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  • Page 1 P5CR-VM...
  • 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

    Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ...
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 4-12 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ... 4-19 4.4.1 USB Configuration ... 4-19 4.4.2 MPS Configuration ... 4-20 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ... 4-21 4.4.4 CPU Configuration ... 4-22 4.4.5 Chipset ... 4-24 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ... 4-26 4.4.7 PCI PnP ... 4-27 Power menu ...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 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: P5Cr-Vm Specifications Summary

    Supports 256 MB up to 4 GB of system memory 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (PCI Express™ 1.0a) 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot (PCI Express™ 1.0a) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board ® Intel...
  • Page 11 ASUS Live Update utility ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ® x i x i x i x i x i...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • 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 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 PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.

  • 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 ... 2-13 Expansion slots ... 2-15 Jumpers ... 2-18 Connectors ... 2-23 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout ATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 COM1 Intel E7221 VGA1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN2 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 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 CPU socket DDR2 DIMM sockets PCI/PCI Express slots...
  • 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)

    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 27 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 28 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 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! Notes on Intel Notes on Intel...

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • If you buy a CPU separately, we recommend that you use ASUS-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. Visit the ASUS website for (www.asus.com) for the updated list of certified heatsink and fan. • Your Intel ®...
  • Page 30 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connectors on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. P5CR-VM P5CR-VM CPU fan connectors • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 31: 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 32 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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.) 2 - 1 2 2 - 1 2 2 - 1 2 2 - 1 2...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Pci Express X8 Slot

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc.

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 39 2 . 2 . C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n m o d e s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 40 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d a n d m o u s e p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 41 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 )
  • Page 42 7 . 7 . B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S r e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 )

  • Page 43: Connectors

    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 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 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 45 2 . 2 . 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 46: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 , S A T A 3 ,...
  • Page 47 4 . 4 . C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 ,...
  • Page 48 5 . 5 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 49 7 . 7 . S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4 4 4 4 4- p i n power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, S S I S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs.
  • Page 50 8 . 8 . S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 ) S e r i a l p o r t c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n C O M 2 )
  • Page 51 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. P5CR-VM...
  • Page 52 1 2 . 1 2 . T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n 1 2 . T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n T R P W R 1 ) T R P W R c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n 1 2 .
  • Page 53 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 54 1 4 . 1 4 . 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 ) 1 4 .

  • Page 55: 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 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 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 S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n .

  • Page 59: 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 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 Main menu ... 4-14 Advanced menu ... 4-19 Power menu ... 4-29 Boot menu ... 4-32 Exit menu ... 4-36 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 61: 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...

  • Page 62: 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 63 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 64 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5CR-VM.ROM /pbnc 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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. A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70 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 71: 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 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    C o n f i g u r a t i o n f i e l d s [16:37:21] [Wed,10/10/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST320410A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected]...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

    System Date [Wed, 10/10/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master : [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    4 - 1 4 [16:37:21] [Wed,10/10/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] : [ST320410A] : [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 75: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 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 76: 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 77 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting SATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports o n l y i f Serial ATA device.

  • Page 78: System Information

    4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.6 4.3.6 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 : 11/08/04 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20 GHz...

  • Page 79: 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. USB Configuration MPS Configuration Remote Access Configuration CPU Configuration...

  • Page 80: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled.

  • Page 81: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allow you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access Serial port number...

  • Page 82: Cpu Configuration

    Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Redirection after BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to [Always]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type...
  • Page 83 VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] VID CMOS Setting [ 62] Allows you to set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to run. The default value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS.

  • Page 84: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode Hyper Path 2 Booting Graphic Priority Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
  • Page 85 Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] 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] Booting Graphic Priority [Internal VGA] Booting Graphic Priority [Internal VGA]...

  • Page 86: 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 Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 87: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 88 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.

  • Page 89: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.1 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 4.5.1...
  • Page 90 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 91: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the three succeeding items appear.

  • Page 92: Boot Menu

    [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320410A] [PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] 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 93: 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 [Add On] Add On ROM Display Mode [Add On]...

  • Page 94: 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 95 If you forget your BIOS password, you can 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 96: 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 97 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 98 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8 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 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 C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...

  • Page 99: Appendix: Reference Information

    The appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 100: A.1 P5Cr-Vm Block Diagram

    Appendix summary P5CR-VM block diagram ... A-1 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...

  • Page 101: P5Cr-Vm Block Diagram

    P5CR-VM block diagram ® ® Intel Pentium 4 Processor in the 775 land package with 800 MHz system bus Northbridge ® Intel E7221 Southbridge ® Intel ICH6R Sata *4 IDE *1 USB 2.0 *8 A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M A S U S P 5 C R - V M...
  • Page 102 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n...

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