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  • Page 1 Barebone System...
  • 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

    Running the support CD ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information ... 3-5 3.2.5 Other information ... 3-5 i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i...
  • Page 4 Software information ... 3-6 3.3.1 SoundMAX 3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ... 3-11 3.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ... 3-18 Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard overview ...
  • Page 5 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ... 5-20 5.4.4 PCI PnP ... 5-21 Power menu ... 5-23 5.5.1 Suspend Mode ... 5-23 5.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ... 5-23 5.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ... 5-23 5.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ... 5-23 5.5.5 APM Configuration ...
  • 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: Rear Panel

    Audience Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized...
  • Page 9 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 websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10 Check your Pundit P2-AE2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1 . 1 . A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 b a r e b o n e s y s t e m w i t h...
  • Page 11 This chapter gives a general description of the barebone system. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2...
  • Page 12 USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394 ports, and 6-channel audio ports. The Pundit P2-AE2 features the most silent system to give you pure acoustic enjoyment. With the Pundit P2-AE2, you don’t need anything else! The front panel includes the power button, system LEDs, and the slim optical disk drive.
  • Page 13 The data and audio I/O ports are located inside the front panel door. Press the front panel door lock to open. F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r F r o n t p a n e l d o o r...
  • Page 14 The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 . 1 . L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t L i n e I n p o r t...
  • Page 15 The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing other system components. 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 7 7 7 1 .
  • Page 16 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 17 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Hard disk drive (HDD) Central processing unit (CPU) DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) T o o l...
  • Page 19 To remove the top cover: On the rear panel, locate the two screws that secure the top cover to the chassis. 1 1 1 1 1 Use a Phillips (cross) screw driver to remove the top cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Pull the top cover slightly toward the rear panel until the side tabs are disengaged from the chassis.
  • Page 20 The system supports one UltraATA133 IDE hard disk drive (HDD). To install a hard disk drive: Remove the two metal cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. Use the metal cover handle to slide the cover toward the rear panel until the side hooks disengage from the HDD metal tray and optical...
  • Page 21 Place the drive on the tray. Insert the tray metal tacks into the drive screw holes (two at the side and two at the bottom). Insert the side metal tacks before inserting the bottom metal tacks. Secure the drive with two side screws.

  • Page 22: Removing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    The system motherboard has a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. This socket is specifically designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/ Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processor in the 754-pin package. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly 2.5.1...

  • Page 23: Cpu Installation

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation CPU installation 2.5.2 2.5.2 CPU installation CPU installation Locate the 754-pin CPU socket on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lifting it up to a 90° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner (gold mark) matches the base of the socket lever.

  • Page 24: Reinstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2.5.3 2.5.3 Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Reinstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly assembly assembly assembly assembly To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: Place the chassis fan and heatsink assembly on top of...
  • Page 25 The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100/1600 DIMMs. To install a DDR DIMM: Locate the two DIMM sockets on the motherboard.
  • Page 26 Replace the top cover after installing the components. To replace the top cover: Position the front edge of the top cover at least two inches from the front panel cover. Fit the top cover hooks with the chassis side tabs and the front panel cover tabs.
  • Page 27 The system package includes a universal AC power adapter (100V - 240V) with power cable and plug. The AC power adapter allows you to use your system in any location regardless of the voltage output. To connect the AC power adapter to the system: Connect the power cable (female plug) to the AC power adapter.

  • Page 28: To The Front Panel

    2.9.1 2.9.1 To the front panel To the front panel 2.9.1 2.9.1 2.9.1 To the front panel To the front panel To the front panel 2.9.2 2.9.2 To the rear panel To the rear panel 2.9.2 2.9.2 2.9.2 To the rear panel To the rear panel To the rear panel L i n e I n...
  • Page 29 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2...

  • Page 30: Chapter 3: Getting Started

    The support CD that came with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all system features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 31: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 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. VIA 4 in 1 drivers VIA 4 in 1 drivers VIA 4 in 1 drivers VIA 4 in 1 drivers...

  • Page 32: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-5 for details.

  • Page 33: 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 also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 34 3.3.1 3.3.1 SoundMAX SoundMAX 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 SoundMAX SoundMAX SoundMAX The ADI AD1888 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ultimate audio experience. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 35 Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard Using the Audio Wizard The Audio Wizard helps you set up the speaker, microphone, and other aduio settings for optimal audio performance. To configure the speakers and microphone using the Audio Wizard: Click the wizard icon SoundMAX ®...
  • Page 36 Adjust the microphone volume, then click T e s t listen to your configuration. The microphone volume screen is disabled when you select a 5.1 speaker configuration. Changing the audio settings Changing the audio settings Changing the audio settings Changing the audio settings Changing the audio settings You can change the general audio, listening environment, synthesizer, and microphone settings using the Preferences window of the SoundMAX...
  • Page 37 General The G e n e r a l G e n e r a l G e n e r a l G e n e r a l tab allows you to select and adjust the playback and G e n e r a l recording devices, and the SoundMAX application preferences.

  • Page 38: Midi Music Synthesizer

    MIDI Music Synthesizer The M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r tab allows you to set the MIDI and M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r M I D I M u s i c S y n t h e s i z e r...

  • Page 39: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows ® desktop. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II Programs > ASUS Programs > ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II. The PC Probe II main window appears.
  • Page 40 Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red. Refer to the illustration below. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the M o n i t o r p a n e l s M o n i t o r p a n e l s M o n i t o r p a n e l s M o n i t o r p a n e l s...
  • Page 41 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small).
  • Page 42 M o n i t o r i n g s e n s o r a l e r t M o n i t o r i n g s e n s o r a l e r t M o n i t o r i n g s e n s o r a l e r t M o n i t o r i n g s e n s o r a l e r t M o n i t o r i n g s e n s o r a l e r t...
  • Page 43 DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the D M I I n f o r m a t i o n D M I I n f o r m a t i o n plus sign (+) before D M I I n f o r m a t i o n D M I I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 44 U s a g e U s a g e U s a g e U s a g e U s a g e The U s a g e U s a g e U s a g e U s a g e browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk U s a g e drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 45 H a r d d i s k d r i v e s p a c e u s a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e s p a c e u s a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e s p a c e u s a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e s p a c e u s a g e H a r d d i s k d r i v e s p a c e u s a g e...

  • Page 46: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    3.3.3 3.3.3 3.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology 3.3.3 3.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology • Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. •...
  • Page 47 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ application The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software application that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU frequency and core voltage.
  • Page 48 3 - 2 0 3 - 2 0 3 - 2 0 3 - 2 0 3 - 2 0 C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d C h a p t e r 3 : G e t t i n g s t a r t e d...
  • Page 49 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2...

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout ADAPTER1 CPU_FAN1 K8M800 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 BUZZER1 USB_56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SB_PWR1 CMOS Power PS/2 T:Mouse B:Keyboard IDE_PWR 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 4 - 2 27.2cm (10.7in) DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module)

  • Page 51: Jumper

    C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

  • Page 52: Connectors

    4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Refer to section “1.4 Rear panel” for a description of the rear panel I/O ports. 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 4.3.2...
  • Page 53 You can monitor the CPU and chassis fan rotations using the ASUS PC Probe utility. Refer to page 3-9 for details.
  • Page 54 4 . 4 . I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E _ P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E _ P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E _ P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E _ P W R ) I D E p o w e r c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n I D E _ P W R )
  • Page 55 R e a r p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A U D _ C O N ) This connector is for the ASUS proprietary rear panel audio board that supports the rear panel audio I/O ports.

  • Page 56: Disk Drive

    8 . 8 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 )
  • Page 57 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2...

  • Page 58: 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 59 Insert the CD that contains the BIOS file to the optical drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM...

  • Page 60: Asus Crashfree Bios Utility

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

  • Page 61: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.3 5.1.3 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the system BIOS file in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 62 S t a r t 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 63 S t a r t P r o g r a m s 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 A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 64: 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. 5 - 8...

  • Page 65: 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] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] G e n e r a l h e l p G e n e r a l h e l p G e n e r a l h e l p...

  • Page 66: Menu Items

    5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.

  • Page 67: Main Menu

    A S U S P u n d i t P 2 - A E 2 M a i n M a i n menu screen appears, M a i n M a i n [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [ST320413A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Maximum Performance]...
  • Page 68 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] Type [Auto] Type [Auto]...

  • Page 69: System Information

    Acoustics [Maximum Performance] Acoustics [Maximum Performance] Acoustics [Maximum Performance] Acoustics [Maximum Performance] Acoustics [Maximum Performance] Allows you to manage the hard disk drive acoustics. The default M a x i m u m P e r f o r m a n c e P e r f o r m a n c e P e r f o r m a n c e P e r f o r m a n c e...

  • Page 70: 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. Cool N’Quiet CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP...
  • Page 71 HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Frequency HT DATA Width (Upstream) HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT] HT Frequency [800 MHz] Allows you to select the frequency of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to AGP.

  • Page 72: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] SoftWare Memory Hole M e m c l o c k M o d e [ A u t o ] M e m c l o c k M o d e [ A u t o ] M e m c l o c k M o d e [ A u t o ] M e m c l o c k M o d e [ A u t o ]...

  • Page 73: Chipset

    S o f t W a r e M e m o r y H o l e [ D i s a b l e d ] S o f t W a r e M e m o r y H o l e [ D i s a b l e d ] S o f t W a r e M e m o r y H o l e [ D i s a b l e d ] S o f t W a r e M e m o r y H o l e [ D i s a b l e d ] S o f t W a r e M e m o r y H o l e [ D i s a b l e d ]...
  • Page 74 AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Allows you to set the speed of the onboard graphics controller. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 1.06GB/s. Configuration options: [AGP 8X] [AGP 4X] AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature.
  • Page 75 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.0-7.4 USB Devices Enabled : None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto- detected values.

  • Page 76: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC’97 Audio OnChip SATA BOOT ROM Onboard LAN Onboard LAN BOOT ROM Onboard IEEE 1394 Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]...

  • Page 77: Pci Pnp

    5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 5.4.4 5.4.4 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 78 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 5 - 2 2 5 - 2 2...

  • Page 79: Power Menu

    The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). 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 APM Configuration...

  • Page 80: Apm Configuration

    5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.5 5.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Power Button Mode Suspend Power Saving Type Restore on AC Power Loss Power on RTC Alarm Power on External Modems Power on PCI Device Power on PS/2 Keyboard Power on PS/2 Mouse Power on Onboard LAN...
  • Page 81 Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] 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, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
  • Page 82 Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On 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 83: Hardware Monitor

    Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Q-Fan Control [Enabled] 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] CPU Target Temperature [xxºC] CPU Target Temperature [xxºC]...

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] [PXE 2.33] Enter Go to Sub-screen C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 5 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87 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 clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.
  • Page 88 Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 89: 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 90 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults 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.

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