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Asus Vintage V2-PH2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Vintage V2-PH2 PC (Desktop Barebone)
  • Page 2 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

    Rear panel ................1-4 Internal components ............. 1-7 Chapter 2: Basic Installation Preparation ................2-2 Before you proceed .............. 2-2 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly ..... 2-3 Central Processing Unit ............2-4 2.4.1 Overview ..............2-4 2.4.2 Installing CPU ............
  • Page 4 Introduction ................4-2 Motherboard layout .............. 4-2 Jumpers ................4-3 Connectors ................4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information Managing and updating your BIOS ........5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............
  • Page 5 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 System Information ..........5-16 Advanced menu ..............5-17 5.4.1 USB Configuration ..........5-17 5.4.2 JumperFree configuration ........

  • 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

    • 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. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products.

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your Vintage V2-PH2 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS Vintage V2-PH2 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 300 W PFC power supply unit •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Vintage V2-PH2. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    Thank you for choosing the ASUS Vintage V2-PH2! The ASUS Vintage V2-PH2 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel Pentium...
  • Page 13 Reset button. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer,...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Power connector. This connector is for the power cable and plug. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
  • Page 15 11. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 12. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 13. Chassis fan vent. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis.

  • Page 16: Voltage Selector

    If the voltage supply in your area is 100-127 V, set this switch to 115 V. If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V.

  • Page 17: Internal Components

    Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: System introduction...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component.

  • Page 21: Removing The Side Cover And Front Panel Assembly

    Remove the cover screws on the rear panel. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis.

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit

    CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Check your motherboard to make sure that the PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components.
  • Page 23 Lift the load lever in the PnP cap direction of the arrow to a 135º Load plate angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

  • Page 24: Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package ® ® includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel -certified ® multi-directional heatsink and fan. •...
  • Page 25 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 2 GB system memory using 256 MB and 512 MB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules.
  • Page 27 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 DIMM Support Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component 256MB KINGSTON E5116AB-5C-E KVR533D2N4/256 512MB KINGSTON HY5PS56821F-C4 KVR533D2N4/512 1024MB KINGSTON D6408TE7BL-37 KVR533D2N4/1G 2048MB KINGSTON E1108AA-5C-E KVR533D2N4/2G 512MB SAMSUNG K4T51083QB-GCD5 M378T6553BG0-CD5 256MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5 M378T3253FG0-CD5 512MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5 M378T6453FG0-CD5...
  • Page 28 DS - Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A -Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. B -Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation...

  • Page 29: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into the...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

  • Page 31: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    — — — When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

  • Page 32: Pci Express X1 Slot

    PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.4 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.

  • Page 33: Installing An Optical Drive

    Installing an optical drive Refer to the instructions in this section if you wish to install a new optical drive. Follow these steps to install an optical drive: Place the chassis upright. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. Insert the optical drive into the upper 5.25-inch drive bay and carefully push the optical drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay as shown.
  • Page 34 Connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of this connector. Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. Replace the front panel. Refer to section “2.11 Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover”...

  • Page 35: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Use a screw driver to remove the HDD drive slot metal plate cover. With the HDD label side up, carefully insert the drive into the 3.5-inch bay and push the drive into the bay until its screw holes align with the holes on the drive bay.
  • Page 36 Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive, then connect the other end to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. See page 4-6 for the location of the Serial ATA connectors.
  • Page 37 To install an IDE hard disk drive: Follow steps 1-4 of the previous section. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. See page 4-7 for the location of the connector.

  • Page 38: Installing 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 page 2-3 of section “2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly”. Carefully insert the floppy disk drive into the floppy drive bay until the screw holes align with the holes on the bay.

  • Page 39: 2.10 Re-Connecting Cables

    Requires an ATX power supply. System Panel Connector Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. See page 4-12 for the system panel descriptions. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 40: Removing The Bay Covers And Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly And Side Cover

    fits in place. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes . Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it fits in place. Secure the cover with two screws you removed earlier.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Screen display and driver options may not be the same for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 43: Running The Support Cd

    3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information...

  • Page 44: Utilities Menu

    Installs the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II 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. ASUS Update...

  • Page 45: Make Disk

    Creates the ULi SATA RAID5 driver disk. 3.3.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install...

  • Page 46: Asus Contact Information

    CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. PC Probe II is software-based, allowing you to start monitoring your computer the moment you turn it on. With this utility, you are assured that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
  • Page 47 Autorun feature. If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click the setup.exe file to start installation.
  • Page 48 Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window.

  • Page 49: Hardware Monitor Panels

    Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computerʼs desktop.

  • Page 50: Dmi Browser

    Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows ®...
  • Page 51 Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation.

  • Page 52: Configuring Pc Probe Ii

    The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, change temperature scale, or enable the Q-Fan feature.*...
  • Page 53 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 54: Chapter 4: Motherboard Info

    Introduction The Vintage V2-PH2 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.3cm (9.6in) KBPWR CHA_FAN2 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN COM1 ATX12V LGA775...

  • Page 55: 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 the CMOS, which includes the system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 56 (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 57 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).

  • Page 58: Connectors

    Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
  • Page 59 Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.
  • Page 60 (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 ) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 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 61 • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system.
  • Page 62 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ®...
  • Page 63 Chassis Intrusion Connector 11. TV-out connector (6-1 pin TV-C) This 6-1 pin connector is for the TV-out port module that allows you to connect a television to your system. Connect the TV-out module to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 64 This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. ASUS Vintage V2-PH2...

  • Page 66: 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.

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    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> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 68: 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 69: Updating The Bios File

    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 70: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    5.1.4 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 71: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    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 72: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 73: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site...

  • Page 74: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    <Enter>. 5.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected.

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 5-14 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 79: Primary, Third, And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time.

  • Page 80: System Information

    32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version: 0108 Build Date: 03/03/06 Processor Type: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz...

  • Page 81: 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. Configure CPU.
  • Page 82 (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]...

  • Page 83: Jumperfree Configuration

    Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.
  • Page 84 Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! OverClock Memory Clock [XXX] Allows you to set the Memory frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the Memory frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.

  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    Only some latest CPUs support this feature. AI CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting this item to [Auto] allows the motherboard to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB.
  • Page 86 [Automatic], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Automatic] [Disabled] [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST.

  • Page 87: Chipset

    TV Standard [NTSC] Boot Graphics Adapter Priority [PEG/IGD] This option allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PEG/IGD] [PCI/IGD] UMA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] This option allows you to set the buffer size of UMA Frame.
  • Page 88 Advanced NB If you select the option of Advanced NB, the following options will appearred. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] DRAM CAS Select [3.5 Clocks] DRAM tRP Select [4.0 Clocks] DRAM tRCD Select [4.0 Clocks] DRAM tRAS Select [12.0 Clocks] Refresh Rate Select [7.8 us]...

  • Page 89: Southbridge Configuration

    This option allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard SATA Boot ROM [Disabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard SATA Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Mode Selection [Emulated PATA mode] This option allows you to select the SATA Mode.

  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    This item allows you to set the EPP Version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ.

  • Page 91: Pci Pnp

    When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]...

  • Page 92: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 93: Apm Configuration

    Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Exit When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.

  • Page 94: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]...
  • Page 95 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A]...

  • Page 96: 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 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen...

  • Page 97: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ʻF1ʼ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run...

  • Page 98: Security

    Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Save and Exit Exit Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 99: Change User Password

    Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.

  • Page 100: Exit Menu

    Confirm the password when prompted. 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. 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.

  • Page 101: 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 102 5-38 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

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