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...1-10 1.8.2 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.9 System memory 1-12 1.9.1 Memory configurations 1-12 1.9.2 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots 1-14 1.10.1 Standard interrupt assignments 1-14 1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-14 1.11 Jumpers 1-15 1.12 Connectors 1-16
Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS...
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...18 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 2-20 2.4.3 PCI Configuration 2-21
2.5 Power Menu 2-23 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-25 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-27
2.6 Boot Menu 2-28 2.7 Exit Menu 2-30
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information...
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About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING: ...and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ...
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...standard Manageability
Form Factor Support CD contents
2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS2.3, CrashFree BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion, SMBus
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.0 in (30.5 cm x 22.9 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
* Specifications are subject...
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1.4 Motherboard components
Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...-Threading Technology on this motherboard:
1. Install a Pentium 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter BIOS Setup. Under the Boot Menu, make sure
that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Techonology. 3. Reboot the computer.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... Graphics Adapter (VGA)
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PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
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Numeric Data Processor
14*
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Primary IDE Channel
15*
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Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
1.10.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
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PCI slot 1
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PCI slot 2
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PCI slot 3
--
PCI slot 4
--
PCI slot 5
--
PCI slot 6
--
AGP slot
shared -
Onboard USB controller...
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... utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
Follow these steps to update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see ASUS contact information on page viii). Save the file to a floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name on...
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... the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed. When found, the following message appears on screen.
[BIOS Information in File] BIOS Version: P4PE-X Boot Block
WARNING! Continue to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _
If you accidentally typed in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message...
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... DOS mode. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.
3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.
BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in the boot sequence...
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... earlier.
2. Boot from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot
Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, then press . To cancel this operation, press .
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... BIOS Beep Codes
Beep
One short beep when displaying logo
Long beeps in an endless loop
One long beep followed by three short beeps
High frequency beeps when system is working
Meaning
No error during POST
No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; System running at a lower frequency
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... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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...to update the BIOS.
Halt On [All Errors]
This field specifies the types of errors that will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process.
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... be used for expansion cards. When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled...
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... BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or "green" features.
Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select [Blank Screen] for the above field.
[V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning...
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... the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install...
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... to display the System Properties window.
2. On the System Properties window, click on the Hardware tab. Click on the Device Manager button to display the Device Manager window.
3. On the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) opposite the Network adapters item to show the ASUSTeK/BroadCom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller. Double-click the item.
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... other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update...
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... 3Deep software. 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi-player skirmishes. This application removes dark washed-out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors.
3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information
Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on page viii of this user guide.
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