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  • Page 1 P5WDG2-WS...
  • 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 P5WDG2-WS specifications summary ..........x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ............4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-9 BIOS setup program ............4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar ............... 4-12 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-11 5.3.2 AI NET2 ..............5-13 5.3.3 Audio configurations ..........5-14 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II ........... 5-19 RAID configurations ............5-25 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ......5-26 5.4.2 Intel ® RAID configurations ........5-26 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........

  • 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 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: P5Wdg2-Ws Specifications Summary

    P5WDG2-WS specifications summary C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U LGA775 socket for Intel ® Pentium ® 4/Celeron/Pentium ® Processor Extreme Edition/Pentium ® D processor ® Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®...
  • Page 11 ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS...
  • Page 12 P5WDG2-WS specifications summary R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l 1 x PS/2 mouse port R e a r p a n e l...

  • 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 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    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 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
  • Page 18 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio 8-channel + 2-channel High Definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ® ALC882 High Definition Audio 8-channel + 2-channel audio CODEC.

  • Page 19: Asus Intelligence (Ai) Features

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features 1.3.3 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support Native DDR2-800 memory support...
  • Page 21 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-5 for details.
  • Page 22 1 - 8 1 - 8 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 - 8 1 - 8 1 - 8...

  • Page 23: 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 Hardware connectors on the motherboard. information...
  • Page 24 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-14 Expansion slots ..............2-21 Jumpers ................2-28 Connectors ................. 2-31 A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 25: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Standby Powered P5WDG2-WS Onboard LED Power A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Asus Stack Cool 2

    ASUS Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 The motherboard comes with the ASUS Stack Cool 2 cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components by 20ºC. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat that critical components generate.

  • Page 28: 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) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 EATX12V LGA775 SPDIF_O2 AUDIO LAN2_USB34 ® Intel 975X LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN1 USB78 WIFI_G_USB78 PCIEX16_1 ® Marvell CR2032 3V Lithium Cell 88E8062/8066 ®...

  • Page 29: 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 P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...
  • Page 30 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 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 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Installing The Cpu

    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5WDG2-WS CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
  • Page 33 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e L o a d p l a t e...

  • Page 34: 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 35 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5WDG2-WS CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.
  • Page 39 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/ faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under G e n e r a l s e a r c h...
  • Page 40 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...
  • Page 41 Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL. A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...
  • Page 42 DDR2-533 MHz capability D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t S i z e S i z e...
  • Page 43 Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Pci Express X16 Slots

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two ATI CrossFire™ PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
  • Page 48 Rev: V1.00 (Hyper Memory) (BIOS: V008.015.128.000) ASUS EAX300SE-X V6.14.10.6553 Windows ® 2003 Standard Pass ATI Radeon X300SE Rev: V1.00 (BIOS: V008.015.117.000) ASUS EAX550GE 256M V6.14.10.6546 Windows ® XP Pro Pass ATI Radeon X550 (BIOS: V5B60.8.15.139. AS01) ASUS EAX600XT V6.14.10.6546 Windows ®...
  • Page 49 GeForce 6800GT Rev. V1.02 (BIOS: V5.40.02.26.AS05) ASUS EN6800ULTRA V6.14.10.7189 Windows ® 2003 Standard Pass nVIDIA GeForce 6800ULTRA (BIOS: V5.40.02.32.AS07) ASUS EN7800GTX 256MB V6.14.10.7801 Windows ® XP Pro Pass nVIDIA GeForce 7800GTX (BIOS: V5.70.02.11.01) ATI Radeon X850 CrossFire V8.182.0.0 Windows ®...
  • Page 50 (BIOS: V3.37 ASUS EN6200TC128/T/16M V6.14.10.7777 Windows XP-64 Pro Pass nVIDIA GeForce 6200 ® Rev V1.01 (with Turbo cache) (BIOS: V5.44.02.11) ASUS EN6600 128M V6.14.10.7801 Windows ® XP Home Pass nVIDIA GeForce 6600 Rev V1.00A (BIOS: V5.43.02.61) ASUS EN6600 256M V6.14.10.7777 Windows ®...
  • Page 51 T y p e : P C I - X T y p e : P C I - X T y p e : P C I - X T y p e : P C I - X ASUS PXL-S30 PCIX_2 Windows ®...

  • Page 52: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear RTC P5WDG2-WS 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.
  • Page 53 USBPW34 USBPW12 USBPW78 +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 P5WDG2-WS USB device wake-up +5VSB (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 will not power up.
  • Page 54 Force PCI-X 133MHz Force PCI-X 100MHz (Default) P5WDG2-WS PCIX Speed setting 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 55: 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 S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
  • Page 56 7 . 7 . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This Marvell L A N 1 ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . ®...
  • Page 57 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t ( o p t i o n a l ) W i r e l e s s L A N p o r t ( o p t i o n a l ) ( o p t i o n a l ) .

  • Page 58: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1. PIN 1 P5WDG2-WS 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 )

  • Page 59: Disk Drives

    (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5WDG2-WS IDE connector 3 . 3 . I C H 7 R 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 ] ,...
  • Page 60 See section “4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration” for details. SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID1 P5WDG2-WS SATA RAID connector Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives;...
  • Page 61 HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. HD-Audio-compliant pin definition Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition AAFP P5WDG2-WS Front panel audio connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s High Definition Audio capability. •...
  • Page 62 Wi-Fi add-on configuration. USB56 USB78 P5WDG2-WS USB 2.0 connectors 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 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 to the USB connectors.
  • Page 63 CHASSIS (Default) P5WDG2-WS Chassis intrusion connector A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S 2 - 3 9...
  • Page 64 Rotation +12V +12V Rotation P5WDG2-WS Fan connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan 2 feature. If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 65 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 P5WDG2-WS COM port connector 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 .
  • Page 66 • You may use a 4-pin ATX12V 2x4-pin EATX12V ATX12V power plug for this connector. • Make sure to remove the cap on the connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug. R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p R e m o v e t h e c a p...
  • Page 67 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. P5WDG2-WS TPM connector The TPM module is purchased separately. A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...
  • Page 68 RESET IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply. P5WDG2-WS 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 69: 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 70 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning 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 73: 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 74 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-11 Main menu ................4-14 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Power menu ................ 4-32 Boot menu ................4-37 Exit menu ................4-41 A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 75: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    4.1.1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 76 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 77 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 78: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 4.1.2 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a.

  • Page 79: 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 80: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 81 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 82 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5WDG2WS.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 ..

  • Page 83: 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 84 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 - 1 0...

  • Page 85: 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 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 86: Bios Menu Screen

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system. 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 [Not Detected]...

  • Page 87: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] shows the Main menu items. to configure Third IDE Master [Not Detected]...

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system. 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 [Not Detected]...

  • Page 89: 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 90: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 91 If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI] The O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e...

  • Page 92: System Information

    Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROOM [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M O n b o a r d S e r i a l - A T A B O O T R O M appears only when the...

  • Page 93: 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 94 The following item appears only when you install a CPU that supports the lock free feature. Only some latest CPUs support this feature CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] CPU Lock Free [Auto] This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x.
  • Page 95 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] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto] PCI Express Frequency [Auto]...
  • Page 96 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] [1.30V] [1.40V] [1.50V] Setting a high FSB termination voltage may damage the chipset and CPU.

  • Page 97: Lan Cable Status

    The following items appear if the N O S M o d e N O S M o d e N O S M o d e N O S M o d e N O S M o d e item is set to [Manual] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive] Sensitivity [Sensitive]...

  • Page 98: 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 99: Cpu Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Disabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4...
  • Page 100 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] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled]...

  • Page 101: Chipset

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset Chipset 4.4.5 4.4.5 Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Enable or Disable Configure DRAM Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Timing by SPD DRAM ECC Mode...
  • Page 102 Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Hyper Path 3 feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto]...

  • Page 103: 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 Win627EHG Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Controller. Front Panel Support Type [AC97] Marvell SATA Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 104 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 105: 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 106: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 107: Acpi Apic Support

    4.5.4 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 4.5.4 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC).
  • Page 108 RTC Alarm Hour To set the alarm hour, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [00] [1]... ~ [23] RTC Alarm Minute To set the alarm minute, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection.

  • Page 109: Hardware Monitor

    ASUS Q-FAN Control [Disabled] ASUS Q-FAN Control [Disabled] ASUS 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] The C P U Q - F a n M o d e...
  • Page 110 Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan1 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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] •...

  • Page 111: 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. Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk Security drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when...

  • Page 112: 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 113: 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 114 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 115: Exit Menu

    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 116 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Exit &...
  • Page 117 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 118 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ..........5-1 Support CD information ............5-1 Software information ............5-11 RAID configurations ............5-25 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........5-37 A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 119: Installing An Operating System

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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 5.2.1...

  • Page 120: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 5.2.2 5.2.2 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 121: Utilities Menu

    LAN cable faults and shorts. ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows ® environment. ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II...
  • Page 122 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).

  • Page 123: Make Disk Menu

    5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu M a k e D i s k M a k e D i s k The M a k e D i s k M a k e D i s k M a k e D i s k menu allows you to make RAID/Serial ATA driver disks.

  • Page 124: 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 125: Other Information

    5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information 5.2.7 5.2.7 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 126 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 127: Software Information

    5.3.1 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 128 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 129: Ai Net2

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 AI NET2 AI NET2 AI NET2 5.3.2 5.3.2 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 130: Audio Configurations

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations 5.3.3 5.3.3 Audio configurations Audio configurations The Realtek ® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
  • Page 131 Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. E x i t E x i t E x i t...
  • Page 132 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the S o u n d S o u n d S o u n d...
  • Page 133 Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings. To set the bass management options: From the Realtek HD Audio B a s s B a s s Manager, click the B a s s B a s s B a s s M a n a g e m e n t s e t t i n g M a n a g e m e n t s e t t i n g tab.
  • Page 134 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the M i c r o p h o n e M i c r o p h o n e tab.

  • Page 135: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    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 136 B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n B u t t o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n F u n c t i o n...
  • Page 137 Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels 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).

  • Page 138: Desktop Management Interface

    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. S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y S m a l l d i s p l a y...
  • Page 139 PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n P C I I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 140 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Click...

  • Page 141: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge RAID controllers that allow you to configure 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 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and R A I D 0 R A I D 0...

  • Page 142: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing Serial ATA hard disks Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 143 Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Intel Intel Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ®...
  • Page 144 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 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 145 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. T I P : T I P : T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher T I P :...
  • Page 146 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 utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e 1 .
  • Page 147 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1 .
  • Page 148 Press <Enter> when the C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e C r e a t e V o l u m e item is highlighted.
  • Page 149 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 2 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX...
  • Page 150 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 2 .
  • Page 151 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 3 .
  • Page 152 Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Resetting a RAID set hard disks drive Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive.

  • Page 153: 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. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the support CD) or in Windows ®...
  • Page 154 The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 10. Press any key to return to the Makedisk menu. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ®...

  • Page 155: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 156: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    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 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S A S U S P 5 W D G 2 - W S...

  • Page 157: Intel ® Em64T

    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 158 CPU loading is low. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T and EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. •...

  • Page 159: 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 Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
  • Page 160 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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