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Contents
2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot ....................................................... 2-28
2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ....................................... 2-28
2.5.8 ZCR slot
(DSBF-D/SAS model only) ............................. 2-28
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-29
2.7 Switch .......................................................................................... 2-34
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-35
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-35
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-36
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning 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 oppy disk ....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Legend bar ...................................................................... 4-9
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-9
4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-10
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-10
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.1 System Date ..................................................................4-11
4.3.2 System Time ..................................................................4-11
4.3.3 Floppy A .........................................................................4-11
4.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 4-12
4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 .............. 4-14
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-15
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17
4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ....................................... 4-17
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 4-21