User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1: Product introduction
- Chapter 2: Hardware information
- 2.1 Before you proceed
- 2.2 Motherboard overview
- 2.3 Building your computer system
- 2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
- 2.3.2 CPU installation
- 2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
- 2.3.4 DIMM installation
- 2.3.5 Motherboard installation
- 2.3.6 ATX Power connection
- 2.3.7 SATA device connection
- 2.3.8 Front I/O Connector
- 2.3.9 Expension Card installation
- 2.3.10 USB BIOS Flashback
- 2.3.11 Rear panel connection
- 2.3.12 Audio I/O connections
- 2.4 Starting up for the first time
- 2.5 Turning off the computer
- Chapter 3: BIOS setup
- Chapter 4: Software support
- 4.1 Installing an operating system
- 4.2 Support DVD information
- 4.3 Software information
- 4.4 RAID configurations
- 4.4.1 RAID definitions
- 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
- 4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
- 4.4.4 Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Option ROM utility
- 4.4.5 Introduction to Intel® 2012 Desktop responsiveness technologies
- 4.4.6 Intel® Smart Response Technology
- 4.4.7 Intel® Rapid Start Technology
- 4.4.8 Intel® Smart Connect Technology
- 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk
- Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
- Appendices
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Chapter 3: BIOS setup
Chapter 3
SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF]
[SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.
[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.
Wi-Fi Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is enabled.
[Disabled] The Wi-Fi function of ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card is disabled.
VIA 1394 Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the onboard 1394 controller.
[Disabled] Disables the contoller.
PCI Express X16_3 Slot (Black) bandwidth [Auto]
[Auto] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for system resource optimization.
(PCIeX1_2 is disabled for system resource optimization.)
[X4] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X4 mode for high performance support.
(SATA6G_E1/E2, PCIeX1_1, PCIeX1_2 are disabled for system resource
optimization.)
[X1] PCIeX16_3 slot runs at X1 mode for more available PCIeX1 slots.
(SATA6G_E12 is disabled for system resource optimization.)
ASM1061 Storage Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to select the ASM1061 storage controller operating mode.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
[Enabled] Enables the controller.
ASM1061 Storage OPROM [Enabled]
This item appears only when you set the previous item to [Enabled] and allows you to enable
or disable the OptionRom of the ASM1061storage controller.
Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASmedia USB 3.0 Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the USB 3.0 controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.
ASmedia USB 3.0 Battery Charging Support [Disabled]
[Enabled] Enables Asmedia USB 3.0 fast battery charging support for USB 3.0
devices complying with the BC 1.1 regulation.
[Disabled] Disables battery charging support.
Intel LAN Controller [Enabled]
[Enabled] Enables the Intel LAN controller.
[Disabled] Disables the controller.