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... the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
User Manual - Page 3
... Memory configurations 2-9 2.5.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM 2-15 2.5.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM 2-15 2.6 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6.1 PCI slots 2-16 2.6.2 PCI Express x1 slot 2-16 2.6.3 PCI Express x16 slot 2-16 2.6.4 Installing an expansion card 2-17 2.6.5 Configuring an expansion card 2-17 2.7 Installing storage drives 2-18 2.7.1 Installing an optical drive 2-18 2.7.2 Installing a hard disk...
User Manual - Page 4
... up 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support DVD information 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support DVD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 ASUS Contact information 3-5 3.3.4 Other information 3-5
Chapter 4: Motherboard info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.3 Connectors 4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
User Manual - Page 6
... the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm
Macrovision Corporation Product...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.
Operation safety
• Before installing devices...
User Manual - Page 8
...chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
4. Chapter 4: Motherboard info This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
5. Chapter 5: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and...
User Manual - Page 18
... to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive
Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply...
User Manual - Page 21
... the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).
4B 3
PnP cap Load plate
4A
5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
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User Manual - Page 25
...DIMM_B1 slots support DDR2 1066 MHz memory modules.
• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.
• The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting.
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User Manual - Page 33
...if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
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User Manual - Page 37
Starting up
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.
User Manual - Page 38
... OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware.
• Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
• Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 3 /Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.
3.2 Powering up...
User Manual - Page 39
...Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics accerlerator driver.
Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application.
Realtek RTL8111/8112 LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111/8112 LAN Driver.
ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine.
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User Manual - Page 40
...shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS AI Manager Installs the ASIS AI Manager...
User Manual - Page 49
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA. 5. 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.
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User Manual - Page 56
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
• This utility is available in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears...
User Manual - Page 57
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[V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit
4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
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User Manual - Page 58
...be the latest version. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.
• The removable device that ASUS CrashFree BIOS support vary with motherboard models. For motherboards without the floppy connector, prepare a USB flash disk before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS
To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive or the...
User Manual - Page 59
... and stability. Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu. See section 5.8 Exit Menu.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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User Manual - Page 64
... value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]
5.3.5 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System Memory Displays the auto...
User Manual - Page 73
... an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Main
Advanced
Power
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit
Boot Settings
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration Security
Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence.
A virtual drive (Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
5.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~ xxth Boot Device These items specify the boot...