Placa Base Asus P5GC-MX-1333
Placa Base Asus P5GC-MX-1333
Placa Base Asus P5GC-MX-1333
Motherboard
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii Typography ................................................................................................. ix P5GC-MX/1333 specifications summary ................................................... x
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-2 Special features............................................................................ 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4
1.4 1.5
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7 Installling the CPU .......................................................... 1-8
1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-8 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................1-11
1.7
1.6.3
System memory ......................................................................... 1-15 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 1.7.5 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6 Overview ....................................................................... 1-15 Memory configurations.................................................. 1-15 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List ........................................ 1-16 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-19 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-19 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-20 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 1-20 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 1-21 PCI slots........................................................................ 1-22 PCI Express x1 ............................................................. 1-22 PCI Express x16 ........................................................... 1-22
1.8
1.9
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1.10 1.10.1 1.10.2 2.1 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-25 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-25 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-26
Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 2-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility...................................................... 2-3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 2-4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 2-6 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-8
2.2.1
BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-11 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 2-12 Menu bar ....................................................................... 2-12 Navigation keys............................................................. 2-12 Menu items ................................................................... 2-13 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 2-13 Configuration fields ....................................................... 2-13 Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-13 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 2-13 General help ................................................................. 2-13 System Time ................................................................. 2-14 System Date ................................................................. 2-14 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 2-14 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ................ 2-15 IDE Configuration.......................................................... 2-16 System Information ....................................................... 2-17 JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 2-18 USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-19 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 2-20 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-21 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 2-24 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-26
2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.2.9 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.4.1
2.3
2.4
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2.5 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.5 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.7 3.1 2.6.3 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-27 Suspend Mode .............................................................. 2-27 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-27 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-27 APM Configuration ........................................................ 2-28 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-30 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-31 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 2-32 Security ......................................................................... 2-33
Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-35 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2 Drivers menu................................................................... 3-3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-6
A.2
Using the Intel EM64T feature ......................................................A-2 A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-2 Using the EIST ................................................................A-3
A.3
Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
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Safety information
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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. Place the product on a stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and Mercury -containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Used to emphasize a word or a phrase Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key <Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Italics
<Key>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets
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Storage
BIOS features
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Product introduction
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide
Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables
1.3
1.3.1
Special features
Product highlights
This motherboard supports the latest powerful and energy efficient processors from Intel. Intel Core2 Duo is based on the Intel Core Microarchitecture and built on the 65-nanometer (nm) process technology with copper interconnect. Intel Core2 Duo allows users to step up to new levels of gaming experience and multi-tasking performance. Boosting performance is a shared and multi-core optimized L2 cache of 2 MB or 4 MB, guaranteeing enhanced user experience in the digital home and office. See page 1-8 for details.
Intel Core2 processors can run at a maximum speed of 1333 MHZ FSB on this motherboard when using a 1333MHZ CPU. Settting Overclock to 1333MHZ when using a 1066MHZ CPU may cause some devices fail to work. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high-performance computing and faster memory access required for memory and data intensive applications.
The Intel 945GC graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The GMCH features the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH contains one 16-lane PCI Express port intended for an external PCI Express graphics card and provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package with 1333(O.C)/1066/800 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel DDR2 at speeds of up to 667 MHz. The Intel ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI Express and high definition audio.
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. See pages 1-15 to 1-19 for details.
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-22 for details.
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
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1.3.2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash
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 2-3 for details.
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
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1.4
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 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
P5GC-MX/1333
SB_PWR
R
ON Standby Power
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1.5
Motherboard overview
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.
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
1.5.1
Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2
Screw holes
Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
P5GC-MX/1333
1-6
1.5.3
Motherboard layout
18.8cm(7.4in)
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
LGA775
VGA1
4Mb BIOS
LAN_USB12
RTM876-660
PCIEX1_1
LAN
PCIEX1_16
Super I/O
CD
SB_PWR
ALC883
AAFP
SPDIF_OUT
FLOPPY
PS2_USBPWR
USB56
USB78
SATA1
SATA2
ASUS P5GC-MX/1333
SATA3
PCI2
SATA4
Intel ICH7
CLRTC CHASSIS
PCI1
PRI_IDE
F_PANEL
AUDIO
SPEAKER
24.4cm(9.6in)
EATXPWR
USB34
P5GC-MX/1333
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1.6
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors.
Your boxed Intel Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 or Celeron D LGA775 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket pins resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
1.6.1
1.
P5GC-MX/1333
P5GC-MX/1333 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.
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2.
Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
Retention tab Load lever
PnP Cap
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
3.
Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135 angle.
4.
Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100 angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
B A
Load plate
5.
Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch.
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6.
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
B
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!
The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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1.6.2
The Intel Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 and Celeron D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly When you buy a boxed Intel Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 or Celeron D LGA775 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel-certified multi-directional heatsink and fan. Your I Intel Core2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium 4 or Celeron D LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
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2.
Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.
A B
B A B A
3.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
CPU_FAN
P5GC-MX/1333
P5GC-MX/1333 CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. We recommend you to install the chassis fan for better thermal state.
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1.6.3
1. 2.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise.
3.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
A B
B A A B
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4.
5.
The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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1.7
1.7.1
System memory
Overview
The motherboard comes with two 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. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
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1.7.2
Memory configurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1 = DIMM_B1). Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on next page for details. This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. .
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128 Pins
112 Pins
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1.7.3
The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard.
Make sure to choose the right QVLs (Qualified Vendors List) from ASUS website according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
DIMM support A B
256MB 1G
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
1G
512MB
512MB
HY
Qimonda HY
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Samsung
Samsung
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
M378T3253FG0-CD5
KVR533D2N4/1G
KVR533D2N4/512
KVR533D2N4/512
HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A
HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A
HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A
M378T6553BG0-CD5
HYMP532U64CP6-C4 AB
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Samsung
Samsung
Kingston
Infineon
Hynix
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
512MB
1G
1G
1G
1G
512MB
12MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
512MB
REMAXEL
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
PQI
Kingmax
Kingmax
Kingmax
Elpida
Corsair
Micron
Micron
Micron
VS512MB533D2
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2
HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB
SS
HYB18T512800AF37SSS12079
HYB18T512800AC37SSS11511
HYB18T512160AF-3.7AFSS31270
K4T51083QB-GCD5
K4T56083QF-GCD5
D6408TE7BL-37
HYB18T512800AF3733336550
HY5PS56821F-C4
Micron
Micron
Corsair
AET760UD00-370B97S
AET760UD00-370B97X
AET760UD00-370A98S
AET760UD00-370A98Z
AET660UD00-370B97X
AET660UD00-370A88S
AET660UD00-370A98X
AET660UD00-370A98Z
AET560UD00-370A98Z
AET660UD00-370A98Z
MEAB-323LA
KLBC28F-A8EB4
RML1040EG38D6F-533
AENEON Elpida
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
PQI
Elpida
Elpida
Kingmax
DS SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
AET93R370B 0640
AET92F370A 0606
AET93F370A 0551
AET93R370B 0640
AET82F370A 0550
AET93F370A 0518
AET94F370AWVV34635G0520
AET93F370A G 0513
D2-E04180W025
E5108AE-5C-E
E5116AB-5C-E
KKEA88B4IAK-37
E5108AB-5C-E
MIII0052532M8CEC
D9CRZ
Z9BQT
1-16
Size 1G 512MB
Brand
Side(s)
DIMM support A B
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TMS1GB264C081-534AP
TMS1GB264C081-534QI
TMS1GB264C081-534AE
TMS51B264C081-534AE
TMS51B264C081-534AP
TMS51B264C081-534QI
TMS25B264B161-534KQ
VERITECH SS
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
DS DS
DS
SS
SS
MS18T51280-3.7P0645D
MS18T51280-3.7
MS18T51280-3.7EA0651D
MS18T51280-3.7EA07100
MS18T51280-3.7P0704D
MS18T51280-3.7
MS18T51216-3.70711
256MB
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
512MB
256MB
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB 1G
HY
Corsair HY
Corsair
Corsair
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Qimonda
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
Kingston
VS1GB667D2
VS512MB667D2
HYS64T128020HU-3S-A
HYS64T64000HU-3S-A
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A
HYS64T32000HU-3S-A
KR M378T2953CZ0-CE6
M378T2953CZ3-CE6
M378T6553CZ3-CE6
KR M378T6453FZ0-CE6
KR M378T6553CZ0-CE6
KVR667D2N5/1G
KVR667D2N5/512
KVR667D2N5/256
KVR533D2N4/256
Elpida Elpida
Kingston
Kingston
E2508AB-6E-E
E5116AB-5C-E
Samsung
Samsung
SS SS
DS
DS
K4T51083QC
D6408TE8WL-3
D6408TE8WL-27
DS SS DS
K4T51083QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC-ZCE6
K4T51083QC-ZCE6
K4T56083QF-ZCE6
DS SS DS
SS
SS
HYB18T512800AF3SFSS05346
HYB18T5128000AF-3SSSS27416
HYB18T512160AF-3SSSS17310
DS SS SS
512MB 1G
HY
HY
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
512MB
HY
HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 AB KLCC28F-A8EB5
Hynix
ADATA
ADATA
ADATA
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Apacer
Kingmax
Kingmax
Kingmax
HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB
Hynix
SS
M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52
M20AD5G3H3166I1C52
M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z
AU01GE667C5KBGC
78.01092.420
AU01GE667C5KBGC
AU512E667C5KBGC
AU512E667C5KBGC
78.91092.420
KLCD48F-A8KB5
KLCC28F-A8KB5
Kingmax
Elpida
Hynix
DS SS SS
DS
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 E5108AE-6E-E
HY5PS12521CFP-Y5
SS SS SS
DS
E5108AE-6E-E
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX
DS DS DS
AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F
AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B
SS SS
E5108AE-6E-E
ADATA
DS
AD29608A8A-3EG20645
AD29608A8A-3EG20648
ASUS P5GC-MX/1333
1-17
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
512MB
1G
512MB
1G
1G
512MB
1G
512MB
512MB
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
256MB
1G
512MB
1G
1G
1G
512MB
512MB
Size 512MB
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
TAKEMS
KINGBOX
KINGBOX
Century
Century
Century
Century
TEAM
TEAM
VERITECH
VERITECH
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
PQI
MDT
MDT
MDT
Nanya
Nanya
PSC
PSC
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
Vendor VDATA
TMS1GB264C081-665AP
TMS1GB264C081-665AE
TMS1GB264C081-665QI
TMS51B264C081-665AP
TMS51B264C081-665QI
DDRII 1G 667MHz
512MB 667MHz
CENTURY 1G
CENTURY 1G
CENTURY 512MB
CENTURY 512MB
TVDD1.02M667C4
TVDD512M667C5
GTP01GHLTM55EG
GTP512HLTM45EG
AET760UD00-30DB97X
AET760UD00-30DA98Z
AET660UD00-30DA98Z
AET760UD00-30DA98Z
AET660UD00-30DB97X
AET660UD00-30DA98Z
DDR2-667U 1G
MDT 1024MB
MDT 1024MB
MDT 512MB
NT512T64U88A1BY-3C
NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C
AL7E8E63B-6E1K
AL6E8E63B-6E1K
M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52
M2GVD5G3I41C4I1C52
M2GVD5G3I41P6I1C52
M2GVD5G3H166I1C52
M2YVD5G3H31P4I1C52
Model M2GVD5G3H31A4I1C52
DIMM support A B
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
takeMS
KINGBOX DS SS SS
KINGBOX SS
Nanya
Hynix
Hynix
Nanya
TEAM
TEAM
VERITECH DS DS SS
VERITECH SS
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
AENEON
Hynix
MDT
MDT
MDT
Nanya
Nanya
PSC
PSC
VDATA
VDATA
VDATA
DS
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
SS
DS
SS
DS
DS
DS
DS
DS
SS
SS
DS DS
DS
MS18T51280-3SP0717
MS18T51280-3SEA07100
MS18T51280-3
MS18T51280-3S0627D
MS18T51280-3
EPD264082200-4
EPD264082200-4
NT5TU64M8AE-3C
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
HY5PS12821AFP-Y5
NT5TU64M8AE-3C
T2D648PT-6
T2D648MT-6
VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621
VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621
AET93R300B 0639
AET93F30DA 0604
AET93F300A 0606
AET93F30DA8EE47414G 0540
AET93R300B 0634
AET93F30DA 0552
HY5PS12821BFP-E3 A
18D51280D-30646E
18D51200D-30646
18D51280D-30648
NT5TU64M8AE-3C
NT5TU32M16AG-3C
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N
VD29608A8A-3EG20641
VD29608A8A-3EC20620
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
VD29608A8A-3EG20637
VD29608A8A-3EG20627
DS - Double Sided
A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). Make sure to choose the right QVLs according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
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1.7.4
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.
To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
3
2
DDR2 DIMM notch
Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Unlocked retaining clip
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
1.7.5
1.
Removing a DIMM
2
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
1 1
DDR2 DIMM notch
2.
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1.8
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.
1.8.1
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2
1. 2. 3.
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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1.8.3
IRQ 0 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Interrupt assignments
Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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1.8.4
PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
If you install a PCI graphics card, we recommend that you remove the onboard graphics card driver.
1.8.5
PCI Express x1
This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
1.8.6
This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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1.9
1.
Jumpers
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. Re-install the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Remove the onboard battery.
Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
P5GC-MX/1333
CLRTC
1 2 2 3 Clear RTC
R
Normal (Default)
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2.
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
P5GC-MX/1333
PS2_USBPWR
1 2
2 3
+5V (Default)
+5VSB
P5GC-MX/1333 USB Device Wake Up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
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1.10
1.10.1
1
Connectors
Rear panel connectors
2 3 4 5 6
11
1. 2. 3.
10
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port
4. 5. 6.
Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.
Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4channel, and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration.
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7. 8. 9.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
11.
10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
1.10.2
1.
Internal connectors
This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.
Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
P5GC-MX/1333
FLOPPY
PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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2.
The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboards IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
P5GC-MX/1333
PRI_IDE
Mode of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave
Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices.
If any device jumper is set as Cable-Select, make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.
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3.
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
P5GC-MX/1333
SATA1
SATA2
P5GC-MX/1333 SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.
SATA1/2 SATA3/4
Red Black
Master Slave
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SATA3
SATA4
4.
The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.
CPU_FAN
GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM
CHA_FAN
GND +12V Rotation
+12V
P5GC-MX/1333
5.
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
P5GC-MX/1333
SPDIF_OUT
ASUS P5GC-MX/1333
+5V
SPDIFOUT GND
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6.
These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. If you intent to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU Memory Graphics card Parallel ATA devices Serial ATA device Optical drive SCSI devices : : : : : : : Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) PCI Express x16 Nvidia EN5900 IDE hard disk drive (x 2) SATA hard disk drive CD-ROM (x2) SCSI card and SCSI hard disk drive
You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.
ATX12V
+12V DC GND
P5GC-MX/1333
EATXPWR
Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts
+12V DC +3 Volts GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts
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7.
This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
CD (black)
Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel
GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V
P5GC-MX/1333
P5GC-MX/1333 Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector.
8.
These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
P5GC-MX/1333
USB56
R
USB78
1
NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V
1
USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND
P5GC-MX/1333 USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately.
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9.
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC97 audio standard.
Azalia-compliant pin definition
P5GC-MX/1333
HP_HD
AGND NC NC
AAFP
MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L
P5GC-MX/1333 Front Panel Audio Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboards high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector is set to AC97 Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio]. See section 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details.
This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.
P5GC-MX/1333
CHASSIS
GND Chassis Signal (Default)
+5VSB_MB
NC
11.
System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
F_PANEL PWR LED PWR BTN HD LED RESET
P5GC-MX/1333
This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.
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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
2.1
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. 4. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)
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.
2.1.1
1.
DOS environment
b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. b. Click Start from the Windows desktop, then select My Computer.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start.
Windows 2000 environment
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive.
a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. e. Click Start. from the Windows desktop, then select Computer.
2.1.2
Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
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> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to P5GCMX.ROM.
Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
2. 3.
Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy...
4.
Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file P5GCMX.ROM. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! A Floppy not found! error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A P5GCMX.ROM not found! error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to P5GCMX.ROM. 2-3
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2.1.3
AFUDOS utility
The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
1. 2.
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
Main filename
Extension name
3.
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:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
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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.
Make sure to choose the right BIOS files from ASUS website according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2. 3.
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5GCMX.ROM
4.
The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5GCMX.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 ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
5.
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5GCMX.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 ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\>
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2.1.4
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.
Prepare the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5GCMX.ROM.
Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
If your display monitor is connected to the onboard VGA connector, the display monitor will turn-off and the system will beep once while the CrashFree BIOS 2 starts updating your system. The system will beep once again while the process is finished, and the display will return after the system restarts.
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file P5GCMX.ROM. Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
4.
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file P5GCMX.ROM. Completed. Start flashing... --
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
4.
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. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
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2.1.5
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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2.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. 5.
From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
3. 4.
Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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2.2
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to Run Setup. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section 2.7 Exit Menu. The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Make sure to choose the right BIOS files according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
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2.2.1
Menu items
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration
[19:34:30] [Wed 05/02/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
System Information
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
2.2.2
Main
Menu bar
For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings For changing the advanced system settings
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Advanced Power Boot Exit
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
2.2.3
Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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Menu items
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
Select Screen Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit
2.2.5
Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
2.2.6
Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window.
2.2.7
Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
2.2.8
Scroll bar
Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum ICH Delayed Transaction MPS Revision [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] [Enabled] [1.4] +F1 F10 ESC
A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
2.2.9
General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.
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2.3
Main menu
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration
[11:51:19] [Wed 02/05/2007] [1.44M, 3.5 in] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected]
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
System Information
System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.3.5
IDE Configuration
The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.
IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [35]
Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode]
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The default setting S-ATA allows you to use native OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. We recommend that you do not change the default setting for better OS compatibility. In this setting, you may use legacy OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any Serial ATA device. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encounter problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA]
Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
2.3.6
System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
AMIBIOS Version : 0104 Build Date : 04/26/07 Processor Type Speed Count
AMI BIOS
Processor
System Memory
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2.4
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 USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit
AI Overclocking [Auto]
Allows selection of CPU frequency and auto adjustment of relevant parameters. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to be stable. If the system becomes unstable, return to the default. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto] [Overclock Profile]
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2.4.2
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.
USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-F.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Disabled]
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
Allows you to enable or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]
Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Brand String: Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Intel Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.66GHz 2801MHz 1401MHz
Enabled: The CPU Ratio would be default ratio. Disabled: The CPU Ratio would be users manual.
: 32 KB : 4096 KB : 0 KB Min:06) [Enabled] [ 62] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled]
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:08, Ratio Actual Value : 8 Default CPU Ratio: VID CMOS Setting: Microcode Updation Max CPUID Value Limit Execute Disable Function Enhanced C1 Control CPU Internal Thermal Control Virtualization Technology Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Select Screen Exit
Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
Allows you to enable or disable default CPU ratio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPUs capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel Pentium 4 and later processors that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).
Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2.4.4
Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 3 DRAM Throttling Threshold Boot Graphic Adapter Priority Internal Graphics Mode Select DVMT Mode Select DVMT/FIXED Memory Boot Display Device TV Connector HDTV Output TV Standard PEG Buffer Length Link Latency PEG Root Control Slot Power High Priority Port Select [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Express/Int-VG] [Enabled, 8MB] [DVMT Model] [128MB] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [VBIOS-Default] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled]
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
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When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks]
Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [6 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks]
Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] Clocks] [6 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks]
[5
Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]
DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks]
Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks]
DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks]
Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks]
Sets this item to enabled to reduce bottlenecks of memory bandwidth. Sets it to disabled for safe mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
Allows you to enable DRAM Thermal Throttling to make your system more stable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI Express/Int-VGA] [PCI Express/PCI] [PCI/PCI Express] [PCI/Int-VGA]
Sets the internal graphics mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB]
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Allows you to select the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Fixed MODE] [DVMT Mode] [Combo Mode]
DVMT/FIXED Memory [128MB] Configuration options: [64MB] [128MB] [Maximum DVMT]
Configuration options: [Auto] [CRT on Port 0] [LFP on Port 2] [LFP on Port 3] [DFP on Port 2] [DFP on Port 3] [TV on Port 2] [TV on Port 3] [CRT-Port 0 & CRT-Port 2] [CRT-Port 0 & CRT-Port 3] [CRT-Port 0 & LFP-Port 2] [CRT-Port 0 & LFP-Port 3] [CRT-Port 0 & DFP-Port 2] [CRT-Port 0 & DFP-Port 3] [DFP-Port 2 & DFP-Port 3]
TV Connector [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Composite] [Component] [Composite & RGB] [SVideo] [SCART Composite] [SCART Compos.&RGB] [SCART Compos & S-Vdo] [SMPTE2353 Compon. RGB]
TV Standard [VBIOS-Default]
Configuration options: [VBIOS-Default] [NTSC] [PAL] [SECAM] [SMPTE240M] [ITU-R television] [SMPTE295M] [SMPTE296M] [ETA-770.2] [EIA-770.3]
Sets PCIEX graphics card buffer length. Configuration options: [Auto] [Long] [Short]
Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
Sets the slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier]
Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2]
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2.4.5
Configure Win627DHG Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN LAN Option ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7]
Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard PCIEX 10/100Mb LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
LAN Option ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
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Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
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2.4.6
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.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI [PCI Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device] Device]
NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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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. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
2.5
Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor
Configure CPU.
2.5.1
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
2.5.2
Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.3
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.4
APM Configuration
APM Configuration Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By RTC Alarm Power On By External Modems Power On By PCI Devices Power On By PCIE Devices Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse [On/Off] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
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When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI Express LAN card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.5.5
Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed (RPM) VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [49.5C/121F] [2909RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] [ 1.288V] [ 3.184V] [ 4.948V] [11.985V] +F1 F10 ESC
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM]
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 onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
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2.6
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.
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit
2.6.1
Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [PS- DVD-E616P3]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence fromEnteravailable devices. the Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help The number of device items that appears on the screen dependsSavethe number of on and Exit F10 ESC Exit devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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2.6.2
Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For F1 If Error Hit DEL Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo feature.
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.6.3
Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed
Select this item to set or change the supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. 2. 3. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Supervisor Exit
The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message Password Uninstalled appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed [Full Access] [Setup]
Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit
Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility.
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. 2. 3. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.
The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
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When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
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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 & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults
Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit.
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.
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Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
This option 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. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Software support
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This motherboard supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
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Support CD information
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. Make sure to choose the right support CD files according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
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Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
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Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
This item installs the Intel Chipset INF Update Program. This driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for the Intel chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. You can install this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. Installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. User input is not required when installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. Refer to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details.
Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. Installs the Realtek Audio driver.
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Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Atheros L2 Utility
You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.
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Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data.
Anti-Virus Utility
Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version.
Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
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3.2.4
Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU features
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Intel EM64T
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 2 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 64-bit OS.
Make sure to choose the right BIOS files according to the version of your mother board. Refer to your Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for version information.
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Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
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System requirements
Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: Intel Pentium 4 processor with EIST support Operating system with EIST support (Windows XP SP2/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) BIOS file with EIST support
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To use the EIST feature: 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
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Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. See page 2-24 for details. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.
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On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. Click Apply, then click OK.
After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.
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