User Guide

ASUS motherboard feature update
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EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel
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Pentium
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4 CPUs with the Intel
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EM64T
(Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel
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EM64T feature allows your
computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of
system memory for faster and more efficient computing.
The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel
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LGA 775 processors
running on 32-bit operating systems.
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EM64T feature EM64T feature
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EM64T feature
To use the Intel
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EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel
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Pentium
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4 CPU that supports the Intel
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EM64T.
2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows
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XP Professional x64
Edition or Windows
®
Server 2003 x64 Edition).
3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices
from the support CD.
4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit
the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.
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Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST) Technology (EIST)
Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
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Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed/power requirement.
System requirementsSystem requirements
System requirementsSystem requirements
System requirements
• Intel
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Pentium
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4 processor with EIST support
• BIOS file with EIST support
• Operating system with EIST support (Windows
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XP SP2/Windows
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Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)
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Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature:
1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.
2. Go to the
Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu
Advanced MenuAdvanced Menu
Advanced Menu, highlight
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration
CPU Configuration, then
press <Enter>.
3. Scroll down the options, select the
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TechnologyTechnology
Technology item, then press <Enter>. Refer to the BIOS screen on
the next page.
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