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Asus P4GD1 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P4GD1...
  • 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

    Contents ... iii Notices ... vii Safety information ... viii About this guide ... ix Typography ... x P4GD1 specifications summary ... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 4-7 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 5.2.2 Drivers menu ... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu ... 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ... 5-6 5.2.6 Other information ... 5-6 Software information ... 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ ... 5-8 v v v v v...
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.2 AI NET 2 ... 5-10 Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ... 5-10 5.3.3 Audio configurations ... 5-11 RAID configurations ... 5-16 5.4.1 Installing hard disks ... 5-17 5.4.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-24 v i v i v i v i v i ®...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices 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 8: Safety Information

    Safety information 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 9: About This Guide

    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 10: 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 : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself...

  • Page 11: P4Gd1 Specifications Summary

    O v e r c l o c k i n g O v e r c l o c k i n g ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
  • Page 12 P4GD1 specifications summary B I O S f e a t u r e s B I O S f e a t u r e s B I O S f e a t u r e s B I O S f e a t u r e s...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 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 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel package with 512/256KB L2 cache on 0.13 micron process.
  • Page 17 RAID solution RAID solution RAID solution RAID solution RAID solution Onboard RAID controller provides the motherboard with RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE disk drives. The ITE 8212 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD functionality for two IDE channels that supports for up to four IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 18: Asus Proactive Features

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

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ... 2-1 Motherboard overview ... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-6 System memory ... 2-12 Expansion slots ... 2-16 Jumpers ... 2-19 Connectors ... 2-22 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P4GD1 P4GD1 Onboard LED A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    2 - 2 2 - 2 P4GD1 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 23: Motherboard Layout

    A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 24.5cm (9.6in) Intel Grantsdale-P Intel ICH6 P4GD1 PRI_RAID CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USBPW78 Intel FWH USBPW56...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents 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 1.
  • Page 25 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 1.

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 478-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the Intel Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

  • Page 27: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. P4GD1 P4GD1 478-pin CPU Socket Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90 -100 angle.
  • Page 28 Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure...

  • Page 29: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 30 Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base;...
  • Page 31 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P4GD1 P4GD1 CPU Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 32: System Memory

    Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P4GD1 P4GD1 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 2.4.2...
  • Page 33 Table 1 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations M o d e M o d e D I M M _ A 1 D I M M _ A 1 M o d e M o d e...
  • Page 34 Dual-channel memory configuration. C C C C C - support for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2 - 1 4...

  • Page 35: 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 Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Interrupt Assignments

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

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots 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 39: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P4GD1 P4GD1 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 40 The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. P4GD1 P4GD1 USB device wake-up • 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.
  • Page 41 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. P4GD1 P4GD1 Keyboard power setting A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 43 Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration P o r t...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P4GD1 P4GD1 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 )
  • Page 45 I T E 8 2 1 2 F C o n t r o l l e r RAID Mode. See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. P4GD1 P4GD1 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 46 133 MB/s (UltraDMA 133) P4GD1 P4GD1 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 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 47 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. P4GD1 P4GD1 Fan connectors A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...
  • Page 48 P4GD1 P4GD1 Serial port connectors The Serial connector (COM2) module is purchased separately. 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 49 You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. P4GD1 P4GD1 ATX power connectors A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...
  • Page 50 P4GD1 P4GD1 CD audio connector 1 0 . G A M E / M I D I p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E ) 1 0 .
  • Page 51 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P4GD1 P4GD1 Analog front panel connector Connect a high-definiton front panel audio module to this connector to avail the high-definition audio features of the motherboard. A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector

    S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - 1 p i n P A N E L ) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P4GD1 P4GD1 System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time 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 56: Powering Off The Computer

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

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-10 Main menu ... 4-13 Advanced menu ... 4-17 Power menu ... 4-28 Boot menu ... 4-33 Exit menu ... 4-37 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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 4.1.1...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Afudos Utility

    4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 4.1.3 4.1.3 AFUDOS utility 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.
  • Page 62 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 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 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 S t a r t S t a r t > P r o g r a m s...
  • Page 67 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. U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a...

  • Page 68: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 69: Bios Menu Screen

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] G e n e r a l h e l p...

  • Page 70: 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 71: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...

  • Page 72: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 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 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 73: 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] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.

  • Page 74: System Information

    The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S - A T A [S-ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35] IDE Detect Time Out [35]...

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration...
  • Page 76 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] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile].
  • Page 77 The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [AI N.O.S.] or [Manual]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode.

  • Page 78: Lan Cable Status

    DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] Selecting a DRAM frequency that is not supported by your DIMM module may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration 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 80: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 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 : 3400 MHz FSB Speed...

  • Page 81: Chipset

    CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]...
  • Page 82 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [1 Clock] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto]...

  • Page 83: 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 Onboard High Definition Codec Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM ITE8212F Controller Detecting Device Time Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address...
  • Page 84 Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Power Menu

    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]...

  • Page 87: 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 88 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card.

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    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. When this field is set to [Enabled], the C P U F a n R a t i o...
  • Page 90 Some CPU fans with a 4-pin cable do not comply with Intel specification. When using this type of CPU fan, you can not reduce the CPU fan speed even if you set the CPU Q-Fan Mode to [PWM]. CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto] CPU Fan Ratio [Auto]...

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 Enter Go to Sub-screen [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit...

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 93: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]...
  • Page 94 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    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 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
  • Page 96 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes 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.

  • Page 97: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-8 RAID configurations ... 5-16 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-24 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1 A S U S P 4 G D 1...

  • Page 99: Installing An Operating System

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1...

  • Page 100: 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. QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update...

  • Page 101: Utilities Menu

    Marvell Yukon VCT Application Installs the Marvell ® Yukon VCT cable diagnostic application that analyzes and reports LAN cable faults and shorts. See page 5-10 for details. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems.
  • Page 102 Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 4-7 for details. ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster ASUS Ai Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows ® environment. Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX...

  • Page 103: Manuals Menu

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Install the Adobe opening the manual files. ITE8212 RAID User’s Manual ITE8212 RAID User’s Manual ITE8212 RAID User’s Manual...

  • Page 104: Asus Contact Information

    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 105 Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 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...

  • Page 106: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD.
  • Page 107 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 108: Ai Net 2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 The Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 109: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC861 High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 110 E n v i r o n m e n t . E n v i r o n m e n t . This section contains various pre-programmed E n v i r o n m e n t . E n v i r o n m e n t .
  • Page 111 3D Audio Demo The 3 D A u d i o D e m o 3 D A u d i o D e m o 3 D A u d i o D e m o 3 D A u d i o D e m o 3 D A u d i o D e m o option shows a 3D audio demonstration with variable sound type, moving path and EAX settings.
  • Page 112 SPDIF The S P D I F S P D I F S P D I F S P D I F S P D I F option allows you to set the S/PDIF output and change the S/PDIF output frequency. Click the option button of your choice. Audio Wizard The A u d i o W i z a r d A u d i o W i z a r d...
  • Page 113 Rear panel audio ports function variation Rear panel audio ports function variation Rear panel audio ports function variation Rear panel audio ports function variation Rear panel audio ports function variation The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), Mic (pink), Rear Speaker Out (gray), Side Speaker Out (black), and Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange) ports on the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration as shown in the...

  • Page 114: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the ITE 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 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 115: Installing Hard Disks

    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 116: Ite

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 ® ® ® ® ® 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 5.4.2 5.4.2 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
  • Page 117 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select from the menu options. [1]..[5] Select Press the number of your selection or <Esc> to exit. 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...
  • Page 118 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 supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen appears.
  • Page 119 Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields. Use the Space bar to change field values. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array. 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 array.
  • Page 120 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 reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets. To rebuild a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>.
  • Page 121 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press <Enter>. Follow succeeding screen instructions. Press <Esc> to exit. 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 your RAID configuration.

  • Page 122: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. D r i v e r s D r i v e r s When the D r i v e r s...

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