Motherboard P5ND2 SE
E2627 First Edition October 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices................................................................................................. vi Safety information...............................................................................vii About this guide..................................................................................viii P5ND2 SE specifications summary........................................................ x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!.......................................................
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 iv Managing and updating your BIOS......................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................... 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS.................................................... 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file..................................... 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility................................. 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility.....................................
Contents 2.6 2.7 2.5.3 APM Configuration................................................. 2-36 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor................................................... 2-38 Boot menu........................................................................... 2-39 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority............................................... 2-39 2.6.2 Removable Drives................................................... 2-40 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-40 2.6.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • ��������������������� Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
P5ND2 SE specifications summary CPU LGA 775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D processors Supports Intel® EM64T/EIST/Hyper-ThreadingTechnology Supports Intel® next generation 65nm Dual Core CPU Supports Intel® 05B/05A & 06B CPU Chipset NVIDIA® Crush19 Ultra MCP51 FSB 800/533 MHz(for Intel® Core™ 2 processors, up to 1066MHz) Memory 4 x DIMM sockets support max.
P5ND2 SE specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 1 x S/PDIF Out 4 x USB Internal I/O Connnectors 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion connector 20-pin color-coded System panel connector 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector SPDIF-out connector AUX/CD audio in GAME/M
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5ND2 SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5ND2 SE I/O module 1 x 2-port USB 2.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4, and Intel® Celeron® processors in the 775‑land package. The motherboard supports Intel® processors with 1066/800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to 14x. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing external FSB. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-25 and 1-30 for details.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-41 for details.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 19.6cm (8.0in) CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V PWR_FAN Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In nVIDIA Crush19 Ultra CHA_FAN R PCIEX1_1 P5ND2 SE PCIEX16 SEC_IDE Super I/O USBPW78 RTL8111B PCIEX1_2 MCP51 USB78 PCIEX1_3 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA3 SATA1 PRI_IDE AAFP CD PCI2 GAME AUX FLOPPY USBPW56 CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT 1- SATA4 SATA2 CLRTC PCI1 AD1986A 30.5cm (12.
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® D, Intel® Pentium® 4 and Intel® Celeron® processors in the 775-land package. 1.6.1 • Install a chassis fan with at least a speed of 2400 rpm and 8 CFM turnrate when using a dual-core CPU to ensure system stability. Overheating can permanently damage the system and/or CPU.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A PnP cap Load lever B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. A Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® Intel LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel ®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 processor heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
2. 3. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. A B B A B A A B Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 4. 1-14 A B B A B A A B Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: R 112 Pins P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.
Notes on memory limitations The motherboard can support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot, but only DDR2-533 2 GB density modules are available for this configuration.
DDR2 with 667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No Side(s) Part No. DIMM support A B C 1024MB PQI E5108AE-5C-E DS MEAD-403LA • • 512MB WINTEC 4UAI2D9CRZ SS 39127282 • • 1024MB WINTEC 4WAIID9CWX DS 39137282 • • 512MB MDT 18D51280D-30518 SS M512-667-8 • • 1024MB MDT 18D51280D-30528 DS M924-667-16 • • 512MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 SS N/A • • 1024MB Kingbox DD2640800-667 DS N/A • • • • • DDR2-533 Size Vendor Chip No. Side(s) Part No.
DDR2-533 DIMM support Size Vendor Chip No. Side(s) Part No.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3.
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.
1.9 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, ACTIVITY/ SPEED or other devices. LINK LED LED 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk devices. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (DMA/133).
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 1 USB+5V USB_P5‑ USB_P5+ GND P5ND2 SE USB2.
7. Azalia Analog Front Panel (10-1 pin AAFP) R HP_HD AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports legacy AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L P5ND2 SE P5ND2 SE Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector 8.
9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.
11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker SPEAKER PLED‑ PLED+ PLED IDE_LED Reset Ground P5ND2 SE PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED‑ PANEL R RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5ND2 SE System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4.
c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (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.
6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.08 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For nForce_ultra-P5ND2-SE DATE: 04/10/2006 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: P5NS2 SE.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) 7. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8.
2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: 1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. 2. Press when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears.
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk: 1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS‑based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 2-10 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.
4. From the FTP site, select 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 clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power Configuration fields Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Jan 7 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Jan 7 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.4M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Maste`r [ST32112A] ..... [ ] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] 720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in. .....
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Sat, Jan 7 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information.
Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information.
Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. 2.3.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu F1:Help ESC: Exit 2.4.
Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard - loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The Overclock Options item is user-configurable only when the AI Tuning is set to [AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disable] Allows you to disable or set the oveclocking options.
System Clock Mode [CPU Precision Tweaker] Sets the system clock mode. The default setting [Auto], automatically sets the FSB and memory speeds. Set to [CPU Precision Tweaker] if you want to set the FSB at 1MHz increment with the memory frequency adjusting accordingly, setting to [CPU/MEM manual-mode] allows you to manually input the CPU and memory frequency. When set to [MEM Precision Tweaker], you can manually set the memory frequency.
Spread Spectrum Control This sub-menu allows you to set the CPU, PCI Express, Serial ATA, and Lightning Data Transport (LDT) clock generator spread spectrum. The spread spectrum is used to dynamically change the system frequency to minimize problems with electromagnetic interference (EMI). Set the Overclock Profile to [Manual], if you want to configure this item.
Voltage Control This sub-menu allows you to set the system operating voltages. Set the Overclock Profile to [Manual], if you want to configure this item. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Chipset Core Voltage CPU Termination Voltage VCore Voltage ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu F1:Help ESC: Exit Select Menu [Auto] [+1.4V] [1.25V] [Auto] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set.
VCore Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating VCore voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.6000V] [1.5875V] [1.5750V] [1.5625V] [1.5500V] [1.5375V] [1.5250V] [1.5125V] [1.5000V] [1.4875V] [1.4750V] [1.4625V] [1.4500V] [1.4375V] [1.4250V] [1.4125V] [1.4000V] [1.3875V] [1.3750V] [1.3625V] [1.3500V] [1.3375V] [1.3250V] [1.3125V] [1.3000V] [1.2875V] [1.2750V] [1.2625V] [1.2500V] [1.2375V] [1.2250V] [1.2125V] [1.2000V] [1.1875V] [1.1750V] [1.1625V] [1.1500V] [1.1375V] [1.1250V] [1.1125V] [1.1000V] [1.0875V] [1.
Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Technology. When it is enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Vanderpool Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced Intel SpeedStep(tm) Tech. [Auto] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Auto], you can adjust the system power settings in the operation system to use the EIST feature.
2.4.3 Chipset Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset LDT Frequency Memory Timing Configuration F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Select Menu [4x] Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set. -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit LDT Frequency [4x] Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) frequency multiplier. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] [3.
Memory Timings [Auto] Allows you to set the memory timing parameters. The default setting [Auto] automatically configures the memory timings. Set to [Manual] if you want to input the memory timings manually. T (CAS) [Auto] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] T (RCD) [Auto] Sets the RAS-to-CAS delay timing.
2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Primiary Display Adaptor Select Menu [PCI] Item Specific Help Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Primary Display Adaptor [PCI] Allows you to set which graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E] 2.4.
IDE Function Setup This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press to edit.
SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] NVRAID Configuration This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then press to edit.
HD Audio [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enabled the onboard HD audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/ IRQ3] [Auto] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu F1:Help ESC: Exit 2.5.
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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [Disabled] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display the Day of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press .
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Disabled] [ 1.37V] [ 3.24V] [ 5.05V] [ 11.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit Select Menu Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu F1:Help ESC: Exit 2.6.
2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help Use <↑> or <↓> to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press to exit this menu. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 1. Floppy Disks Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system. 2.6.
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enable this item to allow the BIOS to check a floppy drive during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec).
2.6.4 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Supervisor Password User Password Password Check F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Select Menu Clear Clear [Setup] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls full access, to change password. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: 1.
A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for instructions.
2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. nVidia nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset driver. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1986A audio controller and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Ai Booster Allows you to install the ASUS Ai booster software. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses.
3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. Nvidia RAID User’s Guide Allows you to open the Nvidia® RAID user guide.
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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