive. The D r i v e r s

2.

Click the U t i l i t i e s

3.

The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1.

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

ASUS Update main window appears.

2.

Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m drop-down menu, then click

3.

Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network

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.

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1.

Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by

2.

Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a

3.

Locate the BIOS file from the

4.

Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

4.2

BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”

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

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS

Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

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

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

You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

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

• 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

Menu.”

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

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

4.2.1

BIOS menu screen

System Time [11:10:19]

System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]

Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]

Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]

IDE Configuration

System Information

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

Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

4.2.2

Menu bar

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

For changing the basic system configuration

A d v a n c e d For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration

For changing the system boot configuration

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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

4.2.3

Navigation keys

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

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

4.2.4

Menu items

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

The other items (Advanced, Power,

Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

System Time [11:10:19]

System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]

Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]

Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]

Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]

IDE Configuration

System Information

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

Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

4.2.5

Sub-menu items

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

<Enter>.

4.2.6

Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item.

You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7

Pop-up window

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

4.2.8

Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the

Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /

<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

4.2.9

General help

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

Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below

may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]

DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]

DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]

Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]

Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

4.3

Main menu

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

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

Language

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Slave

Third IDE Master

Third IDE Slave

Fourth IDE Master

Fourth IDE Slave

IDE Configuration

System Information

[11:51:19]

[Thu 05/07/2004]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

[English]

: [ST320413A]

: [Not Detected]

: [Not Detected]

: [Not Detected]

: [Not Detected]

: [Not Detected]

4.3.1

System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2

System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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

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

[2.88M, 3.5 in.]

4.3.4

Language [English]

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

Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]

4.3.5

Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave

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

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk

Vendor : ST320413A

Size : 20.0GB

LBA Mode : Supported

Block Mode : 16 Sectors

PIO Mode : Supported

Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2

Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5

SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type

LBA/Large Mode

[Auto]

[Auto]

Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

DMA Mode

Smart Monitoring

32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items

(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra

DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.

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

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

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

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]

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]

Selects the PIO mode.

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

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

[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]

[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.6

IDE Configuration

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

IDE Configuration

Onboard IDE Operate Mode

Enhanced Mode Support On

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

[Enhanced Mode]

[S-ATA]

[35]

Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows ® 2000/XP.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]

Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA]

The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may

Serial ATA device.

The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the

[S-ATA] [P-ATA]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

4.3.7

System Information

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

BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMIBIOS

Version : 08.00.10

Build Date : 06/30/04

Processor

Type : Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU 3.40GHz

Speed : 2800 MHz

Count : 1

System Memory

Size : 512MB

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

Displays the auto-detected system memory

4.4

Advanced menu

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

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.

Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Configuration

LAN Cable Status

USB Configuration

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

PCI PnP

Configure CPU.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

4.4.1

JumperFree Configuration

Configure System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclocking

Performance Mode

[Auto]

[Auto]

Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant parameters will be auto-adjusted.

Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default.

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options.

Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Standard] [Overclock Profile]

[ AI NOS]

Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting

[Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo]

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

[Overclock Profile].

Allows you to set the oveclocking options.

Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%]

[Overclock 30%] [FSB900/DDR-450] [FSB1000/DDR-500]

[FSB1066/DDR-445] [FSB1066/DDR-533]

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

[AI N.O.S.].

Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Sensitive] [Heavy Load]

The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to

[Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy].

Disables or sets the turbo non-delay overclocking system percentage.

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

[Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]

Disables or sets the twin turbo non-delay overclocking system percentage.

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

[Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%]

[Overclock 30%]

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

[AI N.O.S.] or [Manual].

Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [2.60V] [2.70V] [2.80V] [2.90V] [Auto]

Refer to the DDR documentation before setting the memory voltage.

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

Allows selection of the chipset core voltage.

Configuration options: [1.50V] [1.60V] [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 VCore voltage of the CPU installed.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU VCore voltage.

A very high Vcore voltage can severely damage the CPU!

Sets the Front Side Bus (FSB) termination voltage.

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

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and

PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by

BIOS. The values range from 100 to 400. Refer to the following table for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Use the

<+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

FSB 800

FSB 533

FSB 400

200 MHz

133 MHz

100 MHz

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

Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz]

Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. See page 2-14 for qualified DDR DIMMs.

Sets the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] ~ [133]

Selects the PCI Clock Synchronization mode.

Configuration options: [To CPU] [33.33MHz] [Auto]

Enables, disables or set to Auto the clock generator spread spectrum.

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

4.4.2

LAN Cable Status

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

(LAN) cable.

POST Check LAN cable

LAN Cable Status

Pair Status Length

1-2 Open 0.0M

3-6 Open 0.0M

4-5 Open 0.0M

7-8 Open 0.0M

[Disabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.3

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4

USB Devices Enabled: None

USB Function

Legacy USB Support

USB 2.0 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller Mode

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[HiSpeed]

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows

None.

Allows you to enable or disable the USB function.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or

FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

4.4.4

CPU Configuration

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

Configure Advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer: Intel

Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz

Frequency : 3400 MHz

FSB Speed : 800 MHz

Cache L1 : 8 KB

Cache L2 : 512 KB

Cache L3 : 2048 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked

Ratio Actual Value : 14

Ratio CMOS Setting:

VID CMOS Setting:

Microcode Updation

Max CPUID Value Limit:

Enhanced C1 Control

CPU Internal Thermal Control

[ 8]

[ 45]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

Sets the ratio between

CPU Core Clock and the

FSB Frequency.

NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus frequency. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. Use the

<+> or <-> keys to adjust the values.

Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run.

<-> keys to adjust the values.

Enables or disables the Microcode Updation feature.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support

CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled]

[Enabled]

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

Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.5

Chipset

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

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

Advanced Chipset Settings

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Hyper-Path 2

Graphic Adapter Priority

PEG Buffer Length

Link Latency

PEG Link Mode

PEG Root Control

Slot Power

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[PCI Express/PCI]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto] Select Screen

Select Item

When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items.

The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM CAS# Latency [3 Clocks]

Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available.

Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]

Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR

SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks]

[5 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]

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

[4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]

DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]

Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing.

Configuration options: [1 Clock] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks]

DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]

Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time.

Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks]

Enables or disables the memory acceleration mode feature.

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

Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA]

[PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA]

Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]

Sets the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Slow] [Normal]

Sets the PCI Express Graphics link mode.

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

Enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics root control.

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

Sets the slot operating power.

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

4.4.6

Onboard Devices Configuration

Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset

Onboard High Definition Codec [Enabled]

Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN

LAN Option ROM

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

ITE8212F Controller

Detecting Device Time

[IDE Mode]

[Quick Mode]

Serial Port1 Address

Serial Port2 Address

Parallel Port Address

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Parallel Port IRQ

Onboard Game/MIDI Port

[3F8/IRQ4]

[2F8/IRQ3]

[378]

[ECP]

[DMA3]

[IRQ7]

[Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard High-Definition Audio CODEC.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

LAN Option ROM [Disabled]

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

Allows you to set the onboard ITE ® 8212F RAID controller operating mode.

Configuration options: [RAID Mode] [IDE Mode] [Disabled]

Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode]

Sets the ITE8212F detecting device time. If the devices installed on the IDE RAID connectors cannot be detected, set this item to

Standard Mode to enable complete detecting process. This item appears only when the ITE8212F Controller is set to IDE Mode.

Configuration options: [Standard Mode] [Quick Mode]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]

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]

Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears

Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300]

[208/330]

MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ10]

Sets MIDI port IRQ address.

Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ10] [IRQ11]

4.4.7

PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for

PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.

Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S

PCI Latency Timer

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Palette Snooping

PCI IDE BusMaster

IRQ-3 assigned to

IRQ-4 assigned to

IRQ-5 assigned to

IRQ-7 assigned to

IRQ-9 assigned to

IRQ-10 assigned to

IRQ-11 assigned to

IRQ-14 assigned to

IRQ-15 assigned to

[No]

[64]

[Yes]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

[PCI Device]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160]

[192] [224] [248]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the

PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

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

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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

4.5

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.

Suspend Mode

Repost Video on S3 Resume

ACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI APIC Support

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

[Auto]

[No]

[No]

[Enabled]

Configure CPU.

4.5.1

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]

4.5.2

Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

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

Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

4.5.3

ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

4.5.4

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface (ACPI) support in the 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]

4.5.5

APM Configuration

APM Configuration

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss

Power On By RTC Alarm

Power On By External Modems

Power On By PCI Devices

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard

[Power Off]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Enabled or disable

APM.

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

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]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC

Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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.

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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] [Enabled]

This item appears only when the Power On By PS/2 Keyboard is set to

Enabled. Select this item then press <Enter> to set or change the keyboard wakeup password.

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]

4.5.6

Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

CPU Fan Speed

CPU Q-Fan Control

Chassis Fan Speed

Power Fan Speed

VCORE Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

12V Voltage

[51ºC/122.5ºF]

[41ºC/105.5ºF]

[3813 RPM]

[Disabled]

[N/A]

[N/A]

[ 1.320V]

[ 3.345V]

[ 5.094V]

[11.880V]

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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

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.

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field the appropriate fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Allows you to select the type of CPU fan cable connected to the CPU fan connector. Set to [PWM] when using a 4-pin CPU fan cable. Set to [DC] when using a 3-pin CPU fan cable. Configuration options: [PWM] [DC]

Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel ® ’s PWM fan specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the

CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM].

Allows you to select the appropriate CPU fan speed ratio for the system.

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

Configuration options: [Auto] [90%] [80%] [70%] [60%]

Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. The default target temperature is the Intel ® Fan Speed Control (FSC) recommended value. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [35ºC] [38ºC] [41ºC] [44ºC] [47ºC] [50ºC] [53ºC] [56ºC] [59ºC]

[62ºC] [65ºC]

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

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

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

4.6

Boot menu

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

APM Configuration

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

4.6.1

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[PM-ST330620A]

[PS-ASUS CD-S360]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

4.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Bootup Num-Lock

PS/2 Mouse Support

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display

Interrupt 19 Capture

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Force BIOS]

[On]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

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]

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 MyLogo™ feature.

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

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

Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.

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

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

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run

Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap

Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.6.3

Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.

Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]

<Enter> to change password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor

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 “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

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

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level

Change User Password

Clear User Password

Password Check

Boot Sector Virus Protection

[Full Access]

[Setup]

[Disabled]

Select Screen

Select Item

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

Time.

utility.

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password

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.

Select this item to clear the user password.

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]

Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.7

Exit menu

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

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub-screen

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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

5

support

Chapter summary

5.1

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

5.2

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

5.3

Software information ........................................................... 5-8

5.4

RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-16

5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-24

5.1

Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Make sure that you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the

Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

5.2

Support CD information

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

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

5.2.1

Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

5.2.2

Drivers menu

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

Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates.

This item installs the Intel ® Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables

Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel ® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components.

You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details.

Executes the wizard to install the Realtek ® ALC861 audio driver and application.

Installs the Marvell ® Yukon 88E8053 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN driver that provides up to 1000 Mbps data transfer rates.

Installs the IT8212 driver and application.

Allows you to create a driver disk for the IT8212 IDE RAID setup.

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

5.2.3

Utilities menu

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

Installs the Marvell ® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-10 for details.

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.

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a

Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-7 for details.

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

Windows ® environment.

The Microsoft DirectX 9.0b is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer.

Installs the anti-virus program. View the online help for detailed information.

The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

Installs the ASUS screen saver.

The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

5.2.4

Manuals menu

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

Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the manual files.

Allows you to open the ITE ® 8212F RAID User’s manual.

The screen display and manuals option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

5.2.5

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

5.2.6

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.

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

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

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

5.3

Software information

Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.

5.3.1

ASUS MyLogo™

The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests

(POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the menu” for details.

• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section “4.1.2 AFUDOS utility”.

• F u l l S c r e e n L o g o

[Enabled] if you wish to use ASUS MyLogo™. See section “4.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration”.

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

To launch the ASUS MyLogo™:

1.

Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section “4.1.4 ASUS Update utility” for details.

2.

Select O p t i o n s

3.

Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot

4.

U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e

5.

When prompted, locate the new

ASUS MyLogo window appears.

6.

From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo.

7.

When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it.

8.

Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value

9.

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

BIOS to load the new boot logo.

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

5.3.2

AI NET 2

The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry

(TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.

The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system. This utility can be incorporated in the network systems software for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics.

To use the the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility:

1.

Launch the VCT utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking

2.

Click V i r t u a l C a b l e T e s t e r below.

3.

Click the R u n

• The VCT only runs on systems with Windows ® XP or Windows ® 2000 operating systems.

• The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s).

• The R u n disabled if no problem is detected on the LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s).

• If you want the system to check the LAN cable before entering the

5.3.3

Audio configurations

The Realtek ® ALC861 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Universal Audio

Jack) technology for three ports (Line-In, Line-Out and Mic-In), eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. The utility is automatically installed when you install the Realtek Audio Driver from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “5.2.2 Driver’s Menu”.

From the Windows ® taskbar, double-click the

Using the Realtek ® Sound Manager

The Realtek ® Sound Manager has six menu options: Sound Effect, Speaker

Configuration, 3D Audio Demo, General, SPDIF, and Audio Wizard. Click a button to display the details.

Sound Effect

environment settings. There are five featured materials that emulate the bathroom, an auditorium, sewer pipe, an arena, and underwater environments. Click the corresponding button to set an environment emulation. To set other environment emulations, click the combo list box and select from any of the environment settings.

frequency. Use the 10-band equalizer to individually control the different frequency bands of your speaker system, or click a music style preset button to load a pre-defined equalizer setting. Click the corresponding control button to load, save, reset, or delete a user-defined preset.

the pitch of the audio. Click the up or down arrows to adjust the pitch or the icon to toggle the voice.

Speaker Configuration your speaker setup. Select your speaker setup to display the function of the front and back panel audio ports.

3D Audio Demo button to start or stop the demo. Click the corresponding option button to adjust the sound type, moving path and EAX settings.

General audio controller, and audio CODEC. Enable the option button to display the

Sound Effect icon on the system tray. To change the language interface, click the combo list box and select from the list of supported languages.

SPDIF

S/PDIF output frequency. Click the option button of your choice.

Audio Wizard

• The front panel audio connectors support both the Realtek ®

Jack-sensing and UAJ ® technology features.

• The Back Panel audio connectors support the Realtek ® Jack-sensing function only.

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

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

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

4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Gray

Black

Yellow Orange

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

•

•

•

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

•

•

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

•

Center/Subwoofer

Line In

Front Speaker Out

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer

5.4

RAID configurations

The motherboard comes with the ITE ® 8212F RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations.

(Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.

(Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive.

data striping and data mirroring combined without parity

(redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

(Spanning) stands for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits.

If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.

5.4.1

Installing hard disks

The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

To install IDE hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1.

Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Master or Slave/Slave.

2.

Install the hard disks into the drive bays.

3.

Connect the HDD signal cables.

4.

Connect a 4-pin power cable to the power connector on each drive.

To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:

1.

Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2.

Connect the SATA signal cables.

3.

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

5.4.2

ITE ®

The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and

JBOD configurations. Use the IT8212 BIOS Setup Utility or the ATA RAID

Manager application to configure a disk array.

After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.

To set the BIOS RAID items:

1.

Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test

(POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

2.

From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration

3.

Save your changes and exit Setup.

Entering the ITE ®

To enter the ITE ® 8212F Setup Utility:

1.

Boot up your computer.

2.

The ITE8212F controller scans for IDE devices attached on the IDE

RAID ports. When prompted, press <Ctrl+F> or <Ctrl+E> to display the main menu of the utility.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[MAIN MENU]

Auto Configuration...........[ 1 ]

Define RAID..................[ 2 ]

Delete RAID..................[ 3 ]

Rebuild RAID.................[ 4 ]

RAID Card Configuration......[ 5 ]

[1]..[5] Select [ESC] Exit

3.

At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select from the menu options.

[1]..[5] Select [ESC] Exit

4.

Press the number of your selection or <Esc> to exit.

This option allows you to select a supported RAID set for the utility to automatically configure.

To auto-configure a RAID set:

1.

From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <1>. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Auto Configuration Menu ]

Setup Array Type as: RAID 0

[ Array Configuration ]

RAID Mode................................ Stripe

Un-used Drive(s)......................... 4

Drive(s) in Array........................ 0

Array Capacity (size in MB).............. 8056

[

→

,

←

,Space] Change Option [CTRL-Y] Save [ESC] Exit

2.

Use the left or right arrow keys or the space bar to select a RAID set.

As you select an option, the screen displays the array configuration of the RAID based on the number of IDE devices installed.

3.

Press <Ctrl+Y> to save your RAID set.

4.

Press <Esc> to exit.

This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays.

To define a RAID array:

1.

From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Define RAID Menu ]

Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status

Array 0 --- ---- ----- -----

Array 1 ----

Array 2 ----

---- ----- -----

---- ----- -----

Array 3 --- ---- ----- -----

∗

: Capacity (GB)

[

↑

] Up [

↓

] Down [Space] Boot Array

♦

: Bootable Array

[Enter] Select [ESC] Exit

2.

Use the up or down arrow keys or the space bar to select a RAID array, then press <Enter>. The following sub-menu appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Define RAID Sub-Menu ]

Array No Array Mode Drive No Status

Array 0 Stripe 4 Functional

Block Size: 64KB

[ Drive Assignments]

Channel

ID Drive Name

Pri/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Sec/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Size(MB)

XXXXXX

XXXXXX

XXXXXX

Assignment

Y

Y

Y

Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX Y

∗

: Capacity (GB)

[

↑

] Up [

↓

] Down [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] Save [ESC] Exit

3.

Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields.

4.

Use the Space bar to change field values.

5.

Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array.

6.

Press <Esc> to exit.

This option allows you to delete an existing RAID array.

To delete a RAID array:

1.

From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <3>. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Delete RAID Menu ]

Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status

Array 0 Stripe

Array 1 Mirror

Array 2 ----

Array 3 ----

2 XXXXXX Functional

2 XXXX Functional

---- ----- -----

---- ----- -----

∗

: Capacity (GB)

[

↑

] Up [

↓

] Down

♦

: Bootable Array

[D] Delete [ESC] Exit

2.

Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press <D> to delete.

3.

Press <Esc> to exit.

This option allows you to reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets.

To rebuild a RAID array:

1.

From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Rebuild RAID Menu ]

Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status

Array 0 Stripe 4 XXXXXX Functional

Array 1 Mirror

Array 2 ----

Array 3 ----

2 XXXX Functional

---- ----- -----

---- ----- -----

∗

: Capacity (GB)

[

↑

] Up [

↓

] Down

♦

: Bootable Array

[Enter] Select [ESC] Exit

2.

Use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID array, then press

<Enter> to rebuild. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ Source Drive ]

Channel ID Drive Name

Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXX

Size (MB)

XXXXX

Channel ID Drive Name

Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXX

[ Target Drive ]

Size (MB)

XXXXX

Channel ID Drive Name

Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXX

Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXX

∗

: Capacity (GB)

[

↑

] Up [

↓

] Down

[ Drive List]

[Enter] Select

Size (MB)

XXXXX

XXXXXX

[ESC] Exit

3.

Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press <Enter>.

Follow succeeding screen instructions.

4.

Press <Esc> to exit.

This option allows you to view your RAID configuration. You can also enable or disable the Auto-rebuild function in this section.

To view your RAID configuration:

1.

From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <5>. The following screen appears.

IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.

[ RAID Card Configuration ]

Auto-Rebuild: Enable

Channel 0

[ RAID Card Resource ]

Interrupt: B I/P Port: 0000AC00

Channel 1

Channel

ID Drive Name

Interrupt: B

Pri/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

I/P Port: 0000A800

[ Drive Status ]

Size Drive

(MB) Array No Mode

XXXXXX Array 0 U5

Pri/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Sec/D0 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXX Array 0 U2

XXXXXX Array 0 U4

Sec/D1 XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX Array 0 U6

∗

: Capacity (GB) Drive Mode: P = PIO, D = DMA, U = UDMA

[

→

,

←

,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit

3.

Use the left or right keys or the space bar enable or disable the

4.

Press <Esc> to exit.

5.5

Creating a RAID driver disk

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

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

To create a RAID driver disk:

1.

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

2.

When the D r i v e r s want to create:

M a k e I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to create an ITE ® 8212F RAID driver disk.

Or

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

\ D r i v e r s \ I T E 8 2 1 2 \ M a k e d i s k . e x e for the ITE ® 8212F

RAID driver disk utility

Refer to section “5.2.2 Drivers menu” for details.

4.

Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

5.

Follow succeeding screen information to complete process.

6.

After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection.

To install the RAID driver:

1.

Install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. During want to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

2.

Press <F6> then insert the RAID driver disk into the floppy disk drive.

3.

Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.