P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Manual
E4224 First Edition V1 March 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
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 4: 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 iv BIOS setup Managing and updating you BIOS............................................... 4-2 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 4-2 4.1.2 AwardBIOS flash utility.................................................... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility....................................... 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.................................................... 4-8 4.1.
Table of contents 4.6 4.7 4.8 Boot menu................................................................................... 4-33 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 4-33 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-34 4.6.3 Security.......................................................................... 4-35 Tools menu.................................................................................. 4-37 4.7.
Notices ASUS REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Macrovision Corporation Product Notice This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Lithium-Ion Battery Warning CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. VORSICHT: Explosionsgetahr bei unsachgemäßen Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einem vom Hersteller empfohlenem ähnljchen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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 help you complete a task.
System package contents Check your P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 system package for the following items. Standard items 1. ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 3-in-1 storage card reader • PCIE raiser card • 200W power supply unit 2. Cables • Power cable • Serial ATA power cable and signal cable 3. CD • Support CD 4. Quick Installation Guide If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Optional items 1. ASUS VGA card 2.
This chapter gives a general description of ASUS P2-P5N9300/ P4-P5N9300. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panels, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300! The ASUS ����������������������������������������������������������������� P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300�������������������������������������������� is an all-in-one barebone system with rich home entertainment features. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by an ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Prescott, Smithfield, Cedarmill, Kentsfield, Conroe, Wolfdale, and Yorkfield processors.
Front panel of P4-P5N9300 3 4 13 2 6 7 8 9 1 5 Front panel (close) 10 12 11 Front panel (open) 1. Hard disk drive (HDD) LED. This LED lights up when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. 2. Optical disk drive (ODD) bay cover. 3. Front panel cover. 4. Optical disk drive eject button. Press this button to eject an optical disk. 5. Power button. Press this button to turn the system on. 6. 3-in-1 card reader.
12. Headphone port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. 13. IR card (optional). This IR card supports a remote control. 1.3 Rear panel The illustration below shows the rear panel of the P2-P5N9300 and P4-P5N9300. 2 1 6 8 7 10 5 9 13 15 3 11 12 14 4 17 18 16 Rear panel 1. Power connector. 2. Voltage selector. This switch allows you to adjust the system input voltage according to the voltage supply in your area.
5. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.
13. Optical S/PDIF_OUT port. This port connects to an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 14. VGA port. This port connects to a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray discs, and other protected content. 16. Serial port. This port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 17. ASUS VGA card (optional). 18. Expansion slot. 1.
Chapter 2 Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the Support CD.
2.1 Installing an operating system The ASUS P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 supports Windows® XP / Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 2.2 • To ensure that the OS work properly, install the drivers included in the Support CD. • 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.
2.3 Support CD information The support CD that comes with the system package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all the system features. The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 2.3.1 Running the Support CD Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
2.3.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstALL - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs all of the drivers. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs Norton Internet Security 2008. NVIDIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA chipset driver program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver.
2.3.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the 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 the ASUS screensaver.
2.3.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32bit/64bit Windows® XP operating systems. NVIDIA 32bit/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for 32bit/64bit Windows® Vista operating systems.
2.3.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. The manuals are in Portable Document Format (PDF) format. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a manual. 2.3.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
2.3.7 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 Form 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 item in text format.
2.4 ASUS AI Manager ASUS AI Manager allows you to launch AI Disk, AI Security, and AI Probe easily. 2.4.1 Installing AI Manager To install AI Manager on your computer: 1. Place the Support CD into the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support CD to locate the ASSETUP.EXE file from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. 2.
Click to switch between a full-screen AI Manager window and the Quick bar. Click to keep AI Manager in the taskbar. Click to close AI Manager. 2.4.4 Main Launch AI Disk, AI Security, or AI Probe from the Main menu. Click the small triangle to open or close the Main menu. Click to open/close the Main menu AI Disk AI Disk allows you to easily clear the temporary IE files, IE URLs, IE cookies, IE history list, Recycle Bin, and recently opened files list.
AI Security AI Security allows you to set passwords to lock your removable storage devices such as a USB flash disk and CD/DVD disk, which ensures more security for your data. To lock a device: 2-12 1. If you are using AI Security for the first time, key in a password consisting of up to 20 alphanumeric characters. 2 Confirm your password. 3. Key in your password hint (optional). 4. Click OK. 5. Select the device you want to lock, then click Apply.
6. Key in your password, then click OK. The device you selected cannot be accessed without the password. To unlock a device: 1. Deselect the device you locked, then click Apply. 2. Key in your password, then click OK. To change your password, click Change Password and follow the onscreen instructions. AI Probe AI Probe automatically detects the motherboard and CPU temperatures, CPU fan speed, and CPU voltage. It also allows you to adjust these values manually.
2.4.5 My favorites Add your favorite applications to the My Favorites menu. To add an application: 1. Click Add and then select from the succeeding screen the application you want to add to the My Favorites menu. 2. Click Open. The application you selected is added and its icon appears. Right-click an icon in the My Favorites menu to open, delete, or rename the corresponding application. Double-click an icon to open the corresponding application.
2.4.6 Support The Support menu displays links to the ASUS international website, online technical support website, online download support website, and contact information website. 2.4.7 Information The Information menu displays the general information of your system, motherboard, CPU, BIOS, memory, and other devices installed.
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Chapter 3 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.
3.1 Introduction The P2-P5N9300/P4-P5N9300 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 3.
3.3 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in the 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 system setup information such as the system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) 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 these jumpers 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.
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 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 by pressing 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. 4. FAN_PWR_SEL (3-pin FAN_PWR_SEL) Set this jumper to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin CPU fan.
3.4 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. • Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When using the connectors in 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. CPU Fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) The fan connector support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.). Connect the fan cable to the fan connector on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. It is not a jumper! DO NOT place a jumper cap on the CPU fan connector! 4.
5. LED connector (6-1 pin LED_CON) This connector supports the Power and HDD activity LEDs in the system front panel. 6. 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. 3-8 • DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
7. 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 Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
4.1 Managing and updating you BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard Support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk during POST. 4.
Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 2. from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. Click c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive, then click Format. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.
5. At the prompt, type awdflash then press . The AwardBIOS Flash Utility screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE: 10/16/2008 Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI File Name to Program: Message: Please input File Name! 6. Key in the BIOS filename in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk, USB flash disk, or CD ROM, then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008 Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI File Name to Program: P5N78L.
4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.32 (C)Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For MCP7A-P5N78L-00 DATE:10/16/2008 Flash Type - MXIC M25L4005 8Mb SPI File Name to Program: 0307.bin Now Backup System BIOS to File! Message: Please Wait! 4.1.
When the original or updated BIOS file is found, the utility reads it and starts updating the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5N78L.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2.
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: 4-10 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 dropdown menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to get all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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 Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Tools SATA 1 SATA 2 ESATA 3 HDD SMART Monitoring [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Installed Memory Usable Memory 1024MB 959MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct 30 2008 -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal time.
4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot System Time System Date Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct 30 2008 Select Menu Item Specific Help Hard Disk A.M.A.R.T. capability support. SATA 1 [None] SATA 2 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring ESATA 3 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Disabled [ ] Enabled .....
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 sections 4.2.1 - 4.2.8 for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
4.3.3 SATA 1-2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information.
4.3.4 ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an eSATA device. There is a separate submenu for the eSATA device. Select a device item then press to display the eSATA device information. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main ESATA ESATA Access Mode Select Menu [Auto] [Auto] Capacity Cylinder Head Sector Transfer Mode F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu None Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu JumpFree Configuration Item Specific Help CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.4.1 Adjust system frequency/voltage.
The following items become user-configurable when you set the FSB-Memory Clock Mode item to [Linked]. FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Sync Mode] FSB (QDR), MHz [1066] Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the frequency. You can also type the desired frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 400 to 2500. The FSB (QDR), MHz item is also configurable when you set the FSB - Memory Clock Mode item to [Unlinked].
Memory Timing Setting Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Memory Timing Setting Select Menu x x x x x Memory Timing Setting tCL (CAS Latency) tRCD tRP tRAS Command Per Clock (CMD) [Optimal] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] x x x x x ** Advanced Memory Settings ** tRRD tRC tWR tWTR tREF [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Item Specific Help Select [Expert] to enter timings manually -/+: Change Value Enter:
CPU Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.81875V] [0.825V] [0.83125V] [0.8375V] [0.84375V] [0.85V] [0.85625V] [0.8625] [0.86875V] [0.875V] [0.88125V] [0.8875V] [0.89375V] [0.9V] [0.90625V] [0.9125V] [0.91875V] [0.925V] [0.93125V] [0.9375V] [0.94375V] [0.95V] [0.95625V]~ [1.6V] Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU voltage. Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable.
4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced CPU Configuration CPU Type CPU Speed Cache RAM(L2) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @1.86GHz 1.86GHz 2048K CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Enhanced C1 (C1E) [Disabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] CPU Multiplier [7.0] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep™ Tech. [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the submenu.
CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Triangular Down] iGPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [1.00% Tri-Center] [2.00% Tri-Center] [3.00% Tri-Center] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Allows you to select the primary display adapter.
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MCP Storage Config Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced MCP Storage Config SATA Operation Mode Select Menu [IDE] Item Specific Help SATA Operation MOde [IDE] Allows you to select the SATA operation mode. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] [Linux AHCI] HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or set the High-Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard 1394 device.
4.4.6 USB Configuration Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu USB Configuration USB Controller USB Legacy support USB 2.0 Controller F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0/1.1 controller.
4.5 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. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.5.
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Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Enables or disables RI to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this submenu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Select Menu Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller Vcore voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Enabled] [1.26V] [3.32V] [5.10V] [12.
CPU Fan Speed Warning [600 RPM] Allows you to set the CPU fan speed warning function, which gives a warning when the CPU fan speed is too slow. If you set this item to [Disabled], the system will not warn you even if no fan is installed or if the fan is not functioning properly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [600 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 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 submenu.
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OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Set this item to [OS2] only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 MB. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Halt On [All Errors] Allows you to set the error report type.
To clear the password: 1. Select the password field and press twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue... 2. Press any key to continue. The password field shows Clear. A note about passwords The Supervisor Password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User Password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use.
4.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the submenu. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.7.
4.7.2 Express Gate Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Express Gate Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data F1:Help ESC: Exit [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable Express Gate function. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature.
4.8 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. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Pressing does not allow you to immediately exit this menu.
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