P2-M2A690G ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone)
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Table of contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide........................................................................................ viii System package contents............................................................................ x Chapter 1: System Introduction 1.1 Welcome!.......
Table of contents Chapter 3: Installing an operating system.................................................... 3-2 3.3 Support CD information............................................................... 3-2 3.2 Powering up................................................................................... 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD.................................................. 3-3 3.3.3 Make disk menu............................................................... 3-5 3.3.2 3.4 3.3.
Table of contents 5.3 Main menu................................................................................... 5-15 5.3.1 System Time.................................................................. 5-15 5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/SATA2..................... 5-16 5.3.2 5.3.4 5.4 5.3.5 CPU Configuration......................................................... 5-19 5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 5-23 5.4.5 PCI PnP...........................
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 the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. viii Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M2A690G.
Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 2.
System package contents Check your P2-M2A690G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description 1. ASUS P2-M2A690G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • CPU fan and heatsink assembly • CompactFlash card reader • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCI riser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cable • Power cable and plug • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable • IDE cable 3.
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-M2A690G. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing ASUS P2-M2A690G! ASUS P2-M2A690G is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD® Athlon64, AMD® Sempron, or AMD® Athlon 64 X2 processor. The system supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR2-800 / 667 / 533 DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via integrated graphics controller, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features. 1.
Open 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. 2. 3. HDD LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. Optical drive bay cover Front panel cover. Push to open the front panel. 4. Optical drive eject button 6. Power LED 5. 7. 8. 9. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. CompactFlashTM Card slot 3 in i card reader 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 10. USB 2.0 ports. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 1 3 5 7 9 4 Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115 environment will seriously damage the system! 6 8 10 KB/MS 11 2 12 SPDIF-O 13 17 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 14 HDMI 15 16 Power connector Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
11. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. SPDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. VGA port 15. HDMI port 16. Serial port 17.
1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. The installed components are labeled for your reference. Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 1- 5.25-inch optical drive and 3.5 inch hard disk drive cage Front panel cover Power supply unit PCI card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. 6. 7. 8.
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3. Expansion card(s) 2. 4. 5. Tool DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) Hard disk drive Optical drive Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
2.3 1. Removing the side cover Remove the cover screws. Keep the screws for later use. 1 2. Pull the cover slightly toward the rear panel. 3. Lift the cover, then set aside.
2.4 1. 2. Removing the front panel cover Lift the front panel cover hooks outward. Carefully remove the front panel cover, then set it aside. 1 2 R 2.5 1. 2. Removing the storage drive assembly Lay the system on its side, then locate and remove three storage drive assembly screws. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set aside.
2.6 1. Removing the CPU fan and heatsink Disconnect the CPU fan cable. 1 2. Remove two screws securing the blower to the CPU fan. Set the blower aside. 3. Unhook and slide out the metal clips that secure the fan and heatsink assembly to the retention module. 2 metal handles metal clips 3 3 retention module 4. hook Lift the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, then set aside.
2.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Ensure than you use a CPU that is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins the CPU! 2.7.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1.
3. Match the gold triangle on the CPU with the small triangle on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 4. Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU Ensure to install the CPU fan, blower and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU.
2.7.3 ReInstalling the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The AMD Athlon™ 64 / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / AMD Sempron™ processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly: 1. Position the CPU fan and heatsink assembly on top of the installed CPU. metal handles 1 retention module 2. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.
3. 4. Align the metal clips to the side rail of the CPU fan and heatsink assembly, with the locking levers in the reverse orientation. metal clips Snap the hook of each metal clip into the hold of the retention module. 3 4 hook 5. Carefully press down the locking lever and hook its end into the retention module. 6. Position the blower on top of the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. 7. Secure the blower to the CPU fan and heatsink assembly with the screws you removed earlier.
2.8 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R M2R68L 112 Pins 128 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2R68L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.8.1 Memory configurations You may install up to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules.
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 Size Vendor 512MB Kingston 512MB Kingston 1G 1G Kingston Kingston 1G Kingston 1G Samsung 512MB Samsung 256MB Qimonda 512MB Qimonda 512MB Corsair 1G Corsair 512MB HY 512MB HY Model KVR800D2N5/512 KVR800D2N5/512 KVR800D2N5/1G KHX6400D2LL/1G KVR800D2N5/1G CL Brand SS/DS N/A Samsung SS N/A Promos SS N/A Kingston DS N/A Samsung DS N/A Nanya KR M378T2953CZ3-CE7 N/A Samsung DS HYS64T32001HU-2.5-A HYS64T64020HU-2.
DDR2-667 Size Vendor Model Brand SS/DS N/A Qimonda 512MB Qimonda HYS64T32000HU-3S-A 1G HYS64T128020HU-3S-A N/A CM2X512-5400C4 4 512MB Qimonda Qimonda 512MB Corsair 512MB Corsair 1G Corsair 256MB HY 512MB HY 512MB HY 1G 1G HY HY 512MB Kingmax v512MB Kingmax 1G Kingmax 512MB Apacer 512MB Apacer 512MB Apacer 1G Apacer 1G Apacer 1G Apacer 512MB ADATA 512MB ADATA 1G ADATA 512MB VDATA 512MB VDATA 512MB VDATA 1G VDATA 1G VDATA 1G VDATA 512MB PSC 1G PSC 256MB Nanya 512MB Nanya
DDR2-667 Size 1G 1G Vendor TAKEMS TAKEMS Model TMS1GB264C081-665AE TMS1GB264C081-665AP 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM45EG 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM55EG 512MB GEIL 512MB TEAM 1G TEAM 512MB Century 512MB Century 1G Century GX21GB5300DC TVDD512M667C5 TVDD1.
DDR2-533 Size Vendor 1G AENEON 512MB 1G AENEON AENEON Model AET660UD00-370B97X AET760UD00-370A98Z AET760UD00-370A98S CL 4 Brand SS/DS AENEON N/A AENEON • • • • AET03F370AFVV26176G 0542 • MS18T51280-3.7 • • MS18T51280-3.7EA07100 • • 4 DS AET92R370B 0644 • 4 2G AENEON AET860UD00-370A08X N/A AENEON AENEON AENEON DS DS AET93R370B 0640 256MB TAKEMS TMS25B264B161-534KQ 4 takeMS SS MS18T51216-3.
2.8.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2. 2 Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. DDR2 DIMM notch Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.9 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. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.9.1 PCI slot This system has one PCI slot that supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.9.
2. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. 3. Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. Secure the card with a screw. 4. Reinstall the PCI riser card assembly. Ensure that the riser card connector sits properly on the motherboard PCI slot.
2.10 Installing an optical drive Follow these steps to install an optical drive: 1. 2. Turn the storage drive assembly upside down with the 3.5-inch bay on top of the 5.25-inch bay. Insert the optical drive upside down to the 5.25-inch bay, then secure it with two screws on both sides. 2 3. Turn the storage drive assembly, insert the hard disk drive upside down to the 3.5-inch bay, then secure it with two screws on both sides.
2.11 Reinstalling the storage drive assembly Before reinstalling the storage drive assembly, connect the IDE / SATA and power plugs to the IDE / SATA and power connectors at the back of the drives. 1. 2. 3. Connect the black plug of the IDE cable to the optical drive, then the gray plug to the hard disk drive. If you have the SATA HDD, connect the SATA cable to the SATA HD. Connect the 4-pin power plugs to the power connectors at the back of the drives.
2.12 Installing the foot stand 1. Match the foot stand hooks to the holes on the chassis. 2. Pull the foot stand to the direction of the arrow until the lock clicks in place. To remove the foot stand, lift the lock, then slightly push the foot stand to the direction of the rear panel until it disengages from the chassis. 2.13 Reinstalling the front panel cover and the cover Refer to the section of Removing the front panel cover and follow the instructions in reverse.
Chapter 3 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® 2000 / XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 Powering up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS.
3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard Utilities. 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). ASUS Screen Saver Installs ASUS Screen Saver.
3.3.3 Make disk menu The Make disk menu shows the drivers that the motherboard supports. Make ATI RAID/AHCI x86_x64_WinXP Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHIC x86_x64_WinXP driver. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista32 driver. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 Driver Allows you to make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista64 driver. 3.3.4 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
3.4 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 for more information. ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.
PCI browser Click to display the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI ) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation.
Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values.
3-12 Chapter 3: Starting up
Chapter 4 Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Introduction The P2-M2A690G barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.
4.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 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 the CMOS, which includes the system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
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). 3. 4- • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port.
4.4 1. Connectors Serial ATA connectors (9-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. • • 2. Only Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 / Windows® XP Service Pack1 and above support Serial ATA hard disk drives. When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. COM port connector (10-1pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port.
3 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
4. CPU Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, ensuring 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.
6. 7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. 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. • 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.
8. Back audio connector (20-1 pin Back_Audio Connector) We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high‑definition audio capability. 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
10. Power button with LED (5-pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel.
Chapter 5 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS P2-M2A690G 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
5.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk Do any of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. The floppy device used here is a USB floppy device. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d.
5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Download the latest BIOS file from ASUS website (www.asus.com), or obtain it from the support CD.
4. Select the floppy disk from the PATH: text box, then select the BIOS file’s name from the text box on the right side (see figure below). Then press on your keyboard. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W25P/X80 (4MB) Update BOM Current BOM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unkonwn BOARD: M2R68L VER: 0105 DATE:05/04/2006 PATH: D:\ A: B: C: D: E: F: G: H: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch 5. TRASHE~1 P5B.ROM M2R68L.
5.1.4 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: 1. 2. • Ensure that the USB Flash has at least 1024KB 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. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash 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. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Settings System Time System Date [00:15:10] [Wed 07/11/2007] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA Configuration :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] System Information Sub-menu items 5.2.
5.2.4 Menu items 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. 5.2.5 Sub-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 [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.
5.3 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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
5.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/SATA2 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.
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 [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
5.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
5.4 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. Advanced Settings Configure CPU CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Enter F1 F10 ESC 5.4.
Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable microcode updation. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMD secure virtual machine. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, AND _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disable] AMD Live! [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable AMD Live.
Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 333MHz-5.0-5-5-15-2T Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Timing (2T mode) MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to ALL DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID DQS Signal Training Control Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ 2T] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programming method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs.
MemClk Tristate c3/ATLVID [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable MemClk Tri-Stating during C3 and Alt VID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS SignalTraining Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DQS signaltraining control. Turning this off requires custom memory timings programming. Training is automatically disabled if CS Sparing is enabled.
5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Serial Port [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure Onboard Device HDAudio Controller [Enabled] Fire1394 Controller [Enabled] Card Reader Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable BIOS to select serial Port1 base addresses.
5.4.4 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.
5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.0-12.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 OHCI Controllers [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.
5.5 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 to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI Support [ACPI v1.0] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.
5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Powwer Loss [Alwaus Off] Resume From S5 By PME# [Disabled] Resume From S5 By Ring [Disabled] Resume From S5 By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Resume From S5 By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Always Off] Enabled Options or disable APM. Always Off Always On Last State +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit When set to Always Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature [40ºC/104ºF] MB Temperature [59ºC/138ºF] CPU Fan Speed [2177RPM] VCORE Voltage [ 1.408V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.328V] 5V Voltage [ 4.899V] 12V Voltage [11.
5.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floopy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device Enter F1 F10 ESC 5.6.
5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 5.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
5.7.2 • This function cannot support IDE CD-ROM, IDE DVD-ROM, or External SATA devices. • This function only supports FAT 32/16 format. Spread Spectrum Allows you to enable or disable the spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] 5.8 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 & Discard Changes 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.
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