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  • Page 1 P5RD1-V...
  • 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 ASUS Proactive features ... 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 4-8 BIOS setup program ... 4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 5.2.1 Running the support CD ... 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ... 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ... 5-4 5.2.5 Other information ... 5-4 Software information ... 5-7 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ... 5-7 5.4.2 AI NET 2 ... 5-9...
  • Page 6 Contents Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ ... 5-9 5.4.3 Audio configurations ... 5-10 RAID configurations ... 5-16 5.5.1 Installing hard disks ... 5-16 5.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-22 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep...

  • 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: 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 11: P5Rd1-V 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 f e a t u r e s f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 12 ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x Parallel port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports...
  • 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 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

  • 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 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights 1.3.1 1.3.1 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

    Onboard RAID solution Onboard RAID solution Onboard RAID solution Onboard RAID solution Onboard RAID solution The onboard ULI ® M1573 allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or JBOD configuration for four SATA connectors. See pages 2-26 and 5-16 for details.

  • Page 18: Asus Proactive Features

    ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-32 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...

  • Page 19: 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 ... 2-17 Jumpers ... 2-20 Connectors ... 2-23 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

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

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout ATX12V LGA775 USB12 LAN_USB34 Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN1 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 PCI1 PCI2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout Contents Layout Contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 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)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/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) and 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 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • 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 connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V 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 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 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5RD1-V ® P5RD1-V 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
  • Page 34 Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e Single-channel Dual-channel...
  • Page 35 Table 2 Table 2 Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Table 2 Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List S i z e S i z e V e n d o r V e n d o r M o d e l M o d e l...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 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 37: 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 38: Standard 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 39: 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 40: To Erase Rtc Ram

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . 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 )
  • Page 41 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 , U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ,...
  • Page 42 3 . 3 . C P U f a n t y p e s e l e c t o r ( 3 - p i n F A N S E L ) C P U f a n t y p e s e l e c t o r ( 3 - p i n F A N S E L ) C P U f a n t y p e s e l e c t o r ( 3 - p i n F A N S E L ) C P U f a n t y p e s e l e c t o r ( 3 - p i n F A N S E L ) C P U f a n t y p e s e l e c t o r ( 3 - p i n F A N S E L )

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 44 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 P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t...

  • Page 45: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 )
  • Page 46 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 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan2 function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA_FAN1) connectors only. P5RD1-V ®...
  • Page 48 5 . 5 . 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 1 ) 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 1 ) 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 1 ) 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 1 ) 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 1 )
  • Page 49 7 . 7 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V ) A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n E A T X P W R , 4 - p i n A T X 1 2 V )
  • Page 50 8 . 8 . O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D ) O p t i c a l d r i v e a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n C D )
  • Page 51 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S )
  • Page 52 1 2 . 1 2 . D i g i t a l A u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) D i g i t a l A u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T ) 1 2 .

  • Page 53: System Panel Connector

    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 4 . 1 4 .
  • Page 54 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 2 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 55 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...

  • Page 56: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ... 3-1 Powering off the computer ... 3-2 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

  • 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 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 3.2.1 3.2.1 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 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 ... 4-17 Power menu ... 4-29 Boot menu ... 4-33 Exit menu ... 4-37 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

  • 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 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 S t a r t S t a r t c.
  • 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 reads the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5RD1V.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 68: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 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 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 P r o g r a m s 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a...

  • Page 71: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s...

  • Page 73: Menu Items

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

  • Page 74: 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 75: Primary, Secondary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 76: System Information

    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: 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 JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration...

  • Page 78: Jumperfree Configuration

    A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . A I N . O . S . - the ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature A I N . O . S .
  • Page 79 PCI Express Frequency [100] PCI Express Frequency [100] PCI Express Frequency [100] PCI Express Frequency [100] PCI Express Frequency [100] Sets the PCI Express frequency. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to adjust the frequency values. Configuration options: [100] ~ [255] Spectrum [Auto] Spectrum [Auto] Spectrum [Auto]...

  • Page 80: Memory Frequency

    CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus.

  • Page 81: Lan Cable Status

    The following item appears only when the N.O.S Mode item is set to [Standard], [Sensitive], or [Heavy]. Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Turbo N.O.S. [Disabled] Disables or sets the overclocking threshold for the turbo non-delay overclocking system.

  • Page 82: 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 : 2800 MHz FSB Speed...
  • Page 83 Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle.

  • Page 84: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration NorthBridge configuration NorthBridge configuration NorthBridge configuration NorthBridge configuration NorthBridge configuration The NorthBridge configuration submenu allows you to change the...
  • Page 85 UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Sets the UMA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] Advanced NB Advanced NB Advanced NB Advanced NB Advanced NB...
  • Page 86 Video Display Devices [Auto] Video Display Devices [Auto] Video Display Devices [Auto] Video Display Devices [Auto] Video Display Devices [Auto] Sets the primary display device. Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT Only] [TV Only] Do not select the T V O n l y installed.

  • Page 87: 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 ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI Port MIDI IRQ Select Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]...

  • Page 88: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 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 89: Power Menu

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

  • Page 90: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power Button Mode [On/Off]...
  • Page 91 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

  • Page 92: Hardware Monitor

    Q-FAN Support [Disabled] Q-FAN Support [Disabled] Q-FAN Support [Disabled] Q-FAN Support [Disabled] Q-FAN Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the ASUS Q-Fan feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4 - 3 2 4 - 3 2 4 - 3 2 4 - 3 2 4 - 3 2 [36ºC/96.5ºF]...

  • Page 93: Boot Menu

    A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 4 - 3 3 4 - 3 3 4 - 3 3...

  • Page 94: 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 MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 95: Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security 4.6.3...

  • Page 96: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access]...

  • Page 97: Exit Menu

    Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 98: Exit & Discard Changes

    Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

  • Page 99: Software Support

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

  • Page 100: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 5-1 Support CD information ... 5-1 Software information ... 5-7 RAID configurations ... 5-16 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 5-20 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...

  • Page 101: 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 5.2.1...

  • Page 102: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu 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. ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver ATI RADEON XPRESS 200 Chipset Driver...

  • Page 103: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft ®...

  • 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: Browse This Cd

    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. A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V...
  • Page 106 Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. 5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6 5 - 6 C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 5 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t...

  • Page 107: Software Information

    ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the...
  • Page 108 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 109: 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 110: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 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 (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
  • Page 111 To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t button. Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. The audio settings take effect immediately after you click on the buttons.

  • Page 112: Speaker Configuration

    Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n C o n f i g u r a t i o n button.

  • Page 113: Ai Audio Feature

    AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button.
  • Page 114 If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. Click the X X X X X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. Click the Exit (X X X X X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel.

  • Page 115: General Settings

    General settings General settings General settings General settings General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the G e n e r a l Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar.

  • Page 116: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the ULI controllers that allow you to configure 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 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 write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 117: Uli ® Raid Configurations

    5.4.2 5.4.2 ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations The ULI ® RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations. Use the ULI array. Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility...
  • Page 118 S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e - sets the stripe size. S t r i p e S i z e D e l e t e R A I D S e t t i n g s &...
  • Page 119 Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration Creating a RAID 1 configuration To create a RAID 1 set: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y C r e a t e R A I D 1 M i r r o r i n g f o r R e l i a b i l i t y...
  • Page 120 Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration Creating a RAID 0+1 configuration To create a RAID 0+1 set: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g C r e a t e R A I D 0 + 1 S t r i p i n g , M i r r o r i n g then press <Enter>.

  • Page 121: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size Setting the Stripe Size To set the stripe size: From the ULI RAID BIOS Setup utility menu, move the cursor to S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e then press <Enter>.

  • 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: Boot your computer. Press <Del>...

  • Page 123: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 124 Chapter summary Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ... A-3 A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V A S U S P 5 R D 1 - V ®...

  • Page 125: A.1.1 System Requirements

    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. •...
  • Page 126 Power schemes Power schemes On the Power schemes Power schemes Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Home/Office Desktop Always On Always On or Always On Always On Always On. Click A p p l y A p p l y, then click O K A p p l y...

  • Page 127: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Page 128 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s A p p e n d i x : C P U f e a t u r e s...

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