Specifications

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Contents
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-16
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-18
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-18
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-20
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:
Chapter 3:
Powering upPowering up
Powering upPowering up
Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .......................................................... 3-3
3.3.1 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:Chapter 4:
Chapter 4:
BIOS setupBIOS setup
BIOS setupBIOS setup
BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-6
4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-7
4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8
4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 4-12
4.2.2 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 4-14
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.3 Language .............................................................. 4-14
4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14
4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 4-15
4.3.6 Installed Memory .................................................. 4-15
4.3.7 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15
4.3.8 First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA Master ..... 4-17