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  • Page 1 P5AD2-E...
  • 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

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii Typography ..................ix P5AD2-E specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........3-1 3.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......3-1 3.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............3-2 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........3-7 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........3-8 BIOS setup program ............3-11 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 Manuals menu ............4-5 4.2.5 Contact information ..........4-5 4.2.6 Other information ........... 4-6 Software information ............4-8 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ............ 4-8 4.3.2 AI NET2 ..............4-10 4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ......4-11 Appendix: CPU features Appendix: CPU features...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 9: Typography

    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 : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 10: P5Ad2-E Specifications Summary

    Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) (Note: Due to chipset limitation, P5AD2-E doesn’t support Intel Dual-core CPU or 65nm CPU) C h i p s e t C h i p s e t C h i p s e t...
  • Page 11 P5AD2-E specifications summary S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    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 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P5AD2-E motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 17 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ® ICH6. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 18: Asus Ai Proactive Features

    ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel ® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory.
  • Page 19 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 pages 3-36 to 3-37 for details.
  • Page 20 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 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 ................. 2-22 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    SB_PWR1 ® Standby Powered Power P5AD2-E Onboard LED A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E 2 - 1 2 - 1 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 24: 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 25: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 ATX12V1 LGA775 CPU_FAN1 USB1 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 LAN port B: USB4 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top: Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Intel Center/Subwoofer...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e...
  • Page 27 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 P a g e P a g e 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...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 29 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 30 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 31: 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 2.3.2 2.3.2 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 32 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 ® P5AD2-E CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2 - 1 0...

  • Page 33: 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 34 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e N a r r o w e n d o f t h e g r o o v e...

  • Page 35: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5AD2-E DDR2 DIMM sockets C h a n n e l C h a n n e l S o c k e t s...
  • Page 36 • • • * ASUS has tested and overclocked these memory modules to 711 MHz. ASUS, however, does not guarantee that these memory modules will run at the same speed on your system. DDR2-700/675/667/533 with 600 MHz (FSB 800) capability...
  • Page 37 DDR2-533 DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support 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 B r a n d B r a n d Side(s)

  • Page 38: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 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 42: Jumpers

    ® CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS P5AD2-E Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 43: Usb Device Wake-Up

    +5VSB (Default) ® USBPW56 USBPW78 +5VSB P5AD2-E USB device wake-up (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 45 7 . 7 . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects a microphone. M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) .

  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1. ® P5AD2-E Floppy disk drive connector 2 . 2 . P r i m a r y I D E c o n n e c t o r ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ I D E 1 )

  • Page 47: Hard Disk Drives

    SATA1 SATA2 P5AD2-E SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 48 AAFP ® AC ‘97 audio pin definition P5AD2-E Analog front panel connector • It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
  • Page 49 ® USB56 USB78 P5AD2-E USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors.
  • Page 50 CHASSIS1 ® (Default) P5AD2-E Chassis intrusion connector 2 - 2 8 2 - 2 8 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 51 PWR_FAN1 ® Rotation CHA_FAN1 +12V CHA_FAN2 P5AD2-E Fan connectors +12V Rotation Only the CPU_FAN1 and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...
  • Page 52 PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5AD2-E ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts 2 - 3 0 2 - 3 0 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 53: System Panel Connector

    PANEL1 RESET IDE_LED PWRSW P5AD2-E System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )
  • Page 54 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 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 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: 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 56 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........3-1 BIOS setup program ............3-11 Main menu ................3-14 Advanced menu ..............3-19 Power menu ................ 3-33 Boot menu ................3-38 Exit menu ................3-43 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 57: 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. 3.1.1 3.1.1...

  • Page 58: Afudos Utility

    Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
  • Page 59 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 60 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5AD2EB.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 61: 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 62 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. 3 - 6...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 3.1.5 3.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 65 Updating the BIOS through the Internet 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 ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 66 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 68: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 69: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] shows the Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 70: Main Menu

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Third IDE Master [Not Detected] Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Slave...

  • Page 71: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    3.3.4 3.3.4 3.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 3.3.4 3.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 72: 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] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 73 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS).

  • Page 74: System Information

    3.3.6 3.3.6 3.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 3.3.6 3.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 09/22/04 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz...

  • Page 75: Advanced Menu

    A I N O S 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 intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the most demanding tasks.
  • Page 76 Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. setting to [Turbo] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] AiBooster Support [Enabled] AiBooster Support [Enabled] AiBooster Support [Enabled]...
  • Page 77 PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. This item is set to [Auto] by default. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto]...
  • Page 78 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the front side bus termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.40V] The following item appears only when the A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g A I O v e r c l o c k i n g...

  • Page 79: Lan Cable Status

    3.4.2 3.4.2 3.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status 3.4.2 3.4.2 LAN Cable Status LAN Cable Status This menu displays the status of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port. POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Check LAN cable during POST.

  • Page 80: Usb Configuration

    3.4.3 3.4.3 3.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 3.4.3 3.4.3 USB Configuration 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. Enables USB host USB Configuration controllers.

  • Page 81: Cpu Configuration

    3.4.4 3.4.4 3.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 3.4.4 3.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency.
  • Page 82 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto]...

  • Page 83: Chipset

    Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Hyper Path 2 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 2 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...
  • Page 84 Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] PEG Buffer Length [Auto]...

  • Page 85: Onboard Devices Configuration

    3.4.6 3.4.6 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 3.4.6 3.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Enable or disable Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Controller. Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled]...
  • Page 86 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 87: Pci Pnp

    3.4.7 3.4.7 3.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 3.4.7 3.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 88 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]...

  • Page 89: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] used for System ACPI 2.0 Support...

  • Page 90: Apm Configuration

    3.5.5 3.5.5 3.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 3.5.5 3.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] button is pressed. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]...
  • Page 91 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 92: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] 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] C P U Q - F a n M o d e...
  • Page 93 Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the chassis fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When enabled, the chassis fan ratio is the same with the selected CPU fan ratio.

  • Page 94: Boot Menu

    Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 96: Security

    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] 3.6.3 3.6.3 3.6.3 Security Security...
  • Page 97 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
  • Page 98 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 99: 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 system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 100 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 101 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 102 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........4-1 Support CD information ............4-1 Software information ............4-8 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 103: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 4.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 4.2.1...

  • Page 104: Drivers Menu

    4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 4.2.2 4.2.2 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. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.

  • Page 105: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-8 for details.
  • Page 106 ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 4 - 4 4 - 4 C h a p t e r 4 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t...

  • Page 107: Manuals Menu

    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 108: Other Information

    4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 Other information Other information Other information 4.2.6 4.2.6 Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen provide additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Motherboard Info Motherboard Info...
  • Page 109 Technical Support Form Technical Support Form 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. Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.

  • Page 110: Software Information

    4.3.1 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 A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 111 R a t i o R a t i o box. 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 112: Ai Net2

    4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 4.3.2 4.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology.

  • Page 113: C-Media 3D Audio Configuration

    4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration 4.3.3 4.3.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880L audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 114 S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g. You can configure the function of the rear panel, S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g S m a r t J a c k S e t t i n g front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section.
  • Page 115 Effect The E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t E f f e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the E f f e c t environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings.

  • Page 116: Device Setting

    Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC D e v i c e S e t t i n g multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording...

  • Page 117: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 118 Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ................ A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) ....A-1 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology ........A-3 A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E A S U S P 5 A D 2 - E...

  • Page 119: Intel ® Em64T

    ASUS motherboard feature update A.1 Intel ® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs with the Intel ® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel ® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing.

  • Page 120: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration...

  • Page 121: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows ® XP/2003 Server and 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 122 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 - 4 A - 4 A - 4...

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