Motherboard P5GD2 Premium
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix How this guide is organized .................................................... ix Where to find more information ..............................................
Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19 2.7 Connectors ..............................................................
Contents 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13 4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13 4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13 4.3.4 Language .............................................................. 4-13 4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave .......
Contents 5.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-5 5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5 5.3 IEEE 1394b driver information ............................................. 5-7 5.4 Software information .........................................................
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.
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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5GD2 Premium specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® 4/Celeron processor Compatible with the Intel® PCG 04A and 04B processors Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: Intel® 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH6R Front Side Bus 800/533 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x
P5GD2 Premium specifications summary LAN Dual Gigabit LAN controller - Marvell® 88E8052 PCI Express™ Gigabit LAN controller - Marvell® 88E8001 PCI Gigabit LAN controller Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program Overclocking ASUS AI NOS (Non-delay Overclocking System) feature ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R.
P5GD2 Premium specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 3 x IDE connectors 8 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Serial port connector (COM port) 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ....................................................................
1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 G D 2 P r e m i u m m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), 1 MB L2 cache, and core speed of up to 3.6 GHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 04B and 04A processors.
Triple RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with multi-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The Intel® ICH6R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for four SATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page 2-24 for details. The Sil3114R controller supports four additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD, and a software patch to support RAID 5.
S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-22 for details. IEEE 1394b/a support The motherboard implements the IEEE 1394b standard that allows up to 800 Mbps transfer rates, and increases the computer-to-electronic device operational distance from 4.
1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features ASUS Stack Cool The ASUS Stack Cool is an ideal thermal solution that reduces the heat dissipated by large capacitors and motherboard components. By placing a specially designed PCB under the motherboard, Stack Cool effectively lowers the system temperature by 10º Celsius. Cooler system temperature means more stable system performance, longer component life, and more silent operation. ASUS WiFi-g™ (optional) The ASUS WiFi-g™ is an IEEE 802.
1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 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 details on page 4-5. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-33 for details.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17 2.6 Jumpers ...........................
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
2.2.3 ASUS Stack Cool The motherboard comes with ASUS Stack Cool, an innovative thermal solution that provides supplementary cooling to the motherboard. Stack Cool is a mini-PCB installed under the motherboard CPU socket to conduct heat away from motherboard components. Stack Cool effectively lowers the motherboard temperature by as much as 10ºC.
2.2.4 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) Intel FWH 8Mbit Below: Intel 915P Center/Subwoofer Marvell 88E8053 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD WL_LED C-Media CMI9880 Super I/O FLOPPY1 PWR_FAN1 AAFP WL_ANT PCIEX1_1 30.5cm (12.0in) Side Speaker Out PRI_IDE1 Top:Rear Speaker Out Center: DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) USB2.
2.2.5 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 2. PCI slots 2-18 3. PCI Express slot 2-18 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-19 2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-20 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-21 Rear panel connectors Page 1. Parallel port 2-22 2. IEEE 1394 port 2-22 3. RJ-45 port 2-22 4. Rear Speaker Out port 2-22 5. Side Speaker Out port 2-22 6. Line In port 2-22 7. Line Out port 2-22 8.
2-6 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-24 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-24 3. Primary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1) 2-25 4. Secondary RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin SEC_RAID1) 2-25 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-26 6. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 2-27 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 2-28 8. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN1) 2-28 9.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. 2.3.1 • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the LGA775 socket has its PnP cap on and the socket contacts are not bent. If the cap is damaged or missing, or if the socket contacts are bent, contact your retailer immediately. • Keep the PnP cap after installing the motherboard.
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 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). 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. 6.
Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.
2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink ssembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®- certified multidirectional heatsink and fan.
2. Push each of the pins downward to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. 3. Rotate the push-pins clockwise to lock.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Intel 915P P5GD2 PREMIUM 4. ® Intel ICH6R CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 240-pin 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. DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 P5GD2 Premium DIMM_A1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: ® P5GD2 Premium DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.
Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 (yellow) Single-channel Dual-channel DIMM_A2 (black) DIMM_B1 (yellow) DIMM_B2 (black) (1) Populated — — — (2) — Populated — — (3) — — Populated — (4) — — — Populated (1) Populated — Populated — (2) — Populated — Populated (3) *Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and identical DIMM
2.4.3 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. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
2.5 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. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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2.5.4 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. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.
2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 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. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 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 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 17 16 15 2 3 13 12 14 4 5 6 11 7 10 9 8 1. P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 2. I E E E 1 3 9 4 a p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. L A N R J - 4 5 p o r t . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
8. W i F i - g ™ a n t e n n a p o r t . This port connects to the optional dipolar antenna for the onboard ASUS WiFi-g™ solution. (optional) W i r e l e s s L A N d a t a t r a n s m i s s i o n L E D . This green A I R LED indicates the data transmission status of the onboard wireless LAN adapter. Refer to the table below for the LED indications. (optional) 9. Wireless LAN LED indications Status Indication On The onboard WiFi-g™ is on but has no data activity. Off The onboard WiFi-g™ card is off.
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GD2 PREMIUM PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. IDE RAID connectors (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1 [blue], SEC_RAID1 [black]) These connectors are for Ultra ATA 133/100/66 signal cables. These connectors support up to four IDE hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard IDE RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up RAID configurations. P5GD2 PREMIUM These connectors are set to IDE mode by default.
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [Red], SATA2 [Red], SATA3 [Black], SATA4 [Black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial RAID configurations. P5GD2 PREMIUM These connectors are set to Standard IDE configuration by default.
5. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard SATA RAID controller. Refer to Chapter 5 for details on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. You can configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 or JBOD sets on these connectors.
CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W 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.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) P5GD2 PREMIUM This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM1 PIN 1 ® P5GD2 PREMIUM COM port connectors USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • It is recommended that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.
1 0 . Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) P5GD2 PREMIUM This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. CD Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ® P5GD2 PREMIUM CD audio connector Make sure to enable the CD-in function in the audio driver application. Refer to Chapter 5 for details. P5GD2 PREMIUM 1 1 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port.
1 2 . IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394B_1, IE1394B_2 [Purple]) P5GD2 PREMIUM These connectors are for IEEE 1394b ports. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA1GND TPB1+12V GND ® IE1394B_2 IE1394B_1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V P5GD2 PREMIUM IEEE-1394 connectors 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V 1 Never connect a U S B c a b l e to the IEEE 1394b connectors.
1 4 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 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.
1 6 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED- PLED+ P5GD2 PREMIUM Reset Ground PWR Ground PANEL1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ® +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED RESET IDE_LED PWR P5GD2 PREMIUM System panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ ..........................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 2. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 1. If you are using Windows® XP: 2. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r .
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem. These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that came with your package. You can record your own messages to replace the default messages. 3.3.
POST Message Action CPU temperature too high • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the “ASUS contact information” on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor You can launch the program from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > W i n b o n d V o i c e E d i t o r > V o i c e E d i t o rr. The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.
Changing the default language To change the default language: 1. Click the L o a d button from the Voice Editor main window. A window with the available languages appears. 2. Select your desired language, then click O p e n n. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor main window. Not all events on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Click the W r i t e button from the Voice Editor main window to update the EEPROM. 4.
Customizing your POST messages The Voice Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files. To customize your POST messages. 1. Launch the Voice Editor application and note the list of POST events on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. Prepare your message for each event. 3. Use a recording software (e.g. Windows® Recorder) to record your messages, then save the messages as wave files (.WAV). 4.
6. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t button. The E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window appears. 7. Locate and select your wave file for the event, then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you select appears on the space next to it. 8. Click O K to return to the Voice Editor main window. 9. Do steps 6 to 8 for the other events. 10. When done, click S a v e e. A window appears prompting you to save your configuration. 11. Type a file name with an .
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-30 4.6 Boot menu ........................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 2. 3. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility.
4.1.3 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. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. 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...
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 4-8 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. 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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 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.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar 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 Configuration fields [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] System Information Sub-menu items 4.2.2 General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] 4.2.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.
4.3.5 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 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 to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] 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 o n l y i f 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 - A T A A.
4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 04/07/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.
4.4 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. Configure CPU. JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Speech Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Standard]. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows selection of the DDR SDRAM operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. CPU to NB Trapping [Auto] Sets the CPU to the NorthBridge trapping frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [000(100/266MHz)] [001(133MHz)] [010(200MHz)] [011(166MHz)] CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed.
The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to set the oveclocking options. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [AI N.O.S.]. N.O.S Mode [Auto] Sets the Non-Delay Overclocking System mode.
POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-9.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.
4.4.4 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 Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
DRAM Burst Length [8] Sets the DRAM Burst Length. Configuration options: [4] [8] Booting Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] 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] PEG Buffer Length [Auto] Sets the PCI Express Graphics card buffer length.
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OnBoard WIFI Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Wi-Fi controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ITE8212F Controller [IDE Mode] Allows you to set the onboard ITE® 8212F RAID controller operating mode. Configuration options: [RAID Mode] [IDE Mode] [Disabled] Detecting Device Time [Quick Mode] Sets the ITE8212F detecting device time.
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200/300] [200/330] [208/300] [208/330] 4.4.7 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.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] 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.
Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the report after booting the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [S1 (POS) only] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.
4.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Enabled or disable APM. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed.
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] 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] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
4.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control Power Fan Speed [3813 RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] [Disabled] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.345V] [ 5.094V] [11.
CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled. Configuration options: [53ºC] [56ºC] [59ºC] [62ºC] [65ºC] [68ºC] [71ºC] [74ºC] [77ºC] [80ºC] [83ºC] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.6.
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 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] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
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. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
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. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] 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.
Exit & Save Changes 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 Y e s to save changes and exit.
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 IEEE 1394b driver information ............................................. 5-7 5.4 Software information ......................................................... 5-10 5.5 RAID configurations ............................................................
5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 5.2 • 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.
5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. QFE Update Installs the Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) driver updates. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program 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.
IT8212 Driver and Application Installs the IT8212 driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Silicon Image RAID5 Driver Installs the Silicon Image 3114R RAID5 driver. Make Silicon Image RAID5 Driver Disk Allows you to create a RAID5 driver disk for the Silicon Image RAID 5 configuration. TI IEEE 1394B Driver Installs the TI IEEE 1394b driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 5.2.
ASUS PC Probe 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 Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. AI Booster Installs the ASUS AI Booster software.
5.2.4 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support fForm Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
5.3 IEEE 1394b driver information You can connect your IEEE 1394b/a devices to the IEEE 1394b ports after installing the IEEE 1394b/RJ-45 ports module and the TI IEEE 1394b driver. The IEEE 1394b ports fully support most IEEE 1394b/a consumer electronic (CE) devices, except the IEEE 1394a digital video (DV) camcorders. If you wish to connect a DV camcorder to the IEEE 1394b ports, use the Microsoft 1394 stack driver.
5. Select the option Install from a list or specific location ( A d v a n c e d )), then click N e x tt. 6. Select the option Don’t search, I will choose the d r i v e r t o i n s t a l ll, then click N e x tt. 7. Select the Microsoft 1394 stack driver from the list, then click N e x tt. The Microsoft 1394 stack driver follows the IEEE 1394 OHCI host contoller. For this motherboard the Microsoft 1394 stack driver is the Texas Instrument OHCI IEEE 1394 Host Controller.
The wizard installs the Microsoft 1394 stack driver. 8. Click F i n i s h after the wizard completes installing the driver. 9. Open the D e v i c e M a n a g e r window to verify if the Microsoft 1394 stack driver is correctly installed. Repeat the process when a question mark or an exclamation point appears before the item. After using your DV camcorder, revert to the Unibrain IEEE 1394 driver to support other IEEE 1394b/a devices.
5.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.4.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST).
7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
5.4.2 AI Net2 The Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of up to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. The VCT feature reduces networking and support costs through a highly manageable and controlled network system.
5.4.3 C-Media 3D audio configuration The C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility allows easy installation and set up of audio devices through a user-friendly interface. The utility is automatically installed when you install the C-Media CMI9880 audio driver and application from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “5.2.2 Drivers menu.” Launching the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility Launch the C-Media 3D Audio Configuration utility by double clicking the C-Media icon on the Windows® taskbar.
Smart Jack Setting g. You can configure the function of the rear panel, front panel, and digital I/O audio ports from this section. Click the Smart Jack setting button that corresponds to the port that you wish to configure. Mode Selection n. This section allows you to set the Speaker Tester or the Digital Signal Processing (DSP). Click the button to change the audio modes. Speaker Tester and Audio DSP Setting g. You can configure your speaker setup and the audio DSP settings in this section.
Effect The E f f e c t tab allows you to control the environment emulation, set the environment size, and adjust the equalizer settings. Environment settings Equalizer settings Environment size E n v i r o n m e n tt. This section contains various pre-programmed enviroment emulations. There are four featured materials that emulate the bathroom, concert hall, underwater, and music pub environments. Click the corresponding button to set an environment emulation.
Device Setting The D e v i c e S e t t i n g tab allows you to enable the audio CODEC multi-streaming feature, select a sound playback, and sound recording devices. Information The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays your 3D audio engine, audio CODEC, audio driver, audio controller, and DirectX information.
5.5 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Silicon Image Sil3114, ITE 8212, and the Intel® ICH6R Southbride RAID controllers that allow you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section “5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. 5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
5.5.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD, and RAID 5 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. 2. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press or . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. RAID Configuration Utility - Silicon Image Inc.
Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID set: 1. From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select C r e a t e R A I D s e t then press to display an option menu. MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info 2. RAID0 RAID1 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE Select R A I D 0 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 3. Select your desired method of configuration.
Manual configuration a. Select M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n and press . The following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration chunk size 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 128K T I P : For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. b.
Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the Silicon Image configuration utility main menu, select C r e a t e R A I D s e t then press . The following sub-menu appears. MAIN MENU Create RAID set Delete RAID set Rebuild Raid1 set Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info 2. RAID0 RAID1 RAID10 SPARE DRIVE Select R A I D 1 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 3.
Manual configuration a. Select M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n and press . The selection bar moves to the Physical Drives menu. PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 1 2 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB b. Using the up or down arrow keys, select the source drive and press . c. Repeat step b to select the target drive. d. After selecting the source and target drives, the following pop-up menu appears.
e. If you selected C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y y, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The o n l i n e c o p y option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source drives. The o f f l i n e c o p y option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now. f. Use the up or down arrow keys to select desired copy method, then press . g.
2. Select R A I D 1 0 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 3. Select your desired method of configuration. Auto configuration a. Select Auto Configuration then press . b. The utility prompts a confirmation message. Press to confirm or to return to the configuration Main Menu. Auto-configuration creates a RAID 10 set without backup copy. Manual configuration a. Select M a n u a l c o n f i g u r a t i o n and press .
b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press . The selection bar moves to the Physical Drive menu. PHYSICAL DRIVE 0 1 2 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB XXXXXXMB c. Using the up or down arrow keys, select a drive then press to set the first drive of the RAID set. d. Repeat step c to set the second, third, and fourth drive.
f. If you selected C r e a t e w i t h d a t a c o p y y, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The o n l i n e c o p y option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source drives. The o f f l i n e c o p y option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now. g. Use the up or down arrow keys to select desired copy method, then press . h.
5.5.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel® ICH6R chipset. Use the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. 3.
At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. [ ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC] Previous Menu [Enter]-Select Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. From the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e then press . The following screen appears. Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.0.6211 Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation.
T I P : For server systems, use of a lower array block size is recommended. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. b. If you selected RAID (MIrrored), the Create Volume prompt appears. 4. On the Create Volume prompt, press to create the array. The utility prompts a confirmation message, press . WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISK WILL BE LOST.
2. Press to delete the RAID volume. The following confirmation message appears. [ VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume0"? (Y/N) 3. Press to confirm or to return to the configuration Main Menu. Resetting RAID Disks Drives Take caution when resetting a RAID to non-RAID. Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structure from all RAID disks! 1. Select the option 3 .
5.5.4 ITE® 8212F RAID configurations The ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configurations. Use the IT8212 BIOS Setup Utility or the ATA RAID Manager application to configure a disk array. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. 2. 3.
3. At the bottom of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select from the menu options. [1]..[5] Select 4. [ESC] Exit Press the number of your selection or to exit. Auto-configuring a RAID array This option allows you to select a supported RAID set for the utility to automatically configure. To auto-configure a RAID set: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <1>. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.
Defining a RAID array This option allows you to define supported RAID arrays. To define a RAID array: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <2>. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc. [ Define RAID Menu ] Array No Array Mode Drive No Size(MB) Status Array 0 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 1 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 2 ---- ---- ----- ----- Array 3 ---- ---- ----- ----- ∗ : Capacity (GB) [↑] Up [↓] Down 2.
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select editable fields. 4. Use the Space bar to change field values. 5. Press to save RAID array. 6. Press to exit. Deleting a RAID array This option allows you to delete an existing RAID array. To delete a RAID array: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <3>. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.
Rebuilding a RAID array This option allows you to reconstruct an existing RAID array. This option applies only to RAID1 (Mirrored) or RAID 0+1(Striped+Mirrored) sets. To rebuild a RAID array: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <4>. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.
3. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a drive, then press . Follow succeeding screen instructions. 4. Press to exit. Viewing your RAID configuration This option allows you to view your RAID configuration. You can also enable or disable the Auto-rebuild function in this section. To view your RAID configuration: 1. From the IT8212 Setup Utility screen, press <5>. The following screen appears. IT8212 Setup Utility (C)Copyright 2002-2004 ITE, Inc.
5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. 2. 3. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. From the support CD Main Menu, select the D r i v e r s tab. Select the menu item of the RAID driver disk you wish to configure. • Click M a k e I T E 8 2 1 2 D r i v e r to create an ITE® 8212F RAID driver disk.
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