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... an expansion card 2-10 2.6.3 PCI Express x 1 slot 2-12 2.6.4 PCI slots 2-12 2.6.5 PCI Express x 16 slot 2-12 2.7 Installing an optical drive 2-13 2.8 Removing the card reader 2-15 2.9 Installing hard disk drivers (HDDs 2-16 2.9.1 Hard disk drive bays 2-16 2.9.2 SATA hard disk drive installation 2-16 2.9.3 IDE hard disk drive installation 2-16 2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive 2-16...
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... Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2
3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make Disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6
Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6
Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2
5.1.1 ASUS Update...
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...P3 - PE5. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard...
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...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.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to...
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... 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...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not...
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... future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective optical drive. To uninstall the optical drive:
1. Remove the front panel assembly following the instructions in section. 2. Locate the optical drive screw lock.
3. Push the lock to release the optical drive screw (A), then slightly pull the drive out from the bay (B).
4. Disconnect the IDE, audio, and power cables and plugs from the back of...
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... Pin 1 on the IDE interface. 3. Connect a power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the drive. 4. Follow steps 5 to 6 of the previous section to complete installation.
2.9.4 Uninstalling a hard disk drive
In the future, you may have to upgrade or replace a defective hard disk drive.
To uninstall the hard disk drive:
1. Press the HDD screw lock (A),
then...
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Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD.
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Starting up
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... supports Windows® 2000/XP 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 Powering up
Press the system power...
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.../S3G UniChrome Family Display Driver Installs the VIA/S3G Unichrome Family Display driver.
SoundMAX AD1986A Audio Driver Allows you to install the SoundMAX AD1986A audio driver.
JMocron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMocron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver.
VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family FAst Ethernet Adapter driver.
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... helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 5-8 for details.
ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver.
Adobe Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe®...
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... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
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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...
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... for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2
GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN2
GND
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SATA Connectors
SATA 2 SATA 1
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1
GND
Important notes on Serial ATA: • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP
Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • When...
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...with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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...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.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
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... 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...
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... (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to P5VD2MX.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.
Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software...
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... settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the 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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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