User Guide Motherboard P5V-VM Ultra
E2589 First Edition September 2006 Copyright © 2006 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”).
Contents Notices............................................................................................. vi Safety information........................................................................... vii P5V-VM Ultra specifications summary............................................viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!..............................................................................1-2 Package contents.................................................................
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 iv Managing and updating your BIOS.......................................2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk................................2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS................2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS.........................2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2.........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............2-7 BIOS Setup program....................
Contents Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system..............................................3-2 Support CD information........................................................3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD...........................................3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu............................................................3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu............................................................3-3 3.2.4 Make disk menu...........................................
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 possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset Northbridge: ���������� VIA P4M890 Southbridge: ����������� VIA VT8237A System bus 1066/800/533 MHz Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered DDR2 533 DRAM memory Expansion slots
P5V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo ASUS special features CPU Lock Free CPU Multiplier ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update VCT (Virtual Cable Tester) Form factor MicroATX 9.6” x 7.2”VCT (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® P5V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS P5V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your P5V-VM Ultra package for the following items.
VT8237A chipset The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up drive.
1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-7. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See page 2-5.
1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 18.3cm(7.2in) Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CHA_FAN CPU_FAN 24.4cm(9.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors. • Your boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors package should come with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab Load lever PnP Cap A B This side of the cam box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology.
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and ������������ performance.
2. 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A B A A B When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 128 Pins DIMM DIMM2 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 112 Pins P5V-VM ULTRA P5V-VM ULTRA 2 0-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.
Qualified DDR2 533 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR2 533 (PC2-4200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for better system performance.
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. 3 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1.
Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 2 N/A 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller N/A IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Communications Port (COM1) IRQ Holder for PCI Steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Ch
1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.
1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. 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 PS2_USB_PWR) Set this jumper 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 mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 ９ ８ 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Line In port.
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices 9. Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. 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).
3. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. P5V-VM ULTRA Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD (black) P5V-VM ULTRA Internal Audio Connector 4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
5. 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 fit completely. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug; otherwise, the system does not boot up.
7. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. If you installed Serial ATA hard disks, you may create a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configuration. P5V-VM ULTRA SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND P5V-VM ULTRA SATA Connectors 8.
9. 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6 USB_P6+ GND NC USB78 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND P5V-VM ULTRA USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors.
10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. GND PWR PLEDPLED+ 1 Reset Ground IDELEDIDELED+ IDE LED RESET P5V-VM ULTRA PLED PWRSW F_PANEL P5V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector • • • • 1-30 System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). Refer to the corresponding section for each utility.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk.
4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you copied to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Press . The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /iP5V-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy 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 drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily 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 is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename it to P5VVMUT.ROM.
2.2 BIOS Setup Program The BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Configuration fields General help [00:16:35] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not [Not Use [+] or [-] to configure System Time.
2.2.4 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. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item, then press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items.
2.3 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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master [00:21:16] [Sun 02/10/2002] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
2.3.4 Primary, Secondary Master/Slave, Third, Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, 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. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.
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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.
2.4 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. USB Configuration Configure CPU. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.
USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Allows you to disable or enable the USB 1.1 ports configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] Allows you to disable or enable the USB 2.0 ports enable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS).
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Brand String: Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 Cache L2 Cache L3 Intel Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.66GHz 2666 MHz 533 MHz HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. : 16 KB : 1024 KB : 0 KB Ratio Actual Value : 20 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] v02.
2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] AGP Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Mode [128MB] [8X] OnChip VGA Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [Onboard VGA] [PCIE] AGP Aperture Size [128MB] Allows selection of the AGP aperture size. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1GB] AGP 3.0 Mode [8X] Allows selection of the AGP 3.0 mode.
SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] LAN Controller [Enabled] OnChip LAN Boot Room [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Options Disabled IDE RAID Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA] [RAID] LAN Controller [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the LAN controller.
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure W83627EHG Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port Base Addresses. v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
2.4.5 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. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.5.
2.5.3 APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Advanced Resume Events Controls Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On LAN [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On KBC [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this option allows you to use the RTC alarm to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [77.5°C/171.
2.6 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 (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for ‘ F1’ If Error Hit ‘ DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2.
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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Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 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. 3.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Install VIA Onboard VGA driver. Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix Install Microsoft AZALIA Audio Hotfix. Realtek Audio Driver Install Realtek Audio driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver.
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.
3.2.4 Make disk menu The Utilities menu shows you to make a RAID driver disk. VIA RAID Driver Allows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID driver disk. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file.
VIA8237 SATA Quick setup User’s Manual Allows you to open the VIA8237 SATA quick setup user’s manual. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
