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... Powering off the computer 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS...
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4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 USB Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 LAN Cable Status 4-23 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 Chipset 4-26 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-29 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-31
4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-32 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-32 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-32 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.5 APM Configuration...
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...describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. The Appendix also includes information on the optional remote controller, the key table, and international TV systems and standards.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on...
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... in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-20 for details.
Onboard TV In port
The motherboard comes with a TV in port that allows you to watch and record live TV on your desktop computer. See 2-25 for details. Refer to page 5-16 for instructions on installing and uninstalling the required drivers.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... cover.
2.5.2 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, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Chapter 2: Hardware...
Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 69
...ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file
To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS...
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... 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 D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e
V X . X X . X X. See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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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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... can enable the security password feature or change 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 firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
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Chapter summary
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5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.5 Uninstalling the TV tuner driver 5-16 5.4 Installing the TV tuner driver 5-16 5.5 ASUS Home Theater 5-17 5.6 RAID configurations 5-35 5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42
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Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 111
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 112
...chipset driver disk for Serial ATA and RAID features.
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Driver
Installs the driver for the Marvell® Yukon™ 88E8001 PCI Express Gigabit LAN .
Realtek Audio Driver
Allows you to install the Realtek ALC861 driver.
TV Tuner Driver
Installs the TV tuner driver to allow you to watch television on your computer.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display...
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...The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for details.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS P5RD1-V Deluxe...
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... 9.0 driver.
Anti-virus utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
ASUS Home Theater
The ASUS Home Theater allows you to maximize the multimedia functions of the motherboard, letting you watch and record live TV, play DVD/VCD movies, view video clips, and listen to audio files.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs...
Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 117
... when you install the A S U S U p d a t e utility from the support CD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.2 AFUDOS Utility."
• Make sure that the BIOS item F u l l S c r e e n L o g o is set to...
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... enlarge by clicking on it.
8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the R a t i o box.
9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.
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Chapter 5: Software support
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To install the TV tuner driver:
1. Turn on your computer. 2. Place the support CD in your optical drive. 3. On the Drivers menu, click on the T V T u n e r D r i v e r item to
begin automatic installation.
5.5 Uninstalling the TV tuner driver
To uninstall the TV tuner driver from your computer:
1. Turn on your computer. 2. Press S t a r t on the Windows® task bar. Go to Settings > Control...
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... where you want to install the files. The default is Intervideo\Home T h e a t e r . Click N e x t.
7. When prompted, select the program folder where you want to save the ASUS Home Theater program icons. Click N e x t.
8. The Home Theater application is copied into your system. The S e t u p S t a t u s window appears, indicating the progress of the installation.
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Chapter 5: Software support
Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 152
... Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk:
1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 5. Insert the support CD...
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... 4-25 for details. 4. Press to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop,
then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. When the Display Properties
window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. 7. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.
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