® V-Series P5G43 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) User Manual
E4172 First Edition V1 November 2008 Copyright © 2008 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”).
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Contents ASUS contact information.......................................................................... iii Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix System package contents........................................
Contents 2.7.2 2.8 2.7.3 Installing a floppy disk drive........................................... 2-21 Installing a hard disk drive............................................. 2-22 Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover............ 2-23 Chapter 3: Starting up 3.1 Installing an operating system.................................................... 3-2 3.3 Support DVD information............................................................. 3-2 3.2 Powering up..........................
Contents 5.2.8 5.3 5.2.9 5.3.1 System Time.................................................................. 5-13 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A.......................................................... 5-13 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 Chipset........................................................................... 5-21 5.4.6 CPU Configuration......................................................... 5-19 Onboard Devices Configuration..................................... 5-23 USB Configuration......................
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 electric 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 the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V4-Series P5G43 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: System introduction This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V4-Series P5G43.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. 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 aid in completing a task.
System package contents Check your V4-Series P5G43 system package for the following items. Item description 1. ASUS V4-Series P5G43 barebone system with • ASUS motherboatd • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support DVD 4. User guide 5. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.
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This chapter gives you a general description of the ASUS V4-Series P5G43. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS V4-Series P5G43! The ASUS V4-Series P5G43 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Core™2 Quad / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in the 775-land package. The system supports up to 8 GB of system memory using DDR2-1066/800/667 DIMMs.
1.3 Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. 16 1 12 14 HDMI DVI 2 13 1394 SATA 11 18 5 10 17 3 4 6 9 8 7 15 1. 2. 3. 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. USB 2.0 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. LAN (RJ-45) port.
LAN port LED indications Activity LED Status OFF ORANGE BLINKING 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Description No link Linked Data activity ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED Link Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Line In port (light blue).
14. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. 15. Expansion slot covers. Remove these covers when installing expansion cards. 16. Power supply unit fan vent. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 17. IEEE1394a port.
1.4 Internal components 2 5 1 7 3 4 R P5QL-EM 6 9 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 1-6 Front panel cover 5.25-inch optical drive bays 2.5-inch portable hard disk drive bay (optional) 3.5-inch hard disk drive bay 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Power supply unit Chassis fan slot ASUS motherboard Expansion slot metal brackets 3.
Chapter 2 Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components into the system.
2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, ensure that you have all the components you plan to install into the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 3. Expansion cards 2. 4. Tool 2-2 5.
2.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Unplug the power cables before you touch any component in the system. • 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.
2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly Follow the steps below to remove the side cover and front panel assembly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove the cover screws on the rear panel. Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis.
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D/ Pentium® 4 / Celeon® processors. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 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 (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 5.
6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the thermal paste, DO NOT spread it with your finger directly. 7.
2.4.3 Installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5QL-EM CPU_FAN P5QL-EM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.4.4 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan assembly To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 2. 3. 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard.
2.5 Installing a DIMM The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 128 Pins R P5QL-EM 112 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5QL-EM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B • Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 This chipset officially supports DDR2-800 MHz.
2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 8 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • Some old-version DDR2-800/667 DIMMs may not match Intel®’s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-533. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value.
DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM •upport Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No.
2-14 DIMM •upport Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. A* B* C* 512MB Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C • • • 1G Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 5 Apacer SS AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D • • • 2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 5 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E • • 2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.
DDR2-667MHz capability DIMM •upport Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No.
SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Ensure 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. To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. 2. 2 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DDR2 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.
2.6 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. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
2.6.4 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the metal cover opposite the slot that you intend to use. 2. Remove the metal bracket lock. 1 2 3. 4. Insert the card connector to the slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 3 Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 2.6.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings. 3.
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2.7 Installing storage drives 2.7.1 Installing an optical drive 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25” drive bay metal plate cover. Insert the optical drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. 2 3 3 Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay. Connect the IDE (A) and power (B) plugs to connectors at the back of the drive. B A 2.7.
2.7.3 1. Installing a hard disk drive Remove the 3.5-inch hard drive holder out of the chassis. The 3.5-inch hard drive holder is optional. 3 3 2 2. 3. 4. Insert the hard disk drive to the 3.5-inch hard drive holder, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the holder. Secure the hard disk drive with two screws on both sides of the bay. Replace the hard drive holder to the chassis and secure the screws.
2.8 Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the chassis until the front panel assembly fits in place. Insert the six side cover hooks into the chassis tab holes . Push the side cover to the direction of the front panel until it fits in place.
2-24 Chapter 2: Basic installation
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.2 • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA hard drives without the necessary drivers.
3.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
3.3.2 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 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.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. Marvell 61xx SATA RAID Controller Driver Installs the Marvell 61xx SATA RAID controller driver. FarStone Utility Installs the FarStone utility. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS Screen saver. 3.3.3 Manual menu The Manual 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).
Realtek HD Audio User’s Manual Allows you to open the Realtek HD Audio User’s manual. 3.3.4 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.
3.3.5 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD 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 DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
3.4 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.
Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer’s desktop.
Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.
PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation.
Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values.
3-16 Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
4.1 Introduction The Vintage V4-Series P5G43 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 4.2 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS USB56 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX12V Super I/O 24.4cm(9.6in) FLOPPY LPT 24.4cm(9.
4.3 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. 3. 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 to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5-8 and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.
4.3 1. Connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. PIN 1 R P5QL-EM FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 / 33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 100/66/33 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). P5QL-EM 2.
3. ICH9 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. R P5QL-EM SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA5 P5QL-EM SATA Connectors Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable. P5QL-EM Digital Audio Connector SPDIFOUT GND +5V R P5QL-EM 4. SPDIF_OUT The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are purchased separately.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (black) P5QL-EM 6. R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5QL-EM Internal Audio Connector Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W 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.
10. 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. (Default) P5QL-EM Intrusion Connector 11.
12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
4-14 Chapter 4: Motherboard info
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2.
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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. ASUS V4-Series P5G43 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. 5. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 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. 2. 3. 4. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
5.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format.
5.1.3 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 Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
5.1.4 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 1024KB free space to save the file.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5QLEM.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5QLEM.
5.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 DVD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
5.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “5.1 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.
5.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 General help Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools [19:34:30] [Mon 05/12/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not :[Not Storage Configuration System Information Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
5.2.4 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. 5.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA PATA PATA Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [06:22:54] [Fri 03/09/2007] [1.44M, 3.
5.3 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 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [19:34:30] [Mon 05/12/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in.
5.3.4 SATA 1~6 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. SATA 1 Device 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] 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] 5.3.
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Confiuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 5.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
5.4 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. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust System frequency/voltage.
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 600. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 6.25mV NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the NB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.1V] [1.198V] [1.3V] [1.388V] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable. CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.8500V to 1.55V with a 0.00625V interval.
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto]. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values my differ. Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to decrease power consumption.
Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 5.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD][PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Sets the IGD graphics mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] Allows you to select the graphics memory type.
South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Options Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode.
Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the LAN option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Marvell IDE controller.
5.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode Disabled Enabled [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [HiSpeed] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values.
5.4.6 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, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
5.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 5.5.
5.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume Resume Resume Resume Resume On On On On On By PS/2 KB/MOUSE Ring PCI Devices PCIE Devices RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
5.5.5 Hardware Monitor Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature MB Temperature [23ºC/73ºF] [30ºC/86ºF] CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Chassis Q-Fan Control Power Fan Speed [4891RPM] [Disabled] [N/A] [Disabled] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [1.344V] [3.152V] [4.838V] [11.712V] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Power Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage [xxxV] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. 5.
5.6.2 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 [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Enabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
5.6.3 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 Passward Change Supervisor Password +F1 password.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed to change password. again to disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] User Access Level [Full Access] +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
5.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] AI NET 2 Select Screen Select Item +Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
5.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action.
5.7.3 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Check Realtek LAN cable during POST. Length Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] It will take 3 to 10 seconds to diagnose LAN cable. +- F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST).
5.8 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. Main Advanced Power Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Enter Tab F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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