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  • Page 1 P5AD2 Premium...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Proactive features ........1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ........1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-8 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contact information ..........5-6 5.2.6 Other information ........... 5-6 IEEE 1394b driver information ..........5-8 Software information ............5-11 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-11 5.4.2 AI NET2 ..............5-13 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration ......5-14 RAID configurations ............5-19 5.5.1...

  • 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 Premium Specifications Summary

    P5AD2 Premium specifications summary C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U LGA775 socket for Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with Intel ® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology C h i p s e t C h i p s e t...
  • Page 11 ASUS NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU, memory, and PCI Express voltages...
  • Page 12 ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS WiFi-g™ One-Touch Wizard Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 ASUS P5AD2 Premium...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    P 5 A D 2 P r e m i u m m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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 Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Triple RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The Intel ®...
  • Page 18 S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems.

  • Page 19: Asus Ai Proactive Features

    54 Mbps using the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ASUS provides full software application support and a user-friendly wizard to help you set up your wireless local area network effortlessly. The ASUS WiFi-g™ is backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b devices. See page 2-21 and the WiFi-g™...

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus 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 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) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-12 Expansion slots ..............2-15 Jumpers ................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-20 ASUS P5AD2 Premium...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

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

  • Page 25: Asus Stack Cool

    2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed underneath the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 ATX12V1 LGA775 CPU_FAN1 Bottom: Top: USB1 1394 USB2 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 LAN port B: USB4 USBPW12 USBPW34 Top: Rear Speaker Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below:...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 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 28 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 29: 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 30 To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the Lift the load plate with your direction of the arrow to a 135º thumb and forefinger to a angle.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Notes on Intel Notes on Intel Notes on Intel Notes on Intel Notes on Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. •...
  • Page 32 Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four pins match the holes on the motherboard. P u s h p i n P u s h p i n P u s h p i n P u s h p i n P u s h p i n...
  • Page 33 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 P5AD2 PREMIUM P5AD2 PREMIUM 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 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
  • Page 35 Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 Qualified Vendors List. A S U S P 5 A D 2 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 36: 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 37: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 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 40: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C )
  • Page 41 2 . 2 . U S B d e v i c e w a k e - u p j u m p e r s ( 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 j u m p e r s ( 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 j u m p e r s ( 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 j u m p e r s ( 3 - p i n U S B P W 1 2 , U S B P W 3 4 ,...

  • Page 42: 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 . P a r a l l e l p o r t .
  • Page 43 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 . W i r e l e s s L A N a n t e n n a p o r t W i r e l e s s L A N a n t e n n a p o r t (Wireless Edition only)..This port W i r e l e s s L A N a n t e n n a p o r t W i r e l e s s L A N a n t e n n a p o r t W i r e l e s s L A N a n t e n n a p o r t...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )
  • Page 45 3 . 3 . I D E R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ R A I D 1 [ r e d ] , I D E R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ R A I D 1 [ r e d ] , I D E R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ R A I D 1 [ r e d ] , I D E R A I D c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 0 - 1 p i n P R I _ R A I D 1 [ r e d ] ,...

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Drives

    4 . 4 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ r e d ] , S A T A 2 [ r e d ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ r e d ] , S A T A 2 [ r e d ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ r e d ] , S A T A 2 [ r e d ] , S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 [ r e d ] , S A T A 2 [ r e d ] ,...
  • Page 47 Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r C o n n e c t o r C o l o r C o l o r...
  • Page 48 6 . 6 . D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F ) D i g i t a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n S P D I F )
  • Page 49 8 . 8 . F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P ) F r o n t p a n e l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n A A F P )
  • Page 50 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 b I E E E 1 3 9 4 b I E E E 1 3 9 4 b I E E E 1 3 9 4 b p o r t I E E E 1 3 9 4 b p o r t...
  • Page 51 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 P r e m i u m A S U S P 5 A D 2 P r e m i u m...
  • Page 52 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 ) C h a s s i s i n t r u s i o n c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n C H A S S I S 1 )
  • Page 53 1 6 . 1 6 . 1 6 . 1 6 . 1 6 . ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs.

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    1 7 . 1 7 . 1 7 . 1 7 . 1 7 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ............3-3 ASUS P5AD2 Premium...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 59: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 60 • No action required system You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h S p e e c h S p e e c h S p e e c h...

  • Page 61: Winbond Voice Editor

    The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor Launching the Voice Editor...
  • Page 62 Y e s Y e s to confirm. Y e s Y e s The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3 - 6 3 - 6 C h a p t e r 3 : P o w e r i n g u p...
  • Page 63 Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files.
  • Page 64 Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then E d i t E d i t click the E d i t E d i t E d i t button. The E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-31 Boot menu ................4-36 Exit menu ................4-41 ASUS P5AD2 Premium...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 70 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5AD2.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 71: 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 72 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 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 75 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 S t a r t >...
  • Page 76 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 77: 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 P r e m i u m...

  • Page 78: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Main Menu

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. 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 81: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.5 4.3.5 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 82: 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 83 The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S - A T A S - A T A S - A T A S - A T A S - A T A.

  • Page 84: System Information

    4.3.7 4.3.7 4.3.7 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.7 4.3.7 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 : 06/24/04 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz...

  • Page 85: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration Adjust system LAN Cable Status frequency/voltage.
  • Page 86 Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the system performance mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] 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 The following item appears only when you set 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...
  • Page 87 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 The following items also appear 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 item is set to [AI NOS].

  • Page 88: Lan Cable Status

    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 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 item is set to [AI NOS].

  • Page 89: Usb Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 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 90: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 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 91: Chipset

    CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]...
  • Page 92 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] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI]...

  • Page 93: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Enable or disable Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Controller. Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 94 OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode]...

  • Page 95: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 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 96: Speech Configuration

    Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to Enabled.

  • Page 97: 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 98: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.5 4.5.5 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 99 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 100: 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 101 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 102: 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 103: 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 104: 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] 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security...
  • Page 105 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 106 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 107: 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 108 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 109 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 110 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-8 RAID configurations ............5-16 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-38 ASUS P5AD2 Premium...

  • Page 111: 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. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD 5.2.1...

  • Page 112: Drivers Menu

    ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Driver and Utility ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Driver and Utility ASUS Wireless LAN adapter Driver and Utility Installs the driver, utilities, and setup wizard for the ASUS WiFi-g™ wireless solution. Refer to the WiFi-g™ documentation for details. 5 - 2...
  • Page 113 Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the driver for the Marvell ® Yukon 88E8052 PCI Express Gigabit LAN. IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application IT8212 Driver and Application...

  • Page 114: 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 4-8 for details.

  • Page 115: Manuals Menu

    Winbond Voice Editor Winbond Voice Editor This Voice Editor application allows you to record and customize wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter™ utility. Use this program to change the default vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for details.

  • Page 116: Contact Information

    C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 117 Displays the contents of the support CD in graphical format. 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 118: Ieee 1394B Driver Information

    IEEE 1394b driver information You can connect your IEEE 1394b/a devices to the IEEE 1394b ports after installing the IEEE 1394b/RJ-45 ports module and the TI IEEE 1394b driver. The IEEE 1394b ports fully support most IEEE 1394b/a consumer electronic (CE) devices, except the IEEE 1394a digital video (DV) camcorders.
  • Page 119 Select the option I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t I n s t a l l f r o m a l i s t o r s p e c i f i c...
  • Page 120 The wizard installs the Microsoft 1394 stack driver. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after F i n i s h the wizard completes installing the driver.

  • Page 121: Software Information

    5.4.1 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 122 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 123: Ai Net2

    5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.4.2 5.4.2 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 124: C-Media 3D Audio Configuration

    5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration C-Media 3D audio configuration 5.4.3 5.4.3 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 CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 125 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 126 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 127: 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 128 Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live Digital Live™ The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio contents to real-time Dolby ® Digital streams. Using the CODEC and the Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) ports on the motherboard, you can send the encoded Dolby ®...

  • Page 129: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3114, ITE 8212, and the Intel ® ICH6R Southbride RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 130: Installing Hard Disks

    I n t e l I n t e l I n t e l ® M a t r i x S t o r a g e M a t r i x S t o r a g e. The Intel M a t r i x S t o r a g e ®...

  • Page 131: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations 5.5.2 5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD, and RAID 5 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array.
  • Page 132 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer.
  • Page 133 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select C r e a t e C r e a t e C r e a t e C r e a t e...
  • Page 134 M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 135 M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 136 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select C r e a t e C r e a t e C r e a t e C r e a t e...
  • Page 137 M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 138 e. If you selected C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y, the following pop-up C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y...
  • Page 139 Select R A I D 1 0 R A I D 1 0 R A I D 1 0 R A I D 1 0 then press <Enter> to display the following. R A I D 1 0 MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration Select your desired method of configuration.
  • Page 140 b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press <Enter>. The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. PHYSICAL DRIVE XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB c.
  • Page 141 f. If you selected C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y, the following pop-up C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y...

  • Page 142: Intel ® Raid Configurations

    5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations 5.5.3 5.5.3 Intel Intel RAID configurations RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ®...
  • Page 143 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. ]-Change ]-Change [TAB]-Next [TAB]-Next [ESC] Previous Menu [ESC] Previous Menu [Enter]-Select [Enter]-Select Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume Creating a RAID Volume...
  • Page 144 T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : T I P : For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance.
  • Page 145 Press <Del> to delete the RAID volume. The following confirmation message appears. VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume0"? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration Main Menu. Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives Resetting RAID Disks Drives...

  • Page 146: Ite

    5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 ® ® ® ® ® 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations 5.5.4 5.5.4 8212F RAID configurations 8212F RAID configurations The ITE ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations.
  • Page 147 At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select from the menu options. [1]..[5] Select [ESC] Exit Press the number of your selection or <Esc> to exit. Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array Auto-configuring a RAID array...
  • Page 148 Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array Defining a RAID array This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen appears.
  • Page 149 Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields. Use the Space bar to change field values. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save RAID array. Press <Esc> to exit. Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array This option allows you to delete an existing RAID array.
  • Page 150 Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets. To rebuild a RAID array: From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>.
  • Page 151 Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press <Enter>. Follow succeeding screen instructions. Press <Esc> to exit. Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to view your RAID configuration.

  • Page 152: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive. When the D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s...

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