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  • Page 1 Deluxe...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii Typography ... ix P5AD2-E Deluxe specifications summary ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Manuals menu ... 5-5 5.2.5 Contact information ... 5-5 5.2.6 Other information ... 5-6 Software information ... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ... 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 ... 5-10 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ... 5-11 RAID configurations ... 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks ...
  • Page 6 Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...
  • Page 7 Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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.
  • Page 8 A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 9: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...
  • Page 10 Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports IEEE 1394a port (rear panel) IEEE 1394a connector (midboard) ASUS AI Overclocking ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages (continued on the next page) ®...
  • Page 11 S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Stack Cool™ technology...

  • Page 12: Device Drivers

    * S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a r e s u b j e c t t o c h a n g e w i t h o u t n o t i c e . x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS AI Booster Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c Anti-virus software...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...
  • Page 15 Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.

  • Page 16: Product Highlights

    1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel package.
  • Page 17 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH6R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.
  • Page 18 Dolby Dolby Digital Live Digital Live Dolby Dolby Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live™ The CMI9880 audio CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby Digital stream. This digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for 7.1-channel playback.

  • Page 19: Asus Ai Proactive Features

    ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory. Enabling Hyper Path 2 on systems with the Intel memory performance without affecting system stability.
  • Page 20 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 4-36 to 4-37 for details.
  • Page 21 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
  • Page 22 Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-7 System memory ... 2-14 Expansion slots ... 2-18 Jumpers ... 2-21 Connectors ... 2-23 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...
  • Page 23 The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Onboard LED A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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.

  • Page 25: Asus Stack Cool

    2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed underneath the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout KBPWR1 ATX12V1 Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 LAN port B: USB4 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top: Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express slot...
  • Page 28 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu

    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. •...
  • Page 30 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 31 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! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 33 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. P5AD2-E DELUXE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 34: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 35 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 36: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5AD2-E DELUXE DDR2 DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l...
  • Page 37 667 512 MB MICRON MT16HTF6464AY-667B3 * ASUS has tested and overclocked these memory modules to 711 MHz. ASUS, however, does not guarantee that these memory modules will run at the same speed on your system. DDR2-700/675/667/533 with 600 MHz (FSB 800) capability...
  • Page 38 DDR2-533 S i z e S i z e V e n d o r V e n d o r S i z e S i z e S i z e V e n d o r V e n d o r V e n d o r 256 MB ELPIDA EBE25UC8AAFV-DF-E...

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 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.

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 41: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots 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.

  • Page 43: Clear Rtc Ram

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM 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.

  • Page 44: Jumpers

    This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 2...

  • Page 45: Connectors

    2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 46 8 . 8 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects a microphone. M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 )

  • Page 48: Hard Disk Drives

    I T E 8 2 1 2 F C o n t r o l l e r Mode]. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID set using Ultra ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Ultra ATA signal cable and installed Ultra ATA 133/100/66 hard disk drives.
  • Page 49 [RAID]. See section “4.3.6 IDE Configuration” on page 4-16 for details. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 50 This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Analog front panel connector • It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 51 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e damage the motherboard! 8 . 8 .
  • Page 52 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Chassis intrusion connector 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0...
  • Page 53 ® P5AD2-E DELUXE Serial port connector A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...
  • Page 54 • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE ATX power connectors 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2...
  • Page 55 S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® P5AD2-E DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
  • Page 56 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 57 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

  • Page 58: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ... 3-3 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...
  • Page 59 After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 60: Using The Os Shut Down Function

    3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows S t a r t S t a r t Click the S t a r t...

  • Page 61: Asus Post Reporter™

    This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 62 Computer now booting from operating system You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS setup.

  • Page 63: Winbond Voice Editor

    The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor Launching the Voice Editor...
  • Page 64 Y e s Click Y e s Y e s to confirm. Y e s The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...
  • Page 65 Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files.
  • Page 66 Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t E d i t E d i t E d i t button. The E d i t E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r...
  • Page 67 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

  • Page 68: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 Main menu ... 4-14 Advanced menu ... 4-19 Power menu ... 4-33 Boot menu ... 4-38 Exit menu ... 4-43 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...

  • Page 69: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 70: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t, then select R u n S t a r t...
  • Page 71 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.
  • Page 72 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5AD2ED.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 74 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 75: Asus Ez Flash Utility

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

  • Page 76: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 77 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows S t a r t > P r o g r a m s S t a r t...
  • Page 78 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 79: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...

  • Page 80: Bios Menu Screen

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 81: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]...

  • Page 82: System Time

    M a i n [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 83: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 84: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 85 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS).

  • Page 86: System Information

    4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 09/22/04 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz...

  • Page 87: Advanced Menu

    A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S A I N O S - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N O S intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 88 Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] AiBooster Support [Enabled] AiBooster Support [Enabled] AiBooster Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 89 PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 90 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.40V] The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g to [Overclock Profile].

  • Page 91: Lan Cable Status

    4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status 4.4.2 4.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable LAN Cable Status Pair Status...

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function...

  • Page 93: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed...
  • Page 94 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]...

  • Page 95: Chipset

    Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...
  • Page 96 Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto]...

  • Page 97: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting Device Time Serial Port1 Address...
  • Page 98 ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the onboard ITE mode. Configuration options: [RAID Mode] [IDE Mode] [Disabled] Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode] Sets the time the ITE8212F IDE RAID controller detects devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors.

  • Page 99: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 100: Speech Configuration

    Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to [Enabled].

  • Page 101: Power Menu

    The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 102: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse...
  • Page 103 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] 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.

  • Page 104: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C P U Q - F a n M o d e...
  • Page 105 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When enabled, the chassis fan ratio is the same with the selected CPU fan ratio.

  • Page 106: Boot Menu

    Enter Go to Sub-screen [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Enter Go to Sub-screen C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 107: Boot Settings Configuration

    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] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 108: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security...
  • Page 109 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]...
  • Page 110 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 111: Exit Menu

    The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...
  • Page 112 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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.
  • Page 113 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

  • Page 114: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-8 RAID configurations ... 5-16 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-29 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...

  • Page 115: Running The Support Cd

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 116: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.

  • Page 117: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-8 for details.
  • Page 118 Winbond Voice Editor Winbond Voice Editor This Voice Editor application allows you to record and customize wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter™ utility. Use this program to change the default vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for details.

  • Page 119: Manuals Menu

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can C o n t a c t also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

  • Page 120: Other Information

    5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Other information Other information Other information 5.2.6 5.2.6 Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info...
  • Page 121 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.

  • Page 122: Asus Mylogo2

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 123 R a t i o box. R a t i o When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 124: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy.

  • Page 125: C-Media 3D Audio Configuration

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration 5.3.3 5.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 126 S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g. You can configure the function of the rear panel, S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g...
  • Page 127 Effect The E f f e c t E f f e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings.

  • Page 128: Device Setting

    Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording...
  • Page 129 Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live™ The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio contents to real-time Dolby Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can send the encoded Dolby ®...

  • Page 130: Raid Configurations

    The motherboard comes with the ITE 8212 and the Intel Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 131: Intel

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 132 Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Intel Intel Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 133 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] then press <Enter>.
  • Page 134 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select [ 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e ] then press <Enter>.
  • Page 135 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select [ 2 .
  • Page 136 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 137: Ite ® 8212F Raid Configurations

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 ® ® ® ® ® 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 5.4.3 5.4.3 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
  • Page 138 Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array The auto-configuration feature allows the utility to auto-configure the IDE RAID hard disk drives depending on the selected RAID type. To auto-configure a RAID set: Press <1>...
  • Page 139 Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array This option allows you to define the RAID set(s). To define a RAID set(s): Press <2> from utility main menu. The following screen appears. Press the up/down arrow keys or the space bar to select a RAID set you want to define, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 140 When finished, press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID set configuration. Press <Esc> to exit. Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array This option allows you to delete an existing RAID set(s). Take caution when deleting a RAID set.
  • Page 141 Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to rebuild an existing RAID set. This option only applies to RAID 1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets. To rebuild a RAID 1 or 0+1 set: Press <4>...
  • Page 142 Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to view the system RAID configuration and RAID resources. You can also enable or disable the Auto-Rebuild function from this menu.
  • Page 143 A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows To create a RAID driver disk in DOS environment: Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.
  • Page 145 The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

  • Page 146: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Intel ® EM64T ... A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ... A-3 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E D e l u x e...

  • Page 147: A.2.1 System Requirements

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 148: A.2.2 Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration Advanced Menu...
  • Page 149 ® • The motherboard supports Intel with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Page 150 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s...

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