Motherboard P5VDC-MX
E2545 Revised Edition V2 March 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 About this guide ............................................................................... viii P5VDC-MX specifications summary ..................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .........................................................
Contents 1.9 1.10 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-23 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 iv Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.
Contents 2.4.6 2.5 2.6 2.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-25 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-27 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] .......................................... 2-27 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ........................ 2-27 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 2-27 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ................................ 2-27 2.5.
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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5VDC-MX specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/ Celeron CPU Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A and 04B/ 04A processor Supports Intel® EM64T/Hyper-Threading Technology (Note: Due to chipset limitation, the Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology, C1E, and TM2 are not supported in this model) Chipset Northbridge: VIA P4M800 PRO Southbridge: VIA VT8251 Front Side Bus 800/533 MHz Memory 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support max. 2GB DDR2 533/400 non-ECC, unbuffered memory.
P5VDC-MX specifications summary BIOS 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion, PXE, RPL USB Max. 8 USB 2.0 ports Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® P 5 V D C - M X m o t h e r b o a r d ! The 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 motherboard package for the following items.
64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU.
AUDIO CODEC The Realtek ALC653 is an AC”97 CODEC that allows 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, AUX, and Line In stereo inputs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6.
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 to 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 Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR CPU_FAN COM1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out PRI_IDE 24.5cm (9.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the 775-land package. 1.6.1 • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor 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. PnP Cap Retention tab A Load lever 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! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 1.7.
1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel Pentium® 4/Pentium® D LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
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 P5VDC-MX GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM ® P5VDC-MX 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. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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 two 240-pin Double Data Rate (DDR2) and two 184-pin DDR Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMS are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: Sockets DDR_1 and DDR_2 Yellow DDR2_1 and DDR2_2 P5VDC-MX DDR2_1 DDR2_2 Blue DDR_1 DDR_2 Color ® P5VDC-MX DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.
1.7.3 DDR Qualified Vendors List Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR DIMM modules for this motherboard.
DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB Vendor Model KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG MICRON MICRON Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR CORSAIR Hynix Hynix Transcend Transcend Transcend A DATA A DATA A DAT
1.7.4 Installing a DDR DIMM(blue slots) Make sure 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. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
1.7.6 Installing a DDR2 DIMM(yellow slots) 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. To install a DIMM: 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
1.8 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. 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 To install an expansion card: 1.
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 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. 1.8.6 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards.
1.9 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 CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the onboard battery. 3.Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. 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 when you press 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. KBPWR 1 2 P5VDC-MX +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB ® P5VDC-MX Keyboard power setting 3.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 1. 2. 3. 10 9 8 7 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. P a r a l l e l p o r t . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue 4-channel 6-channel Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center 7. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. U S B 2 .
2. Primary/Secondary IDE connector (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, and then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure 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.
7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. 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 up.
GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN P5VDC-MX 8. ® +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V GAME P5VDC-MX Game connector 9.
1 0 . Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. BLINE_OUT_L P5VDC-MX AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L FP_AUDIO P5VDC-MX Front panel audio connector 1 1 .
1 2 . System panel connector (20-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ SPEAKER IDE_LED Reset Ground ® PWR Ground PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- P5VDC-MX PLED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. P5VDC-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. 3. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4.
e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
2.1.3 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. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB 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. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3.
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 disk 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 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: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. ASUS P5VDC-MX 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. 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. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > ASUSUpdate e.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware 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”. 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.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave Configuration fields Power General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit [10:55:25] [Thu 09/15/2005] [1.44M, 3.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main 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 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] 2.2.
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.
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 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. Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer)M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the system.
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] [UDMA04] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] 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.
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 may cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 2.4.
2.4.2 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Enables 1.1 USB host controllers. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support USB 2.
BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the Execute Disable function. This item appears only when you install a processor with the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings.
DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM Frequency/Timing Configuration DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing [Auto] [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Sets the DDR/DDR2 operating frequency.
AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AGP & P2P Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] AGP AGP AGP VGA [128MB] [8X] [Disabled] [64MB] Aperture Size 3.0 Mode Fast Write Frame Buffer Size Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Subscreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device.
SouthBridge Configuration * Serial ATA Controller * Onboard LAN LAN Optional ROM * AC’97 Audio Controller [SATA] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial ATA Controller [SATA] Allows you to set the Serial ATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA] [RAID] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Optional ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN optional ROM.
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [EPP+ECP] [1.9] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Disabled] [Diaabled] Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Subscreen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly.
2.5 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. Main Advanced Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.
2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Restore on AC Power Loss Resume On Ring Resume On PME# Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Resume On PS/2 Mouse Resume On RTC Alarm [Enabled] [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the advanced power management feature.
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to E n a b l e d d, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF] [41ºC/105.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [3813 RPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.320V] [ 3.
VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enabled the Q-Fan function that monitors the CPU/ System temperature and smartly adjust the fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Ratio item appears when you enable th CPU Q-Fan Function.
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock Wait For ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled] User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
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] 2.7 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.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press to save the changes while exiting. 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.
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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/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • 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.
3.2.2 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 VT8251 Chipset Driver Install the VIA VT8251 Chipset Driver. VIA/S3G Display Driver Install the VIA/S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Executes the wizard to install the Realtek ALC653 Audio Driver. VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver Install the VIA Ethernet Driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 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. This utility only support 2000/XP/XP 64bit/2003 server 64bit. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make VIA SATA Driver Disk Allows you to create a VIA VT8251 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 U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening a user manual file.
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.3 RAID configurations The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports RAID function on Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
Create Array From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select C r e a t e A r r a y then press < E n t e r > >. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are replaced with create array menu options. VIA Tech. VT8251 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 1.
4. 5. 6. Press to confirm or to return to the configuration options. If you selected , proceed to step 9. Select S e l e c t D i s k D r i v e ss, then press . Use arrow keys to select disk drive, then press to mark selected drive. An asterisk appears before a selected drive. Select B l o c k S i z e e, then press to set array block size. A list of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.
3. 4. From this point, you can auto-configure the RAID array by selecting A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 6. Select A u t o S e t u p f o r D a t a S e c u r i t y and press . The following confirmation message appears. Auto create array will destroy all data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) 5.
3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP or later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2.
