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  • Page 1 Vintage-PE2 Barebone System...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii About this guide ... viii Chapter 1: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System introduction System introduction System introduction Chapter 1: Chapter 1: System introduction System introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Front panel ... 1-2 Rear panel ...
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ... 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ... 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ... 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility ... 5-8 BIOS setup program ... 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 5-12 5.2.2...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Main menu ... 5-14 5.3.1 System Time ... 5-14 5.3.2 System Date ... 5-14 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ... 5-14 5.3.4 Primary, Third, and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ... 5-15 5.3.5 IDE Configuration ... 5-16 5.3.6 System Information ... 5-17 Advanced 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

    C h a p t e r 1 : S y s t e m i n t r o d u c t i o n This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-PE2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
  • Page 9 A S U S W e b s i t e s A S U S W e b s i t e s The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear panel features, and the internal features. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    The system comes in a stylish casing and is powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports Intel processors in the 775-land package. Front panel This section describes the front external and internal features of the ASUS Vintage-PE2 barebone system. External External...
  • Page 13 5 . 5 . H D D L E D . This LED lights up when data is being read from or written H D D L E D . H D D L E D . H D D L E D . H D D L E D .

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power socket and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7...
  • Page 15 Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation Audio ports function variation P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t P o r t H e a d p h o n e / 2 - C h a n n e l H e a d p h o n e / 2 - C h a n n e l H e a d p h o n e / 2 - C h a n n e l...

  • Page 16: Internal Components

    Internal components The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you remove the side plate. The standard components already installed in the system and the locations of the available drive bays are pointed out. 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 - 6 1 - 6...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the barebone system. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 18: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components that you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install Basic components to install 1.

  • Page 19: Removing The Side Plates And

    Removing the side plates and front cover The system has two chassis side plates, each one secured by two screws located on the rear panel. To remove the chassis side plate: Locate two screws on the side plate. Turn each screw counterclockwise to release the side cover.
  • Page 20 Swing the left edge of the front panel outward. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis. H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b H i n g e - l i k e t a b...

  • Page 21: Installing A 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 22 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold...
  • Page 23 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Notes on Intel Notes on Intel Notes on Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Notes on Intel Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology •...

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink Installing the CPU fan and heatsink Installing the CPU fan and heatsink 2.4.2 2.4.2 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink Installing the CPU fan and heatsink The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 25 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_FAN1. 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 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Fan And Heatsink

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink 2.4.3 2.4.3 Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink Uninstalling the CPU fan and heatsink To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 27 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.) A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 28: Installing System Memory

    Memory Module(s) (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4 GB system memory using unbuffered ECC or non-ECC PC2700/1600/2100 DIMMs. 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Make sure to use only identical, ASUS-certified memory modules. Visit www.asus.com for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 2.5.1 2.5.1...
  • Page 29 C C C C C - supports four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...
  • Page 30 DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List DDR (400 MHz) Qualified Vendors List S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e S i z e V e n d o r...
  • Page 31 C C C C C - supports four modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR Qualified Vendors List. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 32: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.5.2 2.5.2 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 33: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card 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 34 AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot The AGP slot supports AGP 8x cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5 V specification. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP ) Install only +1. 5V AGP cards. The motherboard does not support 3.3 V AGP cards.

  • Page 35: Expansion Card Installation

    2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation Expansion card installation 2.6.2 2.6.2 Expansion card installation Expansion card installation To install an expansion card: Lay the chassis on a stable surface. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you wish to use.
  • Page 36 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 P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 37: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section to install an optical drive(s) or 5.25-inch storage devices. • You can install an additional optical drive only if you use Serial ATA hard disk drives. • You cannot use the optical drive if you install two IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 38: Optical Drive

    Secure the optical drive with two screws on each side of the bay. Connect a power cable from the power supply to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. Connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the cable with Pin 1...

  • Page 39: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a hard disk drive Refer to this section for instructions on how to install up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives and/or one 3.5-inch IDE hard disk drive (HDD). One 3.5-inch bay is right under the 5.25-inch bay. The following figures show the internal and external views of the HDD bay location.
  • Page 40 Push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. Secure the drive with two screws on each side of the bay. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive.
  • Page 41 Connect the other end of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: Follow steps 1-5 of the previous section. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 42: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive

    Installing a floppy disk drive The barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for a floppy disk drive. To install a floppy disk drive: Remove the front panel cover. For instructions on how to remove the front panel cover, refer to section “2.3 Removing the side plates and front panel cover”...

  • Page 43: The Motherboard

    Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the drive. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Connect the other end of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector (FLOPPY1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Side Plates And

    2.10 Replacing the side plates and front cover After you have installed all the internal components and you have connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the system back together. Hook the hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the front panel to attach the front panel assembly to the chassis.
  • Page 45 Fit the rail tabs on the side plate into the locking tab holes in the chassis. L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g L o c k i n g t a b h o l e t a b h o l e...

  • Page 46: 2.11 Connecting External Devices

    2.11 Connecting external devices The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you can connect to the rear panel ports. P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 P S / 2 V G A V G A V G A...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 48: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 49: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update...

  • Page 50: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Microsoft DirectX 9.0c...

  • Page 51: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.4 ASUS contact information ASUS contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other operating system version. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...
  • Page 52 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p C h a p t e r 3 : S t a r t i n g u p...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 54: Introduction

    Introduction An ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS ATX12V1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard VGA1 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 USBPW34 USBPW12 CHA_FAN1...

  • Page 55: 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 56 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 57: Connectors

    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 58: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 59 5 . 5 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )
  • Page 60 6 . 6 . 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 , 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 1 ,...
  • Page 61 7 . 7 . I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X 1 , C D 1 ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X 1 , C D 1 ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X 1 , C D 1 ) I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n A U X 1 , C D 1 )
  • Page 62 9 . 9 . 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 )
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2 A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 64: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    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. 5.1.1 5.1.1...

  • 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: Afudos Utility

    5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 5.1.3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 69 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.

  • Page 70: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 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 •...
  • Page 71 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 72 S t a r t A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 73: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S V i n t a g e - P E 2...

  • Page 74: Bios Menu Screen

    5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 5.2.1 5.2.1 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 i t e m s 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...

  • Page 75: Menu Items

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

  • Page 76: 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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...

  • Page 77: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 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 78: 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 79: System Information

    Enhanced Mode Support On [SATA mode] 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 80: 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 CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration...
  • Page 81 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 USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 82: Cpu Configuration

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 5.4.2 5.4.2 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 : 3200 MHz FSB Speed...

  • Page 83: Chipset

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Chipset Chipset Chipset 5.4.3 5.4.3 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 Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics Memory Type Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]...

  • Page 84: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Allows user to select the amount of system memory pre-allocated by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics Memory Type [Auto] Selects the size of graphic memory.

  • Page 85: Pci Pnp

    Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
  • Page 86 Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] Plug and Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

  • Page 87: Power Menu

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

  • Page 88: Apm Configuration

    5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 5.5.4 5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
  • Page 90 CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When the C P U Q - F a n C o n t r o l...

  • Page 91: 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. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 5.6.1 5.6.1...

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

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

  • Page 93: Security

    5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security Security Security 5.6.3 5.6.3 Security 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 : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password...
  • Page 94 If you forget your BIOS password, you clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password.
  • Page 96 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off.

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