User Guide

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Contents
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-26
2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-27
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning 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
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Date ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.2 System Time ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13
4.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-14
4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,
Third, and Fourth IDE Master ................................ 4-15
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-16
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18
4.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-18
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 4-20
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-22
4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... 4-26
4.4.5 Power Configuration ............................................. 4-27
4.4.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-30