Asus P5Q-EM DO Computer Hardware User manual

P5Q-EM DO

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E4365

Second Edition V2

December 2008

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................................... iv

Safety information ....................................................................................................... v

About this guide ......................................................................................................... vi

P5Q-EM DO specifications summary ..................................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

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

1.3.1

1.3.2

1.3.3

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

ASUS Features ......................................................................................... 1-3

ASUS Special Features ............................................................................. 1-4

Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-5

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-6

1.5.1

1.5.2

1.5.3

Placement direction ................................................................................... 1-6

Screw holes ............................................................................................... 1-6

Motherboard layout .................................................................................... 1-7

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................1-8

1.6.1

1.6.2

1.6.3

Installing the CPU ...................................................................................... 1-8

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................................................1-11

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .................................................... 1-12

System memory .......................................................................................1-13

1.7.1 Overview .................................................................................................. 1-13

1.8

1.7.2

1.7.3

1.7.4

Memory configurations ............................................................................. 1-14

Installing a DIMM ..................................................................................... 1-19

Removing a DIMM ................................................................................... 1-19

Expansion slots........................................................................................1-20

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................................................... 1-20

1.8.2

1.8.3

1.8.4

1.8.5

1.8.6

Configuring an expansion card ................................................................ 1-20

Interrupt assignments .............................................................................. 1-21

PCI slots ................................................................................................... 1-23

PCI Express x1 slot .................................................................................. 1-23

PCI Express x16 slot ................................................................................ 1-23

1.9 Jumper ......................................................................................................1-24

1.10 Connectors ...............................................................................................1-26

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................................................. 1-26

1.10.2 Internal connectors .................................................................................. 1-28

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................2-1

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .................................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility .............................................................................. 2-2

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Contents

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

2.2.5

2.2.6

2.2.7

2.2.8

2.2.9

2.1.3

2.1.4

2.1.5

AFUDOS utility ........................................................................................... 2-3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................................................................. 2-5

ASUS Update utility ................................................................................... 2-7

BIOS setup program ................................................................................2-10

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ....................................................................................2-11

Menu bar ...................................................................................................2-11

Navigation keys .........................................................................................2-11

Menu items .............................................................................................. 2-12

Sub-menu items ....................................................................................... 2-12

Configuration fields .................................................................................. 2-12

Pop-up window ........................................................................................ 2-12

Scroll bar .................................................................................................. 2-12

General help ............................................................................................ 2-12

Main menu ................................................................................................2-13

2.3.1

2.3.2

2.3.3

2.3.4

2.3.5

2.3.6

System Time ............................................................................................ 2-13

System Date ........................................................................................... 2-13

Legacy Diskette A .................................................................................... 2-13

SATA1-6 ................................................................................................... 2-14

Storage Configuration .............................................................................. 2-15

System Information .................................................................................. 2-16

Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................2-17

2.4.1

2.4.2

2.4.3

2.4.4

2.4.5

2.4.6

2.4.7

2.4.8

2.4.9

2.4.10

2.4.11

2.4.12

2.4.13

2.4.14

Ai Overclock Tuner .................................................................................. 2-17

FSB Strap to North Bridge ...................................................................... 2-18

DRAM Frequency ................................................................................... 2-18

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD ............................................................ 2-18

CPU Spread Spectrum ........................................................................... 2-18

PCIE Spread Spectrum ........................................................................... 2-18

CPU Clock Skew ..................................................................................... 2-18

NB Clock Skew ....................................................................................... 2-19

CPU Voltage .......................................................................................... 2-19

CPU PLL Voltage .................................................................................... 2-19

FSB Termination Voltage ......................................................................... 2-19

DRAM Voltage ........................................................................................ 2-19

NB Voltage .............................................................................................. 2-19

PCIE SATA Voltage ................................................................................. 2-20

Advanced menu .......................................................................................2-21

2.5.1 CPU Configuration ................................................................................... 2-21

2.5.2

2.5.3

2.5.4

2.5.5

2.5.6

Chipset ..................................................................................................... 2-23

Onboard Device Configuration ................................................................. 2-26

USB Configuration ................................................................................... 2-27

PCIPnP .................................................................................................... 2-28

TPM Configuration ................................................................................... 2-29 ii

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Contents

2.6

2.7

2.5.7

2.5.8

Intel ® VT-d Configuration .......................................................................... 2-29

Intel ® TXT(LT) Configuration .................................................................... 2-30

Power menu ..............................................................................................2-31

2.6.1 Suspend Mode ........................................................................................ 2-31

2.6.2

2.6.3

2.6.4

2.6.5

2.6.6

Repost Video on S3 Resume .................................................................. 2-31

ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................................................... 2-31

ACPI APIC Support ................................................................................. 2-31

APM Configuration ................................................................................... 2-32

Hardware Monitor .................................................................................... 2-34

Boot menu ................................................................................................2-35

2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ................................................................................. 2-35

2.7.2

2.7.3

4.6.1

4.6.1

Boot Settings Configuration ..................................................................... 2-36

Security .................................................................................................... 2-37

Boot Device Priority ................................................................................. 2-37

Boot Device Priority ................................................................................. 2-38

2.8

2.9

Tools menu ...............................................................................................2-39

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ........................................................................................................ 2-39

Exit menu ..................................................................................................2-40

2.10 Intel ® ME configuration ............................................................................2-41

2.10.1 Change Intel ® ME password .................................................................... 2-41

2.10.2

2.10.3

Intel ® ME Configuration ............................................................................ 2-42

Exit menu ................................................................................................. 2-44

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system .................................................................3-1

3.2

3.3

Support DVD information ..........................................................................3-1

3.2.1 Running the Support DVD ......................................................................... 3-1

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.4

3.2.5

3.2.6

3.2.7

Drivers menu .............................................................................................. 3-2

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

Make Disk menu ........................................................................................ 3-5

Manual menu ............................................................................................. 3-6

ASUS Contact information ......................................................................... 3-6

Other information ....................................................................................... 3-7

Creating a RAID driver disk.......................................................................3-9

3.3.1

3.3.2

Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ................................. 3-9

Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® .................................................. 3-9

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation safety

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

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

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

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

• Place the product on a stable surface.

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

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of pats and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin iindicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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About this guide

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

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

• Chapter 3: Software support

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

Where to find more information

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

1. ASUS websites

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

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<Key>

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.

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5QEMDO.ROM

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P5Q-EM DO specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

Expansion Slots

VGA

Storage

LAN

Audio

IEEE 1394

TPM

LGA775 socket for Intel

/ Core ™

® Core

2 Duo / Pentium

™ 2 Extreme / Core

® dual-core / Celeron

™ 2 Quad

® dual-core /

Celeron ® processor*

Compatible with Intel

Support Intel ®

® 05B/05A/06 processors

45nm Multi-core CPU.

* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Intel ® Q45 / ICH10DO with Intel ® Active Management

Technology

1333 /1066 / 800 MHz

4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 800/667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered

memory

Dual channel memory architecture

* Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit

Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard..

1 x PCIe x16 slot

2 x PCIe x1 slots

1 x PCI slot

Intel ® 4500 integrated

High Definition Video Processing with

D-SUB Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz);

DVI Max resolution to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ);

HDMI Max resolution to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ)*

Max. UMA shared memory of 1894MB**

* The VGA card that supports HDMI is purchased separately.

** Th e HDMI Max resolution is supported only when installed 1G memory.

Southbridge

- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10

Mavell ® 6102 PATA controller

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

Intel ® 882567LM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller

Realtek ® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Support Jack-detection, Enumeration, Multi-streaming

LSI ® L-FW3227 1394 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports

(one at midboard; one at back panel)

Intel ® integrated TPM support

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ASUS Features

ASUS Exclusive

Overclocking Features

Other Features

BIOS Features

Manageability

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal Connectors

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS AI Gear 2

- ASUS Advanced Q-Fan

ASUS Crystal Sound

- Noise Filter

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

Precision Tweaker:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625 increment

- vDIMM: 4-step DRAM voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

- FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1MHz

increment

- Memory tuning from 667 MHz up to 1066 MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to

180 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

ASUS MyLogo 2

2 x 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a.

WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE

Support Intel ® AMT technology

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x DVI port

1 x VGA port

1 x IEEE 1394a connector

1 x RJ45 port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 x ME Switch

8-channel Audio I/O ports

4 x USB 2.0 connectors support additional 8 USB ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

6 x Serial ATA connectors

1 x COM connector

1 x CPU Fan connector

1 x Chassis Fan connector

1 x Power Fan connector

1 x IEEE1394a connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x S/PDIF Out Header

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x CD audio in connector

1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector

1 x System panel connector (Q-Connector)

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Support DVD Contents

Form Factor

Drivers

ASUS PC Probe II

ASUS Update

Intel

Intel

® System Defense Utility

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

® IT Director microATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and

Chapter1:

1

introduction

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1.1

Chapter summary

1

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

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

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

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

Before you proceed ...................................................................................1-5

Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-6

Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................1-8

System memory .......................................................................................1-13

Expansion slots........................................................................................1-20

1.9 Jumper ......................................................................................................1-24

1.10 Connectors ...............................................................................................1-26

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q-EM DO motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

Cables

Accessories

Application DVD

Documentation

ASUS P5Q-EM DO

Serial ATA power and signal cables for 2 devices

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

I/O shield

1 x ASUS 3 in 1 Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only)

ASUS motherboard support DVD

User guide

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

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

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

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Intel

®

Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo

Processor Support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2

Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel the new 45nm manufacturing process.

® Core™ 2 series processor is

® CPUs in

Intel

®

Q45 Express Chipset

The Intel ® Q45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support Intel ® new 45nm

CPU, 16GB of dual-channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side

Bus), PCI Express 1.0/2.0 graphics and multi-core CPU.

Intel

®

vPro™ Technology

The Intel

Intel ®

® vPro ™ Technology allows IT organizations to remotely manage corporate PCs, even when they are powered off or with non-functional operating systems. It features the

Active Management Technology and offers IT organizations a lighter-weight form of virtualization to audit all Intel ® AMT-based platforms in a network environment. PCs with Intel

® vPro ™ Technology allow IT departments to remotely retrieve assets and hardware/software inventories, contain security threats, resolve system problems, and increase the uptime of desktops with lower maintenance costs. To enable the Intel ® vPro ™ Technology, first enable the related vPro ™ Technology settings.

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 1-13 for details.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 1-31 for details.

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Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. See page 2-29 for details.

Some third-party softwares may be requirred when running some functions of TPM.

IEEE 1394a support

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

S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See pages 1-28 for details.

High Definition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel High Definition Audio

CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games See page 1-34 for details.

1.3.2 ASUS Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

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

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology

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

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ASUS Crystal Sound

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

Noise Filter

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

ASUS EZ DIY

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

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 1-36 for details.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-5 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-22 and 2-36 for details.

1.3.3 ASUS Special Features

ASUS MyLogo2™

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

AI Gear 2

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

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1.4 Before you proceed

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

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

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

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

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

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

Onboard LED

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

SB_PWR

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ON OFF

Standby Power Powered Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

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

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

1.5.1 Placement direction

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

1.5.2 Screw holes

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

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

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

24.4cm(9.6in)

KBMS

SPDIF_O2

SERVICE_MODE

F_USB34

ATX12V

LGA775

CPU_FAN

COM1

Super

I/O

LAN1_USB12

Intel ®

Q45

AUDIO

PCIEX1_1

Single

Lan

PCIEX16

ALC

1200

AAFP

PCIEX1_2

ICS

9LPRS

918JKLF

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SPDIF_OUT

CD

CLRTC

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CHASSIS

USBPW9-12

IE1394_2 USB1112

Intel ®

ICH10DO

SATA2

SATA4

SATA6

SB_PWR

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

USB910

PANEL

USBPW5-8

USB56 USB78

8Mb

BIOS

8Mb

BIOS

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

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the

Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dualcore / Celeron ® processors.

• Make sure the AC power is off before you install the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the

CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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


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2. Press the load lever with your thumb

(A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

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

Retention tab

B

A

Load lever

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

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

4B

3

PnP cap

Load plate

4A

5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

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

CPU notch

Alignment key

Gold triangle mark

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6. Apply several drops of Thermal

Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Some heatsinks come with pre-applied thermal paste. If so, skip this step.

DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly.

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

A

B

The motherboard supports Intel

Threading Technology.

® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory

64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-

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1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

• When you buy a boxed Intel use only Intel ®

® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you

-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

• Your Intel ® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

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

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the

CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed

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

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

B

A

A

B

A B

1

B A

1

The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the same. The illustration above is for reference only.

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

CPU_FAN

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

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan

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

2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.

A

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

B

A

B

A B

B A

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

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1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules

(DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

P5E-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

Channel

Channel A

Channel B

Sockets

DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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

Intel ® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance.

ME and

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1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the

DIMM sockets.

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.

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

• Due to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about

3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit

Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard..

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less.

• This motherboard supports Intel memory size than that you installed when Intel following table for details.

® ME technology. Your system may detects less

® ME function is enabled. Refer to the

Memory reserved by Intel ® ME

Memory slots

DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed Installed

Installed Installed

Installed Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Installed

Total memory occupied by Intel ® ME

1GB / slot

16MB

2GB / slot

16MB

32MB

32MB

32MB

32MB

32MB

64MB

16MB

0MB

0MB

16MB

32MB

32MB

32MB

0MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

16MB

0MB

0MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

64MB

0MB

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Notes on memory limitations

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to

16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot.

64-bit

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition

• The memory operation frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect

(SPD). By default, some memory modules for overclocking may run at lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. If you want to manually adjust the memory frequency, refer to section 2.4 AI Tweaker menu.

• To stabilize the memory modules, use an efficient memory cooling system that can support the work load and overclocking conditions.

• The total memory may has 16MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 64MB reduction under Dual Channel mode because the address space is reserved for the Intel

Technology.

® vPro ™ Technology and the Intel ® Quiet System

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Vendor Part No.

A-DATA

Apacer

M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52

78.01GA0.9K5

Apacer 78.91G9I.9K5

Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4

CORSAIR “Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-6400C5

(CM2X2048-6400C5)”

CORSAIR CM2X1024-6400C4

Crucial BL12864AA804.16FD3

GEIL

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HYMP564U64CP8-S5

HYMP 512U64CP8-S5

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DS GL2L128M88BA25AB 5-5-5-15


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Vendor

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KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

KINGSTON

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KINGSTON

KINGSTON

NANYA

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OCZ

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KLDC28F-A8KI5

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NT1GT64U8HCOBY-25D

NT2GT64U8HC0BY-AC

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AL7E8E63J-6E1

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DS K4T2G084QA-HCE6

SS Heat-Sink Package


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SS TMM6208G8M30C

SS AET93R300B

DS AET03F30DB

SS DDRII6408-6E

SS DDRII1208-6E

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DS PM64M8D2BU-3PAC

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MDT

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Patriot

UMAX

UMAX

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PSC

Qimonda

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG

N/A

N/A

Transcend

Transcend

TwinMOS

AENEON

AENEON

Asint

Asint

Hynix

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DIMM support:

• A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.

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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.

Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket.

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

2

DDR2 DIMM notch

1

1

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a

DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

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

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1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

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

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2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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Locked retaining clip

2

DDR2 DIMM notch

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1.8 Expansion slots

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

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

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

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

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

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

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

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

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

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

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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

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1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

5

6

3

4

7

IRQ

0

1

2

8

13

14

15

9

10

11

12

Priority Standard function

1

11

12

13

14

2

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3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

System timer

Keyboard controller

Re-direct to IRQ#9

IRQ holder for PCI steering*

Communications port (COM1)*


Floppy disk controller


System CMOS/Real Time Clock




PS/2 compatible mouse port*

Numeric data processor



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

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IRQ assignments for this motherboard

HECI Host#1

IDE-R Controller

KT Controller

Thermal Controller

A shared

–

–

VE AHCI Controller

GbEthernet Controller –

–

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1394 (FW3227)

LAN (8111C)

Marvell 6102

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCI1

USB controller 1

USB controller 2

USB controller 3

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– shared shared shared

– shared

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USB controller 5

USB controller 6

USB 2.0 controller 1

USB 2.0 controller 2

SATA controller 1

SATA controller 2 shared shared

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– shared shared shared

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1.8.4 PCI slots

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

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

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

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot

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

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PCI slot

PCIe x1 slot

PCIe 2.0 x16 slot

PCIe x1 slot

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1.9 Jumper

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

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

CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

1 2

CLRTC

2 3

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(Default)

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Clear RTC

To erase the RTC RAM

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. 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.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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

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

• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.

Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system.

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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12)

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).

USBPW1-4

+5V +5VSB

(Default)

USBPW9-12

1 2 2 3

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(Default)

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+5VSB

1

USBPW5-8

2 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.

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

16 15 14 13 12 11

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

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

3. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® ME function. Push the switch to

ON/OFF labelled on the I/O Shield to enable/disable this function.

Disable the Intel ® ME function before updating BIOS.

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

5. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

6. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Intel ® 882567 LM Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status

OFF

Description

No link

Status

OFF

Description

10 Mbps connection

ORANGE

BLINKING

Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

LED

SPEED

LED

LAN port

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

8. Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel,

6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

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

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10. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker

Out.

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

12. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.

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

8-channel configuration.

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

Port

Light Blue

Lime

Pink

Orange

Black

Gray

Headset

2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

Line In Line In Line In Line In

Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Mic In

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–

Mic In Mic In Mic In

– Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

– – Side Speaker Out

13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

14. DVI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

15. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

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

This connector is for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

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

FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

• The floppy disk drive singal cable is purchased separately.

FLOPPY

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2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

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

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

IE1394_2

PIN 1

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TPA2- GND TPB2- +12V GND

The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately.

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4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray.

Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.

Single device

Two devices

Drive jumper setting

Cable-Select or Master

Cable-Select

Master

Slave

Mode of device(s)

-

Master

Slave

Master

Slave

Cable connector

Black

Black

Gray

Black or gray

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

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

PRI_EIDE

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

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5. ICH10DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red],

SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red])

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

SATA2 SATA1

RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GN RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GN RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GN RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GN

SATA4 SATA3


SATA6 SATA5


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right angle side

Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of

SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.

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

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a

CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD

GND GND Right

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7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1112)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78

USB_P12- USB_P12+ GND NC

PIN 1

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PIN 1

USB+5V USB_P9

USB_P10- USB_P10+ GND NC

PIN 1

USB+5V USB_P5

GND NC

PIN 1

USB+5V USB_P7

GND NC

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

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

Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.

The USB module is purchased separately.

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8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

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

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

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN1

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GND

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

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

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

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “ Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.

Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

Chassis Signal GN

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either

HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

AAFP

PIN 1

PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR

PIN 1

AGND NC NC

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HD-audio-compliant pin definition

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Legacy AC’97 compliant definition

• We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

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

AC’ 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel

Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.5.3 Onboard Device

Configuration for details.

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

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

ATX12V EATXPWR

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+12V DC +12V DC

GND GND

PIN 1

+3 Volts

+12 Volts

+12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

PIN 1

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GND

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

-5 Volts

GND

GND

GND

PSON#

GND

-12 Volts

+3 Volts

• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.


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12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

PLED SPEAKER

+5V Groun

PANEL

PIN 1

IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

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• System power LED (2-pin PLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin +IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

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

• ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings.

Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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

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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS

Q-Connector.

1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS

Q-Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, and then match them to the respective front panel cable labels.

The labels on the front panel cables may vary depending on chassis model.

2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard.

3. The front panel functions are now enabled.

The figure shows the

Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard.

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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 2:

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2.1

Chapter summary

2

Managing and updating your BIOS ..........................................................2-1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

BIOS setup program ................................................................................2-10

Main menu ................................................................................................2-13

Ai Tweaker menu ......................................................................................2-17

Advanced menu .......................................................................................2-21

Power menu ..............................................................................................2-31

Boot menu ................................................................................................2-35

Tools menu ...............................................................................................2-39

2.9 Exit menu ..................................................................................................2-40

2.10 Intel ® ME configuration ............................................................................2-41

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

System (BIOS) setup.

Disable the ME function before updating the BIOS. Refer to page 1-26 for details on how to enable/disable the ME function.

1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.)

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

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

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

BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows

®

XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

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

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

Start.

Windows

®

Vista environment

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows ® desktop, then select Computer.

c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2

Floppy dialog box.

d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box.

e. Click Start.

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

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2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

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

On Self-Test (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

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

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

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port.

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

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A

Current ROM

BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO

VER: 0211 (H:00 B:00)

DATE: 08/26/08

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

Unknown

Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH:

A :

A:\

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Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup

[ V ] D r i v e I n f o

[ESC] Exit

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

<Enter> to enable it.

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

Then press <Enter>.

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

• This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only.

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

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2.1.3 AFUDOS utility

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

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least

1024KB free space to save the file.

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

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

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename Extension name

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

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB))

Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

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

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Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

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

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

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD 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 /iP5QEMDO.ROM

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




WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

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

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

5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed.

Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.




WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... done

Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>


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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

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

• Prepare the motherboard support DVD,

the USB flash disk,

or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to P5QEMDO.ROM.

If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while

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

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

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

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

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

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



Floppy found!

Reading file “P5QEMDO.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...

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

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Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD

To recover the BIOS from the support DVD:

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

2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive.

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



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.



Floppy not found!

Checking for CD-ROM...

CD-ROM found!

Reading file “P5QEMDO.ROM”. Completed.

Start flashing...


Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk

To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk:

1. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port.

2. Turn on the system.

3. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file when found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.


The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the

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

• Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than

8GB.

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


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2.1.5 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard

BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

•

•

•

•

•

Save the current BIOS file

Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

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

Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for the Utilities screen menu.

The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows appears.

® desktop by clicking Start >

Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window

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2. Select Update BIOS from the

Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click

Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto

Select. Click Next.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet.

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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start >

Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click

Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your

BIOS.”

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

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

The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the

Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to always shut-down the system properly from the operating system.

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

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the

Exit Menu. See section “2.9 Exit Menu.”

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

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

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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time

System Date

Legacy Diskette A

[00:36:36]

[Fri 08/15/2008]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or

[SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6

[WDC WD800JD-00LSA0]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

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

Storage Coniguration

System Information

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

Sub-menu items Navigation keys

2.2.2 Menu bar

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

Main

Ai Tweaker

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

For changing the basic system configuration

For changing system performance settings

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration

For changing the system boot configuration

For configuring options for special functions

For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

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

2.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.

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

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2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power,

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

Main

System Time

System Date


SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6



[00:36:36]

[Fri 08/15/2008]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]


[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]



Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field




2.2.5 Sub-menu items

Main menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu.

To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

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

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

2.2.7 Pop-up window

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

2.2.8 Scroll bar

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

Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

2.2.9 General help

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

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

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2.3 Main menu

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

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



System Time

System Date


[00:36:36]

[Fri 08/15/2008]

[1.44M, 3.5 in]



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

SATA 1

SATA 2

SATA 3

SATA 4

SATA 5

SATA 6




[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected]

[Not Detected] Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field


F1 General Help



2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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

Sets the type of floppy drive installed.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.4 SATA1-6

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


Main

SATA 1

Device : Hard Disk

Vendor : WDC WD800JD-00LSA0

Size : 80.0GB

LBA Mode : Supported

Block Mode : 16 Sectors

PIO Mode : 4

Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2

Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5

SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type

LBA/Large Mode

Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto]

PIO Mode

DMA Mode

SMART Monitoring

32Bit Data Transfer

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Select the type of device connected to the system.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help



The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,

LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate

IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select

[ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.

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

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]

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

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

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

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DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

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

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

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

2.3.5 Storage Configuration

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

Storage Configuration

SATA#1 Configuration

Configure SATA#1 as

[Compatible]

[IDE]

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Options

Disabled

Compatiable

Enhanced

SATA#1 Configuration [Compatible]

Allows you to enable or disable SATA configuration.

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

Configure SATA#1 as [IDE]

Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip.

Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands.

If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel ® Matrix Storage

Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID].

Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

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

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

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2.3.6 System Information

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

AMIBIOS

Version : 0211

Build Date : 08/24/08

Processor

Type

Speed

Count

: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz

: 1866 MHz

: 1

System Memory

Usable Size: 990MB

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specification

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

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2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance.



Configure System Performance Settings

Options

Ai Overclock Tuner

Ratio CMOS Setting

DRAM Frequency

[Auto]

[Auto]

FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]

[Auto]

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

MANUAL

Auto

CPU Spread Sepctrum

PCIE Spread Sprectrum

CPU Clock Skew

NB Clock Skew

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

CPU Voltage

CPU PLL Voltage

FSB Termination voltage [Auto]

DRAM Voltage

NB Voltage

PCIE SATA Voltage

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Auto]

*********************************

+-

Select Screen

Change Field


F1 General Help



2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.

Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options:

Manual - Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Auto - Loads the optimal settings for the system.

The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to

[Manual].

FSB Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Input the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side

Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1600

FSB 1333

FSB 1066

400 MHz

333 MHz

266 MHz

FSB 800 200 MHz

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PCIE Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180.

2.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and

DRAM Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz]

2.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.

Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-533 MHz] [DDR2-639 MHz] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2-

800 MHz] [DDR2-887 MHz] [DDR2-1064 MHz]

The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings.

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

2.4.4 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

2.4.5 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

2.4.6 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]

Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

2.4.7 CPU Clock Skew [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU clock skew.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay

400ps] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay

1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps]

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2.4.8 NB Clock Skew [Auto]

Allows you to set the Northbridge chipset clock skew.

Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay

400ps] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay

1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps]

2.4.9 CPU Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to 1.60000V* with a 0.00625V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high

VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.

2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.60V with a 0.10V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

2.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.10V* to

1.20V with a 0.10V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

2.4.12 DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 2.15V with a 0.05V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

2.4.13 NB Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a

0.10V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB

Voltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution.

• Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details.

• The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.

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CPU PLL Voltage

Blue

1.5V~1.6V

Yellow

N/A

Purple

N/A

Red

N/A

FSB Termination Voltage 1.2V~1.3V

DRAM Voltage

N/A N/A N/A

1.80V~1.95V 2.00V~2.05V 2.10V~2.15V N/A

NB Voltage 1.1V~1.4V

N/A N/A N/A

2.4.14 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

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2.5 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.



Configure CPU.

CPU Configuration

Chipset

Onboard Devices Configuration

USB Configuration

PCIPnP

TPM Configuration

Intel VT-d Configuration

Intel TXT(LT) Configuration

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help



2.5.1 CPU Configuration

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

The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.


Advanced

Configure advanced CPU settings

Manufacturer:Intel

Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz

Frequency :3.01GHz

FSB Speed :1340 MHz

Cache L1 :64 KB

Cache L2 :4096 KB

Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09)

Ratio Actual Value:9

CPUID :6F9

CPU Ratio Setting

C1E Support

[Auto]

[Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

CPU TM function

Execute Disable Bit

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

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

Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]

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

Change Option

F1 General Help



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CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.

Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0]

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]

Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.


Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

The Intel ® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.


CPU TM function [Enabled]

This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.


Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

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


The following items appear only when you set the CPU Ratio Control item to [Auto].

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

When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is controlled by the operating system.


Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Disabled]

Allows you enable or disable the Intel ® C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4.


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2.5.2 Chipset

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


Advanced

Advanced Chipset Settings

WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

North Bridge Configuration

ME Subsystem Configuration

VE Subsystem Configuration

Configure North Bridge features.

North Bridge Chipset Configuration


Advanced

North Bridge Chipset Configuration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32GB]

GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]

PAVP Function [Diabled]

DVMT Memory [256MB]

ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory.

DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory.

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install

64-bit operating system.


Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, XXMB]

Allows you to select the size of system memory used by the internal graphics device.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 48MB] [Enabled, 64MB]

[Enabled, 128MB] [Enabled, 256MB]

GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]

This item is not available.

PAVP Function [Disabled]

Allows you to set the GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) BIOS support.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Lite Mode] [Paranoid]

DVMT Memory [256MB]

Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

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The [Maximum DVMT] option appears only when you install DIMM modules more than 1

GB.

This motherboard supports Intel ® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Refer to the following table for details.

System Memory

Maximum Total Graphics Memory

Windows ® XP Windows ® Vista™

1GB to < 1.5GB

512MB 552MB

1GB to < 2GB

2GB to < 3GB

3GB to < 4GB

4GB and above

768MB

1024MB

—

—

808MB

1320MB

1832MB

1849MB



Advanced


ASF Support [Enabled]

ME HECI Configuration

ME-HECI

ME-EDER

ME-KT

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Configure Intel AMT Parameters

ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

Options

Disabled

Enabled

ASF Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF).

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME HECI Configuration

ME-Device [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], Host Embedded Communication Interface (HECI) provides an interface for the exchange of message between the host software and the ME firmware. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME-IDER [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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ME-KT [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message to the remote management console and thus facilitates the control of the client machine through the network.


Configure Intel AMT Parameters

ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ME BIOS Extension.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

The Intel ® Active Management Technology requires the Intel ® AMT-enabled software. Also, the platform must be connected to a power source and an active LAN port.



Advanced


VE-VECI [Disabled]

Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled]

Enable/Disable VECI

Messaging

VE-VECI [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface

(VECI).


Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled]

Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers.


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2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration


Advanced

Onboard Device Configuration


SPDIF Mode Setting

Front Panel Type

LSI 1394 Controller

[Enabled]

[HDMI Output]

[HD Audio]

[Enabled]

Marvell IDE Controller [Enabled]

Intel Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Intel LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Enable or Disable


Controller

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Option

F1 General Help



High Definition Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller.

Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items appear only when you set the High Definition Audio item to [Enabled].

SPDIF Mode Setting [HDMI Output]

Allows you to set the SPDIF mode.

Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

LSI 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller.


Marvell IDE [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE controller.


Intel Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.


Intel LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

This item appears only when the Intel Onboard LAN Controller is enabled.


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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

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

2.5.4 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.


Advanced

USB Configuration

Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4

USB Devices Enabled:

1 Mouse

USB Functions

USB 2.0 Controller

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off

Legacy USB Support

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

Options

Disabled

Enabled

+-

Select Screen

Change Option

F1 General Help


The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers.


The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled].

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.


The following item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller.


Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12

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

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Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. 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 set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12

Mbps).

Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.


2.5.5 PCIPnP

The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.


Advanced

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections

may cause system to malfunction.

Plug And Play O/S [No]

NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and

Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if

Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and

Play devices not required for boot.

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

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2.5.6 TPM Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

The TPM Configuration item appears only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard.


Advanced

TPM Configuration

TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO]

Enable/Disable TPM

TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS

TCG/TPM SUPPORT [YES]

Allows you to enable or disable TCG/TPM setting.

Configuration options: [YES] [NO]

The following items appear only when you set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT item to [YES].

TPM Enable / Disable Status [Disabled]

The item is not configurable.

TPM Owner Status [Unowned]

The item is not configurable

2.5.7 Intel

®

VT-d Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Intel

®

Technology for Directed I/O (Intel

®

<Enter> to display the configuration options.

Virtualization

VT-d) feature. Select an item then press


Advanced

Intel VT-d Configuration

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Options

Disabled

Enabled

Intel VT-d [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® VT-d function.


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2.5.8 Intel

®

TXT(LT) Configuration

The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Intel ®

(Intel ®

Trust Execution Technology

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


Advanced

ConfigurE Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled]

Options

Disabled

Enabled

Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® TXT Initialization.


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

Configure Intel TXT(LT) Parameters

Intel TXT Initialization

BIOS AC [SCLEAN]

BIOS AC [SCHECK]

Lock DPR

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

Reset TPM Establishement Flag [Enabled]

Disabled

Options

Enabled

Intel TXT Initialization option to [Enabled], all of these items are set to

[Enabled] automatically.

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2.6 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 [No]

ACPI 2.0 Support

ACPI APIC Support

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

Select the ACPI state used for System

Suspend.

APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor

2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.

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

2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

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

Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications.


2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.6.5 APM Configuration


Power

APM Configuration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On By RTC Alarm

Power On By PCI Devices

[Disabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

[Disabled]

Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

GBE Lan Power

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

<Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss.

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to

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

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

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to

[Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date / RTC Alarm Hour / RTC Alarm Minute / RTC Alarm

Second will become user-configurable with set values.


Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

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

[Disabled] [Enabled].

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

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

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

Power On By PCIe Devices [Disabled]

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

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Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options:

[Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key].

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

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

GBE Lan Power [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Gigabit LAN Power.


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2.6.6 Hardware Monitor


Power

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature

MB Temperature

[47ºC/116.5ºF]

[32ºC/89.5ºF]

CPU Temperature

CPU Fan Speed

Chassis Fan Speed

Power Fan Speed

[2373RPM]

[N/A]

[N/A]

VCORE Voltage

3.3V Voltage

5V Voltage

12V Voltage

[1.296V]

[ 3.248V]

[ 5.112V]

[12.096V]

ASUS Adavanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile [Silent]

Select Screen

Select Item

+ Change Field

F1 General Help



CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

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

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

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

N/A.

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

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

N/A.

Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [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 motherboard, the field shows

N/A.

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

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display these items.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile

Allows you to select the fan profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance]

[Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent].

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

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2.7 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.



Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Specifies the Boot

Device Priority sequence.

Boot Settings Configuration

Security

A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.

Select Screen

Select Item

Enter Go to Sub Screen

F1 General Help



2.7.1 Boot Device Priority


Boot

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device

2nd Boot Device

3rd Boot Device

[1st FLOPPY DRIVE]

[Hard Drive]

[ATAPI CD-ROM]

Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices.

A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive]

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

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2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration


Boot

Quick Boot

Full Screen Logo

AddOn ROM Display Mode

Bootup Num-Lock

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Force BIOS]

[On]

Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

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

Quick Boot [Enabled]

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

POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

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

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

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.

Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current].

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

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

Configuration options: [Off] [On].

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.


Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

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

POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

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2.7.3 Security

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


Boot

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password

Change User Password

<Enter> to change password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.


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

Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

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

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

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

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

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

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press

<Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.

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

Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC

RAM.

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


Security Settings


Boot

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

User Password : Not Installed


User Access Level [Full Access]


Clear User Password

Password Check [Setup]

<Enter> to change password.

<Enter> again to disabled password.

User Access Level [Full Access]

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

[No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.

Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.


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

To set a User Password:

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

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

3. Confirm the password when prompted.

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

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

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

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

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2.8 Tools menu

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

ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS.

This utility doesn't support :

1.NTFS format v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-2, section 2.1.2 for details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A

Current ROM

BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO

VER: 0211 (H:00 B:00)

DATE: 08/26/08

Update ROM

BOARD:

VER:

Unknown

Unknown

DATE: Unknown

PATH:

A :

A:\

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch

[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup

[ V ] D r i v e I n f o

[ESC] Exit

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2.9 Exit menu

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


Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

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.

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

Exit & Save Changes

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

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the

Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and

Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Discard Changes

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

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.

Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

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2.10 Intel

®

ME configuration

This function allows you to configure the Intel ® Management Engine (ME) settings.

Ensure that the ME function is enabled before configuring the settings. To enable the ME function, refer to pages 1-26 and 2-24 for details.

To open the Intel

®

ME Setup

The following screen appears after the Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press <Ctrl> + P to launch the Intel ® ME Setup screen.

Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001

Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation. All Rights Reserved.

Intel(R) ME Firmware version 5.0.0.1098

Press <CTRL-P> to enter Intel(R) ME Setup.

2.10.1 Change Intel

®

ME password

You are required to change the password when entering the setup for the first time.

By default , the password is admin.

To change the password:

1. Key in admin in the Intel(R) ME Password area, then press <Enter>.

2. Key in a new password in the Intel(R) ME New Password area and press <Enter>.

3. Key in the password again in the Verify Password area and press <Enter>.

A valid password must include uppercase and lowercase letters, special characters (such as ~,%,*,#), and numbers.



[ MAIN MENU ]

Intel(R) ME Configuration

Change Intel(R) ME Password

Exit

[ESC]=Exit

Intel(R) ME Password

[Enter]=Access

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2.10.2 Intel

®

ME Configuration

Select Intel(R) ME Configuration and press <Enter>. The following message appears to remind you that the system resets after the configuration changes. Press <Y> to continue or

<N> to cancel.

[Caution]

System resets after configuration changes

Continue: (Y/N)

Intel

®

ME State Control

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® ME State Control function. Select Intel(R) ME State

Control and press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Press < > or < > to select and press <Enter> to confirm the selection.



[ Intel(R) ME PLATFORM CONFIGURATION ]

Intel(R) ME State Control

Return to Previous Menu

[Enter]=Access [ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select

[*] DISABLED

[ ] ENABLED

The following items appear only when the Intel

[ENABLED]. When the setting is changed from [DISABLED] to [ENABLED], your computer resets automatically to apply the change.

® ME State Control item is set to

Intel

®

ME Firmware Local Update

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® options: [DISABLED] [ENABLED]

ME Firmware Local Update function. Configuration

Intel

®

ME Features Control

Allows you to configure the Intel ® ME Features Control function. Select Intel ® ME Features

Control and press <Enter> to display the submenu.

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[ Intel(R) ME FEATURES CONTROL ]

Manageability Feature Selection

Intel(R) Quiet System Technology


[ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select [Enter]=Access

[*] None

[ ] Intel(R) Standard Manageability

[ ] ASF

Manageability Feature Select [NONE]

Allows you to select the Intel ® Manageability feature. Configuration options: [NONE]

[Intel(R) Standard Manageability] [ASF]

Intel

®

Quiety System Technology

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® Quiet System Technology. Configuration options: [DISABLED] [ENABLED]

Intel

®

ME Power Control

Allows you to configure the Intel ® ME Power Control function. Select Intel ® ME Power

Control and press <Enter> to display the submenu.



[ Intel(R) ME FEATURES CONTROL ]

Intel(R) ME ON in Host Sleep States


[ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select [Enter]=Access

[*] Desktop: ON in S0

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, S3

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, S3, S4-5

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, S3, S4-5, OFF After Power Loss

[ ] Desktop: ON in S0, ME Wake in S3, S4-5, OFF After Power Loss

Intel

®

ME ON in Host Sleep States

Allows you to select the sleep modes for Intel ® ME function to turn on/off or wake up.

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Return to the previous menu

Allows you to return to the previous screen. Select Return to the previous menu and press

<Enter>. You can also press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.

2.10.3 Exit menu

To exit the Intel ® ME setup, select Exit from the Main menu and press <Enter>. When the confirmation message appears, press <Y> to exit or press <N> to cancel.

[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N)

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Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Chapter 3:

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3.2

3.3

3.1

Chapter summary

3

Installing an operating system .................................................................3-1

Support DVD information ..........................................................................3-1

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows the features of your hardware.

® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit XP/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize

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

• Make sure that you install Windows ® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD 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 DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the

ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1 Running the Support DVD

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

Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information

Click an item to install

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

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.

Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility

Installs the ASUS InstAll installation wizard.

Norton Internet Security 2008

Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 to protect your PC from the latest online threads.

Intel Chipset Inf Update Program

Installs the Intel ® chipset inf update program.

Realtek Audio Driver

Installs the Realtek Audio driver.

Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver

Instals the Intel ® Graphics Accelerator Driver.

Intel(R) LAN Driver

Installs the Intel ® LAN driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

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

Click to display the next page

Click to display the previous page

ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities

Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities.

ASUS PC Probe II

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

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ASUS AI Suite

The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.

ASUS Update

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

Internet Service Provider (ISP).

® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an

Intel IT Director

Intel ® IT Director is a software that monitors security, data protection, and network concerns.

It includes a centrally monitored dashboard for overseeing a network of wired or wireless clients within a Local Area Network (LAN).

Intel System Defense Utility

Intel ® System Defense Utility enables you to remotely control and manage Intel ®

Management Technology (Intel environment.

®

Active

AMT) processor-based PCs in your corporate network

Refer to Intel ® website for the latest update information.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader 8

Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in

Portable Document Format (PDF).

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c

Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft updates.

® website (www.microsoft.com) for

Ulead Burn.Now

Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation.

Corel MediaOne Starter

Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter applicationn too easily manage, edit, share and protect your multimedia data.

CyberLink PowerBackup

Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to back up and restore your data easily.

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Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE

Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software.

WinZip 11

Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compressiong and protection.

3.2.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ® ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver

Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver.

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3.2.5 Manual menu

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

Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat

Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file.

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information

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

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3.2.7 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.

Browse this DVD

Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format.

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Technical support form

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

Filelist

Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

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3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk

A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista user, you can create a RAID driver disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive.

3.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS

To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS:

1. Boot your computer.

2. Press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.

3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device.

4. Insert the support DVD into the optical drive.

5. Save changes and exit BIOS.

6. Press any key when the system prompts “Press any key to boot from the optical drive.”

7. When the menu appears, press <1> to create a RAID driver disk.

8. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the floppy drive then press <Enter>.

9. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows

®

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® :

1. Start Windows ® .

2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive.

3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH10R RAID driver disk.

4. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS.

5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.

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

To install the RAID driver in Windows XP:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

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

3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R)

SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R).

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

To install the RAID driver in Windows ® Vista:

1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port.

2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R).

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

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Asus P5Q-EM DO Computer Hardware User manual

E4365

Second Edition V2

December 2008

Contents

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Contents

Contents

Chapter 3: Software support

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Safety information

Electrical safety

Operation safety

About this guide

How this guide is organized

Where to find more information

Conventions used in this guide

Typography

P5Q-EM DO specifications summary

P5Q-EM DO specifications summary

P5Q-EM DO specifications summary

introduction

1.1 Welcome!

1.2 Package contents

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Green ASUS

Intel

Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo

Processor Support

Intel

Q45 Express Chipset

Intel

vPro™ Technology

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology

Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

IEEE 1394a support

S/PDIF digital sound ready

High Definition Audio

1.3.2 ASUS Features

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution

ASUS Crystal Sound

ASUS EZ DIY

1.3.3 ASUS Special Features

ASUS MyLogo2™

AI Gear 2

1.4 Before you proceed

Onboard LED

P5Q-EM DO Onboard LED

1.5 Motherboard overview

1.5.1 Placement direction

1.5.2 Screw holes

1.5.3 Motherboard layout

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

P5Q-EM DO CPU socket 775

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

1.7.2 Memory configurations

P5Q-EM DO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800MHz capability

DDR2-800MHz capability

DDR2-667MHz capability

DDR2-667MHz capability

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

1.8 Expansion slots

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card

1.8.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

1.8.4 PCI slots

1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot

1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot