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  • Page 1 A8V-X...
  • Page 2 E2210 First Edition January 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ...viii How this guide is organized ...viii Where to find more information ...viii Conventions used in this guide ... ix Typography ... ix A8V-X specifications summary ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ...
  • Page 4 Contents 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ... 1-19 Jumpers ... 1-20 1.10 Connectors ... 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ... 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors ... 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ...
  • Page 5 Contents 2.4.4 Chipset ... 2-19 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ... 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP ... 2-26 Power menu ... 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ... 2-28 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ... 2-28 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Suppot ... 2-28 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Suppot ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: 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. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: A8V-X Specifications Summary

    A8V-X specifications summary Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio Special features Socket 939 for AMD Sempron™ /AMD Athlon™ 64/ AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology Northbridge: VIA K8T800 Pro ®...
  • Page 11 A8V-X specifications summary Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 15: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64 X2, and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors are based on AMDʼs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86- 64 technology.
  • Page 16 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the ITE Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O COM1 F_USB12 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In RTL8201CL AAFP AD1986A SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 GAME 21.1cm (8.3in) K8T800 PRO PCI1 ® VT8251 PCI2 PCI3 4Mbit CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon 64™ or AMD Sempron™ processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
  • Page 22 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 24 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

  • Page 25: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 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: ® A8V-X 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered...
  • Page 26 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) 1-14 Sockets...
  • Page 27 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 1024MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G 1024MB KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2/1G 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 1024MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G 256MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC 512MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC 256MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC...

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 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. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments – * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI E x1 slot 1 PCI E x1 slot 2 AGP 8X slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2...

  • Page 31: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 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. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the...

  • Page 32: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 33 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

  • Page 34: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN RJ-45 port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

  • Page 35: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port 2-channel Light Blue Line In Lime Line Out Pink Mic In USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
  • Page 36 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
  • Page 37 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA devices. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) ®...

  • Page 38: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors

    5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 39 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 40 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 41 10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.

  • Page 42: System Panel Connector

    12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® A8V-X System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.

  • Page 43: Chapter 2: 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 44: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

  • Page 45: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 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.

  • Page 46: Afudos Utility

    2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 47 Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.

  • Page 48: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.4 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 49 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

  • Page 50: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 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 51 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 52 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

  • Page 53: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

  • Page 54: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave System Information Sub-menu items 2.2.2 Menu bar...

  • Page 55: Menu Items

    2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 56: 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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...
  • Page 57 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk...

  • Page 58: System Information

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 59: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset...

  • Page 60: Usb Configuration

    2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode...

  • Page 61: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Revision: D0 Speed : 2000MHz Cache L1: 64KB Cache L2: 512KB Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Cool N’Quiet Cool NʼQuiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ʻnʼ...
  • Page 62 NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRAS TRCD TRRD TRFC TRWT User Config Mode Burst Length Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock value.
  • Page 63 TRP [4 CLK] Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRCD [4 CLK] Sets the TRCD. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRRD [Auto] Sets the TRRD.
  • Page 64 Configuration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns] [7.0ns] [8.0ns] [9.0ns] [10.0ns] [11.0ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Sets the CMD-ADDR timing mode. Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Burst Length [4 Beats] Allows you to set the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable...
  • Page 65 DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM BG SCRUB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub.
  • Page 66 Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Sets the graphics aperture size. Configuration options: [256MB] [128MB] [64MB] [32MB] AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle [Disabled] Enables or disables the AGP 3.0 calibration cycle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DBI Output for AGP Trans [Disabled] Enables or disables the DBI output for AGP transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller...

  • Page 67: Onboard Devices Configuration

    HyperTransport Configuration LDT to AGP Local Frequency LDT to AGP Local (Upstream) LDT to AGP Width (Downstream) LDT to AGP Local Frequency [1000 MHz] Sets the LDT to AGP frequency. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] LDT to AGP Local (Upstream) [16 BIT] Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] LDT to AGP Local (Downstream) [16 BIT]...

  • Page 68: Pci Pnp

    COMA Duplex Mode [Half Duplex] Allows you to select the COMA duplex mode. This appears only when the Serial Port1 Mode is not set to Normal. Configuration options: [Full Duplex] [Half Duplex] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
  • Page 69 Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping...

  • Page 70: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for 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 Hardware Monitor 2.5.1...

  • Page 71: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Restore on AC Power Loss Resume On Ring Resume On LAN Resume On PME# Resume On KBC Wake-Up Key Resume On PS/2 Mouse Resume On RTC Alarm Power Management/APM [Enabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Power Management feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM feature is Enabled.
  • Page 72 Resume On PME# [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PME# device. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On KBC [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system.

  • Page 73: Hardware Monitor

    2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

  • Page 74: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device...

  • Page 75: Boot Settings Configuration

    2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.

  • Page 76: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password...
  • Page 77 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check Chassis Intrusion Control User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
  • Page 78 Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Chassis Intrusion Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion control feature.

  • Page 79: Exit Menu

    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 80 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 81: Chapter 3: Software Support

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

  • Page 82: Installing An Operating System

    Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

  • Page 83: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 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 This item installs the following drivers: - VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.

  • Page 84: Utilities Menu

    3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

  • Page 85: Manual

    ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and ® ® print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Software Installs the ASUS AMD Cool ʻnʼ...

  • Page 86: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support...

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